Monday, November 25, 2013

Create Lasting Memories With Great Father's Day Gift Baskets

By Giselle Taylor


I don't know about you but I have such a great dad I want to give him something from my heart this year-- like fun and thoughtful Father's Day gift baskets he will love. When else do I get the chance to show him how much I appreciate him being there for me all throughout my life anytime I needed him - or didn't need him or so I thought. He's a special man and more than worthy to be celebrated.

The best thing about giving presents is that the receiver will feel obliged to use the gift - especially one that is carefully planned and sweetly presented. Use this to your advantage. If it seems sneaky, well it is. If your dad loves those calorie laden steaks and burgers, get him healthy gift baskets. Nothing gross and bland; fresh fruit baskets are yummy and popular choices that he might enjoy if given a chance - or if prodded into with discrete emotional blackmail.

Alright, fresh fruit gift baskets might be a little too much for your dad - if tears show up; they should be tears of happiness not of annoyance. Still, all is not lost. Give him a healthy care basket with relatively healthy, tastier food. Pack a wicker basket with a loaf of whole wheat bread, some sausages, grapes and a bottle or two of beer. Take him out to a picnic lunch date and have a blast reminiscing about his old days, childhood memories and memorable milestones in your family's life.

What is your dad's favorite pastime? Is it bowling? Dress up a bowling ball in sparkly wrapping paper for a good but not so surprising gift. Or how about this, get a large enough container put in a few miniature bowling pins and stick little bow ties on the necks of each one. Paste photos of whomever on them and have fun playing a small tournament in your home. Fill the container with other bowling paraphernalia - chocolates and candies are best.

Here's a well known secret that bears repeating - the cost of the gift really doesn't matter to most parents. That almost gives you a free pass on what to give our dads right? Nope - we still need to give our best, however form it takes on. If the best means DIY gift baskets for the time being then that's great - it spells love and sincere effort to him and that is what matters.

Is your dad a fan of a particular sound? Put together a collection of songs and bands that play his genre of music. If he is a movie guy, then download his favorite movies and videos if possible. How about giving him a bouquet of sweet smelling corndogs dressed in mustard. Use your imagination, a good laugh is a great gift to give.

This is the one day in the year where dads are celebrated like the heroes that they are. He took time to wipe your every tear and provide for your every need - treat him like a king with a sweet disposition and lovingly made Father's Day gift baskets especially for him.




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