Gifts That'll Unite You And Dad
No matter how much we love our old dads, we can often be guilty of taking them for granted
. With work, social lives and all the things life has to throw at us, sometimes we just don't get the opportunity to spend as much quality time with them as we would like. Once we've up and left the family home it's all too easy to let our relationships with 'the old man' slide and fall into the habit of just meeting up for the occasional Sunday dinner or family gathering.
If you have the nagging sensation that your relationship with your dad has been put on the back burner in favour of other, seemingly more pressing, commitments, maybe it's time to look at ways of re-establishing some family ties.
Whether you live in the next room, the next street or the other side of the country, it's important to set aside some time for dad. If your relationship is more about pats on the back and relaxed familiarity than soul-searching, heartfelt chats, don't alarm the poor man by announcing that it's time you 'bonded' more. Instead, just try and think of reasons to get in touch -whether it's a quick phone call to discuss the sport results, or a trip to the cinema to see a film you think he would like.
If Christmas, or dad's birthday, or a special anniversary is approaching, look at gifts for dadthat have the potential to bring the two of you closer together.
The growing trend for 'experience gifts' is a good case in point. These gifts veer away from the idea that gifts have to be a physical product that can be neatly wrapped and handed over on the big day and instead embrace the concept that an out of the ordinary experience can make an ideal gift with a difference.
Experience gifts might be adrenaline-pumping, such as a tandem skydive; educational, such as a cookery course, or just fun, such as a tour of your team's football stadium. Look for experience gifts for dad that the two of you can enjoy together - hopefully creating memories that will last a lifetime. Of course, it's important to take dad's interests into account when shopping for experience gifts. Something that might seem like a blast to you might seem absolutely terrifying to him - so don't try to use the present as an excuse to shock him out of a fear of heights, for example - remember, above all else, experience gifts are supposed to be good fun. Think about experiences that will combine common interests - for example,if you both share a love of cars, you might want to think about experiences that will put him, or both of you, in the driving seat. From rally driving to 4x4 driving, to driving a racing car around a world famous course, there are some fantastic experiences out there that will give dad an amazing day out that he will always remember. And you don't have to break the bank to find excellent experience gifts for dad. For example, for less than 25 you can buy an experience day gift that gives two people entrance to the motor sport event of their choice - whether it be a classic car, powerbike, supercar or stock car meeting. The pair of you will be able to watch the vehicles whizz round some of the best-loved circuits in the UK, with venues including Brands Hatch, Castle Combe and Oulton Park.
If your dad is an adventurous type and you think he would enjoy something a little more adrenaline-pumping, you might want to consider splashing out on a day of 4x4 driving for two people. Perhaps the most fun you can have at just 5 miles per hours, the two of you will be able to experience the thrills and spills of tackling dangerous terrain in a Jeep Cherokee - taking in all manner of ascents, descents, inlines and axle-twisters on a white-knuckle man made course. You'll have an expert instructor on hand to let you know where you're going right and wrong, so don't worry- dad's not likely to come a cropper as a result of your 'thoughtful' gift! If your dad is of a gentler persuasion, don't discard the notion of experience day gifts. The two of you could share anything from cookery classes to a relaxing session at a health spa!
by: John Smith
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