Dad's first Fathers Day is special - after all it won't happen again! It's important therefore to get things off to a good start and find a great gift idea that is both unique and personalized. But how easy is it to find a gift that's different from the norm, and how can you make sure that Fathers Day gets off to a flying start?
A personalized photo collage puzzle is the ideal first Fathers Day gift for any father, including those that are usually difficult to buy for. The concept revolves around a jigsaw puzzle created from a professionally designed collage of photos from your child's first year of life.
Personalized with images from your little one's early days, the photo collage is both extremely memorable and completely unique, and probably one of the most appropriate gifts you could ever give a loving father. Not only is a photo collage puzzle an attractive gift, it is also great fun to solve. Piecing together the images that hold such special memories leading up to Dad's first Fathers Day is a lovely way to remember the day.
Unlike any other gifts, this is ideal for all the family to enjoy, immortalizing every special moment represented in the photos chosen for your collage. A photo collage puzzle ticks boxes on so many levels as the perfect gift idea for any Fathers Day.
If you are artistic, you can create the Photo Collage layout yourself. Alternatively you can get a professional designer do it for you. Just search for "Photo Collage Puzzle" on the internet to find a suitable company. Either way, you will need to select around 15-20 photos and send them off to the designer together with any title, or other wording you want to add to the layout. All you have to do now is sit back and wait to receive the design preview of the layout for your approval.
Once Dad and the rest of the family finish making the puzzle, it can be easily mounted and framed so you can cherish this unique photo collage for years to come. Finding the right first Fathers Day gift may not seem like a big deal, but with a little thought, you can capture the essence of your child's development within a gift that's something quite extraordinary.
After all, you only get one shot at Dad's first Fathers Day, so its important to make it special, and there really is no better way than finding the kind of gift that's likely to make your Dad really sit up and take notice.
Is your dad the guy who has everything? Do you struggle every year to come up with the perfect gift? When you ask your dad what he wants, does he reply with something sweet but unhelpful like: “You don’t need to get me anything. Knowing you are healthy and happy is the best gift I could get!” Luckily, we’ve included below a few suggestions that can really help out on Father’s Day, and make him as happy as he’s made you!
Sometimes, traditional gifts like ties, t-shirts, and wallets just don’t cut it. Give your dad something fun and different, without having to go over budget.
Little Gadgets Big Smiles
Even for dad’s who aren’t Mister New Technology, small gadget’s can be cool, as long as they’re easy to operate. For example, consider a key-chain digital camera, a fancy case for his cell phone or PDA, or even a blue tooth. Not only can these gifts make his life more convenient they can also make him the “cool dad!” Or, if he’s really behind, get him a “Texting for Dummies” book. You can get him a useful gift that makes him laugh too!
Mix and Match
If you’ve got a new dad of an infant, here’s another great idea. Get your new son and husband a matching outfit. For example, perhaps you could get them a personalized t-shirt with a picture of them together, or maybe matching sport’s paraphernalia from his favorite team. The possibilities are endlessly cute!
Plush with a Purpose
It may not be the first idea to occur to you, but we never really grow out of stuffed animals, and their more useful than you’d think. Maybe you’re tired of seeing dad’s hats or keys all over. Get him a teddy bear that would be perfect for wearing his favorite hat when he’s not, or use the stuffed animal as a perfect place to store his otherwise often misplaced pair of keys. You could make the gift even more meaningful by buying a look-a-like for his favorite animal or pet. Maybe his favorite childhood pet was a golden retriever, so get him the stuffed dog version!
A Whole Lot of Memories
You and you’re dad have shared some special times, so why not collect those memories and make an incredibly meaningful gift? Just get together pictures of your favorite moments together, whether they be that time he took you canoeing, or that time he taught you how to ride a bike. On the back of the pictures, write a quote or some other message that will express how you feel about the wonderful times you’ve shared together. Then get a nice album and assemble the whole thing together. Dad will be touched as he flips through the pages.
So as you can see, there are many ways you can go with this Father’s Day present. You can be practical with technology gifts like a new Bluetooth, or you can be fun with a plush dog for dad, or you can be sentimental with the picture album. Do what fits your dad and your gift giving style the best. And you never know, that “Texting for Dummies” book you got him may be more useful than you know. He could even start texting better than you!
Your children’s room and playroom may be the most exciting room in the house, but it can also be the most disorganized. If the closest you get to putting away your kid’s toys, stuffed animals, and games is throwing them on the floor, then you have a problem. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be embarrassed to have guests over. Clean up the disorganization with the following tips:
Key Tip #1: Storage
Storage items are critical when it comes to the organization of your child’s room, so the first thing you’ll need to do is clear some space. Even in a small room, storage items can save space. Here are some ideas that will fit any size room.
Probably the most ideal storage item for a child’s room is something you wouldn’t necessarily expect: fabric boxes. These have several major advantages over other types of storage. For one they are sturdy enough to hold practically any toy or plush animal, yet they are soft and free of sharp corners enough to be safe for children. They also come in many sizes, assuring appropriateness for any space. And lastly, they come in practically any color, meaning it’s easy to find one that fits the theme of your child’s room and matches perfectly. So once you choose a few of these colorful boxes, they can be placed in any empty corner, or even set right at the end of a bed, which is a very traditional place for a toy chest. And remember, organization doesn’t have to stop there, assuring that you have a chaotic box. You can get different sized storage boxes to organize toys by type. For example, get a small red basket to keep small toys in, such as cars and games. Then use a bigger, green box for the large toys, which could include plush toys and dolls. If you have extra large toys, such as giant teddy bears or life sized dolls, place them neatly on the floor, bed, or dresser as a piece of your decorating motif.
If you feel your floor space is too limited for this, here’s another option: hanging storage! Get a couple of colorful hanging wall baskets with pockets. These are extremely functional, save on space, and are fun besides! Place your hanging storage on the door or next to the window and you’ve got the perfect tool to keep your child’s room organized! Just having these storage boxes or baskets will put you on your way to a neat room. You’ll find that cleaning up all the clutter on a daily basis should only take 5 minutes or so, making creating a neat room a snap!
Key Tip #2: Functionality
The key to keeping a room organized is functionality. Even if your toy to space ratio is uneven, you can still keep the room ready for visitors. Just remember to use each space and piece of furniture for a specific purpose.
Room furnishings should be arranged in such a way that there is plenty of space for storage and storage boxes. Sometimes the furniture itself can play a part in this. You can get a higher bed, or add a leg extension, which will create room underneath the bed for you to place storage. This way smaller toys can have bins that fit under the bed and out of sight. Remember to categorize these boxes so certain types of toys go in them, which means you’ll always be able to find what you need. Also, if for some reason you’re not a fan of storage boxes and baskets, you could keep the floor organized by creating a “stuffed animal corner.” First start with the bigger plush toys, for example, lean a big stuffed dog against the wall corner. Then place the smaller toys around it (such as teddy bears and dolls) and other standing toys (like games and other items) can be placed under and beside. This way the toys aren’t spread all over, and give functionality to an otherwise empty, and boring, corner. While this might not be the easiest way to clean up, as you have to arrange the toys every time instead of just throwing them in bins, it does create a wonderful decorating motif.
So there you go, using these tips will make handling clutter in your child’s room a snap! Remember, a little organization will make every part of your house attractive and functional. As a last tip, teach your children to put away toys every time they are finished playing. This assures that not only will their rooms be guest ready at all times, but they will also be taught the all important value of responsibility!
Surprise gifts are always welcomed and those which have be given careful thought and consideration are always that little bit more special.
Throughout the world a day is dedicated to remembering fathers. In some countries the day has a religious significance, while in other countries the day is coupled with a national holiday to enable families to spend time together to remember their fathers and forefathers. Irrespective as to why the day is dedicated to fathers each country keeps their own tradition of giving gifts as tokens of love and affection.
In the US there is little religious significance given to the day, however the tradition of giving gifts remains to be very popular. It is predicted that even with the credit crunch affecting many people's spending power, fathers of all ages will be given a gift on his special day.
Families may pool their money to give them more spending power which is a great idea to get a gift which is as unique and individual as their dad. The types of gifts being brought has also changed in recent years, with the emphasis now being on giving people new life experiences rather than material objects.
Of course if you know your dad is dying for someone to buy him a new drill or the latest novel by his favourite author these would make ideal gifts which you know will be fully appreciated.
However, it is also a well known fact that men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for! Unlike a birthday or Christmas presents a gift on this special day should be a complete surprise! So what do you buy your dad? This will depend on his age and ability to some extent, moreover the gift should be tailored especially for you dad rather than a gift which ends up being used by other family members!
Older dads may prefer more sedate life experiences, a gift which teaches him something new and enhances his life would be greatly appreciated as your dad will realise that you don't think of him as to old to try something new!
Summer concerts or tickets to see a West End show may be right up your dad's street, alternatively he may prefer to spend the week end away enjoying a round of golf with his friends.
The choice of suitable gifts for fathers day are endless, as such it may be a good idea to get an experience day voucher to enable your day to choose his own unique gift this year. Giving a voucher may seem like an easy way out, but for those who have a limited budget it is far better to let your dad chose his gift, rather than you paying out for something he will never use. These types of gifts are not a cost effective way of spending money, whereas as an experience day voucher can be used any time of the year not just on father's day.
It’s time for another Father’s Day, and as always, you want to get the dads in your life that perfect gift. This isn’t always easy, especially if you have a young child who also needs to get dad a present. You need to find something special for a kid to give, as well as making sure it’s something that dad can show off at work or family gatherings. Getting a gift that fulfills both obligations can be a tall order.
Luckily, with these simple and fun gift basket ideas, getting together a Father’s Day gift with your family is a snap! Gift baskets are a great present, plus they have the ability to fit any budget. Also, they’re something that even the youngest child can help you with, assuring that you’ll have a fun family activity. Dad is sure to enjoy this unique gift!
The “Grilling Master” Gift Basket
Ask yourself this: is it an accident that Father’s Day falls on the beginning of summer, also known as barbecue season? What dad doesn’t enjoy showing off his mad grilling skills? That’s why a new barbecuing tool set would be a great idea, and you can turn it into a “Grilling Master” basket, all you need is the following:
First, a medium sized wooden basket, which can be found practically anywhere, from an arts and crafts store to your local supermarket.
Second, the tools, you can get them either individually, or in a barbecue set.
Third, get spices and sauces for the actual preparation of the meat, which can include seasoning, Hickory sauce, or even steak sauce.
Fourth, get green “Easter grass”, or some other kind of shredded paper to fill out the bottom of the basket.
Fifth, get a teddy bear or other cute stuffed animal, preferably something masculine. This will make the basket just that much more fun!
Lastly, have your kids create a card by hand for that special touch.
Now it’s time to put the basket together. First, place the Easter grass or shredded paper on the bottom of the basket. Now you can arrange the items, and it helps to start with the big items first. Put the teddy bear in the middle as a centerpiece, then arrange the tools around the edges circularly, use tape or wires to keep them in place. Arrange the small items, like the spices and sauces wherever there is space. Don’t forget to leave some room for the card! In fact, one great idea would be to leave the teddy bear’s arm visible so that it looks like the bear is holding the card. And there you go, you have the perfect gift basket for your master griller!
The “Outdoor Lover” Gift Basket
If your dad isn’t the type who liked to barbecue, here’s another great idea for a dad-friendly gift basket. If you’d categorize him as an outdoorsman, then why not make him a special activities gift basket? This could include, hiking, fishing, or even canoeing. Here’s what you’ll need:
Start the same why you would with the Grilling Master gift basket, with a basket and filling, and the kid’s hand-drawn card.
Next, get a local trail map, which will help him get around during hikes.
You could also include a season pass to one of the parks in the area, and/or a fishing license.
Get an inflatable life jacket and include it in the basket, if he’s a canoe fan. (Or really any kind of boat fan).
If you have more money to spend, get him a semi-professional camera so he can capture all his outdoor moments.
Or if you don’t have as much money, get a few disposable cameras. You can justify this by pointing out that if this camera where to get lost in the woods or fall overboard into the water, it would be no great loss.
Also include another stuffed animal for the centerpiece, but this time choose a forest animal (like a stuffed raccoon,) or a friendly pet (such as a plush dog), to accompany dad on his trip.
Now put it all together. As before, put the grass or shredded paper at the bottom of the paper and then arrange the stuffed animal in the center. Then put the bigger items around the edges and fix them in place. Then add everything else around the edges.
So there you go, two baskets to really impress dad on this father’s day. Plus, making the gift basket a family project means you all get to spend time together, and insures that everyone can be proud of this great gift for dad!
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