Great Fathers' Day Prezzie Hunt

clarew

woolworths are doing a paint your own mug kit for £2.99, has imprinted on it worlds greatest dad (or words to that effect), and includes the porcelain paints and 2 brushes to paint it. (you then microwave it to set the paint)

although my oldest is only 4, (and didn't paint it properly/or in the outlines ha ha), he had great fun in splatting the paint on it yesterday, and it will be a unique gift for years to come!!

snu

Why not try and making a cake with the little ones and then letting them decorate it. children love helping make cakes and things, and you'll all likely get a slice of cake, the idea is thoughful - and the next day at work he can take a slice as his packed lunch.

everyone wins. not too pricey if you have the basics anyway.

trinnylilac

I highly reccomend The Dangerous Book for Boys




Price on the highstreet £18.99 but £11.99 delivered from https://www.play.com

Its absolutley fantastic and really interesting

REVIEW
If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, "The Dangerous Book for Boys" is it. How many other books will help you thrash someone at conkers, race your own go-cart, and identify the best quotations from Shakespeare? "The Dangerous Book for Boys" gives you facts and figures at your fingertips - swot up on the solar system, learn about famous battles and read inspiring stories of incredible courage and bravery. Teach your old dog new tricks. Make a pinhole camera. Understand the laws of cricket. There's a whole world out there: with this book, anyone can get out and explore it. "The Dangerous Book for Boys" is written with the verve and passion that readers of Conn Iggulden's number one bestselling novels have come to expect. This book, his first non-fiction work, has been written with his brother as a celebration of the long summers of their youth and as a compendium of information so vital to men of all ages. Lavishly designed and fully illustrated in color and black and white throughout, it's set to be a perfect gift for Father's Day and beyond.

Chapters in "The Dangerous Book for Boys" include: The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, Conkers, Laws of Football, Dinosaurs, Fishing, Juggling, Timers and Tripwires, Kings and Queens, Famous Battles, Spies, Making Crystals, Insects and Spiders, Astronomy, Girls, The Golden Age of Piracy, Secret Inks, Patron Saints of Britain, Skimming Stones, Dog Tricks, Making a Periscope, Coin Tricks, Marbles, Artillery, The Origin of Words, and The Solar System.

Lady_S

I have got my partner a big star wars lego thing from the kids, and a dvd. I know I have probably spent more than normal (£40) but he hasn't had anything for three years off the kids due to his ex.

Mumstheword

Just ordering a bottle of the whiskey.
I've got my mate thinking of something to write for the label on the back, because she is really good at funny ditties.

Thanks for the idea

Mumstheword

Can anyone who has ordered the whisky confirmed the delivery charge? It looks like it will be £4.65?

Thanks

Lara

countrygal wrote:

Oxfam are doing a promo on father's day gifts you can donate there with the gift going to a worthy cause eg in Africa have a look at their site. My dad is a retired teacher I am donating a sum which will pay a teacher's salary for a month in Africa I know my dad will be chuffed with this.
thanks
not sure if the link will work. Apologies if it's wrong! http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Thanks for this. I have ordered trees to be planted and clean water - I know my Dad will love this;) .

kimmysam

have ordered for my dad too, great trying to remember what sweets we grew up with.

thanks for this.

nick65 wrote:

I've ordered a Toolbox Hamper full of sweets and fudge for my Dad - He was always knocking about in the garage when I was growing up. I got it from

https://www.thepinksugarmouse.com

I think it is £15, but it's just something different

choccyface2006

I bought a photo mug from Ebay, put a lovely pic of the kids on it and a message. Cost £7.24 inc delivery and arrived 2 days later, so there might still be time to order one. This is the place I got it from.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fathers-Day-dad-gift-mug-personalised-with-your-photo_W0QQitemZ9147059914QQcategoryZ53596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sarah

competitionscafe

countrygal wrote:

Oxfam are doing a promo on father's day gifts you can donate there with the gift going to a worthy cause eg in Africa have a look at their site. My dad is a retired teacher I am donating a sum which will pay a teacher's salary for a month in Africa I know my dad will be chuffed with this.
thanks
not sure if the link will work. Apologies if it's wrong! http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Great idea - http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com will take you straight there and other similar sites are listed below (Worth bookmarking for Xmas, birthdays, etc)

Charity gift sites:

http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com
http://www.sendacow.org.uk/
http://www.greatgifts.org
http://www.farmfriends.org.uk
http://nomoresocks.newscientist.com/Products/16/Charities.htm


Adopt an animal:
http://www.careforthewild.com/adoption.asp
https://www.rhinos-irf.org
https://www.davidshepherd.org
https://www.wwf-uk.org
https://www.mcsuk.org
https://www.ippl-uk.org
https://www.animalsasia.org
https://www.wdcs.org.uk
https://www.wwt.org.uk
https://www.donkeyrescue.co.uk/adopt-frames.htm
http://www.adoptafarm.com/AdoptALambKit.cfm

Adopt an animal, tree or vegetable! :
http://nomoresocks.newscientist.com/Products/10/Green.htm

Adopt and dedicate a tree from the Woodland Trust:
https://www.woodland-trust.org.uk

Adopt an acre of Patagonian Steppe / Rainforest from the World Land Trust:
https://www.worldlandtrust.org

Charity shops with products:

http://www.amnestyshop.org.uk/
http://shop.wwf.org.uk/store/Home.aspx
http://www.savethechildrenshop.co.uk/home
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/gifts/