Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Originally posted by mylovewillcarryyou

Father’s Day is a great time to show the old man how much you care about him and are grateful for what he’s done for you and with you over the years. No need to stop at just a card or a necktie – that’s for sons and daughters who don’t want to give much thought or effort to the one day in the year we are encouraged to pull out all the stops for those men who helped bring us into this world. Here are a few fun ideas to let your dad know you really do appreciate him:

It’s Grill Time!

For some fathers nothing says “Way to go!” like a plump juicy steak grilling over some red glowing coals. If your dad is a dedicated carnivore who likes his meat charred and hissing with flavor, give some thought to replacing his old grill with a brand new one. The new makes and models are actually coming down in price and now feature more bells and whistles than ever. If a new grill is just too pricey for you right now, see if your siblings can pitch in and you can give it to him as a group gift. Or think about grilling accessories, like utensils, bags of boutique charcoal, or even an embroidered full-length denim apron. If you’re really smart you’ll buy him a freezer full of grilling meats – steaks, chops, burgers, bratwurst, etc. That way when he fires up the grill he’ll be thinking of you – and will probably have you over for a tasty medium rare treat! Just watch out for him though, dads do get in accidents occasionally.

Take it outdoors

For the outdoors dad there are dozens of gift items he’d appreciate, and probably needs. A good hunting knife is always appreciated by dads who hunt and fish. A fly-tying kit for the fly fisherman not only gives him a token of your affection, but can be a great way for him to spend the long winter months when the trout aren’t biting. Binoculars are always needed, but rarely thought about by the outdoors dad. Try your local Army & Navy store for the best deals on them. Also, if he likes to bike, make sure he stays safe out there with a gift meant only for a helmet; like a decal of some kind.

Take him out to the ball game

Here’s the big secret to getting decent tickets to any sports event: Buy ‘em as early as possible. The prices should be more reasonable than if you wait until the last minute. If your dad is a sports fan and tickets are a little out of your league, then don’t hesitate to get him a jersey with his favorite team’s logo. Those can be pricey, too; but the smart shopper will keep an eye peeled for good deals online – it’s possible to get a new still-in-the-wrapper shirt or cap for just a few dollars.

Classic car dad

Chances are you won’t be able to afford to buy him that Ford Mustang he’s been dreaming about for years – but you CAN get him a classic car calendar, one that features his most beloved makes and models (usually with a girl clad in a bikini leaning on it.) He won’t care what year it is – as long as the photo shows plenty of details of the car (okay, and some details of the girl, too.)