Inspiration for Father’s Day
It’s the time of year to celebrate the special guy in your life. You know the one, he isn’t as young as he used to be, tells horrible jokes, and has no sense of fashion whatsoever. Dear old Dad! Father’s day is fast approaching, June 19th, and if you still need some inspiration about what to get or how you want to spend time with dad then here are some suggestions.
Experts agree that the average person will spend $126 on Father’s Day this year, up from the $116 from last year according to the annual survey by the national Retail Federation. That comes to a record $14.3 billion nationwide. Select restaurants and public areas all across the country are offering a wide range of special things to do with dad. One cheap and fun idea is going to the movies. Now you can bond with dad over the latest superhero smash sensation. Movies have become an intimate experience that connects moviegoers with the people around them. Dad will love the story and getting to spend time with the people that he cares about the most with his undivided attention. This is especially crucial with the limited time and attention that modern lives often require.
Take dad out to dinner for his special day. Lots of restaurants have special Father’s Day promotions going for the weekend. Hooters is offering, at select locations, an all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, coleslaw, and curly fries meal for just $19.99 until June 21st. Outback Steak House is giving customers the option to utilize a free $10 gift card however they please with every $50 gift card purchase on Sunday. Outback is also offering a 3 course meal with prices starting at $20.99 over the weekend. However, if going out isn’t your style you can always do the next best thing. Make dad his own menu at home with some of his favorite foods. He will appreciate the sentiment, and it will be a lot cheaper than paying for the whole family to go to a restaurant.
Father’s Day would not be complete without a gift to show dad just how much you care about him. One unique idea is to hire a photographer for the day to follow the family around. This way the family gets priceless photos of their quality time together, without all the hassle of an actual appointment or someone trying to take the pictures themselves. After the photographs are finished, you can download and pay for the ones that you might want to keep to share as momentos with dad. There are plenty of online deals available if you are still looking to buy dad something for the holiday. Amazon is offering a number of deals, one of their biggest being $20 off $100 Dewalt Orders, as well as other select items. Maybe DIY is more your style? Create a Pinterest Board and make your own collaboration that is sure to be the perfect gift. No matter what you end up deciding on, he is going to love it. The important thing is spending the day with him and showing just how much you care.
