Comments on: Eight Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas

By: Thalia

Thalia — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:12:51 +0000

Lexi,
I would suggest you do is talk to him, get to know what he likes. That is half the battle. Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers(I am on this site, too, for suggestions,)but it can be celebrated anytime of year. Meaning, after you get to know him, and what he likes you can get the gifts rolling. I know my father, and he can be distant. I prod until I get something from him. Good luck!

By: Lexi

Lexi — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:32:18 +0000

Okay, I really need some help, and I hope this gets spotted before fathers’ day rolls around. But here’s my situation.
My dad left when I was three, and I’m sixteen now, I just met him two years ago, and since then, we haven’t had much contact. I mean a phone call every so often, but that’s about it. I wanted to do SOMETHING for him, but I just don’t know what; because I don’t know what he likes, or what he doesn’t like, I’m at a loss.

Any suggestions?

By: Amber Yount

Amber Yount — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:51:48 +0000

I feel completely horrible because I still haven’t gotten my dad anything….and I work in the mall! tsk tsk to me :*(

By: John

John — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:26:24 +0000

Here are even more Father’s Day gift ideas: http://www.debonairmag.com/10_original_fathers_day_gifts.htm

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:33:56 +0000

Trent, if your wife doesn’t get you “The Dangerous Book for Boys”, she isn’t reading the site! I hope you have a nice frugal Father’s Day with your family.

Take care,
Ryan

By: larfus

larfus — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:37:30 +0000

I bought a copy of The Dangerous Book for Boys and I must say it really is a great book. My son enjoys the different things they show you how to do.

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:30:32 +0000

This is an article that is about Father’s Day, please do not take offense to the fact that we (as fathers) also get a day to celebrate. There was nothing in this article negative towards mothers, Mother’s Day was a month ago.

Excellent article, I wish there had been a few more frugal (on the cash side) ideas, but well done.

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:34:14 +0000

Quite simple. I am not a mother. It is difficult for me to comprehend being a mother. I am a father, thus it is easier for me to comprehend being a father. When I was young, I knew I would never become a mother but I was also aware that I would potentially become a father, so I used my father as a role model for what kind of parent to become.

By: catherine

catherine — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:28:03 +0000

I love the ideas in your post, but I’m completely baffled by your opening line. Don’t you think these would apply equally well for Mother’s Day? How come you don’t ‘get’ that mothers deserve a reprieve from the cleaning/ laundry/ cooking/ general dogsbody duties they do day in and day out that we totally take for granted? Please explain!

By: catherine

catherine — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:24:48 +0000

I love the ideas in your post, but I’m completely baffled by your opening line – surely these ideas apply every bit as well to one’s mother? After all, relieving her of the dusting/ laundry/ cooking/ cleaning/ general dogsbody duties is surely as laudable? How come you don’t ‘get’ that a mother deserves recognition for all that she does to keep a family going? Please explain!