Giving Dad His Due – Celebrating Father’s Day on June 19th

At 3:30 pm by Lisa - Category: Did You Hear?

Dads show their dedication in lots of ways, from driving passels of kids to the movies to teaching the fine art of tire changing and being a shoulder to lean on. So on his special day, don’t get caught without an idea or two to recognize all that he does. Dad’s selfless dedication to our lives deserves recognition. We compiled a few surefire ways to give Dad the Father’s Day he deserves.

1.    Have a ball (or a puck or a racecar or a monster truck)Whether it’s a baseball game or a monster truck rally, consider taking Dad to a fun event that he’ll remember. You can buy tickets to take him yourself, or gift him with a spare ticket and the opportunity to take one of his buddies.

2.    Host a dudes-only dayYou may want to take Dad and some of his friends to a local fishing hole or host a poker game—but leave the ladies out! There’s a reason for the saying “boys will be boys,” and Father’s Day can be the perfect day to let Dad just be one of the guys.

3.    Scrub-a-dub-dubDoes Dad have a favorite vehicle? Give that car or truck a wash and wax. Leaving it sparkling will make Dad feel like he did the day he bought it. If you’re really ambitious, clean the inside, too!

4.    Enjoy the outdoorsPack up the tent, pillows and some food and head out to a local campground. Or step it up a notch and find a campground a few hours from home. If Dad doesn’t like camping, do something different such as hiking, golfing, taking a road trip or even skydiving!

5.    Give Dad a free passWhether that means letting Dad sit, enjoy junk food and watch old football games or giving him the pass to go out with the guys, gifting Dad with a day to do anything he wants can be a great way of treating him on Father’s Day. And for you, it takes the work out of planning. If Dad is out of the house, you can get the kids involved by making him anything from cards to cookies.

Whatever you do this Father’s Day for Dad, remember that it’s always the thought that counts. For some Dads, a card can mean the world, and for others, being able to get out of the house can make all the difference. When coming up with ideas for Father’s Day, only you know what Dad will love best.

But we sure want to know what that is! Take a few moments to tell us what you do for Dad on Father’s Day. It may even inspire others to do the same for the Dad in their lives.