With one notable exception, Father’s Day gifts to be avoided

Father’s Day gift ideas are a lot harder to come up with than Mother’s Day gift ideas. It’s not that men are that hard to buy gifts for. It just appears to be that men don't care whether or not they get a gift. Men generally say that for the day they want a one day trip from fatherhood. A round of golf with the fellas or a romantic evening with the wife can be appreciated more than one more tie, barbecue utensils, cheap gadgets or knick-knacks.

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Father's day gifts not to get

All online you find gifts to avoid. Jessica’s Coupons gets a lot of hits by featuring a ton of things like a basting brush that looks like a forked twig with two sets of bristles. Then there’s the mini charcoal grill for $50 that looks like one you are able to buy at the hardware store for $30 — except it comes in six colors. Or how about a package of cheap cologne in containers that look like Cuban cigars for Father’s Day ? Then there’s the cocktail stir sticks shaped like guitars — and last but certainly least, the eco-friendly coffee cup.

Cheap Father’s Day gift ideas

Cheap Father’s Day gift ideas for low budgets will no doubt be huge this year. If you’re looking for a great no-cost gift, Dad would like not having to mow the lawn. Some suggestions are given by Savings.com. Some gifts can be homemade. Although they may not cost money, think twice about shooting a video of the children telling stories about dad or describing their preferred things about him. All children seem to hate doing this. Breakfast in bed is a bad idea too. Also, don't let kids bake cakes or pie.

Getaways for Father's Day

Father's day getaways are always good. About.com has on there a whole bunch of Father’s Day getaway suggestions, but the site is off when it suggests the kids have to come along. The last thing you think of when Club Med comes to mind is a family gathering, but the Club Med Sandpiper Florida touts its kids programs. It looks like a great place — but not on Father’s Day. Other family Father’s Day getaways include a few golfing spas in Pennsylvania and a Huck Finn festival in Victorville, Cali.

Spending Father's day in Las Vegas

When it comes to Father’s Day getaways, you can’t go wrong with Father’s Day in Las Vegas. This certainly doesn’t fall under the category of cheap Father’s Day gift ideas, but it does belong under a “gifts he’ll love” heading.

The Las Vegas Sun suggests lots of activities — from barbecue festivals to fights to fishing — to keep him from thinking about the lawn on Father’s Day. The Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival goes on all day at the Cannery Casino and Hotel. Then go ringside at The Ultimate Fighter Finale at The Pearl, featuring the top four finalists from TUF Season 9’s battle between the United States and also the United Kingdom. At the Ritz-Carlton, take a look at the Father's Day Scotch and Cigar Experience. Now that’s a Father’s Day to remember, plus, what happens in Vegas.

Citations

Jessicas Coupons
jessicascoupons.com/2010/06/unique-fathers-day-gift-ideas-prices.html
Savings.com
savings.com/blog/post/The-Frugal-Family-Cheap-and-Easy-Fathers-Day-2010-Gift-Ideas.html
About.com
travelwithkids.about.com/od/holidays/a/fathersday.htm