From the year your father first became a father, to this day, he has received the same Father’s Day gifts over and over again. For the first few years after each child’s birth, his father was given enough photo frames and scrapbooks to cover the house with mosaics. While Dad loves and adores you, there is a limit to the number of photos and scrapbooks he can keep, and unlike Mom, he won’t share them with his circle of friends.
After picture frames, the next gift dads get a lot, the ones that keep coming, are keepsakes, handmade and store-bought. If it were up to mom, she’d make a keepsake out of the rag she used to clean up the first time you spilled cereal and give it to your dad. The bottom line is enough of the things that are meant to help cherish memories and enough of the craft projects, your dad needs a gift that appreciates all the sacrifices he’s made for you.
Giving your dad a gift that isn’t a picture frame or hand knitted gloves doesn’t mean you’ll have to spend a fortune on his gift, if you shop wisely and manage to stay away from those ‘mountain climbing experiences’ and ‘sports’. events’ will do you well. Get Dad a gift to help him relax and enjoy the day. It sounds more like something you would do for your mom, but dads aren’t always looking for something to do and they can take advantage of free time too. Give him some time off on Father’s Day. Just as you take care of your mom’s chores on Mother’s Day, do the same for your dad. He will enjoy not having to mow the lawn for once on the weekend.
Give the car a good scrubbing, the works, inside and out. Not only is this a better gift than another cheesy Father’s Day card, but it doesn’t cost you anything either. Of course, Dad still deserves a gift after putting up with photos and mementos all those years, so make sure he gets it. Buy him Father’s Day baskets or fruit bouquets, which make great edible gifts. You will love the fruit bouquet, it is a real treat made with fresh fruits like strawberries and pineapples. Since it’s summer, she’ll love a strawberry treat.
