Saturday, November 27, 2010

Suggested Christmas Presents For Dad

By Ken Johnson


The most challenging person on your list is often your father. Every year, many people are faced with the difficult task of selecting Christmas presents for dad. Fathers often provide little help when they are asked for gift ideas. However, a basic knowledge of his personal tastes and likes, combined with a little imagination, can allow you to choose a gift he will love.

Is your Dad a chocolate fiend? Consider buying him a box of gourmet chocolates. There are numerous companies that produce high quality candies. You can also find some more unusual offerings, such as strawberries or raspberries dipped in chocolate. Custom candy shops can provide you with his name or symbol of his favorite sport in chocolate.

Perhaps he is less than fond of yard work. You might give him a gift certificate for a season of lawn care provided by a professional service. Whether you just include the basic mowing and edging or add in fertilizing and weed killing, it's a gift he can enjoy for months.

Hobbyists can always use supplies. If your father enjoys leather work, model making, or wood carving, he might appreciate a gift card from a local hobby shop. Some hobbies demand special tools, and there might be some he would like but hesitates to buy due to cost. If you are aware of such tools, you might consider giving him one or more.

If your father ever has back pain, he might like a pillow or chair to help ease stiffness and soreness. Some styles vibrate, others generate warmth, and some will provide both features. There are styles designed for the lumbar region and others for the neck, while larger ones can accommodate the entire back.

Dad may have an idol, such as a sports figure or an actress from the "golden age' of Hollywood. You may be able to find memorabilia connected to his idol. Signed photographs, jerseys, and posters can often be found online. Other collectible items he might like are old swords, nautical items, or those related to the early days of the space program.

Your father might enjoy just spending some time with you. A day trip or weekend excursion might be the best Christmas present you could give him. You could go to a sporting event or a special museum. Almost every state has some type of sports hall of fame or a museum of natural history with dinosaur exhibits. If he was in the service, he might enjoy a military museum. Think about his interests and then research possible trips. You may end up giving yourself a gift as well.




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