The Best Father's Day Gifts 2013

2012 Father's Day is looming just around the corner and now is the best time to think of unique gifts for your father that they will love and cherish for years. Being a father is not a very easy job, and just like mothers, fathers should also be acknowledged for all the hard work that they did and the love that they provided for his family. If you want to give the best gifts for your dad on father's day, here are some suggestions.

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The first suggestion would be a cookout. If you want, you can try cooking your dad a nice, memorable dinner and have your family gathered together for that day. Most dads are a meat and potatoes type of guy, so that shouldn't be too hard for you to cook a menu. Make it one of the best dinners that he's had in a very long time. Have everyone invited on a warm an cozy picnic in your backyard as you fire up the barbecue smoker and cook a few racks or ribs or grill a fillet mignon. However, other than the good food, try to focus on having the best time together. If you are not a natural cook and are totally clueless of the "kitchen going-ons," there are a lot of recipes that you can search online. Just make sure to practice cooing the dish at least once before the entire event so you can get the perfect meal assembled together. The last thing that you wanted is a dinner where you poured your heart into but ended up tasting bland or salty.

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3 Unique 2013 Fathers Day Gifts

1. Create Something:

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Young children don't have a whole lot of spending money, and homemade gifts are definitely the most personal. Encourage your child to write a story of a special time they spent with Dad, illustrating the pages with their own drawings. If you do have a budget for this, some places allow you to make photo books using scanned in children's artwork. This way you can include your child's artwork as well as photos and any other special items.

2. Go Somewhere:

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Where did we ever get the notion that Fathers Day gifts have to be an object? Why can't they instead be the creating of a memory? Pool your finances, go shopping, and create a spectacular picnic with lots of fun nibbly foods. You'll want a thermos of hot water for a cup of tea or coffee, bring juice for the kids, and pack all of his favourite snacks. Choose a park that's not too far away, but not one you go to all the time, and take your Dad there for a fantastic Fathers Day outing. Enjoy a stroll around the park, play a game of frisbee, and then settle down for a relaxing afternoon tea on the grounds. Don't forget to take the camera!

3. Say Something:

If you do want to give your Dad something, make it meaningful. Often people receive love by spoken or written words - your Dad might be one of those people! Try it out and see. Write a poem, give a speech, or if you're musical, write or sing a song for him. Weave in special memories of times spent together, special qualities you admire in your Dad, and reasons you're grateful for him. Read it out at your family gathering when you give the Fathers Day gifts, or write it in a card for him. If that sounds too complicated, make a card for him and include an acrostic using the letters of his name to describe who he is to you. The extra thought and meaningful touch you add will make this a memorable Fathers Day gift for him. And while you're saying something, don't forget to include those three special words, "I love you".

Your Budget for a Father's Day Gift

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Deciding on a budget for your Father's Day gift 2012 is the most important preparatory step in your gift-locating journey. This may seem obvious, but it is easy to get excited and carried away once you start looking, and before you know it spend a fortune. Your goal is to find something special for your father, not break your (if you're like me) already broken bank account. That will help no one. To avoid this, write down a price range that fits with your overall budget, and stick to this range.

Unique gift baskets can range in price from $10 to about $200 (with some exceptions), so compared to an iPad or a flat screen TV, this is a much more affordable choice.

Why a Father's Day Gift Basket?

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Gift baskets in general are a neat gift to give anyone. With multiple gifts in one place, they make every holiday and special occasion like Christmas. Gift baskets for men range widely. Most, honestly, even if they are targeted towards men, do not stray from the "usual" basket contents, with plush teddy bears and snack-sized treats. Although some men will love these baskets, others will better appreciate a more "manly" gift. The baskets come with themes, and are assembled and wrapped in an attractive fashion. Most times, you can include a personalized note for the recipient.

Best Gifts For Fathers Day 2013

You said you wanted to give the best gift this Fathers Day, right? Then look no farther than the most amazing of the month clubs - BBQ of the Month Club and Bacon of the Month Club. Not only will your Dad have something delicious to dig into on Fathers Day, but he will get a monthly reminder of what a great kid you are every month. Perfect way to show some love to the man that was there for you all those years, but lives too far away to see as much as you would like to. This gift solves that problem perfectly and lets you sit back and relax knowing your gifts are covered year round.

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