GONE are the days when it’s a must to brainstorm on the perfect gifts for the pillars of the house (the dads). It’s always the same polo shirt, same toolbox, and same shoes. Take it up a notch by giving him something that he hasn’t gotten yet that shows your love and affection in the purest form. This upcoming Father’s Day, here are some not-so-usual gifts to give your Dad, Papa, and Tatay to send him your appreciation!
Flowers
While flowers are seen to be feminine or given to women, it’s time to realize that men deserve flowers too. It’s a well-known fact that every kind of flower and every color has a special meaning, so you can search it up and choose the perfect bouquet of flowers to give your Dad on this special day. Watch him light up while receiving flowers for the first time!
His Favorite Flavored Cake
Now, when can cake go wrong? It’s a must-have on Father’s Day since somehow, the majority of the Dads in the world enjoy a mouthful of cake slices in their favorite flavor (usually caramel, mocha, even silvanas, since they always say that chocolate is ‘too sweet’).
More than that, you can add dedications to it or stick some pictures as a topper to the cake, it’ll be both a practical and sweet gift.
A Gift Box full of his Favorite Treats
This kind of gift requires a very special skill to accomplish: detailed knowledge of what your Dad would like in his gift box (e.g. his favorite sweets, chips, and drinks).
It’s now important to consider everything your Dad might hide behind his back while going grocery shopping before putting it in the cart when you’re on the counter so your Mom won’t notice. It could also be fun for you to reminisce on such favorite treats that he must’ve shared with you.
A Coupon for a Father and Child Date
Most fathers would agree that these days, their children don’t hang out with them anymore (especially if you’re already navigating your adult life). It’s more common than you think that a Dad would call and ask his child if they’re coming home for the holidays or the weekend so that you guys could hang out.
This would be the perfect gift for them because it shows that even if you’re busy with your life, you would still go out of your way to hang out with them! So, go make them a coupon for a date between just the two of you; father and child.
Bonus: Take him somewhere he’ll enjoy like a basketball game or an action movie in the theater!
A Love Letter
You’re probably rolling your eyes right now with this gift suggestion, it’s pretty common for fathers to act like they don’t care about sentimental things like these, but! Most fathers have a soft spot for their children, they will always have that small part of them that connects through you and will feel every emotion that you pour into that letter. They might act nonchalant when they read it in front of you…
But they will cherish it for the rest of their lives.
Plus points if you slip some cash on that even if it’s just a twenty-peso bill for laughs.
Fathers are seen to be stagnant and strong figures in the household, but every once in a while, they deserve to be pampered too. They deserve to be given the sweetest appreciation even if they act like they do not like it because they do!
Deep down inside, they find joy in the thought that their child sees who they are and how hard they work. Each appreciation goes through their heart and stays there until they grow up and become parents themselves.
So, man up and give your father a tight hug while you say: Happy Father’s Day!
With reports from Ashley Kristieanne Ignacio
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