Great 'Dads, what would you like for Father’s Day?' Hunt

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Former_MSE_Debs
Former_MSE_Debs Posts: 890 Forumite
edited 5 June 2013 at 9:43AM in MoneySaving dads
Great 'Dads, what would you like for Father’s Day?' Hunt

Flowers for Mum on Mother's Day is always a safe bet. But what to get dads for Father's Day, especially if you already bought them socks at Christmas? Dads, here's your chance to enlighten your kids.


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  • roguetrooper72
    roguetrooper72 Posts: 9 Forumite
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    I always get my Dad golf balls or other 'consumable' golf equipment. Can't go wrong with that.
    As for me I ask my kids to get me stuff for fishing, like hooks and bits and pieces.
  • mick7752
    mick7752 Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Buy him a spa day for a real pampering, but if you can't afford that how about treating them to a back and shoulder massage or an Indian head massage or a reflexology foot massage. A fun treat for a dad is a session with the fish nibbling away at their feet. Have a great day dad. :beer:
  • JohnnyK
    JohnnyK Posts: 2 Newbie
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    What would I like for Fathers Day?

    Given that I'm a divorced father & have a nasty, malicious ex-wife, who has made it all but impossible for me to actually see my own children for most of 13 years, despite three court orders to 'supposedly' enforce reasonable access.

    All I want for Fathers Day, is the actually see my children & spend a little time with both of them. I love them dearly & miss them so much.
  • AngelsMadv
    AngelsMadv Posts: 2,668 Forumite
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    JohnnyK - I hope you get what you want. Hopefully in time your children will grow to understand just what their mum was playing at.

    As for presents - Basically anything consumable. Dads (or at least mine, me and freinds - I run a Dads' charity) all want something we can use.

    1) Fishing stuff;
    2) Beer;
    3) Alcohol gift sets;
    4) B&Q voucher;
    5) Lynx Gift set;
    6) Rechargeable Batteries - good ones!
    7) Boxes of our favourite chocolates;
    8) Rib Eye Steak (cooked if from OH or DD);

    Don't buy us anything that means work - i.e. DIY stuff or paintbrushes!

    But, to top it all, my current passion, the OH has bought me Skylanders this year! I can't wait to unwrap them :D
    I am firmly across the line. I won't impose my values on you if you keep away from mine.
    Updated 14/10/14 :A
  • megoodself
    megoodself Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Like JohnnyK what I'd most like is time with my girls, but as one is in Japan and the other in the middle of Uni exams that's not going to happen. As an alternative maybe tickets for the Lords Ashes Test?
  • slimmer1
    slimmer1 Posts: 18 Forumite
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    Just had a birthday & present from my son is a round of !!!!!!. I play dreadfully but we'll get some exercise and spend hours together. Most dads material needs are small so, although they won't admit it, enjoy emotional gifts of time, time & more time partic if attached to some activity or trip. Money/ cost is totally irrelevent. A card is nice, hand made even better.
  • bobbarley
    bobbarley Posts: 190 Forumite
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    This is only my second fathers day, so it's still quite exciting. I'm just looking forward to spending time together as a family. The perfect present would be a big cuddle, but I'd settle for an Audi R8 ;)
  • Clueless969
    Clueless969 Posts: 52 Forumite
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    Regrettably, in this age of rampant materialism and debt, it still seems that money far too often wins out over thoughtfulness. :(

    After all, it is much easier to spend money and send/give a present than it is to engage brain and realise that what most parents **really want** and, indeed, need from their children is quality time spent with them.

    We know our stories are frequently boring and full of repetition but it's the sharing of time that's the real joy along with the groans (real or feigned) when we reach the story's punchline.

    Children grow up and move away, mentally as well as physically (even when they still live at home), meals are seldom shared, time is seldom shared and so real time spent together becomes more and more precious.

    My message to all children is please spend quality time with your (grand)parents, they need and want it far more than you may realise.
  • angry
    angry Posts: 42 Forumite
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    http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/fathers-furious-at-being-summoned-from-shed-2012061830965

    (contains some rude words)
  • Gra76
    Gra76 Posts: 804 Forumite
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    I'd take a day of peace and quiet and be VERY happy with that. :o
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