Lehman’s Country Life

Bill Cosby once said, “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” (For the majority of fathers, we could add neckties and cologne to that phrase, too.) So this year, make sure Dad doesn’t have to pretend. Give him a gift he can really use, and we guarantee his smile and “Wow!” will be 100% heartfelt.Is your Dad a Slayer of Weeds or Tamer of All Things Wild and Prickly? Surprise him this year with a Handheld Garden Torch ($29.95). Powered by a lightweight propane tank, it kills weeds right down to their roots and melts ice from sidewalks in winter, too. (Plus, it must be said: it’s very satisfying to use.) If Dad’s a back-to-nature type, we recommend the Bow Knife Weed Cutter ($34.95). All it takes is an easy back-and-forth swinging motion, but Dad will look strong and manly while clearing ditches, road sides or water banks of unwanted tall grass and weeds. And whether or not your Dad is - ahem - folically challenged, make sure his noggin is protected from the sun and rain with a smart, stylish and very durable Sunset Straw Hat ($12.95).

If Dad considers himself a Connoisseur of Cuisine (or anything remotely edible), he’ll love Lehman’s Pantry, fully stocked with tasty, old-timey concoctions like Ben’s Sweet & Hot Mustard, Succulent Popcorn, Nostalgic Candies and Authentic Shoofly Pie. Gadget-loving Dads will flip for a Natural Peanut Butter Mixer ($7.95) - it makes sure the oils in natural peanut butter stay perfectly blended. For the ultimate gift, present Dad with a hand-cranked ice cream freezer, a stainless steel ice cream spade ($5.95) and some Lehman’s Homemade Ice Cream Mix. The whole family can join in the fun of making the sweet, rich, creamy ice cream he remembers from his youth.

For Wannabe Lumberjack Dads who find chopping wood necessary or simply therapeutic, no gift beats a Heavy-Duty Splitting Maul ($49.95) - its sheer mass and comfortable padded handle take the hard work out of splitting. At the end of the day, Dad can relax with a good book - he’ll love the Hand Tools Classics Boxed Set and A Reverence for Wood - and give his hands some needed attention, too. Our Hardworker’s Hand Cream ($4.95) was originally created for farmers and carpenters and brings instant relief to dry, cracked skin.

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