Is your dad the guy who has everything? Do you struggle every year to come up with the perfect gift? When you ask your dad what he wants, does he reply with something sweet but unhelpful like: “You don’t need to get me anything. Knowing you are healthy and happy is the best gift I could get!” Luckily, we’ve included below a few suggestions that can really help out on Father’s Day, and make him as happy as he’s made you!
Sometimes, traditional gifts like ties, t-shirts, and wallets just don’t cut it. Give your dad something fun and different, without having to go over budget.
Little Gadgets Big Smiles
Even for dad’s who aren’t Mister New Technology, small gadget’s can be cool, as long as they’re easy to operate. For example, consider a key-chain digital camera, a fancy case for his cell phone or PDA, or even a blue tooth. Not only can these gifts make his life more convenient they can also make him the “cool dad!” Or, if he’s really behind, get him a “Texting for Dummies” book. You can get him a useful gift that makes him laugh too!
Mix and Match
If you’ve got a new dad of an infant, here’s another great idea. Get your new son and husband a matching outfit. For example, perhaps you could get them a personalized t-shirt with a picture of them together, or maybe matching sport’s paraphernalia from his favorite team. The possibilities are endlessly cute!
Plush with a Purpose
It may not be the first idea to occur to you, but we never really grow out of stuffed animals, and their more useful than you’d think. Maybe you’re tired of seeing dad’s hats or keys all over. Get him a teddy bear that would be perfect for wearing his favorite hat when he’s not, or use the stuffed animal as a perfect place to store his otherwise often misplaced pair of keys. You could make the gift even more meaningful by buying a look-a-like for his favorite animal or pet. Maybe his favorite childhood pet was a golden retriever, so get him the stuffed dog version!
A Whole Lot of Memories
You and you’re dad have shared some special times, so why not collect those memories and make an incredibly meaningful gift? Just get together pictures of your favorite moments together, whether they be that time he took you canoeing, or that time he taught you how to ride a bike. On the back of the pictures, write a quote or some other message that will express how you feel about the wonderful times you’ve shared together. Then get a nice album and assemble the whole thing together. Dad will be touched as he flips through the pages.
So as you can see, there are many ways you can go with this Father’s Day present. You can be practical with technology gifts like a new Bluetooth, or you can be fun with a plush dog for dad, or you can be sentimental with the picture album. Do what fits your dad and your gift giving style the best. And you never know, that “Texting for Dummies” book you got him may be more useful than you know. He could even start texting better than you!
It’s time for another Father’s Day, and as always, you want to get the dads in your life that perfect gift. This isn’t always easy, especially if you have a young child who also needs to get dad a present. You need to find something special for a kid to give, as well as making sure it’s something that dad can show off at work or family gatherings. Getting a gift that fulfills both obligations can be a tall order.
Luckily, with these simple and fun gift basket ideas, getting together a Father’s Day gift with your family is a snap! Gift baskets are a great present, plus they have the ability to fit any budget. Also, they’re something that even the youngest child can help you with, assuring that you’ll have a fun family activity. Dad is sure to enjoy this unique gift!
The “Grilling Master” Gift Basket
Ask yourself this: is it an accident that Father’s Day falls on the beginning of summer, also known as barbecue season? What dad doesn’t enjoy showing off his mad grilling skills? That’s why a new barbecuing tool set would be a great idea, and you can turn it into a “Grilling Master” basket, all you need is the following:
First, a medium sized wooden basket, which can be found practically anywhere, from an arts and crafts store to your local supermarket.
Second, the tools, you can get them either individually, or in a barbecue set.
Third, get spices and sauces for the actual preparation of the meat, which can include seasoning, Hickory sauce, or even steak sauce.
Fourth, get green “Easter grass”, or some other kind of shredded paper to fill out the bottom of the basket.
Fifth, get a teddy bear or other cute stuffed animal, preferably something masculine. This will make the basket just that much more fun!
Lastly, have your kids create a card by hand for that special touch.
Now it’s time to put the basket together. First, place the Easter grass or shredded paper on the bottom of the basket. Now you can arrange the items, and it helps to start with the big items first. Put the teddy bear in the middle as a centerpiece, then arrange the tools around the edges circularly, use tape or wires to keep them in place. Arrange the small items, like the spices and sauces wherever there is space. Don’t forget to leave some room for the card! In fact, one great idea would be to leave the teddy bear’s arm visible so that it looks like the bear is holding the card. And there you go, you have the perfect gift basket for your master griller!
The “Outdoor Lover” Gift Basket
If your dad isn’t the type who liked to barbecue, here’s another great idea for a dad-friendly gift basket. If you’d categorize him as an outdoorsman, then why not make him a special activities gift basket? This could include, hiking, fishing, or even canoeing. Here’s what you’ll need:
Start the same why you would with the Grilling Master gift basket, with a basket and filling, and the kid’s hand-drawn card.
Next, get a local trail map, which will help him get around during hikes.
You could also include a season pass to one of the parks in the area, and/or a fishing license.
Get an inflatable life jacket and include it in the basket, if he’s a canoe fan. (Or really any kind of boat fan).
If you have more money to spend, get him a semi-professional camera so he can capture all his outdoor moments.
Or if you don’t have as much money, get a few disposable cameras. You can justify this by pointing out that if this camera where to get lost in the woods or fall overboard into the water, it would be no great loss.
Also include another stuffed animal for the centerpiece, but this time choose a forest animal (like a stuffed raccoon,) or a friendly pet (such as a plush dog), to accompany dad on his trip.
Now put it all together. As before, put the grass or shredded paper at the bottom of the paper and then arrange the stuffed animal in the center. Then put the bigger items around the edges and fix them in place. Then add everything else around the edges.
So there you go, two baskets to really impress dad on this father’s day. Plus, making the gift basket a family project means you all get to spend time together, and insures that everyone can be proud of this great gift for dad!
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