Unique Father’s Day gift ideas from a Dad
Strangely, I see Father’s Day as a distinctly ‘grown up’ holiday. Sure, it is a great photo ‘op for the kids to pile on the bed and watch him drink that bad coffee they made and eat the best darn burnt toast he’s ever experienced, but for adults -especially those who are parents themselves- it is a chance to meditate on the dads in their life, and by dad, I mean the guy who was there for them, the guy who helped shape who they are today. Family tends to be complicated so I realize that guy may be Dad or an Uncle, a Grandfather, a Step Father or just some close to the family. So whoever was that father-figure in their life, now is the time to recognize their efforts.
Father’s Day is typified by a card and a gift, the real challenge is to find something or do something that reaches beyond cliche and says, “I saw this gift and I know you will love it.” This is a tall order, I know, but it is the goal. In other words, get the gift for the ‘Man’ not the title (of ‘Dad’). Parents are very elusive when it comes to gifts, this we know. So whether it’s a practical gift or an artful one or a funny one, get him something that speaks to him, thank him for trying to put his best foot forward and give the guy a hug.
Unique Father’s Day gift ideas from Etsy:
Rains on the Plain | Hoop Print
A Cagey Bee | Baseball Painting
By the Wayside | Vintage 70′s Japanese Frosted Drinking Mugs
Emmie Bean’s Shop | Custom Father’s Day Print
Xoelle’s Shop | Big Top Freestyle Tie
Brief Moments | Instrument Landscape Photos
Beautiful Bridget’s Shop | Lambs Wool Neckwarmer
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June 3rd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Lovely way of looking at fatherhood, or shall we say father figuring. Dads, in any of their shapes, are such important figures in our children’s lives that a special day just for them to simply celebrate them – gifts or not – is the one of the bestest holidays.
Etsy is super super cool. Glad to see you know them well.
Well done, MetaDad! Happy early Father’s Day!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:39 am
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