How do you make Dad happy of Father’s Day?
My husband said, “I’d like the kids to clean their room!” Well since that isn’t going to happen, let’s try a few ideas that won’t break the bank while avoiding buying him a tie!
- Breakfast in bed: A newspaper, glass of OJ, cup of coffee and dad’s favorite breakfast nosh. All served with a smile.
- Picnic in the park: Pack a blanket and a lunch and find a nice grassy patch - even if it is in your own backyard.
- Walk or Bike the Putnam Trailway Click here for a map
- Create a list of a bunch of cool apps for his phone and show him how to use them – Hey I didn’t say they were easy – I said they wouldn’t break the bank!
- Pop in a DVD and watch a movie! Or splurge a little and take him out to the movies – Empire Cinemas has 3 movies running at 3 times each starting between 1pm – 7pm. Or go to AMC in Danbury where matinees before noon are under $7. Not the least expensive option - but there are a bunch of cool movies out right now!
- The HV Renegades are not playing on Father’s Day but you can buy him tickets to a future game at www.hvrenegades.com
- Give him a homemade coupon book – need an idea - go to the DLTK website for a free printable and customizable coupon book for Father’s Day. http://www.dltk-cards.com/coupon/cpn1.asp
- Make your own cookbook for dad by visiting sites like www.allrecipes.com and print a bunch of recipes for Dad to cook – and make a cool cover to go with it. Think BBQ and Grilling.
- Play a board game, or a Wii game as long as you do something together!
So whatever you do…give him a hug and a thank you, give him a call because you live far away or say a prayer because he is no longer with you…Make this Father’s Day a day he will remember.
Happy Father’s Day to all you Dad’s out there and remember:
"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." —Anne Geddes
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