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Father’s Day Gift Ideas On a Budget

Father’s Day Gift Ideas On a Budget

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Dads are awesome.  They can make you laugh, grill a great meal, and fix almost anything.  It's only natural to want to spoil the Dad in your life on Father's Day, and you can do that and stick to a budget.  I think that's something Dad would approve. Father's Day Gift Ideas on a Budget Here are some ways you can celebrate the dad or dads in your life on a budget: Make a handmade greeting.  Take the time to make a handmade card.  Write a letter telling Dad how much he means to you.  Shoot a … [Read more...]

5 Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

5 Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Father's Day is quickly approaching! Do you have any big plans for that special dad or dad-figure in your life. To be perfectly honest, I try not to make Father's Day (or Mother's Day) about the gifts but about the experience of being a parent. I don't think you need to spend oodles of money to let someone know that they are loved and appreciated. In fact, when my daughter was little we had decided that we wouldn't be concerned about gifts and any gifts were to be homemade (usually Lowe's has a … [Read more...]

Looking for Last Minute Father’s Day Ideas?

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Waiting until the last minute to buy a Father's Day gift doesn't have to break the bank. You can use mail-in-rebates to save you some cash. Check out these great mail-in-rebates on fishing gear and other fishing freebies. You can also find mail-in-rebate deals at Ace Hardware.You'll find rebates on tools and lawncare items.Get a $10 Applebee's gift card when you purchase a $50 Applebee's gift card before June 21.  Dessert anyone?Take your Dad over to TCBY for a free cup of ice cream or an … [Read more...]