Father's Day is this Sunday. And a whole summer is before us. Bored of the doing the same old thing? Look no further. We've got a list of great ways to make Father's Day - or any day - more special.
What are your Father’s Day plans? Share with us and you could win a $100 gift card to your choice of either iTunes, Home Depot or REI!
Live in an area you don’t often explore? Visiting somewhere new for the holiday? Create a scavenger hunt with your family members by dividing into teams to complete fun tasks throughout the day. The list can include challenges like “shake hands with a statue” or “find three buildings that start with the letter W.” Make sure to take photos for proof! Before the hunt begins, place a gift for dad at the last stop. (Gift idea: framed map of his favorite city).
Recreate Dad's favorite restaurant meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Have the kids surprise him with breakfast in bed, enjoy lunch at home and then pack up the final meal to take to the beach, park, or other favorite spot. Call the restaurants to get helpful hints and techniques for each dish - they might even give you recipes! (Gift idea: high-tech grilling tools).
If you live in a rural area, take a family trip to the local lake to go fishing, or head to some local hiking trails for some exploring. At night, set up a campsite in the backyard to make s’mores - or melt marshmallows in your fireplace or on the stovetop! If you live in an urban area, take a weekend trip away or find a new park in your city to explore. (Gift idea: new hiking boots).
Does Dad just want to hang out on Father’s Day? Perfect- you can still make it special without leaving your home. Create a movie screening room with some pillows and a projector to enjoy dad’s all-time favorite movie (you know, the one he usually has to beg you to watch.) Pop some popcorn and warm up some hot chocolate to top off this perfectly cozy celebration. (Gift idea: iTunes gift card for new movies and TV shows.)
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I can't wait to go to a really fun barbecue!
I hope that the weather will be great and we can enjoy boating and fishing for Father's Day. It would make my husband so happy!
We are celebrating by going fishing and a bbq!
Good food and r&r for the hardworking dad.
Let hubby sleep in, make him breakfast in bed, and dinner to his choice.
Family reunion! Oddly my dad isn't able to make it so phone/Skype will be needed
We reserved seats to see the new Cars 3 movie in the morning and have dinner reservations at a restaurant we haven't tried yet! I'm guessing the rest of the day we will be playing and relaxing at home.
My dad is so laid back. It will probably be working in the backyard on something with the grandkids, and a nice homemade meal for dinner with the whole family.
We are spending Fathers Day remodeling the new house!
My beloved father passed away 5 years ago this week....which always makes Father's Day a little sad. But he still lives on in me, his little girl, so I will spend the day working around the yard, relaxing on the deck, and thinking about him and all of the ways he made me who I am today!
family trip to zoo and dinner
I'm surprising my husband with a massage at the local Day Spa. Shhh!
We'll be hand making the Father's Day gift this year and since Daddy has to work all day we'll be making plans for another day.
grilling some tasty food on hubby's new grill
I am going to grill steaks and make his favorite sides. He also requested brownies.