Father’s day is on its way Don’t get caught in a scramble this year when you realise that Father’s Day is right around the corner. On the contrary, you can plan a spectacular (and inexpensive)
Father’s day is on its way
Don’t get caught in a scramble this year when you realise that Father’s Day is right around the corner. On the contrary, you can plan a spectacular (and inexpensive) day for the special father in your life if you give yourself enough time, and putting lots of thought into your gift is the best way to show him that he’s a top-notch dad. Greeting cards are nice, but you can go far beyond that with some expert preparation. Here’s how you can get started.
One of the best ways to get ready for Father’s Day is to focus on the food. For his special day, he’ll probably enjoy a meal at home instead of eating out, so treat him to all of the manliest foods you can find — juicy grilled steaks or plump hamburgers, homemade chips made from coarsely cut potatoes and sprinkled with sea salt, and a rich chocolate cake for dessert. And make sure dad can wash it down with his favourite brew or mixed drink.
Once you have the menu planned, think about which activities would be perfect for your fellow. While some dads take advantage of the holiday as a time to relax in front of the television, others are more hands-on and want to spend the entire day with the kids or outdoors playing their favourite sports. If the dad that you have in mind is more like the latter, you could even sweeten the deal for him by getting him access to the best golf course in the area or calling up his friends and arranging a guy’s day out as a surprise.
You can bring all of these plans together by creating a Father’s Day “programme” for him. Present it with a breakfast in bed so that he can enjoy a lovely start to the day while he finds out what you have planned for him. This is also a good time to give him personalised Father’s Day Cards from the kids, which are easy to make. You can either give them some craft paper and paintbrushes or guide them through the process of making a personalised card online with a web site like Hallmark.
A lot of families would like to give dads high-end gifts this year, but it may not be within your budget restrictions. If this is the case for your family, opt instead for creating a “wish bank”, which is a decorated piggy bank made for a special purpose. It may be season tickets for his favourite football team or a new car or the vacation of a lifetime; whatever it is, the biggest gifts usually start with a small investment, so put in a few pennies to get his fund going.
These ideas are great to get you started, but you’re likely to find even more unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day once you begin to brainstorm. As long as you focus more on investing time than spending money, he’s sure to be pleased.
Guest post by Hallmark.