วันศุกร์ที่ 27 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Tips When Planning a Happy Father's Day on a Budget

In today's economy, families have to make every dollar count and sometimes that includes cutting back on gifts. However, wonderful gifts for Fathers Day don't have to cost much. With a little thought and creativity, you can make dad's day special without breaking your bank account. In this article, we'll show you how to have a Happy Fathers Day on a budget.

Never underestimate how wonderful a homemade gift can be. It says that you care enough to give of yourself. To make this a Happy Fathers Day, give your special dad a stack of homemade coupons. He can redeem them for hugs, a car wash, getting his shirts ironed, taking out the trash or cleaning up the garage. This really is a gift that keeps on giving because he can use them long after Father's Day is over. Without spending money, you'll let your dad know how much you care.

Everyone knows that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so use your dad's favorite goodies to make gifts for Fathers Day. If your dad is a pizza lover, buy the fixings for a few homemade pizzas, assemble them, and then pop them in the freezer so dad can have one whenever he likes. Fathers Day gift baskets are always a great idea, so get a large basket from the dollar store and pack it with the ingredients for his favorite meal. For example, put in a bottle of tomato sauce, pasta, grated cheese, and some wonderful fresh bread. Top it off with some homemade cookies in an attractive keepsake tin.

Hobbies are a gold mine for great gift ideas. If your dad loves the outdoors, build him a summer survival kit. Pick up an inexpensive knapsack or duffle bag and fill it with items such as sunscreen, insect repellant, a nifty hat or a pair of shades from the dollar store, a first aid kit, and a refillable water bottle. He'll love this thoughtful Fathers Day present! If your dad loves spending long days fishing, get some new gear for his tackle box.

Hooks, lures, weights and bobbers are all inexpensive and every angler needs them. For the dad who loves golfing, you can get a great Fathers Day golf present online for under twenty-five dollars. A monogram kit will give dad a classy way to mark his golf balls, and you can order a kit at Overstock for less than twenty bucks. A chipper net will allow your dad to practice his short game wherever he is. You can order one from Bass Pro Shops for about $15. Just make sure to order your gift in plenty of time for it to arrive in time for Father's Day.

Having a Happy Fathers Day doesn't mean being unhappy with your bank balance. Start shopping early and keep on eye out for bargains on your dad's favorite things. Read flyers, keep an eye on online sales, and even consider going in together as a family on one big gift instead of several small gifts. Reducing the cost doesn't mean reducing the value of how much you care about dad. Just remember that your love and time are the only gifts your father needs.

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