Jun 01 2008
Frugal Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2008
Father’s Day is just around the corner – June 15th - so I wanted to take a few minutes and share some frugal Father’s Day gift ideas to help Dad enjoy his big day just a little more.
IMPORTANT: Do not – DO NOT get your dad a tie, an apron, or anything whatsoever that has “#1 Dad” emblazoned upon its face. Give your father something he finds useful instead of something he will need to hide in the closet.
The best suggestion I can offer based on talking to tons of dads on this very subject over the years, is to bring dad breakfast in bed on Father’s Day. Enlist the assistance of your kids where possible and prepare all of Dad’s favorite breakfast treats. Serve them to him in bed coupled with the morning newspaper or the latest issue of his favorite magazines.
While dad enjoys his breakfast, corral the kids into a private space with a supply of construction paper, crayons, water colors, old magazines and their imaginations. Allow and help them to create their own Father’s Day cards while Dad has his morning meal in peace.
When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, the important thing is that the meaning behind the gift should be more valuable than the gift itself. If you plan ahead you and get the help of a friend with a digital camera to take some great photos of the kids for dad’s office, and having them printed doesn’t cost much at all!
Hey… I’m a #1 dad… I want to be recognized…
Chato B. Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other things!
http://mentalhealthhumor.today.com
http://www.mentalhealthhumor.com
All my husband wants is a military style cot to take camping. He doesn’t even want breakfast (would rather sleep in). Of course the cot he wants is $80, so I suggested he sleep in and keep dreaming. Anyway, in my house it seems that on Fathers Day gifts are always requested. On Mothers Day, however, the kids make cards as gifts. Where’s the justice in that? Oh, that’s right, Mom shops for herself! Anyway, my point is that Fathers Day is one holiday where my husband does not advocate thrift.
Jen @
www.happyfibrofamily.today.com
I was TOTALLY planning on giving my Dad a tie! So what if I’ve given him that along with a nice collared shirt for every gift giving holiday since I was ten??? He has to dress nicely for work!
Great tips. We already bought a gift, but my 4 year old is still going to make something homemade. I think he is going to end up with like 10 homemade gifts, as she can’t decide what to make yet.