Father's Day and all the 'boy toys'

Resting in the hammock, not a care in the world - this sounds like a wonderful Father's day, doesn't it?

Besides the hammock, think of all the things Dad and all the other men in your life own. The sportsmen have golf clubs, hunting equipment, racquets for tennis and racquetball. Water lovers have waterboards, towable tubes and skis. Craftsmen are proud owners of their saws (sometimes 2 or 3 of the same kind), drills, nail guns, sanders, polishers and tool chests full of hand tools. Then there's the lawn aficionado who has trimmers, edgers, seeders, clippers and a top of the line lawn mower.

While you have the camera out celebrating Father's Day, take photos and list the serial numbers and model numbers of all the 'boy toys'. But don't stop there. Keep going throughout the house, garage, and shed and do a complete home inventory.

You'll want to remember all of these items if you have a theft, fire or natural disaster. It would cost you a small (or large) fortune if you can't remember to list each on the insurance claim. Once you have that inventory completed, on Father's Day - and every day thereafter - he can rest in the hammock and have peace of mind. Now that's a gift that lasts a lifetime!