Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas
by Nancy Twigg
For many women, the fathers on their gift lists present the biggest
gift giving challenges. If you are having trouble knowing what to
get dear old Dad for Father’s Day this year, look over the following
list of gift ideas that fall into the category of simple, yet meaningful
tokens of your appreciation and love.
* The Gift of Laughter – Is there some old comedian or
sitcom that always makes him chuckle? Use your VCR to make a tape
of as many episodes as you can record. When you give your gift,
include a note instructing him to watch it anytime he needs a good
laugh.
* Dad’s Own Webpage – Use your scanner and computer skills
to create a homepage devoted to all Dad’s many interests. Include
pictures of his children, hobbies and accomplishments. Tell how
proud you are of him and how grateful you feel to have him as your
father. After you’ve uploaded the site with the help of your Internet
Service Provider, include the URL in a card telling Dad to visit
that webpage for a special surprise.
* The Gift of a Clean House – If your dad lives alone,
housecleaning may not be high on his list of priorities. If possible,
surprise him by giving his home a good, thorough cleaning while
he is away for a few days. Even if you can’t surprise him, he is
sure to enjoy the results when you finish.
* The Gift of Encouragement – Find a special quote or
Bible verse that is particularly meaningful. If you are handy with
a needle and embroidery floss, create a cross-stitch sampler featuring
those words. If not, use your calligraphy skills and put the verse
in an attractive frame to sit proudly on his desk at work.
* A Subscription to His Hometown Newspaper – This gift
may cost a little more but is sure to be a winner. If he no longer
lives in the small town where he grew up, purchase a gift subscription
to that town’s local newspaper. This gift will help him keep up
with the happenings in the place he used to call home.
Several of these ideas are ones that worked well with my own hard-to-gift
father. Of course, they can be modified for any other family member—male
or female—who presents a gift-buying challenge.
Excerpt from Nancy’s book, Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to
Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions (www.celebratesimply.com).
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