Guest Blogger #559, Entry #1268, June 10, 2012
Father’s Day is coming around in the USA. I know that I sometimes struggle to be able to find a good gift for my dear old dad but there are good ideas that you can do to help your father or father-in-law to be able to have a Happy Father’s Day. There are a few potential gift ideas that you could provide for him:
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Tools, or gift cards to home improvement stores
I know several of the uncles and dads in my area tend to like working on things. Consequentially, they probably have a few broken tools or could use to have options for being able to get a new set of tools or supplies for the latest project that they are working on. That can help them get something that they will want and can use on a regular basis.
A book or a movie that they’ll enjoy reading or watching
After all, they might have their eye or other forms of entertainment as well. This can be a great way to help your father have that latest how-to book for building a set of shelves or having a movie that will help them unwind after a day at work. I know my dad enjoys reading on occasion and sometimes comes home after dark, thus making it hard for him to do much else while he’s shut inside.
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Treat him to an activity that he wants to do or to a family dinner
Sometimes, dads might want to go spend time at the lake or have an opportunity to have a nice dinner meal with his family. Dads tend to like spending time with their families doing the activities that they enjoy doing. Dinners also tend to be great for creating an atmosphere of communication with the family so treating him to a dinner can be a good move for reconnecting with him, especially if you’ve been busy with work and other things in life.
Offer to get him something for his grill.
I know there are a few fathers that are greatly interested in grilling food. Getting him something for the grill that he has might help him to be encouraged to continue working on this particular craft.
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These are just a few ideas of what you could provide your father when that Father’s Day comes around. I know that you’ll make the most of the ideas that I have presented to you. Have a Happy Father’s Day!
Mike Carroll is an emerging consultant and freelancer/freelance copywriter specializing in lifestyle design for men and helping lawyers to be able to increase their bottom lines. For fun, he likes to learn Chinese, Korean and go for runs. Visit him on his blog: www.abetterbachelorhood.info
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Riley M says
These are all great ideas! I may be simple this year take my dad camping. Last year I got him a Tailgater from Dish for Father’s Day, and from what he tells me, he uses it quite a lot while camping or tailgating. Last week he was using his Tailgater to show the Rockies game in HD in the backyard for my aunt’s birthday. It’s funny how crazy they are about baseball. I took a mini vacation from my job at Dish because I wasn’t going to miss my dad’s cooking. Maybe I’ll cook for him too! Thanks again for the tips.
Ronique says
Thanks Riley! Sounds like you have a lucky dad! 🙂