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Out of everyone on your Christmas list, your dad is probably the hardest to shop for. That's probably why you find yourself defaulting to socks, ties and other cliche dad gifts each holiday season.
Well, not this year! Here are three unique, dad-approved gifts that he'll actually enjoy. (And if you weren't his favorite child before, you're about to be.)
A bed for his head
There's a good chance your dad is a side sleeper. According to a national sleep survey published on PR Newswire, this describes 74% of Americans. Unfortunately, most pillows are made for back sleepers, so he's probably bunching and folding his pillows at night. Well, one Utah company is on a mission to make all side sleepers' dreams come true.
Pillow Cube provides the ultimate comfort and support for side sleepers, which is why many call it a "bed for your head." Made with a mattress-grade, high rebound memory foam core, this pillow will keep dad comfy and cool all night long as it regulates his temperature and keeps his spine aligned. Pillow Cube has a solid 4-star rating on Amazon, making this a solid gift to wrap up and put under the tree.
Not only will you be gifting your dad a better night's rest, but you might also be adding years to his life. The Sleep Foundation reports that side sleeping is great for your health. It can improve spinal alignment and reduce the risk of heartburn, back pain and snoring. (Your mom will thank you for this one.)
Right now, you can take advantage of special holiday savings of up to 50% off. Order your PillowCube today to get it in time for Christmas!
A book series he can't put down
Your dad has enough ties, socks and sports paraphernalia — but he'll never have too many books. And chances are, he'll never find a series quite like this one.
Author C.T. Knudsen's "Orion's Spear" book series is unique because it blends Latter-day Saint themes with conventional thriller-type plots. That means you get plenty of page-turning action without anything that might offend a conservative audience.
Book one, "The Adamic Code," centers around a Latter-day Saint character named Chris Thomas — a man who holds the power to create a revolutionary artificial intelligence to save the world from sadistic terrorists. Book two, "Vanguard," raises the stakes higher, and reviewers say it's even better than the first one.
"I wanted to write a series of thrillers that incorporated LDS characters and themes that, at the same time, didn't make unnecessary story sacrifices for the sake of safety. The books are wholesome and, of course, contain no profanity, but they are fast-paced and packed with action," says Knudsen.
Perhaps the best news of all is that right now you can get book one, "The Adamic Code," on Amazon for just 99 cents when you buy the Kindle version.
The most enjoyable movie-going experience in Utah
Most Utahns recognize FatCats as a fun bowling alley for the whole family. Well, now it's taken things to a whole new level.
If your dad is a movie buff, he'll love this. On top of the great entertainment you know and love, the new and improved FatCats in Saratoga Springs also features an 8-screen movie theater, complete with reclining leather seats. Plus, there's no more waiting in a long concession line before the movie starts. Take your pick from a full menu of appetizers and entrees (including pizza, popcorn, pretzels and drinks) and the staff will bring it right to your seat! The theater is also cleaned and disinfected multiple times a day for safety.
Best of all, you can experience the most enjoyable movie-going experience in Utah for just $5 every Tuesday! (Members also enjoy $5 Mondays and one free movie during their birthday week. To learn more, check out the FatCats Rewards Program.)
This year, the theater is hosting a special holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 11. Come dressed in your pajamas to watch The Polar Express, write letters to Santa, sip hot chocolate and enjoy a handful of other activities. Get your tickets before they're gone!
The perfect gift for Dad
Can't decide between the pillow, the book series or the theater tickets? Get all three and you'll have Christmas, Father's Day and his birthday covered for the upcoming year.
