If you haven’t made or purchased a card for your father, you better get crackin’. This Sunday, June 21, marks another opportunity for children to honor their fathers and for wives to celebrate the life of the father of their children on Father’s Day.

It’s often a bit more challenging to come up with the perfect gift for dad. If dad hasn’t bought it for himself already, it’s likely it’s out of the kids’ price range.

In selecting a gift, there’s a good chance dad will enjoy something along the practical line. You know, accessories for the car, tools or gadgets for the upkeep of the lawn. On the not-so-practical side, there is the entertainment lineup. CDs, books on tape or DVDs make excellent gifts. If dad has a favorite sport, such as golf, there’s almost always a need for tees, balls or markers. Maybe he’d enjoy a few lessons from a local pro. (Not that you’re critiquing dad’s game.) Tickets to his favorite sporting event may also be a hit.

In doing some of my own research, I came across a couple of sites I thought were helpful:

• The first is Busy Bee Lifestyle. They offer a list of 10 items in various price ranges. I especially like the Whiskey Stones. These are reusable stones that are used in place of ice. The stones are frozen and are used to cool down any drink. The bonus with these stones is that, unlike ice, they don’t melt and so there’s no watering down of dad’s beverage.
• The second site is ThisNext. This site offers hundreds of gifts for any dad. If you’re looking for a wide range of ideas, this is the site for you: from grilling utensils to a hot air balloon ride, there’s surely something here for dad.

However you choose to honor the “dad” in your life - whether it’s with your time, talent or treasure - make sure he knows just how very much you love him. To my husband: thanks for being a great dad to our kids. Happy Father’s Day!

TALK BACK: What do you plan to get your dad for Father’s Day? Do you have any unique, unusual or creative gift ideas? Post your comments below.

Posted by Sharon Walker

Tags: father's day, gift ideas

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