Intelligent & Relaxing Gifts for Dad
- Surprise Dad with the perfect gift this year.dad - golf image by Jeffrey Zalesny from Fotolia.com
This Father's Day, get Dad something a little more interesting than the usual socks and tie. Consider something more related to his specific interests. There are plenty of low-cost options for shoppers on a budget as well as more elaborate ideas for those with a greater price range, such as experiential gifts. A popular trend in gift-giving, experiential gifts allow the recipient to travel, learn a skill or try something new. - Relaxing doesn't mean necessarily staying at home; there are many adventurous gift ideas that can be relaxing and enjoyable. Consider purchasing a round of golf or tickets to attend a local event that he would enjoy, such as a theater production, a musical concert or a sporting event. If he enjoys learning about new things, he might enjoy a weekly class. Some options include a cooking class, wine- or whiskey-tasting class or lessons to learn a favorite musical instrument like guitar or piano. More adventurous ideas may include deep-sea fishing, paragliding, sailing or scuba diving, if these options are available in your local area and fit your price range. Plan to buy an extra ticket for Mom or for yourself. This could be a great opportunity to spend some quality time together.
- There are many intelligent yet modestly priced gift options for dads of all personalities. If he enjoys reading, buy a book he would enjoy, such as a biography or historical documentary. Even a fictional novel by his favorite author would provide an intelligent source of relaxation. If he prefers writing, get a leather-bound journal and a nice ballpoint pen. Music aficionados will enjoy a new CD, live concert DVD or a vintage record. (Dad doesn't have a record player? Add that to the list, too.)
- If he has a creative mind, surprise him with an original piece of artwork or even supplies for him to create one himself. Some supplies to consider: paints, paintbrushes, pastels, charcoal pencils and sketchbooks. If he already owns art supplies, he will certainly appreciate a full-size easel or a gift certificate for custom framing.
- Some of the best gifts are ideas that even Dad wouldn't have thought of himself. Appropriate items for adventurous guys include portable hammocks, hiking backpacks, underwater camcorders and cameras and telescopes. There are also monthly gifts that "keep on giving," such as wine-, cigar-, cheese-, salsa- and hot sauce-of-the-month clubs.
