Well, we moms try to keep it a secret, but really we couldn’t have done it without Dad, no really….we couldn’t 🙂 Whether Dad is a biological dad, step dad, dad and another dad or a father figure, we all know that dads are important and this is our opportunity to tell them so.
This year, instead of the traditional stuff try thinking outside of the box and finding ways to really celebrate how much you love this guy who helps mom’s run the ship, steer the boat and can make life a whole lot of fun.
SEND DAD PACKING
No! Not that kind of packing, backpacking. Dads love (or lets say that most Dads love) the great outdoors, what better gift to encourage your camping, traveling and general adventuring Dad/husband/Significant Other than to get him this awesome backpack from REI. You can go on a road trip/hiking excursion and make him carry all the stuff or hey, these back packs are at such good price here, everyone could get one and take your little family on the road. Backpacking, be it tent camping or continent hopping is a great way to save money and the headache of lugging around heavy bulky bags.
at $103.00 plus free shipping this is an incredible deal as this particular backpack is marked down from $199 and usually backpacks such as these cost around two hundred dollars or more.
SEND DAD TO DO STUFF
Now this one I mean seriously. What better way to get Dad pick up the kids from softball, school or a slumber party than to get him one of these. KINDLE I am sure that Dad will be much more willing to do stuff like sit at the park, dance class or soccer practice if he can stash a Kindle in his pocket to keep up with his magazines, newspapers or the latest best selling novel. I know many a father who cherishes time with their children and their Kindle. Amazon.com is having a Father’s Day sale on their Kindle Wifi for $114 and if you order one day shipping, Dad’s new Kindle will arrive in time for his special day even if you wait till the last minute.
SEND DAD TO DO MORE STUFF
Most Dads (and I venture to say almost all) love an ADVENTURE like make your own yukele 
No! who does that? But how about send him to Dadsadventure.com or better yet, do some of these fun activities mentioned in Reader’s Digest that suggests Dad’s Day activities for the family or try these Father’s Day Adentures. Dad will love spending time with his loved ones and exploring life at the same time.
INSPIRE HIM
While Randy Pausch, a lecturer and teacher at Carnagie Mellon University, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, his legacy lives on. One of the greatest gifts he left humanity was his dedication to being a father. His book The Last Lecture, touches on the dreams, aspirations and hopes that a father leaves as a legacy for his children. Not only is the book inspirational, but it proves that the wisdom, love and guidance of father’s is universal, timeless and extraordinarily, even when they are no longer present in their child’s life. Since some fathers spend many hours at work, the book helps reconnect them to their lives, childhood dreams and children.
LET HIM WINE
While this may not be the cheapest gift around, it certainly seems like a whole lot of fun. The Artful Wine Maker has a great Dad’s Day deal on wine making kits that will be fun for, Dad and Mom. This is the kind of gift that just gets better with age. You also receive 25% off your kit and free shipping by using the coupon code DADDY61911 at check out. The all inclusive package for 12 bottles of home brewed wine is $149.oo plus free shipping.
