Ideas & Tips — Gifts for Him

Father's Day is right around the corner, so if you haven't already gotten Dad and Grandpa a present, it's time to start shopping! Here are some ideas to let the fathers in your life know how much you appreciate them: Beer mug: For the beer lover, buy a beautiful, stainless steel beer stein so he can sip his brew in style. Our mugs are made of high-quality, food-grade stainless steel and built with a double-wall to minimize condensation and keep drinks cooler longer.  Chopsticks: Does he love sushi? Get him these authentic stainless steel chopsticks to take with him to a meal...

If you've gone out to a brewpub or into the home of a beer aficionado lately, you have probably noticed that there are a whole bunch of different beer glass styles in heavy rotation these days. Each type of glass corresponds to a particular brewing tradition and is meant to bring out the particular qualities associated with that beer style. That's not to say that you can't serve beers in the "wrong" glass, only that serving them in their intended glassware will give you a better idea of which characteristics the brewers were aiming to bring out in the beer....

In our parent's and grandparent's generation it was common courtesy to bring a hostess gift when you were invited as a guest – either homemade pastry or an original trinket – but this custom seems to be slipping away. There is no reason why this thoughtful tradition should be a thing of the past. In a recent article for The Huffington Post, writer Brie Dyas takes time to reiterate the importance of a hostess (or host) gift. Here are a few reasons why we should keep up with the courteous tradition: Hostess gifts show your appreciation: "Depending on the situation, [your...