Why Do We Celebrate the Fourth of July

If you’ve ever wondered why do we celebrate the Fourth of July, it all starts in the American Colonies in the late 1700′s.

In 1776, the Continental Congress began drafting The Declaration of Independence.  This was not a haphazard decision.  It came after years of petitioning the King of England to listen to the requests of the American Colonies.  To offer them equal representation in Parliament.  To reduce the excessive taxes that were such a burden on the colonies.

Finally, after the start of the Revolutionary War, the citizens of the American Colonies realized that England was not going to hear their requests, and that American Independence was the only answer.

So, on July 4th, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was signed – Independence Day.

Word spread like wild fire through the American Colonies, and celebrations broke out.  Huge Bonfires, and constantly tolling bells could be seen and heard in towns all over the country.  Statues and Images of the King were tore down and destroyed.  America was officially independent from England – The first Fourth of July Celebration!

At the time, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was the climax of years of political struggle for the American Colonies, and through the years it has been celebrated as the beginning of the first free society in modern times.  For the first time in World History, a group of individuals set out to establish a free country.  A country where the people had the power to run the government, not a group of elite politicians, and not a king or dictator.

Our freedom, granted to us at birth by God, and protected by the sacrifices made by patriots from 1776 until today.  So as you watch the beautiful fireworks, and wonder why do we celebrate the fourth of July, remember all the people through the ages who have fought to protect our freedom.  And take a moment to remember our heritage and our history -

If you listen closely you can still hear the celebrations of the early patriots resonating through out the country as they  proclaim freedom from an oppressive King!

Happy Fourth of July!

P.S. – Here’s to all the Men and Women who fight every day to protect our Constitution from all enemies!  You are all in our prayers.

Fathers Day Gag Gag Gift - Big Daddy Driver

Nobody appreciates a great practical joke or gag gift more than Dad.  That means a Father’s Day gag gift is the perfect present to give.  Dad is sure to laugh as you give him a ribbing – and that makes for great memories.

It’s a Gag

What are we talking about?  It’s a hot new golf gift on the market (We’re all about hot gifts! )

In the Rough?

Does Dad spend most of his time in the rough (Like I do)?  Then the Big Daddy Driver is the perfect way for you to poke fun at Dad all the while making him the center of attention on the course.

The Next Time Dad Hooks

He can break out his Big Daddy Driver, clear the tall grass, and get a nice clean hit onto the green.

So if you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gag gift for Dad who loves to golf, the Big Daddy Driver is your answer.

Happy Father’s Day!

P.S.- See our other Father’s Day golf gifts for more ideas!

Last Minute Fathers Day Gift Ideas - Fathers Day Gift Cards

If Fathers Day being just around the corner has you looking for last minute Fathers Day gift ideas, you need to find something that meets two criteria.

Fast and Convenient

If you waited till the last minute, you need something fast and convenient.  You can’t wait for the item to ship, and you don’t have time to shop around for something.  You need to have it yesterday.

Something Personal

You need to get Dad something that he will enjoy, and use.  These days there are gift cards for almost any business, and Dad will surely enjoy any of them you get.

When time is ticking and you are looking for something personalized to get Dad, Amazon Gift Cards meet all the criteria.  They have thousands of items Dad can choose from (not just books!), and Amazon will help you instantly print, email, or snail mail (with a Father’s Day Card) a personalized Gift Card that Dad can spend any way he chooses.  They even have gift cards for movie AMC Theaters, Home Depot, Kohls, Outback Steak House, among many others.  You name it, and you can get it from Amazon.

So when you’re looking for that last minute Fathers Day gift idea, check out Amazon’s Gift Cards.  They’re personalized, fast, and Dad can use it to get any number of items that he has been wanting.

Happy Father’s Day!

P.S.- Dad would love to get his gift card in the mail with a Fathers Day card – and it won’t cost you any extra!

Fathers Day Omaha Steaks

Thinking about getting Dad some Father’s Day Omaha Steaks?  Need a little more convincing?

Here are The Hot Gift Guys top five reasons to get Dad Omaha Steaks-

5. Freshness and Quality

All Omaha Steaks come from grain fed, which provides superior marbling, tenderness and flavor.  They are USDA inspected, trimmed by hand, vacuum sealed and flash frozen, so you know you’re getting a quality product that’s well preserved in it’s original state.

4.Unconditional Guarantee

Direct from Omaha Steaks – “If you are not absolutely thrilled with your purchase from Omaha Steaks, for any reason at all, we’ll cheerfully replace your purchase or refund you money, whichever you prefer.” [emphasis ours].

No loop holes there!

3.More Than Steaks

Shrimp, Chicken, Lamb, Veal, Brats, Franks, Burgers, Roasts, Sauces, Seasonings, Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes… (the name alone makes your mouth water)

2.Grilling

Dad loves to fire up the grill and cook.  What better excuse than some quality steaks he’ll love.

1.It’s Meat

Flame kissed, juicy, tender, smoke flavored….delicious Meat.  Need I say more?

With reasons like that, there are no more excuses.  Get Dad some Father’s Day Omaha Steaks!  It’s a gift the whole family will enjoy!

Happy Father’s Day!

P.S.- Check out their storing, thawing and cooking guide for the best results!

Leatherman Wave Multitool

You be the judge…

I have had my Leatherman Wave Multi Tool for almost four years now (I got it for a birthday, not Father’s day ), and it ranks up as one of the most used tools I’ve ever had.

I work in the trades, mostly running heavy equipment installing underground utilities, and my Leatherman is on my side every hour of the working day.  It gets used (and sometimes abused) and has never let me down.

I break out my Leatherman whether I need to open man holes, cut wire, pull wire, cut pipe, work on my machine…you name it, the list goes on and on.  There have been many times when other tradesmen have gone to their van to get a tool, only to return to find me doing the job with my Leatherman Wave.

The knives are locking, and easy to resharpen (even if you’ve used your blade as a mini shovel – I told you I abuse it!), and they hold their edge for a reasonable amount of time.

I have even found myself wearing my Leatherman when the wife and I go shopping.  Thinking to myself (probably in some MacGyver type of fantasy) that if something happens to the car, my Leatherman’s all I’ll need to get us back home!

The only draw back that I have found is that the phillips/flathead screw driver bit easily comes out of it’s socket, to be lost forever (I’ve had to get a few replacements myself), so tell Dad to watch and make sure his bit stays in place!

The Leatherman Wave Multi Tool really is a handy and remarkable tool.  It is easy to use, and comes with a lifetime warranty, so you know your Leatherman’s  got quality workmanship, and is built to last.

So if your dad is resourceful, self reliant and loves to be prepared, the Leatherman Wave Muti Tool is definitely for him!

Happy Father’s Day!

P.S.- As of this post, you can get the Leatherman Wave from The Hot Gift Guys for $20 less than my Mom bought mine for in the Big Box Store!

P.P.S – Opt for the Leather sheath – as hard as I am on mine, it’s still in one piece.