Father's Day: Dads make everything better
4 gift ideas to spoil dad
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Here are a few suggestions that you can easily customize to your dad’s personality and interests.
1. Hobby accessory
Whether your dad likes painting, photographing birds, building furniture, camping in the great outdoors, playing golf or reading in his favourite chair, gift him a practical or fun accessory to enhance his experience.
2. Food basket
If your dad’s a foodie, buy him an assortment of fine chocolates, artisanal cheeses, flavoured popcorn, local brews or gourmet products. You can stick to the classics or think outside the box and surprise him with something new.
3. Experience
Your dad deserves to relax and have a good time. Why not buy him tickets to a concert, tourist attraction or sporting event? Gift him a pair of tickets so he can bring a buddy or plan an all-expenses-paid outing with him to enjoy some quality time together.
4. Gift card
Don’t settle for giving your dad a prepaid credit card. Make it personal and choose a gift card that shows how well you know him. For example, buy a gift card to his favourite restaurant, the hardware store or a place he regularly visits like a national park or museum.
Happy shopping!
Thanks for everything, Dad
Do you have a wonderful dad? Do you tell him often enough how much you love him and how lucky you are to have him? Take advantage of Father’s Day to let him know, in person or in a letter, thanking him for everything he’s done — and still does — for you.
If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few ideas that may speak to your relationship:
Thank him for attending your dance performances, piano recitals, hockey games or volleyball tournaments
Thank him for driving you to medical appointments, extracurricular activities and your friends’ houses
Thank him for reassuring you when you’re scared or worried
Thank him for listening to your joys, disappointments and dreams
Thank him for supporting you in difficult times and encouraging you every step of the way
Thank him for giving you sound advice on important decisions, like buying your first car
Finally, thank your dad for the great childhood memories, family holidays, funny stories and dad jokes. Above all, tell him you love him for being there for you and for being himself.
25 songs to celebrate Father’s Day
Whether you want to dedicate a song to your father, thank your husband for being a great dad or listen to a few tunes in your dad’s memory, here are some songs that are perfect for Father’s Day.
1. “Song for Dad” by Keith Urban
2. “Babyfather” by Sade
3. “Dad’s Old Number” by Cole Swindell
4. “Daddy” by Beyoncé
5. “Right By You (For Luna)” by John Legend
6. “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross
7. “Even Though I’m Leaving” by Luke Combs
8. “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens
9. “First Man” by Camila Cabello
10. “My Old Man” by Zac Brown Band
11. “Flashlight” by Chris Young
12. “God Made Daughters” by Brett Kissel
13. “I Learned From You” by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
14. “It’s For My Dad” by Nancy Sinatra
15. “My Boy” by Elvie Shane
16. “Lullabye” by Billy Joel
17. “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” by Darius Rucker
18. “My Father’s Eyes” by Eric Clapton
19. “New Day” by JAY-Z and Kanye West
20. “Papa Can You Hear Me?” by Barbra Streisand
21. “Song For My Father” by Sarah McLachlan
22. “These Three Words” by Stevie Wonder
23. “Anything Like Me” by Brad Paisley
24. “While He’s Still Around” by Florida Georgia Line
25. “Your Joy” by Chrisette Michele
Happy listening!