*Thanks to CROSS Pens for partnering with me for this post and am over the moon to presenting their newest collection!
What do you get for the man in your life that pretty much never gives great hints as to want he wants to be gifted?
This is a question I ask myself each time my husband’s birthday, Christmas or even Father’s Day rolls around.
See if I ask my husband, he will just tell me to get him a video game, because he is a gamer, but still I hate only getting him a video game that he could get himself.
I would much rather put some thought and effort into the gift I get for him from my girls and I, if possible.
I also like surprising him and genuinely enjoy finding gifts that he doesn’t know he is getting, but see his reaction when he does.
I just can’t help myself, I suppose.
Imagine my delight, when I learned that just in time for the new Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War, CROSS has launched a new series of fine writing instruments featuring Captain America, Iron Man and Spider Man.
Since Father’s Day is indeed approaching and there really is no better time than to honor my husband, I instantly loved this as an idea for the perfect gift for him, especially the Captain America version.
But why Cross’ Marvel Captain America?
See my husband is an amazing father and is always there for our family, as well as someone that both the girls and I can count no matter what. He would do anything for us, even share his favorite milkshake if need be.
Many know this that read my blog, but he is also our older daughter’s soccer coach and gives up countless hours to not only coach her and her team, but does it just because they both share a love for the game and wanted to spend more time with her.
Also, he absolutely loves watching superhero movies, has a big interest in World War II having even written his thesis for his first master’s degree on this topic. Ironically, Captain America was designed as a patriotic supersoldier who often fought the Axis powers of World War II originally.
Plus, my husband is an artist and still loves to draw and even write, too. So, this #SuperPen is the perfect gift for my own superhero husband.
[Tweet “#WriteGift for my Superhero Dad w/ #SuperPen from @CrossPens #TeamCap all the way! #ad”]
So in the end fathers, like my husband, should most definitely be recognized for their amazing accomplishments. Why not get a #SuperPen and the #Writegift for all those special dads in our lives?
How are you celebrating Father’s Day?
Nellie says
I love this pen, it’s so cool and such a cute but classy Father’s Day gift!! Definitely gonna check it out for my hubby!!
Janine says
Thanks Nellie and think your husband will love this pen, too!! π
Meredith says
This is such a cool gift idea! Love it!
Janine says
Thanks Meredith and I totally agree as this is truly a neat gift idea!! π
Chris Carter says
Oh Janine, what a guy you have! So brilliant and so fun and so invested in life with you and the girls. This idea is PERFECT for him!! I totally get your desire to do something MORE for him- give him a special gift. I struggle with that all the time with Derek.
Janine says
Thanks so much Chris and I know it really is a struggle and loved finding this as a great gift idea for Kevin, too!! π
William Holland says
I love that you want to make the gift special, Janine. I’m sure he’ll love anything you get him.
Happy Wednesday, my friend.
Janine says
Aw, thanks Bill and really just want to see him smile and be happy. So to me, I would do anything to make that happen always. Happy Wednesday once again to you, too!! π
April G says
My husband always has a pen clipped to his shirt and loses it all of the time. Love the pen. Maybe he’ll make more of an effort to keep it. LOL
Janine says
Aw, I know I sadly lose things all the time, but something like this I would also try to hold onto and not lose as easily if possible π
Sheila qualls says
Pens always make nice gifts! So cool!
Janine says
Totally agree and thanks Sheila!! π
Aunt Gloria says
What a great idea and a great gift for Kevin. I know he will love it. It does show thought and some effort to find the “perfect” gift for the man in your life. Happy Father’s Day Kevin! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, thanks Aunt Gloria and definitely agree with you!! xoxo π
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
We got our Captain America pen but I ended up keeping it for myself and not sharing lol. Kevin sounds very much like my husband, (although I like to say that he’s a mediocre husband but an awesome dad), it’s always “just get a video game” and I always have to figure out what else to get. They sure are difficult to gift shop for but Cross pens sure make great gifts.
Janine says
I got to say I was tempted to keep this pen for myself, too as it is truly an awesome product, but in the end it is Kevin’s all the way. And I do very much agree they do make awesome gifts π
Angie@cuisinestudy says
I have had a Cross Classic Century, 10 year ago :). And I have to say I love it
this is such a great present to anybody and of course for your beloved daddy!!!!
Janine says
Thanks Angie and definitely couldn’t agree more π
Bev says
Very cool pens! Sam’s birthday is so close to Father’s Day, I usually just end up bundling his gifts together. This year he told me what he wanted, so that made it easier!
Janine says
That does make it easier and I have a month between Kevin’s birthday and Father’s Day pretty much, but not close enough that I could bundle though π
Cynthia says
Aww, this is all too cute! Sending hugs your way! I love that pen idea – so original. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Cyndi and major hugs right back at you again. Happy Thursday!!!! <3 <3 <3
Rabia @TheLiebers says
My husband loves to draw. I wish he had more time for it! He would love these pens.
Janine says
Rabia, I am not very good myself, but still wish I had more time to try to draw myself, too!!
Jen says
This is the coolest! Thank you so much for sharing this, my husband would love to have one . It is always so tough to find something for him, but this would be perfect!
Janine says
So happy to share and truly hope you can get one for your husband now, too!! π
Tamara says
Very cool and I love your Captain America tidbit! Cassidy is #TeamCap all the way and so is Scarlet. The pen is beautiful! I really want to tell you what we have in our basement right now.. for Halloween.
Janine says
OK, now you got my curiosity piqued and need to tell me when you can totally!! π
Rea says
Hmmm, actually I’d love that gift for myself! LOL. I agree it makes for a perfect gift! It’s so hard to choose men’s items. I often end up not buying anything for my husband. π
Janine says
It is so hard and I have to admit once I saw the his pen in person wanted one for myself, too!! π
Leslie says
Those are so much fun! There was someone I used to work with that would love these pens. I bet your husband is going to love it!
Allie says
Great idea Janine! I love that pen. Super cool.
Janine says
Thanks so much, Allie!! π
catherine gacad says
i was just on staples.com yesterday looking for a good pen. i remember my mom purchasing them when we started school. i need to get one again. i agree, it’s the perfect gift.
Janine says
Thanks Catherine and truly such a perfect pen gift!! π