Teach Middle East Magazine June 2014 Issue 2 Vol. 1 | Page 38

Fathers´ Day SPECIAL FATHERS DESERVE SPECIAL GIFTS 5 GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHERS’ DAY W hat do you give the man who has taught you so many things? How do you make him feel extra special on Fathers’ Day? June 15, 2014 or June 21, 2014 (depending on where you are in the world), marks a very important occasion to celebrate fathers all over the world. These questions are not easily answered, as there is no one gift idea, which works for all fathers. We would like to suggest a few heartfelt easy to do gift ideas which we hope will work for the man who has given you so much. Breakfast in bed If your father is someone who normally jumps out of bed bright and early every morning, then a nice breakfast in bed with all his favourite breakfast foods could be just what he needs. It might sound like a simple and obvious idea but never underestimate what a nice break from the norm can do. 36 June 2014 Men’s time No matter how committed your dad is to his family, time away to relax with his peers will never go amiss. Treat your father to vouchers to his favourite restaurant, sporting event or simply arrange a meet up with his friends on his behalf and ensure he gets there. He’ll appreciate it. He will also come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. Handmade cards They may not always show it but deep down fathers are real softies and nothing makes him well up inside more than his children expressing how they feel about him. Make your father a card; decorate it with drawings of some of his favourite things. Fill it with loving words and compliments. You will have him tearing up inside. Who knows, he might shed a real tear or two. Home video Have you been wondering what to do with all those short clips and photos of After The Bell the family that you have captured over the years? This Fathers’ Day make a home movie and set up a special viewing for your father. You can have great fun doing this. Set up a red carpet, get dad to dress up, make a nice dinner and go all out for the screening. He will feel like a super star, as he will not only enjoy the movie but the entire evening. Upgrade his favourite gadget If your father loves gadgets chances are he already has a garage full of them. Help him enjoy his gadgets more by buying him accessories for his favourite gadgets. For example, if he loves music and has an ipad or Ipod he might enjoy a nice pair of wireless speakers. These are just a few ideas to help you find that special gift this Fathers’ Day. The key thing is to remember that you know your father and what will bring him joy. The best gifts come from the heart so make sure that your father feels loved and special on this important day.