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Fun with Father’s Day Photos

No matter where you plan to spend Father’s Day, don’t forget to take your camera along to document the memories.  The photos you snap at the beach, park, pool or right in your backyard can be transformed into touching mementos of Dad’s special day. Take aim at Dad and the kids frolicking in the waves, burying each other in the sand or searching for bugs along a nature trail.  Shoot from unique angles rather than traditional ones and don’t be afraid to experiment with different exposures.  More importantly, ditch the posed shots of Dad standing static with Junior and Jane … Continue reading →

Fun and Affordable Dad’s Day Gifts

He may say that all he wants for Father’s Day is a long nap, but if you have young children at home, they’ll want to give Dad more than some quiet time on Sunday. Put your kids’ energy and enthusiasm to good use by having them assist you make the following easy, affordable and fun Father’s Day gifts: POTATO STAMP SHIRT Materials: One white t-shirt Large piece of cardboard Bag of large potatoes Cookie cutters (use shapes that will match dad’s interests, including dogs, trains, stars, sailboats, hearts, balls, or letters that spell out special words, such as “love” or … Continue reading →

Have Fun with Dad

Whether it’s on Father’s Day, next week Tuesday or the following Friday, carving out time to have fun with Dad can make a huge difference in the life of a child. Solidifying the relationship between Dad and daughter or son is vital, especially in this day and age when children are being robbed of their innocence at an extremely young age. This summer take some time to bond with Dad in the great outdoors by partaking in the following fun activities: Build a Terrarium: Get dirty with Dad by collecting materials to feature in a terrarium. Look for small rocks, … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Father’s Day Surprises

In honor of all the procrastinating dads in the world, there is no time like the present to offer some last-minute surprises that you can bestow on the man of the house on this Father’s Day: Personalized T-shirts: This simple idea is much cheaper than purchasing Father’s Day themed shirts from big box retailers. All you need is a plain white t-shirt that will fit dad and some colorful fabric-safe paint. Next, gather the kids and have them doodle or stamp their handprints on the shirt to create various patterns. If you have older kids, then have them write sentimental … Continue reading →

Dad’s Hot Dog Day

My oldest brother once downed four hot dogs before getting on the Ferris wheel at the county fair. Needless to say, everyone on the ride got to see what he had for lunch before he got off. To this day I can’t even spell “hot dog” without getting a little green around the gills. My dad, however, was unfazed by the entire incident. In fact, hot dogs are one of his favorite snacks on earth. Clearly, in my case, the apple fell far, far, far from the tree. Fortunately, the edible dogs are easy to prepare, which meant making him … Continue reading →

Treat Dad to a Manly Father’s Day

Have you seen the commercial that features a father and son indulging in a midnight snack of Oreos and milk? The twosome sneak into a dark kitchen in the dead of night, and just as they are about to get their sugar rush on, the boy grabs his dad’s arm and refuses to let him devour his cookie until the clock strikes twelve. At that precise moment the kid releases his dad’s arm and wishes him a “Happy Father’s Day!” I’m not sure I would categorize cookies as a manly snack, but then again, who wants to grill up a … Continue reading →

Celebrate a Tie-less Father’s Day

Forget about the traditional tie and golf ball gift set this Father’s Day and give dad something a bit more personalized. My 6-year-old suggested giving Pops an Aluma Wallet until I explained the idea behind customized gifts that can be made from felt and googly eyes rather than crush-resistant material. If you have younger kids who still get excited about crafting homemade presents, then consider the following easy to make Father’s Day gifts: Sports blanket: Help your kids piece together a no-sew fleece blanket for dad that features logos from his favorite sports teams. Pops can use it while he … Continue reading →

Father’s Day Gifts Made Easy

With Father’s Day just a week away, it’s time to get those creative juices flowing, especially if you are planning to make Pop a homemade gift. If you have young children, then it shouldn’t take much to get them enthused about making dad a special gift from the heart. Here are some simple ideas to get you started: Handprint Art This project is ideal for families with more than one child; however, it’s still doable if you have a singleton. All you need is a large piece of construction paper and some paint. To start, use brown paint and sketch … Continue reading →

Father’s Day Fun in the Kitchen

Don’t have a ton of cash to splurge on dad this weekend? Who says you have to drain your piggy bank buying an expensive electronic toy to make Father’s Day extra special? Kids who want to give dad something unique this Sunday only need to look as far as the kitchen for inspiration. There isn’t a dad around who wouldn’t love to be gifted with a homemade meal on Father’s Day. What’s more, you can have fun in the process. Younger kids will need to get some help from mom or another adult, but in the end, the entire family … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Homemade Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day is just three days away. Haven’t shopped for dad yet? Grab the kids, raid your craft closet and have fun making these heartwarming gifts to give to dad on Father’s Day: HANDPRINT SHIRT The more handprints, the better for this Father’s Day craft. When you are done with the prints, finish it off with a cute message like “World’s Best Dad, Hands Down!” Materials: T-shirt (in Dad’s size) Aluminum foil Fabric paint in multiple colors Directions: Wash and dry the shirt before starting the project. Lay shirt on a flat surface and place a piece of aluminum foil … Continue reading →