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These are ten ideas for kids to add their own creative touch to store-bought Father’s Day gifts. A keepsake, but also a useful gift Dad will love.
We’re gearing up for Father’s Day already! It’s amazing how fast it comes up!
And really… does Dad want another tie? (Ask him what he really wants or ‘bribe’ him to find out… I have a way to do just that below!)
The kids and I like to do a mix of homemade something from the kids and a Father’s Day gift that he’ll really want. (i.e. that’s from the store).
George and I picked out a new wallet for Dad. He needs a new one pretty badly.
We got him the same wallet he’s had for over 10 years (one of the first gifts I ever gave him when we were dating), but a bifold this time instead.
We decided to make this gift from the kids a little special for Father’s Day. By adding some George doodles and drawings inside!
Try adding drawings to a new wallet!
I have a package of printable business cards that we used that are the perfect size to slip into the wallet slots.
Otherwise we would have used scrapbook paper and cut it the same size.
This was turning out to be a great Father’s Day gift activity for the kids.
George is still getting the hang of writing.
He practiced the letters he knew: L, M, and H, but didn’t feel confident enough to draw a D for Dad.
For a couple of the cards, I wrote ‘DAD’ and ‘I Heart U’ and George colored it in.
On the rest of the cards he made his own doodles and drawings (a rainbow).
When it came time to tear the cards apart, George was excited how magical it was that we didn’t have to use scissors.
He took his time filling up every card slot of the wallet and filled up the cash slot as well.
The stores and internet are packed with awesome Father’s Day gift ideas. And if you need some more ideas to add the creative touch from the kids, here are 8 Father’s Day activities for kids to make.
9 more Father’s Day gifts from the store for kids to fill up with their own creative touch:
- Attach a clue on the remote of a Sport Quad Vehicle to find a hidden treasure the kids made.
- Have the kids record their own personal message to Dad with a Karaoke Machine.
- Create a kid-drawn sleeve to cover a new video game Dad’s been wanting.
- Fill the pockets of a golf shoe bag with the kids’ doodles and drawings.
- Help Dad get organized at the office and fill it with their drawings.
- Tuck a little kid doodle in the pocket of comfy pajamas for Dad!
- Fill a briefcase or laptop case with all sorts of drawings for Dad to keep while he’s at the office.
- Poke bunches of notes and drawings from the kids onto some flexible grilling skewers!
- Get Dad a new dress shirt and the kids can make him their own Wacky Tie drawing!
Let’s have some fun with Dad!
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Lyfboat@ Prostate Cancer Treatment in India says
Wonderful gift options. Thanks for sharing.
Chrysa says
Tools!
sandra says
I like to give gadgets
Mia says
I like to take him out to a nice restaurant for dinner.
Cori Westphal says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/492819233231757312
coriwestphal at msn dot com
WHITNEY says
https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/492456551089569792
WHITNEY says
We like to give him the classic tie, but also some type of new tool for his grill
Rebecca Graham says
I like to get Dad a gift card to his favorite stores.
chris says
tweet https://twitter.com/vulcanjava/status/486667166025265152
chris says
my favorite gift to give him is the gift of some time spent together doing something fun.
Sue Hull says
Tweet share
https://twitter.com/tigers3450/status/482732537777647616
Sue Hull says
When my sisters and I were kids we got him shirts,socks or we baked him cookies.Now that we’re all grown we give him gift cards for home depot and starbucks. Thank you for the awesome giveaway :)
raquel perez says
Heres my tweet! https://twitter.com/QuelPerez/status/482710565492903936
raquel perez says
We love giving dad his favorite bottle of wine and breakfast in bed.
Kathy Davis says
Good Coffee!
Robyn R says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Coolestmommy/status/482672205931634688
Robyn R says
We like to get pics taken at the JCP Portrait studio to give to dad. OR–he likes to get some new accessories (ties, sunglasses, etc).
Kristin Goodson says
My favorite gift to give my Dad is a new tech toy or tools! That’s what he loves!
Laurie Emerson says
My favorite gift to give my own dad was to rent a canoe and go fishing with him. We both love to fish and really enjoyed the special time we had together. We never really caught anything but I loved hearing the stories of when he grew up.
Annmarie W. says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks/status/482637378402525184
Annmarie W. says
We love taking Dad to the movies, or a ballgame…or any other place he wants to go for the day!
Natalie says
I love giving my dad one thing that we can do together, like going to the movies or a gme, and I also do the same or my husband
Holly C. says
https://twitter.com/hbbs55/status/482624980320915456
Holly C. says
when my dad was alive he liked us taking him out to dinner with the family :)
susan smoaks says
this year we just stayed at home and had a nice day for father’s day. i like to give tools!
thischickwins says
an assortment of snacks for his office
Buddy Garrett says
Shirts are my favorite gift to receive.
Jane H says
My dad is at the age where I can’t drag him into a store. He tells me that he is getting rid of things rather than amassing more so I usually give him tickets to an event and then buy him clothes anyway :-)
Lisa Jones says
My favoirte gift to give my dad would be anything that is going to make him happy! Most of the time its the little meaningful things that make him the happiest.
tracey byram says
My dad likes cologne or books about classic cars
kathy dalton says
tweeted https://twitter.com/lilmonkey1959/status/482507936678178816
kathy dalton says
On father’s day we typically go out to breakfast and then go fishing.
Crystal F says
I like to get my hubby comfy clothes or shoes. He’s a softball coach so these are musts in his life. Thank you!
Denise Donaldson says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MistySunrise/status/482467599385497600
foofie135 at gmail.com
Denise Donaldson says
he likes fishing gear
foofie135 at gmail.com
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/482467121440366592
Betty C says
Tools are always high on the wish list. A home handyman never has too many tools.
Brittany t says
My fave thing to give my dad is dress socks or a casual tee shirt and his fave candy!
cassandra says
tweet: https://twitter.com/cmarquez482/status/482397737737273344
cassandra says
i love to give a giftcard because he can pick out whatever his heart desires.
RICHARD HICKS says
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/482394404871610368
RICHARD HICKS says
A nice shirt and tie is a great gift
Seyma Shabbir says
I usually give a mix of gifts like nice shirts, gift cards, and the kids make homemade gifts!
Sarah Coenen says
https://twitter.com/SarahCoenen/status/482344964781637632
Tweet! Tweet! :o)
Sarah Coenen says
My husband is in the Air Force. This year he was scheduled to be away for Father’s Day at a training event. My boys really wanted to share the day with his so we surprised him and got a hotel near the training for the weekend. It was SO NICE to be able to spend some time with him and the boys were able to gift him with lots of kisses and snuggles! My husband is really wanting a canopy so we’re saving our pennies to purchase one from JC Penny this summer. Thanks for the chance! So generous of you!
Bruce says
Electronics gift cards
anna pry says
i tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/482303727047413760 [email protected]
anna pry says
i like to get him his fave snack, a big can of cashews [email protected]
MaryAnn says
Here is my tweet.
https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/482303530535878657
MaryAnn says
I like to get my husband tickets to a baseball game or something.
Mihaela Day says
The dad in our lives got a card and candles along with lots of love and hugs :)
LynneMarie says
My favorite gift to give my dad is something I know he’ll enjoy like a lobster dinner or bottle of Scotch.
Ellie W says
tweet
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/482286426441007104
Ellie W says
I like to give dad a restaurant gift card for Father’s Day.
D HUGHES says
a home cooked meal
Patti says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/leblancpatti/status/482278519041306624 Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Patti says
My husband is a golfer, so we like to give him shorts and a golf shirt!
Dawn S. says
https://twitter.com/dsickles87/status/482276520568688641
Dawn S. says
My dad is really into flying and his airplane, so I typically get him a subscription to Plane & Pilot, or another similar magazine, if he hasn’t specifically requested anything else.
Tamara says
Here’s my tweet! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/482266712755404800
Tamara says
I usually like to bake some cookies for my dad to enjoy and give him something else to enjoy, like a book. :)
Ed says
Dad loves to go to a baseball game!
Claire says
books
Eugenie says
My favorite gift to dad is to take him out to his favorite restaurant.
Lee says
The latest tech gadget always works.
amanda whiltey says
my dad likes to fish so i like giving him new lures and other fishing stuff.
Karen Drake says
My Father passed away about 20 years ago. I like to buy my husband clothing for Fathers Day because he won’t buy any for himself.
Sherry Conrad says
https://twitter.com/dddiva/status/482207919534927873
Sherry Conrad says
My dad loved anything for his boats.
Erica C. says
I like to make plans of a fun activity to do together.
Suzanne h says
My dad always enjoys golf shirts and golf balls. A picture of his grandson is always a favorite too.
kathy pease says
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/482152821349826563
kathy pease says
My favorite thing to give would be power tools he lives for them and does a lot of home projects
Kim H says
My husband always wants tools! [email protected]
shaunie says
tweeted – https://twitter.com/sandyhills25/status/482121122008551425
shaunie says
My favoriet gift to give dad is a tie and a pair of shoes. He loves these items so we for sure try to get him these items
joel.sternenberg says
yes i lke to it
Jessica Padilla says
Home cooked breakfast with a hand made card my little boy.
steven weber says
I like to give my dad a massage package or a round of golf.
Daniel M says
he always likes gift cards to home improvement stores
Nalane S says
I gave my dad a brand new hand held old school razor and razor blades and he loves it.
Billie says
Tweet https://twitter.com/rowellreviews/status/481894097750224896
Billie says
My favorite thing to give my Dad or my husband is always food and time! I like to make them a special treat and watch a movie or something like that.
Rhea Chladek says
My favorite gift to give my father is a meal out. The family gets to see each other, and we get in some great visiting time.
The funniest Dad gift ever was when my sister gave my dad a car washing kit (bucket, sponge, soap, etc), then she brought her car over for Dad to wash! LOL!
Leela says
A home cooked meal and dessert with family.
Andrea says
We try give a gift of time – helping dad out with chores, doing something for him, as well as a card and something fun. This year we got him a camping chair and tie as well.
Kat Emerick says
My dad passed away but he loved getting candy from me.
ewhatley says
chocolate and books
natalie yeoman says
i love to give my dad some tools for fathers day he always can use those
valerie sobus says
my favorite gifts for my dad and grandpa are anything homemade — crafts, baked goods, photo albums, etc.
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/481553674406092800
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite gift for Dad is anything to do with fishing he loves to fish!
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/481530463345844224
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
I don’t have my father in my life to celebrate father’s day but my son in-law is a wonderful father to my grandsons. I usually get him an nice shirt or cologne for Father’s Day and we get together an bbq.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Megan Parsons says
https://twitter.com/mustangmeg6/status/481489788705316864
Megan Parsons says
I like to buy him tools and clothes!
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/481477342846406656
Gina M says
Gift cards are always his favorite!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Lisa V. says
Since my dad loves food, we always take him out for dinner and perhaps a ball game.
maria says
As a kid my favorite gift to give Dad, was letting HIM BBQ for us. We loved his BBQ so much, it was a treat to let him cook.
Melissa says
Tools and his favorite homemade cookies! :)
Paige G. says
My family isn’t big on gifts aside from Christmas, but I always call my dad on Father’s Day.
Angela Saver says
tweeted
[email protected]
Angela Saver says
tweeted
[email protected]
Angela Saver says
I really like to give my dad chocolates or sweets! That always makes him happy!
[email protected]
Sarah Johnson says
My kids made daddy Hat racks for all of his hats painted them and put handprints and footprints. Still his favorite gift to this day!
Jenny Q. says
My favorite gift that my kids and I gave to my husband was a coffee cup with the kids photos on it, so that he could take it to work with him. My preschooler was thrilled to see his face on the cup after it came in the mail. I think it was his reaction that Daddy would be taking this to work that made it so cute!
jessica holybee says
I had my children make gifts for there dad andgrandpa
Sunnie says
We like to give my husband something homemade as well!.
Sandra davis says
Anything that deals with music
Emily A. says
I tweeted here! https://twitter.com/jonboyandemmy/status/481236009632661505
Emily A. says
We love to give stuff to my dad that he wants and will use. This year he wanted an ice cream maker. So we bought him that along with waffle bowls and all the fixings he would need. Can’t wait to try it out!
Gracelyn says
I’m 20 and love my daddy ^_^
janetfaye says
I like to give my Dad a gift card to his favorite restaurant or store,
Cassandra Smith says
We always loved the home made kind. The ones that have personal meaning
robyn donnelly says
https://twitter.com/amberpaleface tweeted about contest.
robyn donnelly says
The best thing I could give my dad is money to help pay bills.
domestic diva says
We like giving dad a list of reasons why he’s so fantastic. A great picture of him with his kids is also nice.
Miranda McCallister says
This year we gave him a juicer. It’s perfect because he loves being as healthy as he can be. I ruined his other juicer and getting one a bit nicer was the perfect apology.
https://twitter.com/RandaMcPanda/status/481164291525971968
Natalie F says
I like to get my Dad and also my husband fishing lures and bates. And maybe some nice clothes they wouldn’t buy for themselves.
tina reynolds says
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/481105739420008448
tina reynolds says
We love giving him some type of outdoors gift since that is where he goes to relax
Jennifer Reed says
My favorite gift to give dad for Father Day is clothing. He never shops for himself and appreciates others doing it for him.
Lisa Foster says
My favorite gift for dads is gourmet steaks, all dads love to grill!
Chelsea B. says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/MissyPrissy12/status/480954014574473216
Chelsea B. says
I was never close to my dad, so no favorites. I always told my grandfather (who was more like a dad) Happy Father’s Day and let him know how much I appreciated him :-)
Deb K says
Tweet!~
https://twitter.com/Deb55106/status/480950705193107458
Deb K says
Our favorite gift was a new tshirt,as he had everything!
Neiddy says
shared on twitter -https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/480878484697255939
Neiddy says
My father in law is a huge Texas Longhorns fan so on every gift we give him we include something from his favorite team. This year we gave him a Longhorns wallet
Leighanne Borders says
What do I like to give my dad? It is hard to find gifts for him so I usually take him somewhere to spend time with him. For example, we will go to the movies and get ice cream, spend time at a local park with a picnic. I want to create memories with him rather than just buy him stuff.
Leighanne Borders says
https://twitter.com/laborders2000/status/480868559196020736
Tammy says
My favorite gift to give my husband is anything that reminds him what a great father he is, with a personalized touch. His favorite was a photo book. On the cover it said “You will always be my first love” In the book were pictures through the years of my husband and my daughter,. This was the perfect gift as my daughter has her first puppy love and hubby was feeling a little left behind!
Helga says
I love the tacky tie graphic. Dads like drawings and handmade things from their kids.
Helga says
tweeted https://twitter.com/jumpinupanddown/status/480859595259142144
Jamie Martin says
https://twitter.com/WAHWithJL/status/480831897115701249
Jamie Martin says
My dad is a candy addict, so I always like to get him some.
Regina says
When my kids were small, they made their dad painted pottery. It has been a favorite for years!
marissia watkins says
https://twitter.com/SWEEPNETS/status/480760121446768640
Becky VanGinkel says
Thank you for this awesome post!! My husband loves getting drawings and homemade things from our kiddos.. his favorite so far was the baby footprints from our youngest LO (15 months now) that I got framed for him :) I love the idea of doing a mixture of something new, and something homemade.
[email protected]
Becky VanGinkel says
My Tweet about this promotion with #SweepstakesEntry!
https://twitter.com/bearyfunscrap/status/480714367105638402
Thanks :) [email protected]
Kari says
Sadly, my dad is no longer with us but I used to love giving him fun gifts like books, gift cards, or lottery tickets. For my husband, I like to give him gifts of clothing because he hardly ever shops for himself.
donald light says
tweeted- https://twitter.com/DonaldLight84/status/480607869767647232
donald light says
We got my dad a sauce and rub gift basket. He really loves smoking and cooking.
richelle bowers says
favorite gift to give my dad is shirts and ties
kelley wood says
my dad loves music and esp dean martin! I love to get him anything dean martin!
Alona Y says
The favorite dad gift I got for my dad was a nice dartboard in a wood cabinet, he uses it all the time!
Susan Chester says
My favorite gift to give dad is fishing and camping gear.
smchester at gmail dot com
sandra says
dress shoes for work
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/480474673751138304
Lois M. says
Well, the easiest is always go out for lunch somewhere… :)
Lois
Whitney Lindeman says
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/WhitSweeps/status/480440348699680768
Whitney Lindeman says
Anything food or food-related is always well-received. :)
Claire D says
Twitter post at https://twitter.com/Kadreyah/status/480429918891683840
Claire D says
My dad loves anything handmade. For Christmas I gave him a scarf that I knitted and he still wears it everyday, even in the summer around the house.
mita says
Tweeted- https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/480411527758249985
mita says
I like to send a gift card and thoughtful foodie stuff for Father’s Day!
Betsy Barnes says
My tweet entry: https://twitter.com/bbdream34/status/480381428861906946 :)
Betsy Barnes says
My Dad loves cologne, really loves cologne, which means, every Father’s Day, I always get him some, however, it’s not my favorite gift to give him because he knows what he’s getting. One year, I did decide to break the cycle and take a chance, sent him some steaks from Omaha, he loved it. I thought, now I can stop buy him cologne, but the following Christmas, he ask for cologne, said he was out, hahaha! Like I said, he loves cologne! :)
Linda G. says
I like to buy him a new polo
Kimmy Ripley says
I took my father out to dinner on Father’s Day.
Sherry Jones says
When I was a teenager the best gift I gave my dad was breakfast in bed and peace and quiet. This always made him smile. Now that I’m grown he just looks for cash for all of his big boy toys. LOL!!!!
Tammy says
He always loves a great dinner.
gayle gildehaus says
I don’t have a dad to give love and gifts to..but if I did my favorite gift I imagine I would give is a great big hug,tell him i love him,and bring him homemade cheesecake.
charj says
I used to wrack my brains trying to find perfect gifts, now I give gift cards.
sheila ressel says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/slr8/status/480328497374957569
sheila ressel says
My favorite gifts to give dad are coffees and candies and gift cards. That way he can get what he wants when he wants it.
Terri Moore says
For years whenever I asked my kids what to give Dad they would say Golf balls! it became a tradition and he always used them. the best gifts are hand made ones from the kids.
Caitlyn says
and here is my second entry which is my tweet
https://twitter.com/CaitlynS412/status/480209793278173184
Caitlyn says
my favorite gift to give my husband is a day to himself with a paid day of golfing and sometimes I even get him a new golf club or clubs and balls. He loves golf so sending him off with a friend for the day to relax is the best gift I can give him!
Leslie says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mosquints/status/480204380395012096
Leslie says
Since he loves to grill & cook, I usually go for those types of items. A subscription of various steaks shipped to his door for 6 months was a big hit!
Lorina Padgett says
My father loved to spend quality time with his family so that what we did. We would fix dinner and go through photo albums to reminisce.
Lorina Padgett says
Tweet https://twitter.com/padgettlp/status/480184788629082112
Jen Haile says
I Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/XArea51/status/480177671838527488
Jen Haile says
I usually love getting my dad some gourmet or exotic treats!
Pam H. says
I tweeted:
Pam H. says
My favorite gift to give dad are homemade gifts from the kids. They are the gifts that mean the most.
Mel says
Here is my tweet:
https://twitter.com/MelMan2002/status/480111452783521792
Mel says
My dad loves chocolate so I love to get him some!
Lauren S. says
My dad LOVES sweets, especially ones that I make from scratch. I made him Moon Pies for Father’s DAy, and will make him ice cream for his birthday next month. He always says he doesn’t need anything, but he would never say no to sweets!
Lauren S. says
https://twitter.com/lazza_zo/status/480101878466760704
Lynn C says
https://twitter.com/LostLenore1970/status/480092107127136256
Cheryl Jacobo says
My favorite thing to give my dad was something I had made myself. He passed in 1997 and I miss him everyday.
Mrs Bee says
I didn’t get my dad anything, but we got my husband a bike.
Karen Beckett says
He has passed on now but a favorite gift was always a few nice shirts & some fishing gear.
darby says
gas cards are always good
Candice says
Sent a tweet.
https://twitter.com/Denigan17/status/480038063289008128
Candice says
I love to give my dad shoes. He never seems to buy them for himself.
sherry butcher says
Great idea, if we can track what he wants then when a sales hit we can get a good buy. Not just Father’s Day but birthdays, Christmas or other gift giving event. TFS.
megan blumenthal says
My favorite gift to my dad is treating him to nice brunch so we can relax and spend some time with the family.
Karen says
https://twitter.com/KappaVelvit/status/480009492835217408
Karen says
My kids wrote letters to their dad telling him why they appreciate him!
Linda Kish says
No dads or husbands to buy for and my son is not a dad yet. When my step dad was alive, I would buy him a new tool for his work shop. He loved to tinker and build furniture.
patricia says
https://twitter.com/crunchycolletti/status/479990561449865216
patricia says
i like to give my father and husband tickets to events that they will enjoy – such as a baseball game or concert.
sarit says
Love U JC penny
Shanna says
https://twitter.com/ShannaEAnderson/status/479977911408013312
Shanna says
To my husband from the kids, I love making things with the kids as gifts!
Sandra VanHoey says
https://twitter.com/sandyv1955/status/479972205829173249
Sandra VanHoey says
I like getting cologne for my son for his kids to give to him. He loves wearing nice smelling cologne to work every day
Paula V says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/pvarble1/status/479970480896503808
Christina says
My dad and husband both love getting barbecue supplies and meat to have a barbecue on the actual day:)
Christina says
https://twitter.com/Alecse8970/status/479969625103691776
Paula V says
My dad is hard to buy for so I like to invite him over and cook for him…usually a nice cookout on the grill and also give him a nice card as enjoy cards.
Danielle Royalegacy says
https://twitter.com/royalegacy/status/479965383932133378
royalegacy at gmail dot com
Danielle Royalegacy says
We spent Father’s Day with our daughter and helped celebrate her husband’s first time at being a dad. We had a grand celebration by taking him out to dinner at his favorite restaurant.
Jen S. says
We send my dad meat through Omaha Steaks. Seems to be a hit!
Christy says
I sent my Dad a Cabelas gift card this year. I always come up with something clever for his birthday but I can’t figure out why Father’s day is so hard.
Dani H says
My favorite gift for Dad (my husband) would be a day of fun and relaxation ~ no chores, he gets to select what he wants for every meal, the TV remote control is his the entire day, and he gets to play golf or poker with the boys or whatever he would like to do the Saturday before Father’s Day (so he would still get to spend Father’s Day itself with his family.) That’s far more appreciated than anything I could buy.
Stephanie Easterling says
My 2 son’s and I (17 and 20 yrs old) have been reading up on what kind of weed eater to get for their father. We want to get him one that had the attachments that you could by later. The weed eaters that he has keeps breaking and the boys said it junk now.
Gina H. says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/ginahull/status/479848418794172416
Gina H. says
My favorite thing to give my Dad is Peanut Brittle because he loves it!
Sarah O. says
I normally give my dad something homemade. He always appreciates my time and thought more than anything.
Stephanie Gossett says
I love to take my husband to eat with our children. He LOVES spending the day with them. One year, I got him a baby for Father’s Day. He spent the day in the hospital, holding his new daughter. Thank you for this chance. He just got a promotion, and could really use some new clothes. Hope everyone had a great Father’s day!
[email protected]
Britnee says
I like to get him gifts cards to dinners out! He never gets out of the house so this forces him ha!
heather says
I love to give dad clothes and food gift basket.
Rebecca says
My husband loves coffee and chocolate.
Tanya Cox says
My husband likes anything tool related, or cargo shorts.
Tanya Cox says
I shared on twitter. https://twitter.com/lovelywithyou/status/479777264314236928
Mia Hicks says
My husband loves being outdoors- I would love to be able to purchase him some items that he would be able to use outside with our kids.
Tammy Arnold says
My father-in-law like gift certificates for books.
Brittani says
I love giving my dad giftcards to go out to dinner. For years he and my mom barely went out so now that all the kids have flown the coop he has time and money to do these things. :)
April V. says
My dad is very hard to give gifts to. This year I hand painted some switch plates for him.
Cindy A. says
I don’t get to see my dad often so the favorite gift I can give is TIME because it’s the most precious gift.
Dawn S. says
I usually try to get my dad grilling tools, sports jerseys, or sheet music.
Tina W says
I give my Dad the gift of time. He is 85 and while he still lives on his own, he isn’t quite as spry as he’d like. So at least once a month I head over to his house to do a good thorough cleaning, and also bring a few homemade frozen meals that he can microwave when he doesn’t feel like going out.
Cassie M says
Snacks and kitchen things are always a hit!
Cassie
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Katie T says
tweet
https://twitter.com/frankandkatie/status/479345102876200960
Katie T says
This year my husband desperately needs a new wallet – his is falling apart.
Karrie Millheim says
Nothing beats a BBQ and a Dewalt Drill. We gave that to him and he loved it!!
heather sullivan says
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heather sullivan says
i like to give my dad framed pics of the grand kids and something he needs!
Maria B says
I usually get a team shirt.
Ellen Casper says
My favorite gift for my dad is gift cards to food stores – something he will always use.
Georgia Beckman says
Here is the link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/georgiabeckman1/status/478878331480195072
Georgia Beckman says
I created a tacky tie & sent it!
Georgia Beckman says
I love to give him a nice shirt & tie. He loves nice clothes & is thrilled with new shirts & ties. AND cologne!
Katie | FashionFrugality.com says
Tweet! https://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/478731611878350848
Katie | FashionFrugality.com says
I like to buy books for my dad for Father’s Day. Granted, he is a reader and some dads may not be… but I think it’s a great idea. I save money by not buying a card and instead right a sweet sentiment/message on the inside of the book with the date. Years from now he will have many permanent reminders of each and every father’s day past! :)
Tara says
We usually buy him a new shirt!
Ashley C says
We gave him fishing supplies! A new rod and lures!
Casie K. says
A nice homecooked meal has always been my favorite way to go!
Kari W says
We got my husband a new grill, he has been wanting a Weber for years.
Emily says
https://twitter.com/RiEmHug/status/478381065401536512
Emily says
I like giving my dad something I know he’ll use, like a new shirt. He’s very practical.
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/478358873091235840
Debbie B says
Hubby always likes to go out to eat!
Abby says
My favorite gift to give my own Dad is almond M&Ms. I know he loves them and, since he’s sooo hard to buy for, it’s a gift that I know will always be “used” and appreciated.
Alison Gibb says
Sadly, my Dad is gone. I miss him more every single day! When he was here, I always got him Old Spice and usually a new shirt. When I was young, I made him a card!
Alison Gibb says
https://twitter.com/alisong64/status/478231075454341120
Analisa says
I love to give handmade gifts to my dad for Father’s Day.
Analisa says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/sevenislucky/status/478089961820794880
Kevin W says
Dad loves anything for fishing….lures, rods, nets…
Rhonda G says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/trrg12/status/477816211942539265
Rhonda G says
I love to give my Dad gift cards to his favorite restaurants. He enjoys those.
Jodie Rosenblum says
My dad would like any sort of thing horse related.
Leela says
Homemade cards.
Holly S. says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/HollyStormEtsy/status/477551549367844864
Holly S. says
Anything with a Memphis Tigers logo or something food-related. Those gifts go straight to his heart…before they go to his stomach! ;)
Thomas Murphy says
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/477534438134280192
Thomas Murphy says
I like to give my dad gift cards to Home Depot.
Christy H says
Anything camping related for my dad is always a great gift.
TallulahJane says
tweeted the giveway:
https://twitter.com/tallulahjane65/status/477442827261984769
TallulahJane says
My dad is a tool guy so I love to buy him the newest gadgets.
Amanda Sakovitz says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/477403285666549760
Amanda Sakovitz says
i like giving him books!
Angelie says
Anything handmade with love, are the best gifts!
betsy says
usually do a gift card
kelly mcgrew says
I love to get my dad hot sauces and jarred peppers; they’re his favorite things!
Rebecca says
I get my husband coffee and chocolate. He’s a great dad to our kids!
Tanni Cordis says
I will help my Grand daughter make one for her Daddy. So, I think paintings with her hand prints, each one a different color, folded up and stuck down each pocket of a 6 pack of beer. That’s the kind of guy he is. I know he’d appreciate it! he he… :-)
tabitha p. says
i love to give fishing stuff to the man in my life.
it’s his one hobby.
Rebecca Xavier says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/RebeccaXavier2/status/476803379931254784.
Rebecca Xavier says
My daughters are both under the age of 3, so they like to draw and color a picture for daddy.
Naomie says
We give him a gift card to his favorite store or whatever he asks for.
Veronica Plante says
Thanks for the ideas. They were really helpful!
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/476553704791748608
Madeline says
I like getting my dad a good book since he loves to read.
Candace M says
My favorite gift is rest and a great meal!
joe gersch says
i love giving my dad steaks
Mendi says
Food
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/476149225185484800
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
Gift cards to best buy for dvd’s or electronics
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Daiva says
https://twitter.com/poniabaum/status/475942664114696192
Daiva says
The best gift for my dad would be spending time with him on that day. He lives so far away though that its hardly ever possible. I try to call or skype if i cant go to see him.
Melissa Shields says
My husband already had a 13 yr old daughter and I had an 11 month old son when we got together so the first fathers day we were together my son and I made him a card but when he opened what he thought was a normal fathers day card turned out to also be a daddy to be card… so he found out then that we wereexpecting a baby!!!! They are my whole world and iI couldn’t ask for a better fad/ step dad!!! We are truly blessed to have him! :-)
Tammy says
I blogged about this post/giveaway
Tammy says
I tweeted this post: https://twitter.com/ThisCantBeReal/status/475889518412070912
Tammy says
My favorite Father’s Day gift is putting together a scrap book with pictures, cards and drawings the kids have made. :)
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/475811054451048450
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/475806929353072640
Rachel W says
We always got our dad work socks… seems like a weird gift now but he was very particular about his socks and at least they got a lot of use!
Kerry says
My dad loves working in the yard, so I usually try to buy him something for his yard or garden.
Tina M says
family photo book. he loves it.
Carol says
My favorite gift to give is take him to the casino #SweepstakesEntry
D Schmidt says
Tweeted for a second entry
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/475730627019304960
D Schmidt says
I love to give something handmade by my children that can be cherished for years to come. This year we made mugs!
Lauren E. says
I love to have my daughter paint planters for my husband, since he loves gardening
joni says
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/475438055663222785
joni says
Something unique usually. This year we got my hubby tickets to see WWE wrestling which he loves.
Diane L. says
A home cooked meal where he can pick all of his favorite foods.
rachel says
We always take him out to eat! Quality time is a good gift.
Lauren Olivia Wood says
I’m buying custom fishing lure kits for the dads in my life!
maria cantu says
usually a gift card
Kristen says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/475025966444466176
Kristen says
My dad would love a new pair of boots for Father’s Day.
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/475010945693925378
Katherine says
We always give him time to help cleanout the garage
Eva Biggs says
Photo gifts are my favorites.
Britnee says
I love to get dad tickets of some sort. He’s such a home body so this forces him to get out and have a god time!
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/474735661082087424
Jessie C. says
I like to give my dad cookware, he spends as much as time in the kitchen as my mom.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jacob LaFountaine says
Have to go with a bunch of tools to fix the car or bike
wen budro says
My favorite gift to give is a fishing trip.
janna johnson says
Family photo gifts like mugs and tee shirts
kjasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/474272022940241921
kjasus says
i love giving my dad and father in law handmade gifts my son helped make
Barbara Montag says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/474217471545593856
Barbara Montag says
I love to give my dad a Red Lobster gift card – so his favorite place to eat!
thank you
laurie steiner says
When my dad was still with us, we would make a package with all of his favorite cookies and candies.
Birdiebee says
I tweeted about this promotion.
https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/473996817055490048
Birdiebee says
My favorite gift to gift my dad when he was alive was a personalized Father’s Day card (one that I would make & relate it to an experience in my father’s life) and a home cooked meal of his choosing.
debbie says
I often try to get him a nice article of clothing that he wouldn’t get for himself.
Danielle Porter says
https://twitter.com/rqballporter/status/473910759512997889
Danielle Porter says
I love to get my dad shirts for Father’s day. He loves getting new shirts because he wears through them so quickly!
Emily D. says
He loves it when we go to the driving range or ride around the course with him while he golfs. This will be his gift.
nicole dz says
tweeted- https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/473893465466470401
nicole dz says
I like to get my dad a day of golf and dinner at his favorite restaurant. Sometimes I even like to get him something tech, since he loves his electronical devices.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/473889533365198848
Kelly D says
I like to give my dad gardening tools, fruit trees and plants for his garden since that is his favorite hobby.
jennifer says
Every year, I help my kids make dad a gift! Last year, they made lots of crafts like “favorite pop” signs to put on dad’s root beer, Hersheys kisses in a jar. He also builds bicycles, so anything with a bike on it, he loves!
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/473863189214396416
Mami2jcn says
My favorite gift is anything with photos of the kids….a collage or a photo gift like a mug or calendar.
Becca @ Bare Feet on the Dashboard says
I love to give handmade gifts and clothes for Father’s Day. Practical + meaningful is a winning combo.
Julie Wood says
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/473859634193629184
Julie Wood says
I always get my Dad a New Shirt with a Tie because he loves getting a new shirt to wear to church every year!!
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/473858984076529664
Elena says
I like to give gift cards to my Dad
Lisa Brown says
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/473857602950938625
Lisa Brown says
My dad always appreciates being given sugar free treats of some kind, whether bought or homemade :)
Sarah Hirsch says
get something related to their interests. for my husband – sports, for my dad, reading, travel or classical music.
Melissa says
We love to give photo gifts (framed pictures), but this year he is getting something he wants to make smoothies…a new blender!
Elizabeth says
In the past I’ve done neckties or his favorite dark chocolate.
Dayna @ Lemon Lime Adventures says
Each year we love to get dad a fun book like “Talk Like a Wookie” and we love to make our own fun shirts with our own designs. Its a little fun we like to have that is a little out of the box.
Stephanie V. says
golf stuff – lessons, clubs, clothes
tvollowitz at aol dot com
mickeyfan says
We get dad and dad in law steaks. They love them, we don’t have to think too hard, and they take up no room on a shelf!
Emily Morelli says
I am planning to get my hubby a leather journal and a book about experiments and inventions to do with kids. He would also love a router.
Nancy says
Some of my favorite gifts to give Dad were some new shirts and crossword puzzle dictionaries .
Tamar says
Underwear and undershirts! True story.
Jenn S says
dad is a coffee snob, so fun whole bean coffee bags are what we usually go with!
kathy f says
My Dad loves to get home baked treats for Fathers Day. My specialty is brownies.
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/473596302651961346
latanya says
My husband likes electronic gifts, so I would get him a new keyboard.
Lindsey says
I usually get my husband to snitch and tell me if my dad wants anything in particular, or see if he might like what I have in mind, etc. And, sometimes I’ll ask my dad what he thinks my husband will like and go from there! I’m sneaky :)
Marlene Zerbe says
My father is not materialistic- so I like to spend extra time with him doing something he likes.
paige chandler says
My dad loves a day of golf with me
Brandy Fisk says
My hubby loves jelly belly’s so, I usually get him that from the Lil ones!
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/473529306803499008
Cynthia C says
Dad appreciates tools that make taking care of the house and yard easier for him.
Jena says
I don’t necessarily have a “favorite” gift to give my Dad but this year I’m getting him some new camping chairs. Outdoor supplies are usually a good go-to for Dad’s!
Kristina says
It’s kind of weird, but my husband collects dragon figurines and it’s what he asks for for every gift-giving holiday. I always loved giving my dad ties though.
BusyWorkingMama says
My dad has everything he needs, so I usually stick with consumables like chocolate or coffee beans.
JDaniel4's Mom says
What cute ideas! I love the idea of pictures on skewers!
maggy, red ted art says
Such lovely ideas!
Anastasia says
Tweeted :) – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/473386883590782976
Anastasia says
I like to give him something he likes / wants but would never get himself. Like a night out at the casino, or a dinner at an expensive restaurant. Also things like a new cell phone or tablet. He’d use the old ones with broken screens because “they still work” so gifts like that are always good :)
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/473337609088172032
Wanda McHenry says
We always get my FIL a Red Lobster gift card because my MIL hates seafood. This way he can get his yearly seafood fix.
valerie says
i like to give him things he will really use… gift cards and thoughtful foodie stuff.
HilLesha says
I usually love to buy anything horse related for my dad, such as art prints for an example, because he loves going to the horse races. :)
Brooke R. says
He loves to bbq. So really we love to get him some Omaha steaks to grill and drawings from the kids
Ashley H says
I fill a balloon with water and freeze it. Then put it in a bag or picnic basket to keep the food cold.
Denise S says
I always send a gift card for Father’s Day.
Kiara says
My dad would like a BBQ grill.
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Risha says
We like to give him something with sweets like His favorite candy or baked cookies along with something with his favorite NFL team the Saints!
Shelley says
The kids and I work together to create art for my husband for Father’s Day. One year it was a triple photo frame with a photo of each kid holding a letter that, together, spelled out DAD. Another time we used a stencil of his favorite team to do a fingertip painting in team colors to hang in his office. We’ve done handprints with the saying, “The best things in life aren’t things.” We always pair the art with something he really needs (dress shirt, socks, wallet, etc.).
Khristina says
My favorite gift to give my father is a home cooked meal, quality time and something he needs, (like jeans for work or more golf balls, etc). For my husband it’s anything he can use when he’s out in the field, (military), or for his other job to make like a bit easier for him.
Michelle C says
http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/472488225479864320
Tweet!
Michelle C says
My dad passed away several years ago, but we like to give my husband something handmade from the kids (cards or art) and something practical that he needs. I think this year he needs running shoes.
tecsesq says
A nice big breakfast of his favorite recipes and then a useful gift like a new polo shirt or new sneakers are always hits.