Father's Day is fast approaching and I am struggling with gift ideas for my husband. What do you get a man who has everything? He already has a 19" inch television set purchased in the early 90s, a broken X-box, and a VCR from the Reagan administration.
My sister, who is visiting us this week, broke the news gently. "That TV is an embarrassment," she said. "I have to squint to see the picture, and I'm only three feet away."
The announcement that the only t.v. in our house is an eye sore (and may cause them as well) was not a news flash. My husband's desire for a larger television, preferably one with remote control, led me to purchase a 32" set for him last year for Christmas. After everyone appropriately praised the purchase, the object sat unopened in our living room for a week before my husband returned it. The guilt of spending so much money on an item that we really didn't need got the best of him.
Over the next few months, I felt increasingly bad about depriving my husband of such an important symbol of masculinity, so I purchased an even larger television for him for his birthday in March. As I dragged the box out of its hiding place in the hall closet, my husband's emotions of surprise and excitement quickly gave way to feelings of unworthiness and frugality. My husband politely declined the gift and I returned the television the next day.
"You know, at some point, Tim might actually decide to keep one of the televisions that you buy him," my sister reminded me last night. We were in the home theater section of the electronics store, where I was picking out my husband's Father's Day gift.
I threw back my head and laughed. "Impossible!" I replied. Owning a new t.v. for more than twenty-four hours (and actually removing said television from its original packaging) would elevate my husband out of martyrdom, and he likes feeling persecuted way too much to make that sacrifice.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 440 Newer› Newest»Since we are under a strict budget, I'm gonna go with not asking my hubby to change any diapers for a whole week. He's a trooper and changes our toddler and baby when they need a changing. I think poo free for a week would be a nice gift. Right?
If I get the $100, I could go ahead him an ipod... he can listen to it while he changes those poopy diapers :-) Beth in NC
I would have to say my husband will be getting a pair of sneakers this year, All he does is complain about how many pairs I have and that I don't even wear them. I'm a sandals kinda gal:)
Hm. Easy. A positive pregnancy test. Or, if you've seen a few too many of those, have a pregnant friend pee on a pregnancy test and then have one of your small children give it to him. Watch the color drain from his face. Tell him it was a joke, and happy father's day. Watch the color return to his face, followed by a big grin. You've made his day.
His best fathers day gift was on his first father's day. Our twins came home from the NICU and we spent all day at home with them!
Oh and Walmart (here atleast) is having an AWESOME sale on Flat Panels...like $400 off. We're getting one I think...46" for like $600 was the one my hubby saw.
my sister and i thought it was funny one year to get a quirky, stereotype-father's-day tie for my dad for father's day. then, we thought it was funny to do it again the next year... and the next year... to this day, we still think it's hilarious. i'm not sure he ever got into the joke as much as we did!
The best Father's Day present would have to be a full day uninteruppted to watch "guy" shows on the aforementioned small TV! I have promised this year to not complain about any golf, car, or fixing shows! $100 would go to saving up for a not so small TV!
My best father's day idea, as like your husband mine has everything, would be to hire your husband a handy-man for a day or specific chore, so he will be given the gift of time and have something done for him. It's all I got... running out of ideas.... :)
Need TV. Thanks for all your contests!!
The best gift for my hubby would be a set of timbales. That sounds a lot more graphic than it actually is. Timbales are the drums that he needs to complete a pro drum audition in order to get a job. They're about $185 for a set, so $100 would get us over half way there. And the job, well, it would be nice to get that too.
I think a day with the little guy would be the perfect Father's Day gift!
My hubs wants new running shoes. *snore* but it makes shopping super easy for me!
Ooh a contest, what fun! We won't be doing "gifts" this year...we have four boys ages 7 and under and a new baby due in August (no we didn't find out the sex!) Hubby & I decided in April to not spend frivolous money for 24 mos and save for a house instead. So he would be mightily surprised with $100!
I posted a link to your giveaway on my blog. Hope to win. :)
My hubby sounds like yours. He is in desperate need of a new bike, but there is no way he'd spend that much money. Maybe $100 would help??
My hubby would LOVE 100 bucks, guilt-free, no strings attached, to spend however HE likes!
We just got a 36 inch TV for $85 through craigslist. You just have to get an older TV from someone who doesn't feel guilt when they upgrade. Of course, it is 27 inches thick, which reduces our viewing distance somewhat, but no headaches to report yet.
P.S. Our other TV was 25 years old when it began arcing blue lightning out the back. That considerably reduced our guilt about getting a newer one.
I am going for the best double decker Fathers Day Gift. Two years ago my father-in-law moved from Missouri (where we are) to Navada. My hubby counts his dad as his best friend so for his gift we are going to take a trip to Nevada. This way we get to gift not only my hubby, but also his daddy too! timmysmom1298@yahoo.com
Best Possible Gift: my tubes tied. Happy Father's Day.
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The best father's day present for my husband would be underwear without holes in it to avoid embarrassment in the ER and to prevent little fingers from poking his booty!! Thanks for all the humor!
Our tv is just about as bad as yours but my husband would gladly accept a tv as a gift if I approved it. No martyr here. You're lucky to have such a frugal husband! I think he deserves a new tie for Father's day. Preferably one made by your children. Makes me think of your fabric covered easter egg craft. I would love to see a post of your homemade tie!
THe best father's day gift is a cute handpainted mug that says 'love daddy' from our preschooler!
Please throw my name in the hat!
I'd love to give my amazing father $100 for father's day, unfortunately I am not creative in gifts. His birthday is near father's day, so every year that I lived at home I made him a giant oatmeal raisin cookie (his favorite) that said, "happy birthday/father's day."
Yeah, see, he deserves $100 in cash. Especially since I'm moving to Vermont for law school and he feels he will never see me again once that happens. (I am his favorite so this truly does make him sad.)
My son thinks the best gift for his dad are video games that can be played on the Wii. Um, too bad they seem more like a gift for the former than the latter. His newest idea is a candy gram, maybe he will leave some of the candy in the wrappers...
The "best" giift I can get Jim would be gardening tools,a wheelbarrow and dirt(Miracle Grow) and he would be happy!
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I hope my husband won't play the martyr, he's probably gonna get a new TV. Like you, we need it.
aside from the $100 (which my sweet husband would probably give to me so that i could get my hair done--self esteem is vital during pregnancy and all and money is very tight), he would love me to bake him snickerdoodles and get some good lovin'...he loves things that take energy, not money. (i'd almost prefer the things that take money!)
My husband's ideal gift would be for me to give him permission to stay home from church and watch old Seinfeld episodes all day...either that or what Melissa said. "Sex with shaved legs (mine not his)." That has got to be the funniest thing I've heard all day! If you don't pick me, you should pick her...but only if you don't pick me!
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Well, I know my dad's favorite Father's Day is the martyr thing too... so the best thing is if I can get him to help me with a project on my house on Father's Day! He loves to joke/complain about how it's backwards. And there's never really anything he wants/needs in the way of gifts anyway.
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The best father's day gift for my hubby will be this year's gift. I'm giving him a framed picture of he and my son walking hand in hand away from the camera. They are wearing similar plaid shorts and just look so amazingly adorable. My son's 2 year journey towards making his first steps is what makes this gift so special!
Father at my house is getting a new scope for his gun, so this would just help to pay for that wonderful item.
The best gift for my husband would be $100 that he wouldn't feel guilty spending:)
I'm thinking about an engraved pocket watch this year.
The husband would love a little cash in his pocket to take with him on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir tour. They'll be gone for Father's Day. Sobbb!
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The best gift I ever gave my DH was our first born son. He came on Fathers day.
Sorry your dh keeps making you take the tv's back.
My husband only has custody of his kids during the summer months. They happen to be able to be here for father's day this year. Getting him a special gift from them would make his world spin. I'd love to make him a photo book of them or get him shirts with their hand prints on them or something cute like that. He's a really great dad and i want to make this father's day extra special!
My daughter it making a poster with the "Top 5 Reasons I Love Joshy" for her step-dad. We're going to put pictures and decorate it. She's excited and I think he'll love it.
my martyr always ends up buying his own gifts, for any and all occasions! it would be fun to surprise him with this!! although I did make him a memory book one year of all the fun and not-so-fun adventures we had while dating and during our first year of marriage...he claims he liked it, but i would bet this gift (of $100) would be much more appreciated!! he is not really into the whole idea of putting heart and soul into a gift..cash will be fine :)
I'm pretty sure my husband would just be happy to get a little something-something, if you know what I mean. ;)
Sun block. It's weird but so is the fact that my dad, a 55 year old man, recently got a tattoo of a turtle on his calf. He's burly, he's my superhero, and he has a finding nemo-esque tattoo on his leg. Sun block keeps it bright and he obsessively puts it on his tat, but nowhere else. My dad is all class and I think a year's supply of sunblock would make him a very happy dude!
My husband gets nothing after his spending spree a la mac mall...
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My hubby loves having his favorite Thai meal cooked for him, and to be in charge of any tv remote time we have on that day, and for the kids to pretend they are angels and go the whole day without arguing!
I think a backrub coupon is a great gift. :) Cheap, yet thoughtful.
Well at least if the guy in the story keeps it up, he can say he had that TV already and got rid of it. His friends and most guys would never!!! return a TV. For my husband the best gift would be for all of his kids to stop buy with a hug and tell him how much they care.
A trip to the Pro Lacrosse All-Star game (his birthday/father's day present this year) has received the most excitement yet. We'll see after the trip next month if it's still the winner.
$100 towards the trip was be wonderful.
That is hilarious, my husband would be exactly the same way. he says he wants a nice, big, flat-screen TV, but I would have to buy it, open it and set it up for one to stay in our house. Best of luck to you and your husbands hopes of a better TV, and best of luck to me winning this contest!
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He's getting a few new outfits to go with his recent weight loss & new job as a realtor. Woohoo for sexy husbands!
For my husband, the "best" fathers day gift is a day of his favorite home cooked meals, undisturbed video game time without the guilt, and a homemade nursery card from my daughter. I love the easy to please!
The best gift would be a day all to himself to do whatever he wants-- which would probably be to sleep! He's the best hubby and dad in the world!
Mine would be when I bought him a DVD player (you know, way back when they were like Blue Rays now?). I gave him a DVD and he was wondering if I was incredibly dense until I brought out something to actually play it on! Still the best gift giving moment for me. Really, not the most amazing gift but I actually surprised him and he was really excited. Nothing better! I hope to make this one another memorable one for him! He is pretty awesome!
My dear husband will get a day of doting that he very much deserves. I will make all his favorite meals and wait on him hand and foot and proudly take care of him to express my thankfulness for taking such great care of our family. That, and a tie. Pick me!! Please pick me!!! PS. Love absolutely LOVE your blog.
Seriously...I can't believe how few comments there are on what I understood to be almost every man's "best" gift...ahem... especially in these economic times. It would definitely involve reminding him how he came to be a father in the first place, perhaps a silky little number from my gal Victoria and with a bonus 100 bucks tucked in there somewhere...WATCH OUT!
For my own dad, it would probably be something like a private preview of all the stuff that comes into Goodwill. The thrill of a good deal with out the competition. Thanks for the giveaway and endless entertainment.
This year I think I've done a pretty good job at the "best" and being budget-friendly at the same time. I took pictures of my 2 kids making the letters of the word LOVE with their bodies. I'm going to print them in b&w and frame them up in a 4 opening frame. I think he'll really like it.
This is my husband's first Father's Day. The best gift is for him to actually be home. He cannot come soon enough. He will be home June 20th (just in time for Dad's Day). We miss you, Daddy!! :) Besides being home, I will buy him a new grill. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I am getting mine a waterproof watch so he can take our child to the pool more often!
For my husband, I think the best Father's Day gift we could get him would be concert tickets to one of his favorite 80's groups.
Getting a good job with the college education he bought you! --Carolineandelizabeth@yahoo.com
My husband is a huge Orlando Magic fan, so he got his present early - a ticket to the finals. I could use that $100 for the things we had to sacrifice this month to buy his ticket... Just minor stuff like food and diapers. :)
My daughter and I bought my husband a pair of boxers from Gap that read "I Love Dad". When he opened them, he said "I can't wear these, because it will look like I love my dad so much, I wear it on my boxers." Thought that was pretty funny!
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The best gift for my husband would be a night out with the guys. Except that he doesn't do nights out with the guys, so I'd have to call his friends, set the date, plan the excursion, and hand him some cash while pushing him out the door.
But once he was gone, he'd love it.
that is sooooo funny! the pix of the TV is the same one I bought when my husband was deployed to Iraq 5 years ago. Our TV broke and I felt so guitly about buying a new one I bought the cheapest one at Best Buy. Still works though. Just a hint, check Craigslist and the local paper. So many people are "UPGRADING" from their old tv's (2 - 3 years old) that they are practically giving their old ones away. We got a 38 inch HDTV for a few bucks at a garage sale b/c the man of the house got a new 52 in plasma!!! Just a thought!~!
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I want to win...need to win.
I think I'm going to go with a Dave Matthews CD too!
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Awesome giveaway...$100 smackaroos for my hubby would be great! Not sure what he'd spend it on but he'd be smiling from ear to ear!
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The best gift I can think of to give a man that has almost everything he wants is a day to just enjoy being at home relaxing with no agenda.
And the $100 would buy alot of food to grill while relaxing :)
Angie H
Soso, MS
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I thought I'd picked out a great gift for my husband's first Father's Day last year, but he likes to be a Martyr so the gift flopped. I organized a guys trip a MLB game - set the date, found the friends and bought the tickets.
I decided that this year for Father's Day I am going to buy my husband a gift certificate for an all day trip for him and the 4 kids to have some alone time together! Isn't that thoughtful? Not nearly as thoughtful as him planning Mother's Day at our house where I get to do all the cooking and cleaning up after....but still....I know he'll love it!!
Kim
trips81103@yahoo
We usually just write each other a really sweet letter because we, as your husband, are a little frugile. The extra $$ sure would be nice.
my best fathers day gift....well I thought is was a great gift...my husband...not so much! I got him the complete mens facial set from "kiehls". Apparently is was really cool but just not fathers day cool...more everyday cool. who knew gifts had days and certain types of "coolness"
I am going to rent a bush hogger (I think that's what it is called) so he can cut down weeds on fathers day! Happy Father's Day!
Our first years of marriage my husband gave me Hockey tickets for Christmas, the new Lone Star CD for my Birthday, and a romantic night out to HIS favorite Black Angus for our aniversary. Please note I do not like Hockey, Country music and grew up vegetarian. I am thinking for Fathers day he needs a gift certificate for a pedicure :)
Your post made me laugh. I frequently tell my daughters not to be martyrs because no one really appreciates it as much as they do!
Thankd for the chance to win this great giveaway!
My own dad will be on a cruise when Fathers Day rolls around so he can just open the card I will mail him when they get back and pick up their mail. As for my husband I was planning on letting him take a nap that day without me complaining that we can never do anything because he is always napping.
The best gift is a back massage. All the kids work together to give dad a massage that includes jumping on his back.
The best gift I gave my husband is a hand made gift from the kids. We used modeling clay and we did each of there foot prints in it. It took a lot of time with a 1 and 2 year old to get it right. They helped paint it and we made a card for him. He loved it had has it hanging at work.
Nothing beats cash.
For Father's Day my husband really wants and needs an electric drill, new weed whacker/edger (are those the same thing?) and a new grill. However, all are far too complicated for me to research, too expensive for me to buy without running the purchase past him, and seriously - do I really want to visit those Sears departments alone?
So I guess he has reason to complain about his lot, as he'll end up with a polo and tie and dinner out at my favorite establishment.
The best gift this year would be for our adoption to be finalized so we can officially become parents to our little girls.
Other than that, this year we're going on a kid free date to a place that doesn't allow coloring on the table. And I'm getting his car detailed.
My hubby is getting an I phone (which he's been using for some time now) and an I Tunes card for new apps...He and our son love it!
My husband the grill king desperately needs a new grill. That would be the "best" gift ever since we had to extinguish the old one yesterday when it caught on fire. Literally!
I just gave Hubby his Father's Day gift yesterday! I know, it's not FD yet. But he had pointed out that I totally missed his birthday, back in May, and that for Father's Day he would like his birthday gift. Are you following? So, no Father's Day gift. Just a birthday gift on Father's Day.
I felt so guilty about neglecting him, I went and got him an ipod touch. I gave it to him right away, and I haven't seen him since.
When I asked my husband for gift ideas he told me all he wants is me in lingerie. He even gave specifics! $100 could be well spent at Victoria's Secret. :)
I'm guessing that would be every man's dream father's day gift. (not me, but their wife of course!)
My husband really needs $100 -- no wait scratch that -- I need $100!! It will help me soften the blow when I tell him we're expecting AGAIN!! He's gonna freak but having a little green in his hand will help him feel confident enough to invest in yet another college fund! Thanks Jana! You're the best!
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Yay for two entries!
My husband would say the Best Father's Day gift would be cold hard cash and peace and quiet. Probably neither of which he will get unless we win this giveaway!
This father's day my husband is getting a baby girl! I think that is the best gift ever for him. We have 4 boys right now, and we've had a baby girl name picked out for the entire 10 years we've been married. She will be born on Father's Day this year via scheduled c-section (yeah, we have to due to 2 previous c-sections). And not only that, but it will be the first day of summer, and we've already got birthdays on the first day of spring and the first day of fall.
We've waited a long time for this. I can't think of a better gift. I can't wait to see him with our little girl!
The best gift for my Husband would be a deep sea fishing trip. Between his jobs as a fireman both for a paid department and a volunteer department, landscaper, our personal mechanic and, most important "daddy daycare". He could totally use some time relaxing and doing something he doesn't get the chance to.
Here's my second comment. I posted a link on my blog.
My husband thinks he is Lance Armstrong and wants a 3rd bike. I want to get it for him too. I can't complain about a hobby in which he wears spandex, has a six pack (the good kind, not in his fridge), and pulls the kids in the trailer everywhere.
I am trying my hardest to rise above the fact that he got me NOTHING for Mothers Day this year. Compounded by the fact that Mothers Day was also our anniversary (no, he didn't get me anything for that either) makes it a sad tale in our household.
My husband is the best Dad--he plans to take the kids fishing on Father's Day...giving me time in the kitchen to make something fabulous for dinner. And who doesn't love cash?? Thanks Western Union--you have come in handy a few times!!
the best Father's day gift my husband ever received was an 8X8 scrapbook of photos from the previous year that I had taken every chance I had of him with the kids !and several of just the kids! He was very surprised and emotional about it as he looked at it! that was 5 years ago, and since then... I am clueless!
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Out of all the gifts I've given my stepdad, he seemed most appreciative of the 12-pack of beer I gifted him with in the early 90s.
Best Father's Day gift~ $100 from Western Union obviously!
The best Father's Day gift I could give to my husband is to forgive him for forgetting Mother's Day (wink - not gonna do it!)
The best gift would be anything really just the thought is important. But a bonus of $100 would be really great!!
I'd love to give my husband a window. He works from home full-time, which means he is available to help with our three kids (including our 2 year old daughter who we adopted from China in January). He also puts up with a lot of noise in the house, with just the sound of the dryer or a/c unit to provide a buffer during phone calls. His office is a tiny 8 x 9 space that used to be part of the laundry room. He faces the fuse boxes all day long, every day. I would love for him to have a window so he could see our beautiful backyard, our kids having fun, and me giving him the stink-eye when he is working late and I'm ready to run screaming from our kids and the backyard!
Hmmmm....my hubby would like more lights for his volunteer fire department runs. So far we only have a secret hand-painted pottery item by the little one so the Western Union cash would be much appreciated!
I bought a $15 pair of shorts from Target for my hubby for Father's Day. I ended up giving them to him the other day. (It's been about 5 years since he's had new shorts,(he wears pants to work!)) They were a little tight so I said I would take them back and get the next size. He said, "Could you get $15 worth of socks instead?"
Socks. That's the best gift for him for Father's Day. Our kids will have fun with them too!
Lindsay
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My husband always just wants cash...we could use a little this year...care to send the prize my way?
Love your blog!
The best Father's Day gift ever given to my husband was a Sunday nap. Come to think of it, it must be Father's Day every other week...
The 'best' present I could get my hubby for Father's Day would be a grill....for the new house we are hopefully getting soon! This would help fund this fun present!
Brooke :-)
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Oh for sure my "best" Father's Day gift was gum made by a lightbulb in my Easy Bake Oven. It lasted and lasted...poor Dad!
Thanks for the "perfect' gift!
since my husband is not a father yet, my best fathers' day gift is for my dad. i want to hire someone to do his lawn/tree-trimming on the saturday before fathers' day, so he doesn't have to!
Oooooo, I could use $100 ... to buy something for him, I mean.
Our first Father's Day together, I got him some pajama pants. That was the "best" idea I could come up with. His ex (and mother of his child) bought him the same exact gift. he's never worn either pair.
This year, he's getting breakfast in bed. And maybe sleeping in, if I can convince our baby to let him.
Ok...best gift I've gotten him was a 46 inch flatscreen Visio tv (keep in mind this was his Father's Day, birthday, and anniversary present). I don't normally spend money like that but he's been wanting one for years. Don't think I'll be able to top that this year.
Karen in NC burlingtonkarate@aol.com
The best gift I could give my husband is a weekend off from all parental duties, but I think I would be insane after a weekend of single parenting. In the real world, he is getting a croquet set.
I thought Ties were mandatory? I guess I could do alittle better with 100$ from Western union!!
This year Father's Day will be easy for my husband...a simple gift card! He just bought the Jeep he's been wanting for years but kept putting off because he too is a martyr!! Since the Jeep is 30 years old he'll need all the money he can get to restore it, 'cause God knows we don't have any $ left!!
I made a link on my blog for a 2nd entry, THanks!!
Well this would be the best gift for my husband. First it's cash from someone else. Second I am positive he will make sure that it goes to a bill or food or diapers. Something that can't be mistaken as his. Third I know his true gift will be telling all his friends how he won $100 cash and I wouldn't even let him use it on himself!
Katie Richard
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Me me me! Pick me!
The best gift for my husband is just a picture of the kids on his desk at work to remind him of why he works so hard. I have four children under the age of 5, and getting them all to cooperate and look at the camera is torture for me and them. Then I let them decorate, or make a frame to put it in. The thing is tacky as all get out, but my husband proudly displays it on his desk at work for all to see.
Well, my FIL always says the best present he ever got for father's day was my husband! But because he was born on Father's day his birthday is always within a couple of days of Father's Day. This year his combined b-day/father's day is a $650 watch to replace the one he has had for 15 years that finally broke.
My husband is the best father ever! He is a teacher, coaches 2 varsity sports and is blessed with 2 "daddy's girls." (and NO, we are not going to continue having children until we have a boy!!!). He spends most of his "off" time working around the house or playing softball, basketball or swimming with the girls. He loves them with all his heart and very deserving of $100! Pick him to win!
Jackie in GA
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Isn't the joy of being a father on father's day enough? The gift of feeding, bathing, changing, etc. two precious little children is all a guy could ask for (took us 9 years and 4 IVF attempts). But, if you are talking about a tangible gift, this year I am excited. He doesn't have a baby book of himself -- pictures, information about birth, etc., so I put one together. Scanned some old photos hidden in a shoebox, talked to family, and now waiting for the album to arrive in the mail. Oh, and the $100 would be a great bonus! He may like that a little more than the other two gifts I mentioned.
Father's day, I think being married to me and bearing his child, literally bearing his child, (still not potty trained at 4!), is gift enoughh.
Shay is awesome, he let me have a fifth kid after having twin girls for #3 & 4. Since you have twins I think you can understand how wonderful that makes him. The best gift would be a deep sea fishing trip.
My husband is going golfing that that. Golfing is the present.
I think a great Father's Day gift would be a day for dad with ALL the kids. Ha!
My husband won't be a father for another few months, but I think if he got a present, it would help him feel more ready for the prospect.
I think my hubbys idea of the best Fathers day gift would be to have the day off! He's working all month long, and if he had the day off, I could leave him to spend some time with the kids!
Of course, I'd be shopping for his real gift, lol!
Fathers Day is an odd day. So, is Mother's Day.
There is so much irony in the fact that we are to be celebrating this divine role. But in fact we are to treat the Father or the Mother as though they have no duties.
Mother shouldn't have to lift a finger and Father doesn't have to do a blasted thing with the children.
So, I guess in this crazy ironic world, it is still the "Best" gift to be alleviated from any Fatherly duties and not have to 'father' that day.
My husband likes to shop; gifts are okay and short lived for him. Give him a gift card or some cash and he will spend hours browsing deals online or reading customer reviews on the gadget d'jour! He loves it.
The best father's day gift for my hubby would be lots of new parts for his old (1969) car and the time to work on the thing ;-)
Here's an idea, since your husband doesn't like spending a HUGE amount of $$ at once, give him gift cards toward the TV for each holiday, B-Day etc....that way when he has enough, it's not such a shock. And it's paid for...plus he can't return a gift cards:<)
My husband got me half dead Walmart flowers for Mother's day. I decided that the best revenge would be to get him something really great for Father's day. $100 would go a long way towards my revenge. I haven't yet decided what that will be, but it will be good.
This would be a great
father's day gift! His runner up gift will be a BBQ. Great give-away.
Kathy
Lingerie in my size and tickets for him to redeem for certain services that require me to wear it.
My honey is a runner. Not just a runner but like a Runner. He does long distances. He did a 41 miler last spring, did a 31 this past fall would have done another 40+ mile run this spring except that he pick up some sort of infection and landed himself in the hospital. Anyway, back to the point...the best gift for him would be running stuff. Because although it looks like it would be a cheap sport it's not. And maybe some more time to run. Yeah, that sounds good.
My husband (father to 5) would e best Father's Day gift was the family size hammock about 4 years ago. This year it's a replacement hammock, the ropes frayed on the old one.
The first 4 years of our marriage our living room tv (only one we had) was his nine inch color one from growing up. It was on top of the VCR, on top of my teenager Stereo, on top of an end table. I invited my best friend over to watch Titanic when it first came out on video, she walked in the living room and laughed! Not so great on a 9 inch screen!!!
My second entry, your blog has been listed on my blog. That button is really cool.
Also, second reason he'll need running more running stuff as a Father's Day gift. He's starting a Pediatric Residency this summer and he'll need to run off the stress.
This might actually help my husband get something in time... we were late on sending his Father's Day Care package (containing a Chuck Norris t-shirt, cookies, and SpongeBob card) so he'll probably get it more like July 4th. And his navy ship will be in port on June 16th (can't tell you where or I'll have to kill you), so he can treat himself to some local cuisine and get his clothes laundered.
The best gift for my hubby would be to come home (He is in Iraq for the 4th time), but that's not going to happen right now, so I think he would probably get to do an online shopping spree at Best Buy.com. He would be in heaven. lol! I know he loves that I film every tantrum our kids throw, and send him pictures of everything they break, but I think he might enjoy some new movies, games or CD's too.
A day away from kids and work was the best present for my husband one year. We went to lunch, the mall and then came home to watch a few episodes on DVD of a TV show. Absolute bliss! And it was also a gift for myself!!
Just had to recommend that if the said "martyr" won't let you buy a new tv, then maybe a nice set of rabbit ears? I think that I will be looking for an old school 10 foot satelite dish for our front yard!
Jenn Randolph--I think my husband would enjoy a day out to my favorite restaurant with me!!
jenniferdrandolph@msn.com
I was at Old Navy today and they are having the "Men's Better-Half off" sale, so I found lots of clothes that he totally needs & would look good on him, BUT the "best" gift (in his opinion) actually requires NO CLOTHES AT ALL...and me - but "you'll have to interpret THAT however you see fit!" ;)
Alright, so I realize that this is a long shot but I'll go for it anyhow. The best gift my wonderful hubby and baby's daddy could receive would be the gift of some financial security. He's working and going to school all just to help our little family. $100 likely won't pay off his massive student loans but every bit helps! He would be ever-so-grateful as I am for all he does!
Ahhhh, THE BEST Fathers Day Gift Idea for my husband - My husband is very big into reptiles! (nah, he is not one of those freaks with elevator shoe, eyeliner and chains - just has that 13 year old boy excitement whenever he catches a gecko or a snake) Really, my hubby is normal, except we have snakes and geckos. lol. BUT, being poor starving college students, its hard to find time, (or money) to support the gas cost for him to go snake hunting! Right now he is working on trying to document every reptile in AZ before graduate school. I really want him to succeed and $100 would make his dreams come true to be able to go out on the weekend and camp without a naggy wife!
Molly Sharp
Mesa, AZ
Hmmmmmm, I think the best father's day gifts I gave my husband....was to give birth to the 2 kids that MADE him a father :) Ok, so last year i helped my girls make him a stepping stone with their handprints. He liked it alot better than when I almost let them make handprint art from his favorite shirt.
I posted on my bloggity! Yay!
Here's my second comment and the link to my post: http://notsoidlehands.blogspot.com/2009/06/another-meanest-mom-giveaway.html
Thanks!
ooooh, oooh this would totally help out in me giving my husband a patio for father's day...we have been scrimping and pinching to save up enough money so that he DOESN'T have to build it himself...nice present, eh?
I'm pretty sure my husband will be getting the new iphone. Oh it's sooo... cool!
I'm excited about this years gift that I found on another blog. Its homemade, the best, and its our daughter holding out each letter spelling dad for a total of three pictures and i'll find a nice frame - he will love it.
One year for mother's day, much to my dislike, my husband bought me two hamsters, Who then had tons of babies. (which was a bonus gift, I suppose...)
I think this year I might need to get him an animal that is of equal, if not more, significance than the hamsters of Mother's day past: A family of Cockatoos. I'm sure he'll enjoy that as much as I did my hamsters.
The best Father's Day gift for my husband would involve spending absolutely no money at all, a good home-cooked dinner, an afternoon playing with our son, and, well, a little time of fellowship with his wife later on. :) My husband is, praise the Lord!, a faithful steward of the money God blesses us with. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be in the financial situation necessary to build a house right now. He hardly EVER spends money; he rarely even goes out to lunch. He almost always takes leftovers to work. (He is a fireman.) It would be so awesome to be able to present that money to him and say, "Honey, go do something for yourself for a change! You deserve it!"
susan.yarbrough@murraystate.edu
blogged about this! http://molinofamilys.blogspot.com/2009/04/ends-43009-snack-catcher-giveaway-at.html
My hubby is definitely that same martyr but only verbally. He'll SAY "No, no, you really don't have to do that. This is too much. you do too much for me" and then accept the gift. Is there such a thing as a false martyr?
Anyway, I want in. It'd be great for him to win something like that since he didn't do a bloody thing for me for Mother's Day...nada...nothing. So I'm all about, you know, kill em' with kindness ;-)
oops, I forgot to tell you what my "best" father's day gift to him would be...probably a whole week's worth of beer and unlimited Wii time alone in the "man cave".
The best gift for my hubby would be a bathtub full of Peanut Butter Treasures candy. He loves those things but they are SO expensive. :)
Think if how many I could buy with $100. lol
-Mindy
The best gift I can think of for my former macho, football playing, sports loving guy, who gave that all up for a boring, frugal, but busy life as dad to triplet girls, would be $100 that he has to spend ON HIMSELF! Perhaps he will decide to splurge and replace his hole filled socks!
One of the best gifts I think would be a "spa day" So I would get him a gift certificate to get a massage. And then give him the spa experience... maybe let him sleep in, make a yummy breakfast in bed, give a foot massage and make him a bubble bath! This is what I'm doing for my hubby for his 1ST FATHER'S DAY!
I also posted a link to your contest!
I think our best gifts have been the ones that have barely cost anything but are from the heart. When our oldest was 1 1/2, I made him a book with pictures of her doing her favorite things and we started it saying, "Daddy, I love you more than..." We made it for his office, which actually never saw the book within it's four walls...he left it at home and she (the oldest child) has since nearly destroyed it. Then there was the time the year before (when she was only 6 months old) that I took an older, but decent, tie and painted the baby's hands and put handprints on the tie with the words "I love you, Daddy." He was less than thrilled at the idea of wearing said tie, wore it on Father's Day to church and it has been in the back of his closet since. Please let me win this prize so he can be happy with a Father's Day gift! He's a great husband and father, but he wants something really GOOD for a gift. He deserves it for all he does for us.
Ok, second post to let you know that I blogged about it too! ninyandsheaby.blogspot.com
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Thank you I would love to win! I think my hubby would LOVE to get a 2007 Harley Davidson Road Glide this year... but it isn't going to happen just yet! lol I think he would say that best Father's day present was the year that I had the kids decorate a special jar and then they took note paper and wrote fun memories they had of their dad - one per note paper. So when dad feels down all he needs to do is go to the jar, open it up and pull out a note or two to cheer him up! :)
My husband always picks out his own gift. He hates surprises. This year he picked a spotting scope. Why? I don't know, he doesn't hunt. Perhaps he wants to spy on the neighbors.
A little girl after three boys!
Happy Father's Day for sure!
My husband's father passed away three years ago and my husband did not get much to remember him by. I want to make my husband a memory book about his father this father's day and let my children write their memories of grandpa inside as well. When his dad died the children couldn't afford a vase for the headstone...we can get one added for $100. I think that and the memory book would make a very memorable and meaningful father's day for my husband.
Just an idea.... why not check out Craigslist.com to try and find a really great TV someone is selling. That way, A. He wouldn't feel bad about the expense, and you would get a great deal. B. You won't be able to return it! Good luck!
Stacey
My hubby would love a day to himself to play video games without interruption (nagging). He is the BEST!!
This is my husband's first year celebrating Father's Day as the father of 5! --all 8 and under! We just adopted 2 toddlers last summer and we are all still adjusting. He is the best daddy EVER! Never tired after work, playing with them all till bedtime, helping me with dinner and the laundry, cleaning up the kitchen at night, and, if you can believe it, he gives me a massage EVERY night!
His dream trip would be to go build houses for the poor in South America or some other philanthropic endeavor, but since that won't be feasible for some time, $100 would be a very fun and welcome surprise!
Husband's best gift wish: a new road bike
but i don't think that has a lot to do with Father's day, so i am making him a framed scrap page with father/son pictures. I will also let him watch his child and wife for a whole Saturday's worth of pre-planned activities (zoo, and a trip to our favorite bakery). It will be fun!
This year my husband is getting George Strait concert tickets for Fathers Day! It's not selfish of me to give him a gift that entails taking me out to dinner and then the concert is it? Please tell me it isn't. But just in case it is... I could really use the $100 to give him as a back up.
Although I'd like to give my dear husband a big fat nothing for Father's Day, just like he gave me for Mother's Day, I'm not that evil. The "best" gift my children could give him is some peace and quiet coupled with complete control of the remote. Since that's not going to happen, I figure a "Because I said so!" plaque and a "Always Daddy's Little Girl" snowglobe will have to do. :)
Wendy
DZMommyof2@yahoo.com
I can't think of any gifts that stand out, but dh wants a gun this year (why???). I may let him get it so I don't have to hear about it anymore. $100 would help him pay for it.
My husband is diligently saving money for a big TV. The $100 would be the perfect addition to his savings! He gets money for every occasion so he can save up. Sadly, he's not quite as frugal/martyr-ish as your husband!
The best gift is having Daddy home this year to celebrate. He has been active Duty in the USN for 22 years, and wasn't able to be here last year, because he was somewhere HOT and DUSTY.
Wow! What a great prize! My husband is a one-man construction company who busts his butt every day to ensure his work is above and beyond all others. When he comes home, he practically crawls to the shower and then tries to relax in a much-too-small arm chair, with a much-too-worn ottoman. If I could swing it, and I am trying really hard, I'd get him an ultra-comfortable recliner to kick back in. Maybe then, he'd be able to enjoy the little time he has to spend with his three children.
Well my husbands best father's day gift is our 2 beautiful girls that we have together. He's a kick ass father and we adore him :)
As for "non sentimental" gifts, the best one is the Aveda Cologne I got him a month ago that he has yet to squirt on his skin :)
-Shelly
We love to make our Dad a video of the kids answering questions to see how well they know him. It makes him laugh every year and it is funny to see how they answer simple questions like his favorite food, movie, ice cream, etc.
My husband is in the military, and has spent the last 3 mo in training, with 3 mo left. He won't be home for Father's day, His best gift would be a visit from us on Father's day!! We all miss him so much!
My husband just graduated after four years of hard work in optometry school. He's worked so hard to be a great husband and dad to our little girls at the same time- I'm so proud of all he's accomplished! I would love to do something really exciting for fathers day, but now we're getting the bills for those big student loans... if we had the money I would take him on a trip, but I think he'll be getting a jogging stroller this year so he can finally convince me to go running with him and I can't use the excuse of not having a babysitter.
Camille Shosted
cshosted@gmail.com
Would love to be entered a 2nd time- I love sharing your blog with my friends!
Camille Shosted
The "best" gift would be to fix the brand new 50: tv that I bought my husband for our anniversary last year which I did not get a warranty for. Our lamp went out the day after the Superbowl and he has been depressed since. That would really make his father's day besides our kids drawings.
My best gift for my father or my husband on father's day is a tool or a gift certificate to a tool store.
For Father's day I'm letting my husband have the final say on our new vehicle. How sweet of me! I, naturally have given him pretty specific paramaters to work in. But the final say will be all his.
Count me in!
For my dad, the best gift is actually a home-cooked meal. He really doesn't need anything so he loves when I make him his favorite meal: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and a nice pecan pie.
Pretty sweet!
The best father's day gift for my husband would be to hire a handyman to install our new toilet. Yeah, we really could use $100.
I think my hubby needs a fancy new vacuum for Father's Day. Maybe he will mistake it for a toy and use it!
For Father's Day, my husband would love to have a job. A tenure-track, full-benefits position with the English department at a college or university so the years spent earning his Ph.D. weren't in vain. Maybe you can sympathize...
I think the best father's day gift would be.... A new shed for my dad. But really, I am divorced, and my kids would love to spend the $100 on their dad for Father's day. I would take them to the store, and let them pick out something special for him.
The best gift I would get my dad is logs. Everything in his house it log, he is thinking about building a log cabin up north, he is starting to build log furniture & he even bought a Christmas log [the cake] for Christmas dinner!
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We're the proud parents of four squirrels so for father's day he's just going to get a bag of nuts.
Unless of course, I win this. The he'll still get the bag of nuts but I'll get myself some awesome new shoes and clothes for summer.
Actually my husband would LOVE a new TV...maybe with the $100 I would be nice enough to put that towards one...I would love to win!!!
I added a link to my blog!
I can't imagine my husband returning any electronics, the martyr gene missed him. You're a lucky woman. This year he's getting a circular saw and a workbench, which will thrill him (And then he can build me things, which will thrill me).
If you ask my husband, the best Father's Day gift he could receive would be a motorcycle, but that's NOT happening even if we could afford it!
Money! Did I hear you are giving away money! I'm totally in on this one. lol!!
Ooo, pick me! Pick me!! With one nine month old and another one due in 4 months, I can use it :)
I'd say the best gift for father's day would be to have my children, each in their own way, tell me they love me. that right there would floor me. A kiss from my wife would also be a "best" for me.
(now, on a seperate note, perhaps you should have the guys install the TV and that way, it won't be in a box that can be returned.. stay in the 32=37 inch range and with the deals now, your husband will love it and he can't feel anything but pride in your ability to get it installed..(you can tell him you did it yourself if you'd like..lol)
We just had our first baby the day *after* Mother's Day. We actually spent Mother's Day sitting on the couch marathoning Star Wars while I contracted on the couch.
Anyway. We just spent what feels like zillions of dollars on this little one, so my Father's Day gift to him is going to be letting him snuggle her all day long. Maybe I'll make him brownies, too.
ha ha I like the idea of letting him be Mom for the day! We dont normally do gifts b/c our budget it too tight. If he is lucky he may get a $10 Itunes gift cards but right now its looking like nothing!
The "best" gift for Father's is $100 from Western Union! HURRAY!
The "best" Father's Day gift would be $100 from Western Union! Hurray!
For us, Father's Day always falls during the NCAA College World Series. We live near Omaha, where it is held. So, every year the kids get to spend the day with their dad at a baseball game. They all love it. And, I think there are many many dad in the stands doing the same thing.
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