Friday, June 13th, 2008

Five Things NOT to Get Your Dad

Father’s day is around the corner. Have you done your shopping? Since I don’t’ know all the father’s out there, here are five things NOT to get your dad to ensure a happy dad and day!

1.   A Tie
If possible, don’t get him a tie. I’m sure he’s had his fair share of ties to last a lifetime. On top of that, we all know how much excitement a tie generates- even if you get one that talks, because we all know how often he’ll use it.

2.  #1 Dad Mugs and Paraphanila
Let’s face it, how special are those #1 Dad mugs, when you know all of your friends are getting your dad the same one?

3.  Gag Gifts
Father’s day is a time to appreciate your dad, while a gag gift is easy and funny for a moment-how useful and thoughtful is it in the big picture?

4.  Underwear and Boxers

Kids, let’s leave these things for your mom to get for your dad.

5.  Old Christmas Presents

Just because your dad wasn’t paying attention to or uses the gifts that were given to him at Christmas, doesn’t mean you should rewrap them and give them to him again in the first place. There’s a reason he doesn’t remember!

Keep your gifts simple and thoughtful. Think of something he would like rather than what you want him to have. Think of hobbies and things your father enjoys doing in his free time and buy something associated with that. Maybe tickets to a gym? Use your imagination and get creative.

Happy Father’s Day!