Father’s Day is coming up and if your dad is anything like mine, he is one of the hardest people to buy for. He isn’t fussy, but his life is pretty much working and watching sport so that doesn’t really give me a lot of options.
This month, Remington have released a brand new range of men’s grooming tools, and I have chucked out my old razor and switched to the Remington Diamond 360. This razor would make the perfect Father’s Day gift for any hard to buy for dad, including my own…or you could just surprise your husband with one instead.
For most men, shaving is a hassle and needs to be done every few days, but with the Remington Diamond 360 Shaver my skin feels much softer and it’s a closer shave.
It comes with three separate shaving heads, which means it can pivot to the shape of your face. The heads are Teflon coated which makes them more durable and not as scratchy as my old razor.
One of the best features of the razor is you can use it with the cord or cordless…and it has an LCD screen to let you know how much shave time you have left. Perfect for fishing trips when you need a quick shave and there is no power.
It comes with a “pop up trimmer” which I like to use for my sideburns and the back of my neck. This Remington shaver looks manly, and I love the sleek black and grey design. Included is a handy storage pouch (black of course) – this is the whole package.
The Remington Diamond 360 Shaver costs RRP $153.95. It comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a 2 year warranty.
For a pain free shave, it’s on my top Father’s Day gift list!
Vehicle entries are now open for the world’s largest continuous motoring event… the famous Bay to Birdwood Run.
Over 1,500 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles are expected to take part this year and entries have already been arriving steadily from across the country.
But owners are encouraged to get their entries in early. Bay to Birdwood Chairman, Kym Hulme said “unfortunately we usually receive dozens of calls and late entries, but the overwhelming popularity and sheer scale of the Bay to Birdwood Run necessitates a strict cut off date of Friday 15 August”.
Entry forms are now available online for veteran, vintage or any vehicles manufactured on or before 31 December 1955.
This year’s Bay to Birdwood Run will be held on Sunday 28 September. Tens of thousands of spectators traditionally line the route to watch the cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles travel from Adelaide Shores to the post event party at the renowned National Motor Museum in the Adelaide Hills town of Birdwood.
Generations of South Australians have jostled for the best spots along the route to watch this exciting event. Since starting in 1980, the event has established itself as Australia’s premier historic motoring event and has earned Australia-wide recognition.
Entries are now available from:
The Entries Director
PO Box 3031
Salisbury East SA 5109
The world can’t get enough of Gordon Ramsay, the expert chef with two television series and a taste for bad language. Now there is a casual game where you can work in Hell’s Kitchen, and be watched over by Mr Ramsay.
To pass each level you need to use good time management, to juggle between serving customers and preparing delicious meals.
The theme and recipes are taken from the hit US television show, and the only thing missing is the swearing…not a single bad word has been included.
As you work your way through the game it becomes more challenging, and you get extra customers and tables to serve. The only disappointing thing is that all the recipes use the same ingredients in different combinations…including the desserts.
If you think you have what it takes to work in Hell’s Kitchen, or love your cooking time management games, give it a try.
One of the most exciting producers in music today is Timbaland, and he will be touring selected locations throughout July. His album Shock Value has gone platinum a massive three times in Australia, due to the success of his singles “Apologize” and “The Way I Are”.
His concert will be an event to remember, but if you miss out on a ticket make sure to grab a copy of his must have album.
TOUR DATES
Saturday July 12th – PERTH, Challenge Stadium Tickets from Ticketmaster 136 1000 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Wednesday July 16th – MELBOURNE, Rod Laver Arena Tickets from Ticketek 13 28 49 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday July 19th – SYDNEY, Entertainment Centre Tickets from Ticketmaster 136 1000 www.ticketmaster.com.au
We use our minds every day, but just like any other muscle in our bodies, they need to be challenged. Quizzes and puzzles are a great way to test our brains, and to get better at problem solving.
Being a guy, there has to be some kind of competition involved, even if it is just against myself, and I have been working through the book The Book of IQ Tests. It has “25 Self Scoring Quizzes to sharpen your mind”, and I am finding them to be quite difficult.
Here are a couple from the book for you to try, and I will let you know the answers later this week:
Puzzle 1
Place a word in the parenthesis that when placed on the end of the first word makes a word, and when placed in front of the second word also makes a word.
BUTTER ( _ _ _ ) FISHING
Puzzle 2
Make one word using all ten letters.
SCOOP CRIME
Clue: Scientific Instrument
Puzzle 3
The vowels have been removed from a well-known phrase and the remaining letters have been arranged in groups of four. What is the phrase?
NWBR MSSW PCLN
Puzzle 4
What is the opposite of PIETY?
A) Solace
B) Holiness
C) Goodness
D) Irreverence
E) Passion
Puzzle 5
Sam visited several places in Europe.
He hated Madrid
He loved Prague
He hated Warsaw
He hated Antrim
He loved Ankara
Mr Lace’s Top 5 PC Games going around for Men (Mostly).
1. Live For Speed – A racing simulator game where you’ll strap yourself in for the ride and your wits will be tested. This game is best online and there’s leagues being held all over the world.
2. Battlefield 2 – An awesome first person shooter. Get your squad leader at heels and squadrons ready because there is war at the door step. Action packed and full of explosive effects. Want to set yourself in a tank, jeep, artillery, anti-air, aero plane and many more vehicles? Then this game is for you!
3. World of Warcraft – A Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) This game has sold over 10 million copies and owns over 62% of the MMO Market. A fantasy game built with rivalry between Alliance & Horde. Choose your side and character, seek dungeons to better you’re character and live a life within a game that’s very addictive.
4. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas – Being a gangster never felt so good. Killing civilians, police, and gangsters. Stealing cop cars, ambulances, fire engines, motorbikes. While you can complete missions for your gang, I found it more entertaining seeing how far I could live with an entire police force after me.
5. Counter Strike – Decide in this game whether you’re going to play a role of a good guy or bad guy. Objectives range from annihilating the opposition, destroying targeted hotspots, defusing bombs or rescuing hostages. Many guns to choose from and hours of game play.
While one can tell a lot about a woman through her handbag or her shoes, a lot can be told about a man from the timepiece he wears.
If you want to find out more about what a watch says about you, look for the tell-tale signs:
Chunky, sport watches:
This says that he is probably adventurous, outdoorsy and athletic. The rugged design of his sporty watch can sustain quite a bit of wear and tear whether at the gym, football, surfing or squash. These men are attracted to watches that can work with their varied lifestyle, in and out of the water.
Classic and timeless:
This man may seem unadventurous at first glance, but look beyond and you will see he is actually quite sophisticated with a timeless taste. He is usually the corporate suit-wearing type, traditional and usually conservative with his approach to life. This conventional man knows what he likes and what suits him best.
Flashy Bling:
This guy probably drives a Porsche, knows the doormen by name to all the best clubs, loves to be envied by guys and admired by women. This type of guy is a smooth operator, usually seen sitting in the VIP area drinking French Champagne and wearing Dolce & Gabbana. This guy loves to stand up and be noticed!
Gadget Guy:
This guy is all about mulit-functionality and the latest in technology. He craves watches that do more than just tell the time, but also delivers the day, date and has alarm functionality. The gadget guy is usually attracted to the IT industry where technology surrounds his day. He is kind of goofy with a fun, quirky personality.
1. Watch by Police
2. Watch by JAG
3. Watch by Bulova
4. Watch by JAG
Being a man I have to shave regularly and I have just started using Nivea for Men’s post shave balm. I’m pleasantly surprised with the results as I apply this to my face after shaving.
I never used to use product and my skin was left dry. But using this balm my face is left feeling smooth. The packaging is masculine in silver and blue, thus I’m not ashamed to keep this in my bathroom.
This product is creamy and it works in conjunction with Nivea For Men Extreme Comfort Shaving Gel. It’s quick and easy to use, just flip the lid and squeeze a small amount and apply evenly to the shaved area. It smells masculine, not girly, and it absorbs into the skin without feeling greasy.
RRP $11.50 at 100ml - it should last you a lengthy period.
Every Friday I am going to give you a top 5 list for the week:
TOP 5 NEW MOVIES HE WILL LOVE (AND YOU PROBABLY WON’T)
1. Rambo – No explanation required…Rambo is King. Stylvester Stallone makes a Rambo comeback – action packed as always.
2. No Country for Old Men – this movie is quite gory, Mrs Lace left the room half way through. Stars Javier Bardem who plays an excellent psychopath. Lots of action, twists and turns which will leave you on the edge.
3. 30 Days of Night – One of the better horror movies you will see. With Josh Hartnett, Melissa George. Having to last one month in total darkness, most people leave the town but a small number decide to stay.
4. Shoot ‘Em Up – Action packed! Stars Clive Owen (it is possible the women will enjoy this somewhat because apparently he is hot) although his weapon of choice is a carrot…
5. Alien VS Predator – Requiem – The aliens and predators are back and they are smarter than ever. This has been a bit of a boy series, and has a LOT of action in it. 99% sure the woman won’t like this movie.
I’d like to welcome you all to the new Mr Lace category. I’ll be the go to man for all those questions you have about you’re hubby. Whether it’s something you don’t want to ask him or if you just want some guidance, I’ll be here to answer all your questions…no matter how outrageous they are! You might want to just have a laugh or find out the latest gift ideas for men.
My first post I’ll be reviewing an item called Pocket Peeper from Lap Of Luxury:
A Pocket Peeper is a must have for all those people that have trouble reading small writing, when they’re on the go in their daily routine. This gadget is the exact size of a credit card and it has an optical grade lens from reading glasses, so you know it’s of high quality.
I personally know guys are very forgetful and the Pocket Peeper can slip straight into your wallet, and is lightweight. How many times do you go to restaurants and he leaves his reading glasses in the car! The Pocket Peeper will save the day and you won’t need to read the menu for him ever again!
It can even be used by the ladies for when you go shopping at the supermarket. Reading labels can be a pain as we all know, that’s when the Pocket Peeper goes to work!
The Pocket Peepers come in a range of colours and you can purchase them directly from www.lapofluxury.com.au $22.90 (inc postage)
