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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.
About the author
Excerpt from Nancy Twigg’s new book, Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to
Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions
www.celebratesimply.com. To receive the free report, "10 Easy Ways
to Give from the Heart, Not the Pocketbook," send a blank email message
to:
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