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Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Published on Jun 13 2014 // Written By Catherine Alford // Personal Finance

This year is my husband’s very first Father’s Day, and he actually has to work forabout 12 hours on the day! Of course, we knew this ahead of time, but we’redefinitely going to miss him on the day of. That’s life though, and it’s pretty typicalfor a medical family to have to make sacrifices for career. We’re so proud of howhard he works, and we can’t wait to celebrate his first few months of being a dadwhen he gets home from work on that day!

Confession: I just ordered him his Father’s Day gift this week, but usually I amway more on top of things and have everything ready nice and early! I’m givingmyself some slack since I take care of two newborns all day long and just movedacross the country. However, I know there are many others out there who mightbe busy or even on the same boat.

If that’s the case, here are some last minute ideas that are inexpensive and aresure to show your dad that you appreciate all he does!

1. A nice picture of the kids.

Not many people print out photos these days, so taking a few extra minutes to print one out at home or at a store willabsolutely be worth it. All you need is photo paper and a nice frame. Extra points if you can find a cute card and writea note “from the kids.” Place the photo on his desk or in a place where he’s sure to find it. Everyone loves pictures oftheir children so you can’t go wrong with this one! This will work even if you are older and are looking for a gift foryour dad. Just print a picture of your entire family or of the grandkids, and he’ll be sure to love it.

2. A tie.

It’s so cliche but that’s because it works. A tie is a great gift for a dad because it’s a gift he can use over and overagain for many years to come. You don’t have to be cheesy and give him one with the kids’ fingerprints all over it orone that says “#1 Dad.” Instead, look at the ties he currently has and try to choose a color or pattern that’s not in hiscloset yet. Remember, ties don’t have to cost $80. There are lots of nice silk ties in the $15-$30 range that you canfind online or in stores like T.J. Maxx or Marshalls. If your dad or husband isn’t the type to wear a lot of ties, a nicedress shirt will do because everyone needs a dress shirt for special occasions.

3. Do the chore he hates.

Sometimes the best gifts aren’t things but actions. If your dad or husband hates mowing the lawn, do it for him. If hehates walking the dog, do it for him. If there’s something else he’s always responsible for and dreads doing it, find away to help him with it or arrange for someone else to do it. We all do things in life we don’t want to do simplybecause they have to get done, so this Father’s Day lend a helping hand and give Dad a break.

What did you get your dad or husband for Father’s Day?

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