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Terrific Gifts To Make For Father’s Day
4 Terrific Gifts To Make For Father’s Day
By Nicola Kennedy
Going to a store to buy a gift for dad this Father’s Day may be the easy route to take. However, you should take a look at these terrific gifts to make for Father’s Day so that it is personalized and so dad feels super special:
A Father’s Survival Kit – Take a box of any size. Cover the box with dad’s favorite color construction paper. Decorate the box in any way you want, with crayons, stickers, glitter glue, markers, stamps…it is up to you how you want to decorate the box! Once the box is decorated, you can keep it looking nice by covering it with clear contact paper. Now, fill it with everything dad needs to survive: A picture of the family, a band-aid, a mini screwdriver, a bag of mini Oreo cookies, a video or DVD telling him how much he means to you…what you include is limited only by your imagination. You can make the survival kit out of any kind of plastic container, as well. Use puffy paints and glitter glue to decorate.
Special Father’s Day T-Shirt – On the computer, create a picture all your own. Include “Happy Father’s Day Dad” and pictures of his favorite hobbies, like golf, baseball, grilling, fishing, boating, etc. (All these can be found on free clip art sites online.) Print out your creation on special iron-on paper found at your local discount store (in the craft area). Now, iron-on your creation to a special shirt just for dad!
One of a kind paperweight – Find a big rock or shell. With paints and glitter, write “Happy Father’s Day Dad” on the item and then decorate as you want. This will make a great paperweight for dad’s desk, either at home or at work.
Don’t forget Father’s Day coupons – Create your own coupons, or find templates online, for coupons for dad. Offer anything you like: one “mowing the lawn” coupon, one “breakfast in bed” coupon, one “empty the dishwasher” coupon, one “do your laundry” coupon. Great Father’s Day gift for teens!
Anything you give dad for Father’s Day is special, but when you personalize the holiday with terrific gifts to make for Father’s Day it can be even more special.
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Nicola takes great care in celebrating Father’s Day, both as mom to her husband’s children, and as a loving daughter. She can help you find a great Father’s Day gift with tips and news, information and views at http://www.ILoveMyPop.com
February 19, 2008 No Comments
Why Did We Start To Celebrate Father’s Day?
Why Did We Start To Celebrate Father’s Day?
By Nicola Kennedy
Not many countries of the world celebrate fathers with their own official day. However, that is what is done in the United States every third Sunday in June. Father’s Day is a special day for dads when they are pampered by their children, given gifts, and even surprised with breakfast in bed!
There are many different stories as to the origins of Father’s Day. Some of the possible scenarios telling the story of the first Father’s Day are:
1. It started in 1908 during a church service in West Virginia.
2. Vancouver, Washington was where the first Father’s Day celebration occurred.
3. Harry Meek, president of the Lions’ Club branch in Chicago, created the first Father’s Day with his organization. It was celebrated in 1915 on the third Sunday of June, since that was a date very close to his birthday.
Even though we don’t know exactly when the first Father’s Day was celebrated, we do know who promoted this holiday with a great passion. Mrs. John B. Dodd, who resided in Spokane Washington, felt that her father was outstanding and deserved to be honored. He had fought in the Civil War and had raised six children on his own after his wife had died.
Mrs. Dodd spoke to her minister and other ministers around Spokane to see if they would have a church service that was solely dedicated to fathers. She wished this service to be held on June 5th, her father’s birthday. It was actually scheduled on June 19th however, since a June 5th date was not long enough for her minister to prepare such a service.
After that, the whole state of Washington began celebrating “Father’s Day” on the third Sunday of June. Children prepared special meals and desserts as a treat for dad. If they happened to live apart, children would make an effort to visit.
Other states and organizations now wanted an annual Father’s Day for the whole country. They began lobbying Congress to declare such a holiday. The idea of a “Father’s Day” was approved by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but it was not official until President Calvin Coolidge made it a national event in 1924.
Now, we celebrate Father’s Day every third Sunday in June!
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Nicola takes great care in celebrating Father’s Day, both as mom to her husband’s children, and as a loving daughter. She can help you find a great Father’s Day present with tips and news, information and views at http://www.ILoveMyPop.com
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6 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts
Instead Of The Ordinary, Try These 6 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts
By Nicola Kennedy
Personalized Father’s Day gifts add a touch of love to your holiday offering. They show that you’ve taken the time to get something engraved, just for him, and created a gift from the heart. Many retailers and online stores can create personalized Father’s Day gifts that will be ready in time for dad’s special day.
Some popular personalized Father’s Day gifts are:
Engraved picture frames – Wonderful wooden or glass picture frames engraved with whatever special message you want to give your dad on his day. Write a poem or message from the heart. Add your name(s) and the date and you’ll have a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Personalized photo mugs – Take your favorite picture and have it placed on a mug. Dad will be able to take his kids everywhere and see them constantly with his cup of coffee or tea.
Dad’s very own grilling apron – If dad loves grilling and great food, why not give him a gift he can use for that hobby? With dad’s name printed right on the apron, everyone will know whose outdoor apparel it is.
Hand-print t-shirts – Some of the greatest personalized gifts are those made by the kids! This Father’s Day, get one of dad’s favorite shirts and personalize it with everyone’s hand-prints! Fabric paints can be purchased at most discount stores or craft supply shops. He’ll have a gift that can be cherished, since it will hallmark one size that the kids may never be again!
Personalized photo watch – Whenever dad looks at his watch, he’ll get a pick me up with this personalized gift. Ask him what his favorite photo is and turn it into a time piece. Great for capturing a “moment in time” in the life of his family!
Personalized plaques and awards – Any dad loves being told he is #1! So, why not give him a plaque or award this year showing that you think he is the greatest! They can be as simple as something printed from a home computer to a glass or metal plaque he can hang on his wall.
The gift possibilities are endless! Personalized Father’s Day gifts are sure to be a hit year after year!
Author
Nicola takes great care in celebrating Father’s Day, both as mom to her husband’s children, and as a loving daughter. She can help you find great Personalized Father’s Day Gifts with tips and news, information and views at http://www.ILoveMyPop.com
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6 Gift Ideas For Father’s Day
6 Popular Gift Ideas For Father’s Day
By Nicola Kennedy
Father’s Day is a special day for any man who is a dad. Handmade cards by little ones and his favorite home-cooked meal are not all you can do for him, though. There is a wide variety of popular gifts for Father’s Day that you can choose from to surprise him with. Some easy ideas are:
A gift card to Home Depot, Lowe’s, or his favorite hardware store – I have learned from years of experience with my husband that hardware stores truly are a man’s “toy store”. Any man can make twelve trips to a hardware store in one week and never get tired of it. Not only will he appreciate the gift, but you will get something done around the house or yard!
Fun electronic gadgets – Think digital camera, MP3 players, wide-screen TVs, DVD players, laptop computers…anything electronic. Many of these popular gifts for Father’s Day can be pricey, so make sure you save up.
Personalized gifts – Picture frames, plaques and figurines can commemorate a particular Father’s Day. You can also purchase mugs and t-shirts with photos and special messages.
A gift certificate to a hobby or specialty shop – Whether dad likes golfing, photography, woodworking, or wine, there is a specialty shop for that! Get him a gift certificate that he can use however he would like.
A gift certificate to his favorite restaurant – Most restaurants offer gift cards or certificates in many amounts. Choose dad’s favorite restaurant and get him a gift of a meal. To make it extra special, plan the whole night out on Father’s Day and treat him to a meal there instead!
Apparel – Dads can always use work clothes, casual clothes and chore clothes. Find out what area of dad’s wardrobe is lacking the most and fill in the gaps. Trick dad by taking him to the mall and finding out what colors and styles he likes before you buy.
Other popular gifts for Father’s Day are, of course, the crafty items you can make with your children at home. Anything from the heart will be popular with dad!
Author
Nicola Kennedy takes great care in celebrating Father’s Day, both as mom to her husband’s children, and as a loving daughter. She can help you find great Father’s Day gifts with tips and news, information and views at http://www.ILoveMyPop.com
This article may be reprinted in full so long as the resource box and the live links are included intact. All rights reserved. Copyright http://www.ILoveMyPop.com
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