Inexpensive gifts dad will love
WITH FATHER’S Day coming up this weekend, many are putting their pennies together to find a gift worthy of the special guy in their life, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to show dear dad how much you care. Here are 10 ways to give dad a great gift without having to spend more than you can afford.
1. UNPLUG AND HEAD TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS
One of the best gifts you can give to dad is your undivided attention. Turn off the cell phones, video games, computers, and televisions, and pack the family into the car for a trip to the local hiking trails or beach for some quality family time without any distraction. Other than the gas money to get you all there, this gift is free and is sure to be a day that he’ll remember forever.
2. PEACE AND QUIET
What would dad do if he had a block of time to himself? Read a book? Go for a run? Take a nap? Get all the kids out of the house for the day (or at least half of it) and let him have the day to himself to do whatever he’d like without being interrupted with diaper duty, trips to the park, or listening to any kids fighting.
3. CREATE A SPACE JUST FOR DAD
It’s hard for any family member to get their own space when living under one roof, but there’s always some corner (in the basement, guest room, garage, backyard) that can be carved out for a special purpose. Create a space that is just for dad to do his thing, whether he prefers reading books, watching sports, or practising his golf swing. Pull items from around the house that aren’t being used or head to your local hardware store to find what you need to create a space that dad knows is all his own. 4. TAKE OVER HIS TO-DO LIST
If your father/father of your children typically mows the lawn on Saturdays or has carpool duties for extra classes, take the task off his hands (an IOU will do the trick for jobs that need to be done down the road) to give him a break from the mundane tasks he does to keep the house in order. It will cost you some time and hard work, but otherwise it won’t cost a dime – and he’ll be thrilled.
5. MAKE HIM A TO-10 LIST
When was the last time you told your dad how important he is to you? Write him a letter or list out the top-10 things he’s taught you, or the 10 reasons why you love him. In the daily grind, it’s easy to forget to tell him know much you really appreciate all the hard work he does or the time he spends with you. But it’s a gesture that won’t soon be forgotten.
6. COOK HIM A MEAL
Everyone has to eat, right? You can prepare a great meal without spending a fortune on ingredients. Choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and grab a recipe featuring one of dad’s favourite foods off the Internet (if you don’t already have a great go-to option).