| Why is it that dads can be such a challenge | | | | |
| when it comes to picking that perfect gift | | | | Up in the Air |
| for Father's Day? He's your dad; this should | | | | |
| be easy, right? Maybe the difficulty comes in | | | | Does your dad travel for business or enjoy |
| having Father's Day only one month after | | | | travel for pleasure? Then a new travel bag or |
| Mother's Day. Does your gift for Dad suffer | | | | trolley bag might be the perfect gift. |
| from a lack of creative energy? How about | | | | Luggage can get so beat up during travel. |
| using some of our gift suggestions as a | | | | Pack into the bag some travel necessities |
| starting point for an awesome Father's Day | | | | such as a new toiletry bag filled with all |
| gift? | | | | the necessities, a book by your father's |
| | | | favorite author, and gift card for a |
| Be Prepared! | | | | nationwide chain restaurant so your dad can |
| | | | enjoy a meal on you after a long day of |
| All good dads teach their kids this lesson. | | | | meetings. |
| Use this opportunity to return the favor with | | | | |
| a battery-free emergency radio. As anyone in | | | | Sometimes we make gift giving too difficult. |
| a storm prone area can tell you, an emergency | | | | The best gifts are those items that the |
| radio is an indispensable part of any | | | | recipients already love. So ask yourself, |
| emergency preparedness kit. Continuing on | | | | what does my dad enjoy? |
| with the theme of being prepared, give Dad a | | | | |
| new flashlight (with extra batteries) and | | | | Crack Open a Six Pack |
| maybe an emergency case of his favorite beer. | | | | |
| | | | Is your dad a beer or wine aficionado? Buy |
| The Gift of Time | | | | him a bottle (or case) of a unique or |
| | | | memorable wine or a six pack of a limited |
| Ask any parent what they really want from | | | | edition micro-brew. Does he have a favorite |
| their kids and they will say more time | | | | game or hobby? Use them to come up with gift |
| together. A great Father's Day gift is the | | | | ideas, obvious examples are golf balls for |
| making of family backyard BBQ. Start with a | | | | golfers or power tools. But consider getting |
| new barbeque tool set. But don't stop there. | | | | him something he would not buy for himself |
| Then you need to visit your local store and | | | | such as that exotic wood for the cabinet he |
| pick out some of the finest steaks they have | | | | has always want to build or time with a golf |
| (don't forget to get enough for the whole | | | | pro to really improve his game. |
| family) and all the fixings. A gift for dad | | | | |
| the whole family gets to enjoy, this gift may | | | | Turn a Page |
| be one that becomes a family tradition for | | | | |
| years to come. | | | | Books seem to be an easy out for gift giving. |
| | | | But for a reader, you really can not have too |
| Start Your Engines | | | | many books. Ask your father for his favorite |
| | | | authors and if he has all their books. Buy |
| Have a NASCAR dad? With a racing season of | | | | him the books missing from his collection or |
| nine months and tracks across the country, | | | | the latest release. If you get this |
| you can easily get tickets to race for your | | | | information, a gift certificate for more |
| dad. The race may not be on Father's Day but | | | | books would be much appreciated. |
| he will still love the gift. How do you | | | | |
| package such an exciting gift? Why not in a | | | | We always think about taking Mom out for |
| mug with the logo of his favorite NASCAR | | | | dinner for Mother's Day. Why not take Dad out |
| driver such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr.? He will | | | | to his favorite restaurant? Give him his |
| be so surprised when he finds out what is in | | | | Father's Day gift there while he is enjoying |
| the mug and he can relive the memories of | | | | time with those who know and love him the |
| race day whenever he uses the mug. Can't you | | | | most. |
| just see the grin on your dad's face? | | | | |