Searching for Father's Day gifts? Here are some ideas

Thursday - 6/16/2011, 7:46am ET

The iGrill combines high tech and dad's grilling expertise. (Courtesy Photo)

WASHINGTON - Finding a gift for mom is easy. But Father's Day takes some thought, especially if you want to avoid buying him yet another tie.

What's hot this year? Maybe you should buy a gift for the grill. It's the kind of gift that keeps on giving. And, you can never go wrong with a tech gift.

Grill Ideas:

Cuisinart has a 14-piece grill set for about $40.
The iGrill is a Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer that communicates with Apple devices. The basic one is $100.
A Grill Daddy will make clean up easier. It's a steel-bristled brush that sells for about $60.

High Tech Gadgets

Dad can mash up a few tunes with the Gemini Firstmix DJ Software Controller. Look out. He could become a real mix master with this $100 toy.
You can't go wrong with iPad gadgets. Consider a two iPad-sized stickers with a family photo from erincondren.com. The cost is about $25.
A GorillaPod is a flexible tripod dad could use for his digital camera. GorillaPods start at $30.

Other Gift Ideas

Customize a travel mug, stationary or a T-shirt for dad at InkGarden.com.
Consider tours and other gifts that tap into dad's adventurous spirit.

A number of online sites are offering deals for Father's Day. Here are some of them:

L.L. Bean always offers free shipping.
Dell offers free shippinng on laptops and desktops. Use the shipping code: HLSKSR06S9ZG0F.
Sierra Trading Post will ship for free, if you spend $100. Use the free shipping code: ALFREESHIP1.
Kodak Gallery offers half off expedited shipping with orders of $50. Use free shipping code: QUICKSHIP50.
Lowes gives you free shipping on orders of $49 or more.
Overstock.com offers free shipping.
The NorthFace gives you free shipping, if you spend $125.
Omaha Steaks gives you half off on shipping.
Gander Mountain is offering free shipping on all orders.
Macy's is offering free shipping.