Father’s Day is a national salute to everyone’s favorite man, Dad.  Fathers come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties, so no one gift fits all – but we put together our top five favorite ideas for 2010 to get you started:

Let Him Shine.

Some Dad’s really do have everything, and if this is the case – get quirky, and find some gifts that let him look like the hero.  If he’s been known to put together a mean flapjack breakfast – slip him some of these Star Wars pancake molds from Williams-Sonoma at The Oaks ($19.95) and let him “strike back” in the kitchen.  Or, does he like to entertain?  A frozen margarita maker makes him the center of attention.

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Kate Spade Applie iphone cover, Apple, $30, The Oaks.

Want to know what’s on mom’s short list of secret wishes?  Right below wanting her children to be happy and successful, which of course tops the charts, she covets those things that we all do – being fresh, youthful, together and doted on.

Step away from the candles and lotion for Mother’s Day and get her something new this year that maybe she wouldn’t ever ask for, but really wants.  Here’s a cheat sheet of my top five faves in that category for Mother’s Day 2010:

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Nordstrom, sale price $39.99.

Love and budget – two words no guy ever wants to have to say together in the same sentence.  Financial prudence is a reality for most these days, but it doesn’t have to put a damper on the Valentine’s Day plans.  You can be careful  with your cash, and tell your sweetie how much you care.  Here’s a primer on the basics:

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