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Wondering what to get good ol’ dad for Father’s Day? Commercials and TV ads have broken it down to two options: tools or button down shirts. For those of you wishing to go the extra mile and show your dad that he means more to you than what he can build, there are other options out there. With only a few days left until the big day, here are some ideas for last minute gifts that will leave your dad smiling and feeling appreciated.
Make him a mix CD or buy him a vinyl record. If your dad’s a big music fan, the easy option would be a CD. But considering he probably already has copies of his favorite CDs, consider making him a mix CD with all his favorite songs from ‘back in the day.’ This will show you really know him and spent time on his gift. If your dad is more technologically advanced than the average father, you can put the playlist on his iPhone or iPad. Or consider buying him some vinyl records. Nothing will make him feel younger than listening to The Beatles how he did when he was 18. Your local library or yard sale will often have hundreds of vinyl records for super cheap.
Make him his favorite meal. Whether this means beer and steak or a finely chopped lamb, nothing makes dad happier than a hearty meal he already loves. If his favorite meal is a few slices of Pizza Hut, your job just got that much easier.
Make him a memory book. If your dad’s anything like mine, he’s terrible at remembering the little things. Sure he’ll remember the day he got married, but ask him what he had for dinner the day before and he’s lost. A lot of little things also tend to slip by us. Go through your text messages, find the good ones, and collect them all on a paper. You could even have a ‘remember when….’ section of your Father’s Day card earmarking the little things he did all year that made a difference to you. For example, “remember when you went to Target at 11pm after working all day to buy me themed socks so I could wear them at school the next day?” That one was true for me, but every little thing counts, and he’ll love being reminded.
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Throw him a bone. Dads are one of a kind, and often so are their ideas and interests. For a dad who only has daughters, going on that camping trip he’s always wanted could be a big gesture. If there’s anything he’s always wanted to do or go somewhere that the rest of the family wasn’t really up for, now’s the time to indulge him and get involved in what he likes to do, and do them with him.
Tell him he’s ‘cool’. On the topic of indulging, you could take this time to really indulge and call him a cool dad. Make sure this one goes along with a sentiment of authentic appreciation for everything he does. While you’re at it, remind him you love him and how truly awesome he is.
You only get one dad, and when a cologne or new power drill just doesn’t capture how much you appreciate dear old man, remember that a homemade gift goes a long way.
School, major and year: A&S, Economics, 2015
HometownRancho Cucamonga, California
What makes the Gavel so BANGin’? We keep it fresh. It’s drippin with swagger and is home to some of the coolest cats on campus. The Gavel is always fun and I’ve met nothing short of amazing people and writers here.
You have 24 hours to give prospective students a tour of BC and convince them to enroll. How do you spend the day? I’d start by getting some coffee and a personalized omelet at Mac. Then we’d go lose our voices at a football game and wear our super awesome Superfan shirts. We would then go see one of the amazing Acapella groups perform. We’d get some Mac N Cheese from the Rat for lunch. We would go see My Mother’s Fleabag for an awesome good time. Then we’d take a break and visit the dorms (i.e. sit in my room and watch Mean Girls…because Mean Girls.). We would then go to a hockey game, then to the Mods, and end the night at Late Night.
If you could go back in time and give yourself a pep talk the night before you moved into BC as a freshman, what is the most important piece of advice that you would give to your former self? Eat your vegetables and take a lot of pictures.
What is your favorite study spot on campus? The Rat
What is your go-to meal at Late Night? That delicious Simply Orange juice the dining halls always have stocked. This and a personal pizza topped with ketchup. Judge all you want, but ketchup on pizza is the best thing to happen since Game of Thrones.
What is the #1 most played song on your iTunes? “I Always Knew” by the Vaccines
What is the best Halloween costume that you have ever worn? I was Minnie Mouse as a kid. Not trying to brag, but I rocked the ears off that costume.
If you could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Del Taco
If you could befriend the main characters from any TV show or movie, who would you choose and why? Easy. Harry Potter. (I’m assuming) I’d get to go to Hogwarts, be a wizard AND be friends with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. It’s a win win, for me anyway. If I can’t be a wizard then i’d be friends with the main characters from This Is The End.
