7 Super Cool Father’s Day Ideas That Will Melt His Heart But Not Your Budget
The moms have had their day in the sun last month. With Father’s Day just a few days away, shouldn’t we be racking up our brains to make this day as special as we can for the men in our lives? Whether it’s for our own dear dad or our beloved husbands, let’s spare no effort in making the man of the house king for the day.
Serve him breakfast in bed.
Nothing really fancy; just what you and your kids can (literally and figuratively) cook up. Toast with bacon and egg? Swell. And while you’re at it, you and your kids can also throw in some salty pretzels shaped and arranged to spell D-A-D. Whatever’s on the breakfast menu, our men could sure use some pampering too.
Have a barbecue with lots of beer.
Set-up the grill, take the meat out, and share some of your best dad stories over hearty laughter, good food, and lots of beer. If your man is the type to tend to the grill himself, then a gift of BBQ-related accessories like an apron, or cookbooks would be a nice touch. Or if you feel like you could splurge a little more, a new grill or smoker would be great as gifts too.
Go on a camping or fishing trip.
What more memorable family and father bonding than going on a camping or fishing trip for Father’s Day weekend. Not only will Dad enjoy taking some time off, the kids, especially younger ones who haven’t tried it before, would also love the experience of doing something new and adventurous.
Make Dad smile with a bobblehead doll.
Adding some playful humor to the celebration would definitely make this Father’s Day an event he will always look back to with fondness. Not only that, putting a smile on Dad’s face will certainly make our day too! A bobblehead dolls that portrays him in his light and fun side (as a superhero, golfer, action star – you take your pick) is a unique and cool way of telling our man he is the central “figure” in our lives.
Write him a poem and put it in your homemade card.
Bring out the writer in you and pour out your appreciation for Dad. Perhaps it could just be a simple “Top 10 Things I Love Most About Dad” where the kids could also pitch in a line or two. Sounds too cheesy? Believe me, dads could sure use a little more “cheese” in their lives and Father’s Day is good enough a time as any to do this.
Make him a Dad Coupon Book.
Think up of a collection of various special favors. Create coupons for these that he can use up in the next few days or whenever he feels like availing of it. Some ideas: a special back rub, his favorite dish or dessert that you seldom make because it took too much time, a “Kids’ Turn to Wash the Car” voucher… anything that you can come up with that will make life more convenient and pleasant for him.
Go out on an outing that he loves.
Is he a big baseball fan but you don’t care much for it? Or does he just love horror movies but you simply hate being scared out of your senses? Just for this day, surprise him by getting tickets for both of you to the big game, movie, or theater – whatever it is that he loves but you don’t do as often.
Making a day special isn’t always about how much you have to spend. In these times when money isn’t that easy to come by, all it takes to have a wonderful Father’s Day celebration is a few good ideas and lots of love.
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