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
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