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Fun and Affordable Dad’s Day Gifts

He may say that all he wants for Father’s Day is a long nap, but if you have young children at home, they’ll want to give Dad more than some quiet time on Sunday. Put your kids’ energy and enthusiasm to good use by having them assist you make the following easy, affordable and fun Father’s Day gifts: POTATO STAMP SHIRT Materials: One white t-shirt Large piece of cardboard Bag of large potatoes Cookie cutters (use shapes that will match dad’s interests, including dogs, trains, stars, sailboats, hearts, balls, or letters that spell out special words, such as “love” or … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Father’s Day Surprises

In honor of all the procrastinating dads in the world, there is no time like the present to offer some last-minute surprises that you can bestow on the man of the house on this Father’s Day: Personalized T-shirts: This simple idea is much cheaper than purchasing Father’s Day themed shirts from big box retailers. All you need is a plain white t-shirt that will fit dad and some colorful fabric-safe paint. Next, gather the kids and have them doodle or stamp their handprints on the shirt to create various patterns. If you have older kids, then have them write sentimental … Continue reading →

Dad’s Hot Dog Day

My oldest brother once downed four hot dogs before getting on the Ferris wheel at the county fair. Needless to say, everyone on the ride got to see what he had for lunch before he got off. To this day I can’t even spell “hot dog” without getting a little green around the gills. My dad, however, was unfazed by the entire incident. In fact, hot dogs are one of his favorite snacks on earth. Clearly, in my case, the apple fell far, far, far from the tree. Fortunately, the edible dogs are easy to prepare, which meant making him … Continue reading →

Treat Dad to a Manly Father’s Day

Have you seen the commercial that features a father and son indulging in a midnight snack of Oreos and milk? The twosome sneak into a dark kitchen in the dead of night, and just as they are about to get their sugar rush on, the boy grabs his dad’s arm and refuses to let him devour his cookie until the clock strikes twelve. At that precise moment the kid releases his dad’s arm and wishes him a “Happy Father’s Day!” I’m not sure I would categorize cookies as a manly snack, but then again, who wants to grill up a … Continue reading →

Celebrate a Tie-less Father’s Day

Forget about the traditional tie and golf ball gift set this Father’s Day and give dad something a bit more personalized. My 6-year-old suggested giving Pops an Aluma Wallet until I explained the idea behind customized gifts that can be made from felt and googly eyes rather than crush-resistant material. If you have younger kids who still get excited about crafting homemade presents, then consider the following easy to make Father’s Day gifts: Sports blanket: Help your kids piece together a no-sew fleece blanket for dad that features logos from his favorite sports teams. Pops can use it while he … Continue reading →

Father’s Day Gifts Made Easy

With Father’s Day just a week away, it’s time to get those creative juices flowing, especially if you are planning to make Pop a homemade gift. If you have young children, then it shouldn’t take much to get them enthused about making dad a special gift from the heart. Here are some simple ideas to get you started: Handprint Art This project is ideal for families with more than one child; however, it’s still doable if you have a singleton. All you need is a large piece of construction paper and some paint. To start, use brown paint and sketch … Continue reading →

Embellishing Your Dad’s Day Scrapbook

My daughter zeroed in on the package of grill-themed scrapbook stickers like a heat-seeking missile during our trip to the mall yesterday. Ordinarily, I would have passed on the non-sale item, but since all the men in our family love them some BBQ, I decided to splurge on the 3D adhesives, so we could add it to the Father’s Day scrapbook we’re just about done crafting. In addition to the slew of photos and various embellishments, including stickers, stamps and die cuts, we need to insert a few quotes and inspirational poems to round out the album. If you are … Continue reading →

Happy Grandparents’ Day!

Grandparents’ Day is tomorrow, and I would like to wish my son’s grandparents and all of you other grandparents out there a happy Grandparents’ Day. I am grateful that all four of my son’s grandparents are alive and well. They are all wonderful people and each of them contributes something very special to my son’s life – and mine too, for that matter. I am sure that as he grows, he will appreciate each of them for their unique qualities and the special times that they will share. I had wonderful grandparents when I was younger. Okay, let me rephrase … Continue reading →

Father’s Day 2010

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Father’s Day crept up quickly this year. Luckily I was able to spend the day with a great set of Dad’s including my Father, my Father-in-law, and my brother. These men have certainly influenced me and my temperament. Specifically, they have influenced the way that I interact with babies and children. The ideas and games and baby talk don’t come from no where and these men have certainly been influential to the successful interactions with our son. The day was a busy one. It started early and ended late but was great. We began the day with my Father-in-law. Breakfast … Continue reading →

Father’s Day Fun in the Kitchen

Don’t have a ton of cash to splurge on dad this weekend? Who says you have to drain your piggy bank buying an expensive electronic toy to make Father’s Day extra special? Kids who want to give dad something unique this Sunday only need to look as far as the kitchen for inspiration. There isn’t a dad around who wouldn’t love to be gifted with a homemade meal on Father’s Day. What’s more, you can have fun in the process. Younger kids will need to get some help from mom or another adult, but in the end, the entire family … Continue reading →