Dads sometimes get a rough deal when it comes to celebrations and gifts – after all there are only so many patterned socks, novelty ties and humourous mugs a person can have! With Father’s Day approaching, however, you have the ideal opportunity to treat your Dad to something as special as he is – a fun, thoughtful and special gift that will show just how much you appreciate him… after all, if you want any more late night lifts home from the pub, or a crafty tenner when you’re ‘short’, you’d better start showing your appreciation now for your hard-working Dad!
Quirky Father’s Day Gifts
There’s no need to resort to a dodgy tie this year – why not get him something unusual that might kick off a new hobby – such as entering the kitchen for something other than to raid the fridge! If your Dad loves his spicy food, and drives you all crazy raving on about his tolerance for chillis, then why not treat him to a ‘grow your own’ kit for something really different! This is one of the most popular Fathers Day gifts, as it’s just a little different from the norm… it’s a ‘grow it’ box of chilli plants, and the gift contains everything your Dad needs to grow his own spicy peppers – and maybe even be inspired to treat you all to a homemade hot curry at the end of it all! The pack contains things like tabasco chilli seeds – for starters, Tepin seeds for hardcore chilli heat fans, other seeds such as Jalapeno for Mexican flavouring and Hungarian Hot Wax chilli seeds…. as well as growing pots to get the little seedlings started, compost discs to fuel their fiery flavours and wooden markers, so that the world can stop by to admire your Dad’s windowsill horticultural skills! This is definitely a Father’s Day gift with the emphasis on fun – you may wish to accompany it with a few cooling beers when the fruits of his labours are ready for sampling!
If chilli’s aren’t really your Dad’s thing, but you like the idea of this type of horticultural gift, then why not look at some of the other packs on offer for budding gardeners – there are lots of unusual grow gifts such as tea leaves, herbs and coffee beans, all of which offer slightly more unusual Fathers Day gifts to entertain him and maybe kick off a new hobby in the process!
Thoughtful Father’s Day gifts
Even big strong Dads get sentimental when it comes to their families and the past.. and the big red book of memories contains 24 classy cream pages in which to present and store some great photos and mementoes from your Dad – and your family’s – shared past. Why not stick in some memento football tickets from your early matches, some snaps from your childhood birthdays.. that dodgy holiday snap when your Dad forgot to apply suntan lotion on the beach and ended up with a bright red face etc…you could even team up with other family members and give this Father’s Day gift as a joint one – spending time to work out what content to put in it and rummaging through your own ‘memory’ boxes to see which tokens you have to add to the memento box. This is a really nice Father’s Day present which will last way beyond the giving of the gift, and give everyone something to talk about and reminisce over again and again – the sort of thing that will probably be pulled out at future Father’s Day gatherings and family holidays! After all, it’s gifts like this which give the most value – they can be returned to again and again, as well as be shared with different family members who will remember stories and memories from your Dad’s past.
If these Fathers Day gifts have got you thinking, then get online for more inspiration. Remember, avoid the cliches and don’t necessarily plump for something ‘obvious’. Given all the years your Dad has spent ferrying you around to childhood classes, collecting you from parties when you missed the bus home, generally bailing you out when you got into teenage scrapes and generally being a fab Dad, he deserves something a little more special. Remember too that Father’s Day is all about spending time with your Dad – so make this the year that he doesn’t just get a present and a quick card – now’s the time to organise a day out – whether it’s a trip to a golf course, a day in the country or even just a pint in the local, your Dad will remember his Father’s Day with pride!
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