How to Celebrate a First Father's Day

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Daddy's big day

A man never forgets his first Father's Day. Sure, it's easy to get him a tie, but why settle for a cliché? There are many other things you can do to show him how much you and the baby care. Make it special with one of the ideas below.

Things You'll Need

  • Ceramic picture frame
  • Ceramic paints
  • A great picture of dad and the baby
  • Bucket
  • Car wash detergent
  • Car brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Windshield cleaner solution
  • Leather and vinyl protectorant
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Trash bags
  • Child's onesie
  • Fabric paints
  • Iron-on decals for fabric
  • $20 bill
  • Tool belt
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes in resealable, soft-sided travel container
  • Pacifier
  • Baby bottle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make a special picture frame at a paint-your-own pottery store. Use the new dad's favorite color to leave tiny footprints on the frame, supplied by his special little boy or girl. Insert a candid shot of the two of them together.

    • 2

      Take the new dad on a date. Make it special by going to a favorite place he hasn't been since his child's arrival or by going to a place that serves his favorite kind of food.

    • 3

      Clean his car inside and out, and let him enjoy one day without baby and kid paraphernalia in his vehicle.

    • 4

      Decorate a plain onesie with a special message from the baby. Use fabric paints and iron-ons. Try "My Daddy is my hero!" or "I get my good looks from Daddy."

    • 5

      Treat dad to a $20 shopping spree at his favorite store (and no complaining from mom when he gets yet another gadget he already owns).

    • 6

      Restock dad's tool belt with baby items. Diapers, wipes, pacifiers and bottles can help him tackle his new job with all the right equipment.

Tips & Warnings

  • No paint-your-own pottery place nearby? Go to a local crafts store and decorate a picture frame with acrylic paint for the same effect.

  • You can also make sayings for the onesie that reflect Dad's interests. Try "I'm hooked on you, Daddy" for a fisherman, or "Daddy's future MVP" for a sports fanatic.

  • Resist the urge to use sequins or buttons to decorate the onesie. You don't want to add little things the baby can pull off and choke on.

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