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Clutter-Free Father's Day Gifts
by Nancy Twigg
Father's Day can present a gift-giving challenge because most dads have
more than enough of everything they need. In fact, they often have too
much of everything. They really don't need another gadget or gizmo to
clutter their homes.
To make matters worse, if the men in our lives do truly need or want
something, they tend to bypass the step of dropping hints to family
members and simply buy the item themselves. This tendency makes it
difficult for spouses and children to give them gifts they will truly
use.
When choosing a gift for the special father on your list, you want to
choose thoughtfully to ensure that your gift does not add to the problem
of household clutter. Below you will find some non-cluttering gift
ideas. These clutter-free gift ideas fall into two basic categories. The
first is Consumable Gifts; these are items that get eaten or used up so
they do not sit around collecting dust. This group also includes items
that wear out from use and must be replaced. The other category is Gifts
of Experience. These gifts that are not really things at all, but rather
good times for Dad to enjoy.
As you look over the suggestions below, you will see that most of these
ideas are practical items that almost everyone can use and enjoy.
Remember, however, that even a practical gift can become clutter if it
is not something the recipient will actually use.
Put some thought into your gift so that you can be reasonably sure Dad
will put it to good use. While some of these gift ideas are more
expensive than others, surely you will find ideas to fit everybody and
every budget.
Personal Care Products - Shaving lotion, cologne, after shave, shaving
supplies such as disposable razors or razor blades.
Food Gifts - Chocolate, fruit and nuts, flavored coffees and teas, wine
or liqueur, specialty meats and cheeses, cheesecake, gourmet sauces and
condiments.
Household Items - Pen and mechanical pencil set, long distance phone
cards, a new garden hose or sprinkler, gardening tools or gloves.
Miscellaneous Consumable Gifts - Birdseed, plants or flowers for garden,
newspaper or magazine subscriptions, computer software.
Gift Certificates - Restaurants, department stores, movie theater, home
improvement stores, garden centers, specialty stores, hobby shops.
Memberships/Season Passes - YMCA or health club, zoo, aquarium, art
museum, opera or symphony, botanical gardens.
Tickets - Concerts, theater productions, seminars, sporting events,
exhibits, state fairs, workshops, classes.
About the author
Nancy Twigg is the author
of
Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and
Special Occasions. To receive the free report, "10 Easy Ways to Give
from the Heart, Not the Pocketbook," send a blank email message to:
10easyways@GetResponse.com
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