Father’s Day Gift Ideas- Live Inspired Compendium Inc. Review & Giveaway CLOSED

Compendium is a Seattle-based company that creates and distributes a fresh, design-rich line of inspiring gift products. Our ever-growing line of gift books, journals, stationery, desk accessories and home décor are now sold in thousands of specialty retail gift stores worldwide.

We combine our design and writing expertise with a globetrotting procurement team that sources the best low-cost, high-quality manufacturing the world has to offer. This allows us to deliver incredible quality and value in every product we make.

Since 1985, Compendium has had a talent for turning everyday items into extraordinary gifts, and everyday occasions into memorable events. We’ll help show you what it truly means to “live inspired.”

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Back in May I reviewed a wonderful set of Mother’s Day gift items from Compendium and recently I had the opportunity to review an equally wonderful set of Father’s Day gifts.  Click here to find a store near you that sells Compendium products.  I recently found some Compendium products at my local Target.  They were mixed in the stationary aisles.  I’m sure the selection varies from store to store, but do look if you have a Target nearby or order online and save 20% now until Father’s Day, June 19th.  Use code lovedad11 during step 2 of the checkout process;  you will be able to verify the code has been properly entered during step 4.

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Dad My Hero by Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada

Through good times and bad, Dad was there for you to lift you to new heights, and to catch you when you fell. The Dad My Hero book is a wonderful way to tell him how you feel. Sentimental and inspiring, the Dad My Hero book features an amazing collection of quotations about fatherhood. It’s a timeless and touching tribute to a true hero.

$12.95

My thoughts?

This book is full of quotes relating to the importance of fathers.  Each quote is tied with two simple words on the corresponding page.  My _______.  My Advisor.  My Drive.  My Role Model.   This book would make a lovely gift with an inscription written into the front cover for your own father.  Or perhaps for your husband or father-to-be  as an inspiration to be the best father he can be. 

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Hmm… Ideas. Hunches. Insights. Reporter Style Notebook

We’ve taken the classic flip-up notebook and redesigned it with flair.

This stylish and functional notebook is perfect for the office, the classroom, the car—wherever inspiration strikes. Keep one nearby to jot down your big ideas, favorite quotes, to-do lists or life goals. The size and portable design allows it to fit perfectly into your pocket, purse or briefcase. Every great idea or intention starts somewhere—here’s your somewhere.

$7.95

My thoughts?

This is a cute little notebook.  This will fit perfectly in my husband’s man bag.  Yes, he has one and he loves it.  The hard cover will protect the pages from bending and breaking.  I love the title and writing on the front cover.  Hmm…Ideas, Hunches, Insights.  This is such a guy thing.  My husband is constantly writing down little ideas.    This notebook is would also be a great gift for a recent graduate.

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Dad- My Hero- Travel Photo Frame

nsert two 4×6 photos into this portable travel frame and give it to someone you love or appreciate. Now they can take their memories with them wherever they go—home, office, on the road or around the world. Designed so pictures can be easily changed. Features magnetic closure, and no glass to break.

$14.95

My thoughts?

Compendium makes a variety of different travel photo frames.  Click here to check them out.   This gift obviously won’t work for every father.  This gift is geared for the father who travels.  The travel frame has no glass and simply folds like a book so your guy can take pictures of the important people in his life with him wherever he goes.   The frame could easily be slipped into the smallest of travel bags. 

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His Life Journal

Give this handsome journal as a gift to celebrate his heart, strength, courage and character. Features remarkable quotes from remarkable men on every spread. Celebrate his life, love or friendship.

$10.95

My thoughts?

I love the paper tag on the outside of the book (it  is removable). This book is a blank line free journal for the guy in your life.  Each right handed page includes an inspirational quote.  If your father or guy likes to write stories, take notes, or perhaps even write poetry this would be a great place to keep those thoughts. 

 

 

 

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Explore Every Day Journal

This stylish 224-page journal is a welcome companion for the curious, creative, and the adventurous–the ideal gift for the travelers, artists, and experimenters in your life. Explore inner landscapes or global destinations. Capture images and sketch feelings. Get in touch with life. Fill the blank pages with images, feelings, possibilities and wanderings.

$9.95

My thoughts?

I love travel diaries and notebooks.    Perhaps it is because I love to travel.  If your father or guy loves to travel too, this book is a great way to inspire him in his adventures.  Each page includes either a travel or exploration quote.  This book is also unlined and can also be used for drawings if he prefers to draw instead of write.   This book would also be a great gift for a recent graduate. 

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Trust your crazy ideas. Crazy might just work. Anywhere Notebook

Front: Trust your crazy ideas.
Back: Crazy might just work.

These little flip-up notebooks are designed to go anywhere and everywhere with you. Bright, flexible, portable and affordable. Pick several and keep them on hand at home and work.

$2.95

My thoughts?

This little notebook definitely applies to  my husband.  Except I think it should say Don’t trust your crazy ideas:)  The notebook is a great little note keeper.  It is small and lightweight and could even possibly fit into a wallet.   Similar to some of the other mentioned products, this one would also be great for a recent graduate.

 

 

 

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I was provided the above mentioned product for review purposes, all opinions are my own.