Fantastic Home Bar Accessories that Don't Break the Bank

Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name. Bars can be a cool place to hang out and see the lads, but sometimes it's just too much of a hassle. There's no sound for the game on TV, the service sucks, and you pay four times the price for beer that you can drink at home. For your groomsmen get-togethers, bring the atmosphere of your favorite tavern to their place with fantastic home bar accessories as groomsmen gifts. The Personalized Pub Sign Every bar has a name, even if it's just the guy's name that owns the house. Celebrate your buddy's favorite team, drink, or just show off his name proudly with these perfect gifts for men. The Personalized Pub Sign is an actual piece of art, making these groomsmen gifts an awesome upgrade for those dingy posters in the hall. Pour yourself a drink Drinking with your buds is always a fun time, but it's not the easiest to remember. Since alcohol has that mind numbing affect on us, an unforgettable groomsmen gift is an Engraved English Tavern Tankard. This cup has a pretty unique surface and appearance. Plus, you'll feel like a freakin' king when you bash these cups together before slamming them down the hatch. If shots are more your game, the personalized NFL Shot glass is a perfect gift for any man. Even though you might feel like a pro, take your time with these shots, or you'll end up like Vikings kicker Gary Anderson. He had a perfect season kicking extra points and field goals through the 1998 regular season, but with when it came down to the big kick to get in the super bowl - he shanked it. Your next shot should be for ole Gary. Light up a stogy A great finish to the night is a tasty cigar. Look at Share a Cigar with Your Groomsmen for the proper method of cutting and enjoying a stogy with your groomsmen.

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7 Adventure Sports Bachelor Party Ideas

Bachelor parties are synonymous with alcohol. If you're lucky, those drinks will take you and your groomsmen stumbling to a strip club or casino. This is likely the way your father spent his last hours of freedom. It is undoubtedly the way your grandfather exhausted the final hours of his bachelorhood. But as enticing as a grimy strip club and an abundance of liquor can be, is it really all that different from your typical weekend affairs? For a thrilling "last night" without the traditional after-bachelor-party hangover, include some exciting adventurous sports activities into the mix. The 'extreme' bachelor party is gaining in popularity. Why? More bachelors want a party they can look back on with reverie. Bachelors want a party they can actually remember without having to look at the pictures of their limp body wrapped around a toilet. Adventure parties can be as involved as a weekend trip to an exotic locale or as simple as an afternoon of golf at the local municipal course. Whatever adventure bachelor party you choose, give yourself enough time to plan, budget and coordinate. This is the key to setting up a successful event. We've come up with a list of some adventure bachelor party ideas to take you away from the normal night of surly binge drinking: Adventure Sports to Spice up the Bachelor Party 1. Skydiving Skydiving is a great local event you can do in just an afternoon. Keep in mind that skydiving is not for everyone, and if you have a big group of guys attending, be sure to let them know in advance so your groomsmen can chicken out before you sign them up. While skydiving is fast and usually easy to find locally, it is also expensive. A tandem jump with a trained instructor can cost up to $500 per person. 2. Bungee Jumping If sky-diving isn't available because of location or other conflicts, bungee jumping might be a more realistic alternative. It's just as insane and costs are almost equivalent to skydiving. Be prepared and know for sure if you really want to jump off a cliff before you walk down the aisle. 3. Water Sports If you get weak in the knees at the thought of skydiving or bungee jumping, consider planning a day or weekend of water sports activities. A weekend at a nearby lake is perfect for summer or early fall bachelor festivities, and most of your groomsmen will partake in the waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing if you decide to rent a speed boat. Plus, those that aren't driving the boat can drink cocktails. That way, your groomsmen who can't stand the thought of an alcohol-free event will be satiated and so will you. 4. Mountain Climbing Probably not the best thing to plan if your groomsmen have no previous experience climbing. Still, for those who have the equipment and the wherewithal, mountain climbing is a fun and exhilarating option for a bachelor weekend. For city dwellers, a more accessible climbing excursion can be renting out a climbing facility for a Saturday or afternoon. 5. Ski Trip If you and your groomsmen are avid skiers, you'll agree that any excuse to get on the slopes is a good one. A winter wedding gives you just that chance to turn your bachelor party into a weekend ski trip. Don't have the budget for such a long getaway? Thanks to the boundless wilderness in the U.S., you can find ski resorts in most cities around the country. 6. Golf Trip If you're not a thrill-seeker or just love the game of golf, make the party into a weekend golf outing. Plan a trip to a stellar course somewhere around the world, and turn your bachelor party into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A weekend at Pebble Beach will be something you and your groomsmen won't forget any time soon. Those on a budget can simplify their plans by making a local trip, as most cities have outstanding courses. If golf is your game and theirs, give personalized putters as groomsmen gifts to all your golfing buddies. 7. Motor Sports The perfect event for the NASCAR lover. Options include renting out four-wheelers, go-karts, or even getting down and dirty on a real dirt Motocross track. Just don't forget to rent the helmets. And bring your NASCAR groomsmen gifts.

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World Series For Groomsmen

The World Series is just about here and that means one thing is on everyone's mind, the wedding. There's no time for baseball hi-jinks and hooligans! You need to be planning and making calls and reservations! Of course you'll get those done, but you need another plan other than how to guarantee the best bachelor party. To the groomsmen places! That's right, a little World Series escape with the guys so you can unwind and get things set up more efficiently the next day. And what better way to thank your groomsmen than with personalized baseball gear. Whether it's just a mini bat or a personalized baseball, or maybe you went all out with an Engraved Hall of Fame Baseball Bat, they'll be happy to know that they are appreciated for everything they did for the wedding. That's including the game, but you can go ahead and keep that on the down low. Tags: groomsmen gifts, groomsmen, gifts, baseball, world series,

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Wimbledon Themed Groomsmen Gifts for the Summer Wedding

While Murray fights to become the first British male to qualify for the finals at Wimbledon in over 70 years, be sure to show your support for the game you and your groomsmen love by gifting these handsome pub signs.   If they follow the game on and off the court, the Racquet Club Pub Sign will be a cherished groomsmen gift that'll fit your summer wedding perfectly. For another spin on the tennis-themed groomsmen gift, consider this Vintage Racquet Pub Sign. Both of these elegant items are sure to be gift favorites for your groomsmen this summer. Not only will they put these vintage signs up as wall decorations for their home or office, but each time they gaze up at their sign they'll remember your wedding day.   Whether you'll be attending Centre Court this week in person or just plan to watch the action from the comfort of your own home, https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand has the gifts for groomsmen that guys really want. Shopping for bridesmaid gifts this summer and don't have a clue what to buy? Take a look at our ongoing sale here. Not only do we have the bridesmaids gifts that women adore, our prices make shopping for wedding favors easy on the wallet. For a unique yet beautiful bridesmaid gift idea for the summer wedding, gift the Personalized Wide Cuff Bracelet. Just remember, these sale items are discounted for a limited time only, so get them while you still can.

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Why It's Called Golf

Why is golf called golf? Have you ever wondered that? Well the old joke goes that golf is called golf because the word f__k was already taken. While that is always good for a few yuks, mostly because they are both four letter words, it does remind us of the frustration that often seems to accompany the greatest and most difficult sport known to man. Look at these fantastic athletes that have mastered their own sports (think Jordan, Barkley, Sugar Ray Leonard) but are barely average in golf. Heck Barkley is such a head case that he freezes and hitches every time he swings now. There is a cure for these golfing blues that we often face and we hold the cure in the palm of our hands. Our cure comes in the guise of a Leather Golf Bag Accessory Caddy. They don't call this finest of groomsmen gifts a caddy for no reason. It's called a caddy because not only does this beautifully designed leather gift hold our tees and markers, which are must haves for the game, but it also holds the other must have for this crazy game...a two-ounce stainless steel flask, which makes it even better for groomsmen gifts. I really don't think that golf was meant to be played sober. Heck didn't the Irish invent the dang game in the first place? You know whoever did invent it didn't come up with the idea of whacking a little ball around a field and into a hole while they were sober. They were probably pretty good at it too. Remember, the more you drink the more holes you see. Give groomsmen gifts that give back. They'll need the help. I know Barkley does. Technorati Tags: golf caddy, groomsmen gifts, guy gifts

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Take your Groomsmen Golfing

Groomsmen and Golf Equals a Good Time Is there anything more relaxing, more enjoyable, or more refreshing than 18 holes of golf on a beautiful course? When the weather gets warm, it's once again time to subsist on those amazing greens and beautiful fairways. And why not? That's why planning a golf outing this summer with your groomsmen is the perfect way to get everyone back together again. If golf is your friends' sport of choice, or if you fancy golf a fun hobby, reserving a day on the course for you and your groomsmen prior to the wedding can be the ideal addition to a summer wedding. You'll get to catch up with those friends you haven't seen since college (and likely will not see again until their wedding). What better way to reconnect with your groomsmen than on a beautiful eighteen hole course on an even more beautiful summer day? If you can find a better with which to treat your groomsmen, we'd love to hear it. Not only does a day of golf get you away from the stressful planning and prep-time of a wedding, it puts your golfing groomsmen in great spirits. Just what you want before your big day. Isn't golf great? Use the splendor and appeal of golf to your advantage this summer, and deck your groomsmen out in their very own personalized golf gifts. From our cool gadgets to our personalized putter sets, we've got the ideal groomsmen gifts waiting for you and your golfing buddies.

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Pop! Fssst! FOUR!

A wise man once said, "You don't want just any bottle opener out on the course." Truer words have never been spoken. Granted, you can buy cans of beer at the snack shack. And, of course, plastic bottles are readily available from the great looking cart girl, but what if you want to bring your own six-pack of Moretti or Corona? You can't open the bottle of your favorite brewskies with a divot fixer...well, you CAN, technically, but why frustrate yourself? This awesome little personalized golf ball bottle opener not only epitomizes your favorite sport, but it's durable, heavy, classy and personal. If your groomsmen love to hit the links, they'll love showing their foursome buddies how to pop the top with class, dignity and as an added bonus, the actual silver plated ball is nice and shiny, so if your competition is trouncing you in the skins game, simply point the shiny ball at the sun and blind him in the middle of his downswing. There are no limits to the spirit of competition I always say. For a groomsmen gift that truly has multiple uses, you can't go wrong with this little beauty.Technorati Tags: barware, golf gifts, groomsmen gifts, personalized gifts, bottle opener

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Playing Baseball At The Office

It's baseball season, guys, and if you're getting married in the spring then you might want to consider adding some baseball and apple pie on the groomsmen gifts list. I have very rarely come across a guy who doesn't have a team that he grew up rooting for when he was a kid. He's likely still following that team today. He probably still checks the box scores in the morning sports page and curses the closer that gave up that ninth inning home-run last night while conjuring up images of sitting on that first base line as a ten year-old while wearing his mitt. Who doesn't have that memory of ball park dogs and cotton candy forever ingrained in the far recesses of their brain? In little league, high school and college if they went that far, your groomsmen probably know the sound of a metal bat, but nothing compares to that sweet crack of lumber that only the big leaguers use. Baseball season and wedding season seem to coincide every year, so why not marry the two with your groomsmen gifts? Marriage isn't just for him and her, after all. Technorati Tags: baseball, groomsmen gifts, personalized gifts

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Oiled Balls And Lanes Make For Strikes

Rain and snow are falling now. That's right it's finally winter weather, which means bowling is going to be the prime indoor activity. That means it's time for you and your groomsmen to head out to the lanes and get your frame-fix in. You know, hang out with the guys, enjoy a few drinks, maybe stay for the extreme bowling with all the black lights and some good 80's rock. Whatever the case when it's finally time to leave it's going to be a bummer. The solution? Get a lane at home for all of your groomsmen! If that doesn't seem to work out though there are plenty of other cool gifts that will tickle their bowling fancy. These great pub signs are available in normal and vintage styles and can be personalized with names and dates, making for well-received gifts for your groomsmen. And if you want to make it into a personalized "Team Groomsman" gifts for each guy then you'll need to check out the bowling team design. Whatever the case they won't be as upset having to leave the alley when they know they've still got a little bit of bowling to come home to. Tags: groomsmen gifts, groomsmen, gifts, bowling, alley, pub, signs,

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No-Brainer Groomsmen Gifts for Baseball Fans

As a guy, you probably dread shopping. But if your best men like baseball, you can't strike out with these groomsmen gifts. Here are a few no-brainer groomsmen gifts for baseball fans. Batters up! Club Seats Club Seats. It's your bachelor party and groomsmen gifts all rolled into one. Present your groomsmen with club seats and you'll be crowned king. Just make sure all your guys can attend game day. Get permission slips from their girlfriends if you have to. Bonus tip: Have your bachelor party on a beer bus. A party bus to the game costs less than Vegas and won't cause your fiancee a conniption. Engraved Baseball Mugs Engraved baseball mug. Every baseball fan needs a personalized Louisville Slugger. An engraved baseball bat brings back those Babe Ruth delusions of grander we had as kids. The only trouble is that baseball bats are notoriously difficult to wrap. But hey, you probably weren't going to wrap your groomsmen gifts anyway. Personalized MLB Pub Sign Personalized MLB Pub Signs. Half the fun of baseball season is the pre-game and post game at the team's designated spot. But what does one do during the off season? He stares longingly at his personalized pub sign, like a dog out the window, remembering great sports moments of seasons past. Bonus tip: Personalized pub signs are a must for any man-cave. Get yours well before you're banished to the basement forever. Personalized Baseball Beer Steins Baseball Sports Steins. One of the biggest complaints about baseball is the high cost of ticket prices, beer, and grub. How is it possible that a hot dog costs $6.00? If a groomsmen game day will leave you broke and penniless, consider a simple baseball beer stein. Personalized MLB Bottle Opener Personalized MLB Bottle Opener. He has 99 pieces of baseball flair. Why not add to it with officially licensed The "Cutter" Signature Series - Half Baseball Bottle Opener? Add this unique baseball bottle opener complete with the signature of his favorite player. What a great groomsmen gift for the guy who shows team spirit any way he can! Personalized Bat Knob Shot Glass Personalized Bat Knob Shot Glass. Add this awesome piece to your bar collection. A unique & patented baseball gift that baseball fans love, and have never seen before! Pour your favorite drink directly into the knob of a baseball bat! Great idea? We thought so, too!

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March Madness and Marriage: The Championship Edition

I'm a good planner. It's one of those reasons my fiance brags about me to her girlfriends. I'm always on time; I plan romantic dinners; I'm good with numbers; I've always got a pen handy. To top it off, I've been dutifully helping out with the logistics of our upcoming wedding for over a year now. She tells me her friends are so jealous when she regales them with stories of my planning abilities. She says she has no worries about the wedding going off without a hitch. "Don't forget about the honeymoon, too!" I remind her. She nods and goes back goes back to perusing the guest RSVP list. We're less than two weeks away, and our wedding is on April 5th. Yes, I know, that's NCAA Final Four Saturday! The culmination of March/April Madness! It's near sacrilege! But worry not. Like I said, I'm a good planner, and I've got it all covered: Exhibit A, the big video screen: Yes, we'll have to cut away for the weepy slideshow during the broadcast commercial breaks, but the rest of the time we'll have semifinal game action, twenty feet high! Can't wait for that first slam dunk! Exhibit B, hors d'oeuvres: I negotiated a deal. She got to choose the dinner menu if I got to select the snackables. How do hot wings, potato poppers and li'l smokies sausages tickle your tastebud palate? All fancied up by our caterer of course! They sound so good to me I just might pass on the main entree! Exhibit C, a little friendly competition: What else? A Pop-a-Shot Three Point game for the kids to play with (I might take a turn or two myself). Sounds more fun than tossing a bouquet, don't you think? And for the pice de rsistance, did I mention our honeymoon is in Las Vegas? When I plan an event, I plan it right! I didn't get to choose the date of our wedding (do you really think I would purposefully dishonor the Basketball Gods with a selection like that?), but there's no way I'm going to miss watching the championship game in the greatest gambling city of all time! I've got it planned to the last detail. We're staying at the New York New York Hotel, which just happens to house the ESPN Zone Restaurant. Wall-to-wall TVs and game grub galore. My groomsmen are flying in on the sly for a little casino sports book gambling party too. I'm sweetening the pot by giving these personalized poker sets as groomsmen gifts. I've got 15 filled out tournament brackets on the line, and I'm hoping at least one of them comes through! And if not, I'm sure it won't hurt to make a wager or two as well. We'll soon be cutting down the nets in our first home together, with a little luck! One of my groomsmen asked me if I shouldn't actually tell my fiance about all these plans, but I don't think that's necessary quite yet. Besides, I've sacrificed so much for this wedding already. Like, the other day I was on hold with the limousine company and I totally missed the the end of the West Virginia-Duke upset! Some things are just sacred to a sports fan. Missing the championship is out of the question. When she finally does find out, I hope she'll understand. The final touch of my plan is to explain it to her this way: "At least we're not having the bachelor party in Las Vegas as well!"

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Man Cave of the Week: Shrine to the Cleveland Browns

Better learn to like that dingy basement or drafty garage, because chances are, when you're married you'll be spending a lot of time there. It's the unspoken rule of marriage: Wife puts out her throw pillows and decorative towels (don't dare wipe your dirty mitts on those) and you get to claim one room as your very own. One room! And it's the one part of the home she doesn't want to decorate. You might not get to flex your decorating muscles but hopefully she lets you pick out your own groomsmen gifts. We're banished to one room because we're disgusting animals who rarely remember to use a coaster or put on a clean tee-shirt. Seriously, most of us aren't fit for public viewing and those that are, don't need man caves. Nothing says man cave like sports signs and groomsmen gifts brimming with machismo, so stock up and adorn your man cave how you see fit. Outfit Your "Mantuary" with Personalized Pub Signs, Sports Signs, and Manly Groomsmen Gifts Guys need a special place to play XBox uninterrupted with their buddies, catch up on ESPN and not have to wrestle for the remote, set up a pool table without matching French Country decor, hang a butt-ugly bass on the wall and not worry about the wife's nightmares...the list of what we can do in our man cave is endless. Whether you call it the man lair (creepy), man cave (acceptable), mantuary (too much like mortuary) or man hole (gross), outfit it with manly groomsmen gifts like these personalized NFL, MLB, and NHL sports signs and personalized pub signs. Our pick for man cave of the week? Micheal Washington's Cleveland Brown's Mantuary. We discovered Washington's man cave while spelunking the official Man Cave Site. Cleveland Browns memorabilia covers every square inch of the walls. Overboard decor like this usually sets off a stalker alert. But in a man cave? It's not only perfectly acceptable, it's embraced. Especially when guys come over to watch the game! We bet this dude would love a personalized NFL locker room sign so he could figuratively rub shoulders with the big boys of the Browns. Every guy needs a place to call his own. We're happy you found yours. Outfit your man cave with groomsmen gifts and more from GroomStand.com.

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