father’s day gift ideas

It is not long now. The day where we celebrate dad. All things ‘dad’, ‘dadda’, ‘daddy’, ‘aba’, daddo’. The day family comes together, is together, and hangs out together.

The one thing I love about father’s day is the acknowledgement and appreciation we give dad on this one day. I believe we don’t need a ‘day’ to do this, why can’t it be every day of the year? But it is just another reason to celebrate and have family time.

Share. Together. Love. Appreciate

So I thought I would give my list of cool father’s day gift ideas. I know I get stuck every year. This year we are keeping it simple… (I can’t tell you just in case ‘dadda’ reads this):

1. Hand and foot prints:

These days you can buy little canvas’ from the $2 shop and pick up some really simple art supplies, for those that are running low. Simply paint the background one colour. And do the print another colour.

2. A photo book:

A collection of the best photos with dad. A collection of the best family photos. And you may even want to include little sayings or “things you love” about dad.

photo book for dad by design a glow

Keep a few pages blank so the kids can write something personal for dad.

Why not get the kids to answer a list of questions that are all about dad. Some ideas could include:

– I love my daddy because…
– Daddy is the best daddy because…
– I know daddy loves me when….
– Daddy knows I love him when…
– Daddy and I like to …

These could be made into it’s own keep sake book for daddy to keep or could be added to the photo book.

If you want some more inspiration and instructions of how to do this, check this out.

3. create a photo collection:

We gave this to daddy last year. It now hangs in Little E’s room and she loves it, and of course so does daddy. Not only can daddy enjoy it every day, but so can she. Reading is something they are always doing together. What better way to show case it.

4. Story books about dad

There are some wonderful story books that tell beautiful tales of children, or bears, with their dads.These are just a few of my favourites:

Me and My Dad : Dad isn’t afraid of anything…except that is for one thing. And there’s only one person who can help him overcome it. Sometimes even the bravest of the brave need a helping hand.

I Love My Daddy: a phrase that fills the heart of every proud dad. This book is a celebration of fatherhood conveyed in pictures and words.

Kisses For Daddy: It’s time for bed, but Baby Bear just wants to play. When Daddy asks for a goodnight kiss, this grumbly baby says no way. This charming father coaxes his son through his nightly routine by asking Baby Bear for giraffe kisses, crocodile kisses, bat kisses, and more!

What are you doing for dad this Father’s Day?

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