How To Make Your Dad Feel Appreciated On Father’s Day
Father's Day is a great opportunity to show your dad how much you care. While a thoughtful gift or card is always appreciated, making your dad feel truly loved and valued often comes down to spending quality time together and showing him you care through your words and actions. Here are some ideas for making dad feel extra appreciated this Father's Day.
Plan a Special Activity Together
Instead of just giving dad a typical gift, plan a fun outing or activity you can do together. Tailor it to his interests - take him to a sports game, fishing, hiking, bowling or to see a movie he's been wanting to see. The bonus is you’ll get to spend quality time together doing something you both enjoy.
Cook or Bake His Favourite Meal
Treat dad to his favourite home-cooked meal or freshly baked goods. If you can’t cook, order and pick up his favourite takeaway. Set the table nicely to create a restaurant feel. It shows you care enough to make something just for him.
Create a Personalised Gift
Make dad something heartfelt like a photo book of special memories or a collage of family photos. Frame one of his favourite family photos or get one printed on a mug or t-shirt. Or create a playlist of meaningful songs and record it onto a CD. Sentimental homemade gifts often mean more than store-bought ones.
You could also send a personalised gift hamper for Fathers Day. These make great Father’s Day Gifts for dads who live a long away away.
Write a Heartfelt Card
A thoughtful, handwritten card expressing how much you appreciate him can mean the world. Share favourite memories and qualities you love about your dad. Reflect on the ways, big and small, he’s supported you over the years. Let him know how much he means to you.
Plan a Special Breakfast or Brunch
On Father’s Day morning, let dad relax while you cook his favourite breakfast. Serve it to him in bed or at the table decorated with a tablecloth, flowers and his favourite sections of the newspaper. Make it a memorable morning.
Do Household Chores
Give dad the day off from lawn mowing, household repairs, chores, etc. Tackle his least favourite tasks so he can truly relax and enjoy Father’s Day.
Make Video or Photo Memories
Collect photos and video clips from family members sharing their favourite memories or well wishes for dad. Edit them into a video or photo keepsake he can re-watch whenever he wants a pick-me-up. For an easy editing experience, consider using FlexClip to bring all those cherished moments together seamlessly.
Do an Activity Just the Two of You
Schedule quality one-on-one time doing something dad loves. Play golf, go fishing, work on a DIY project, take a bike ride or just hang out at his favourite pub together. Having your undivided attention is often the best gift.
Let Him Choose How to Spend the Day
Give dad the freedom to spend Father’s Day however he wants. Offer to treat him to breakfast at his favourite cafe, watch a certain sporting event or just have a lazy day at home. Let him call the shots and just relax.
No matter how you celebrate, simply spending meaningful time together, communicating how much you care and appreciating everything he does will go a long way in making dad feel special this Father’s Day.