{"id":1990,"date":"2011-05-24T06:12:51","date_gmt":"2011-05-24T13:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2011-05-21T18:14:02","modified_gmt":"2011-05-22T01:14:02","slug":"fathers-day-gift-ideas-to-fit-any-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/fathers-day-gift-ideas-to-fit-any-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Fathers Day Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Show you father just how much you love and appreciate him this Father\u2019s Day. Gifts don\u2019t have to be expensive to make a big impact, what is important is that you pick something that shows your dad that you see him as more than just the breadwinner.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t come up with something completely unique and clever \u2013 the big thing is that you choose something that reflects his needs and personality. That said, unless you know he has a great sense of humor, stay away from the ear and nose hair clipper sets!<\/p>\n<p>Something to decorate his desk\/office<\/p>\n<p>Most fathers love showing off their family and interests, but in a subtle way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A gorgeous framed picture of the family<\/li>\n<li>A knick knack or souvenir from one of his favorite vacation spots<\/li>\n<li>A desk calendar that reflects his interests<\/li>\n<li>A geeky novelty from an online retailer like Think Geek to let his nerd flag fly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Something to wear<\/p>\n<p>Clothes can be a great choice, but only if you take a moment\u00a0 to think about your father\u2019s tastes and needs. Be sure to get a gift receipt in case it doesn\u2019t fit!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dads who need to dress up for their work would appreciate a nice tie or pair of cufflinks. It\u2019s clich\u00e9, yes, but on the other hand, it will remind him of his family every time he wears it.<\/li>\n<li>Fun t-shirts like those offered by Threadless are a big hit with dads that are young at heart.<\/li>\n<li>Dads who are into sports might not feel comfortable spending cash on athletic gear, so a nice wicking t-shirt or shoes would be very appreciated.<\/li>\n<li>Who doesn\u2019t like new socks? A bag of white crew socks might be a lame gift, but nice all wool or performance synthetic socks are a practical and luxurious gift.<\/li>\n<li>Help your dad protect his skin with a great hat. Pick something that suits his personality like a jaunty fedora or his interests like a ballcap from his favorite team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Something practical<\/p>\n<p>Some dads are all about being practical and that\u2019s why we love them! Show your dad you\u2019ve been paying attention to his no-nonsense approach to life with one of these great gifts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A weather radio can be a lifesaver. Some television stations will even hold events where they will program your new radio to pick up the local alert channel.<\/li>\n<li>Nobody can ever have too many flashlights. An emergency LED or windup flashlight is great for those who live in areas prone to the lights going out.<\/li>\n<li>Tools always go on sale around Father\u2019s Day for a good reason \u2013 a lot\u00a0 of dads enjoy tinkering around the house! Go ahead and ask him what he\u2019s missing from his tool box so that you can get something he\u2019s sure to enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>If your father\u2019s into cooking or barbecuing, don\u2019t overlook books on technique, especially those with a heavy DIY bent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget!<\/p>\n<p>While we tend to think of moms as being the more sentimental parents, our fathers also love us very much and would love nothing more than a lovely card or letter expressing just how much they have taught you about life and how much you appreciate them. They might be gruff about it, but deep down, knowing that they\u2019ve been wonderful fathers to their children is the best gift of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Show you father just how much you love and appreciate him this Father\u2019s Day. Gifts don\u2019t have to be expensive to make a big impact, what is important is that you pick something that shows your dad that you see him as more than just the breadwinner. 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