HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

“Close together or far apart dad is always in the heart”- Unknown.

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to spoil dad! No matter if you live near or far, there are many great things you can do to show your father some love on father’s day!

Live near?

If you are fortunate to live near your dad, then take the time to really appreciate him this Father’s Day by planning a day for him.

*Take your dad to his favorite restaurant and share a nice meal with him, bring the rest of the family and laugh and bring up the good times.

* Plan a fun outing. Think about the one thing your dad enjoys, is it Fishing? Maybe a sporting event or even maybe there is a movie he’s been wanting to see. Whatever the case might be, plan an activity that your dad will love! Plan some YOU and DAD time or some family time. But, just be sure to do something that your dad enjoys.

Live Far?

If you live far, there are still many great ways to celebrate your dad this father’s day!

*You can mail him a care package with some of his favorite sweets and treats.

* You can make a father’s day card and mail it to him. Because of technology, we don’t take the time to send letters like we used to. I’m sure your dad would love to get mail that isn’t a bill.

* Skype, facetime or any other kind of video chat. Take some time out of your day to have a face-to-face conversation with your dad. Talk about the “good ole days” and maybe even plan a trip to see him.

* Surprise!!! Plan a surprise visit for the day or even the weekend if you can make it happen! What dad doesn’t love a surprise visit? A surprise visit would probably make him so happy to know you took time out of your busy life to appreciate him!

Must Give a Gift!

If you’re the child that must give a gift so that you’re father feels appreciated, do a little snooping. See what he needs this Father’s Day. Is his wallet worn? Maybe his watch is a little banged up? What about his sneakers are they in good shape? A great gift idea is something that he uses daily, this way you are always with him! If it’s a wallet, add a picture of you into the wallet so when he opens it up you’re the first face he sees. If it’s a watch maybe get it engraved with a funny joke you share. There are always ways to take every day gifts and make them personal… you just have to do some searching.

One thing I learned about my dad is he always loved when I gave him a photos of us. While he didn’t have a desk job, he loved carrying photos of my brother and I and showing them off to his co-workers and friends. If there was one thing my father was… it was a bragger. He loved to brag about us kids.

So while you might think a gift is small, if it’s something that comes from the heart, it’s going to be the biggest gift your father can receive.

Make it a memorable Father’s D

ay!

Alysha