Frugal gifts for Father's Day are not too hard to come by, and often, such gifts end up meaning more. If you're looking for a way to honor your dad without spending tons of money this Father's Day, here are some ideas that might help. Chores Dads often do a lot to help out around the house. If your dad usually washes the car, give him a coupon that's good for several car washes. You could do the same thing with yard chores, minor household repairs, taking out the garbage, and other dad jobs. A Day Off Sometimes, what Dad needs is a day off to do what he wants to. If your dad longs to spend more time with the family, organize a family day when everyone is home at the same time (this can be quite a gift, depending on your family's schedule!). If your dad prefers some time alone, give him a day all by himself when no one bothers him. However your dad likes to spend his time, give him more of it! Food Homemade treats go over really well with some dads. Cookies, fudge, breads, and … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Father’s Day Present
There’s something about a boy’s toys even if that boy is a dad. They know what they want and nothing else will do. Quite often their ‘toys’ are expensive, so knowing how to find the right Father’s Day present may be difficult. The following are ideas you may want to consider this year. Fathers who are sports fans may be easier to buy for than others. You undoubtedly know which sport teams and athletes he follows, so that can be your starting place. It may take some research and time to find the right gift, but Dad is worth it, right? Think about your budget. Season tickets for his favorite team would be awesome, but they can be expensive. If you can’t purchase Dad season tickets, maybe you’ll be able to buy tickets for one game, food and parking. Buy him a team jersey or other memorabilia from his favorite team. Look for items which are autographed. Be sure the item is authenticated before you pay big bucks for it. Authentication is important not only to ensure it’s real but … [Read more...]
Easy Father’s Day Recipes for Kids
A meaningful way to give Dad a gift he'll remember is to cook him something. Even small children can help in the preparation of special recipes, and older kids can cook some foods by themselves. Here are a few recipe ideas to get your started. 1. Taco Dip This is definitely an easy recipe for kids. Serve this to Dad for an afternoon in front of the TV, or as lunch on the couch. This makes 8 servings. Ingredients: * 1 pound ground beef * 1 small onion, chopped * 1 16-oz. can of refried beans * 1 packet dry taco seasoning * 2 cups of shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby, or Mexican blend cheese (you can combine these cheeses as well) * 1 16-oz. container sour cream * 1 4.5-oz. can of chopped green chilies * 1 large tomato, chopped * 1 6-oz. can of sliced black olives * 6 chopped scallions * 1 11-oz. jar of prepared salsa Brown the onion and ground beef in a little oil, breaking it into small bits. Stir in the refried beans, chilies, and taco seasoning. … [Read more...]
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