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Step 1
Wow...another tie.Is it useful? A tie can be great but if your Dad is not a suit and tie guy, it can also be worthless. Find a gift that suits his needs. Look around for hints. What gift could make his job/life easier?
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Step 2
Stay away with cliche gifts. Just picking up that coffee mug with "#1 Dad" plastered on the front is not really personal. Keep it special by choosing a gift that reflects him. This may be framing his old high school football photo. Sentimental can go a long way. Who knew Dad could be a sensitive guy?
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Step 3
Watch out for high tech gadgets. Unless Dad is a gadget guru, be careful about picking out a high tech gift. Your gift could turn cumbersome and then useless. Find a gift at the level Dad could operate with ease without being frustrated.
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Step 4
It is not about the gift really ...it is about appreciation. With so much focus on the gift one can forget the focus of Father's Day. Father's Day is about showing the Dad in your life you appreciate them. Giving the gift of appreciation is always the perfect gift!
Comments
FrazzledNanny said
on 8/25/2009 My husband loves anything the girls give him for Father's Day. He's been asking for gift cards lately. 5*
2besure said
on 6/18/2009 Yep, gone are the days of the ugly tie1 Great ideas.
momtchr said
on 6/18/2009 Excellent tips about choosing meaningful Father's Day gifts! Thanks! 5*
magnadea said
on 6/18/2009 Nice article on picking perfect Father's Day Gift, especially true about showing appreciation. Thanks! 5*
ladyt06 said
on 6/17/2009 Good tips that ppl should keep in mind when buying father's day gifts...my dad agrees! lol *s