Show Dad You love Him
by Sandy Fitzgerald
Another month, another holiday and another present!
But isn’t it something the way there are so many holidays, and not enough money to go around for all of them?
When Father’s Day is just around the corner, but your next paycheck isn’t, there’s no reason to feel bad. Of course, you father will like anything you do to remember him, but don’t you just hate showing up at the door for Father’s Day empty-handed ? Especially when your dad has done so much for you over the years?
But if you can spare a couple of $10 bills, or even just one $10 bill, there are some great ideas out there that will help you make your dad’s special day a little more special.
What you need to do is think about what your dad likes to do, and find something that matches up with his interests.
For example, many dads really enjoy cooking out, but are you tired of eating your dad’s burned-on-the-outside-but-raw-on-the-inside hamburgers?
Did you know that they sell easy-to-use barbecue forks that will not only allow your dad to poke at the food on the grill, but also that will take its temperature too?
That’s right! These forks have a digital thermometer in the handle, so your dad can easily read the internal temperature of the meat he’s cooking. Best part about this gadget that he’ll reach for again and again? They cost under $20, and can easily be found wherever grilling supplies are sold.
And while we’ve got Dad cooking, how about letting the world know that he’s the best dad, ever! Any dad that likes to cook out will get a kick out of having a special apron that will not only keep him from getting grease all over his favorite t-shirt, but that says he’s number one in his kids’ hearts. And for between $10 and $15 an apron, you can maybe even combine the apron with the temperature fork for a gift he’ll really appreciate!
Of course, cooking out is thirsty work. Why not get him something that will keep his beer or soda ice cold while he’s slaving away over that hot grill?
While he’s tending that grill, Dad’s probably not going to want to keep walking back and forth to the big ice cooler every time he wants a drink. Why not get him a cooler of his own that’s off-limits to everybody else?
Companies like Igloo and Coleman make small personal coolers that hold anywhere from a six-pack up to 16 cans that you can purchase from anywhere from $10 to $15. For that price, you can easily afford to include a six pack of his favorite brew along with the cooler for a present that will really show Dad you’ve thought of him!
So you see, buying a present really is about the thought involved, not how much money you’ve spent.