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shirt with a contrasting colored fabric marker or paint pen around the tape. Once the tape is removed, revealed Personalized Whiskey Barrel is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece made by none other than (Uncommon Goods, $85-$200) Pricey, I know. But if you have the cash and the desire the fruits of thine loin or the fruits of his loins’ loins. to personalize a unique gift you can enjoy together, Cologne (Prices vary) Say what you will, but I know deep down inside most men fancy a spritz of a masculine fragrance. They’d appreciate a handsome bottle of cologne, for sure. If not when they open it, every time they spray it they’d think of you. If you don’t know their signature musk, consider what family of scent that might be appealing. If your husband doesn’t have a preferred brand, choose one that will make you want to jump his bones. You don’t have to spend a lot. If cologne is too expensive, opt for a body spray. The Precious Gift of Time Together (Free) That’s all anyone really wants, isn’t it? Take the kids out and let your husband chill, schedule a date with your grandfather, share a cocktail with dad, or handwrite a letter to your uncle just to say hi and tell him you’re thinking about him. At the end of the day it’s a gift for him, but it’s a gift for you, too! Time and health Hand Designed T-shirt from the Kiddo(s) (Prices vary based on supplies) are life’s greatest gifts. Offer your time to express the A couple of years ago, my then-3 year old made a one- love and appreciate you have for the dads in your life. of-a-kind shirt for her daddy she scribbled on which he Obviously, Father’s Day is more than just giving a perfect present. It’s celebrating a good man. Whatever the condition of your relationships, Father’s Day is a time to acknowledge a parent who can sometimes be overlooked as an emotional, devoted, and hardworking individual who is worth reminding that he is so loved. Happy Father’s Day, dads. We see you and appreciate all you do. this would be it. Guarantee he’d show it off to anyone he makes drinks for at the house. Just imagine the warmth in his voice as he tells his guest his kid had it made for him. It’s the ideal mix of sentiment and something he’d want but would never get for himself. wears proudly to this day. Thanks to Pinterest and its pantheon of incredible ideas, my kid won the Pulitzer for the most precious gift ever! It’s easy, inexpensive, and quick to make: simply take a plain colored t-shirt you can find at Walmart, Target, or Michael’s. Position masking tape onto the fabric in a design so it creates a pattern. Then, have daddy’s mini-artist doodle on to the JUNE 2018 | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE |   45