This Sunday, don’t stress about buying dad expensive gifts.
“You shouldn’t…spend a small fortune on a round of golf, or the latest gadget,” says Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada.
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In most cases, fathers simply enjoy spending time with their kids. In my own experience, my dad has kept and cherished the simplest gifts for years (he still has a poem I wrote in elementary school and, more recently, had a blast going to a barbeque-style restaurant I knew he’d love).
So, try out these budget-friendly options to show you care:
Breakfast in bed: Mothers and fathers alike enjoy being pampered, though Mother’s Day gets more fanfare.
Lend a hand: Wash his car, mow the lawn or clean out the gutters.
Get outside: Spend some quality time enjoying his favorite sport or activity.