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Nothing beats taking dad to a baseball game. He used to take us kids to Fenway once a year when we were little.. Now Fenway tickets are outrageous for a family of 7, so we take dad to go see the minor league Paw Sox team. We've lucked out a couple of times and seen some pros playing for their rehab.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kids and hot dogs are only $2.75. If dad's been really good, we'll splurge on the $10 box seats. Either way, it's a great way to spend the day with family. |
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| Posted by
phil on June 11, 2009 1:20 PM |
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My daughter just bought her father a birthday present of fresh cherries. He loves them, but doesn't buy them because even in season they're at least $4 a pound in our area. She bought him a bag that cost $7.
So if Dad is a thrifty guy, get him his favorite expensive food item. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 11, 2009 1:43 PM |
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If you're looking for "green" father's day ideas, check out this post on UrbanSherp.com:
http://www.urbansherp.com/the-good-news/good-deals/10-green-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day/ |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 11, 2009 1:56 PM |
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My husband is a voracious reader so books are always a big hit (he keeps a list of books he'd like to have so there's no guessing on our part)! He also wants a new set of headphones. |
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| Posted by
RuthM on June 11, 2009 3:47 PM |
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Car wash certificates from the local car wash are a welcome gift for a busy dad. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 11, 2009 4:12 PM |
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I always find it fun and practical to give him $20 cash in a card along with a small special item(favorite candy bar, cheap-nice looking shirt, fishing lure,[whatever the hobby is]) to go along with the money filled card. We are on a monthly budget, so we make it work and are usually creative. It's sort of a game to get the most bang for your buck. If you are able to look around(not last minute)you can usually come up with something personal and fun. |
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| Posted by
Christine on June 11, 2009 5:12 PM |
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Make a pie. It only counts if the pie is completely from scratch... no store-bought crusts or fillings from a can or box. A real pie. If making an apple pie, this can cost five dollars just for good apples. I make pies from things we grow, or from inexpensive ingredients. So my pies are inexpensive. I do some with a woven lattice crust. Lemon meringue pie, made with lemon concentrate, is very good, inexpensive and a little impressive. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 11, 2009 10:50 PM |
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Have the kids make their own video for dad and what he means to them, the funniest things dad did lately, their opinions of what dad does for them and of course, have them imitate dad doing something as THEY see him and observations of him.
Have them make the card that goes with the gift.
Costs nothing, but will be saved forever and looked back on lovingly. |
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| Posted by
Lynn on June 12, 2009 12:58 AM |
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Lunch on Father's Day.
My father is 77 and buys whatever he needs or wants, so an appropriate gift is almost impossible.
Instead, I cook lunch on Father's Day (all his favorite foods) and invite the whole family over.
I usually have enough leftovers to send some home with him. |
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| Posted by
Jean on June 12, 2009 9:06 AM |
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My dad is 80 and most of his friends have passed away. I live an hour and a half away, so I try and spend the entire day with only him, doing whatever he wants to do. The gift of time is his favorite gift. |
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| Posted by
susan on June 12, 2009 3:36 PM |
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How about a homemade mix cd of his favorite oldies? Check out this post for more ideas--
http://www.ehow.com/how_4998462_give-great-fathers-day-gifts.html |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 12, 2009 7:14 PM |
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Thanks for the suggestions posted by anonymous. I've already done the "oldies" cds, boxed sets of his favorite tv shows and favorite movies. One year I tried to remember all my special or favorite childhood memories and made a casette tape telling of all my speical growing up memories.He liked that one a lot. |
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| Posted by
susan on June 14, 2009 9:04 PM |
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Try places were you wouldn't expect to find things for dad. Discount stores like Ross, Tuesday Morning, Marshall's, any outlets, etc. I find some of the coolest guy gifts going through there--although I do find more girl gifts. |
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| Posted by
DragonSlaveII on June 15, 2009 12:16 PM |
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How about a picture either of him and his dad (that's what I'm doing this year), or a picture of his kids ? |
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| Posted by
monkeykris on June 18, 2009 3:45 PM |
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My husband likes guns, so ammo is always a welcome treat! |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on June 18, 2009 6:05 PM |
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my dad likes gardening and hates to leave for days when he has inside and outdoor plants/garden ect.
I just bought this watering system for plants.
$6-12 for 2.
The ones I bought are (*12 for 2) genuine hand blown stained glass, easy to use and the
"plant will absorb the water from the globe as needed. As soil becomes dry, it releases oxygen into the globe, which in turn releases the exact amount of water your plant needs.
He has alot of stuff and doesnt want junk at his ripe age of 65, so this was nice! |
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| Posted by
evans on June 22, 2009 3:40 AM |
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