“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.”
Steve Martin
It’s hard to know whether Steve meant kids are more precious than money, or after raising them, there is no money left. Probably both.
Though the literal definition of father is male parent, those words don’t begin to describe the unique role of fatherhood. A Dad is a person who wears many hats. He is a teacher, mentor, friend and constant champion. He is a role model who guides by example, showing you the path to confidence and compassion, self-esteem and selflessness. He is the person who helps prepare you to love and support your own kids.
With Father’s Day on the horizon comes the question: How do you honor this man for all seasons? And seriously, what Father’s Day gift is appropriate for the Dad who has everything?
Here are a few suggestions to make this Father’s Day meaningful and memorable for all generations.
Father’s Day Activities to Do with Dad
Building Relationships and More
Nothing bonds the grandkids to your Dad like building together. There are all kinds of kits available to build anything from a birdhouse to a sailboat. If you’re dealing with really little ones, they will love to dive into a Lego project with Grandpa.
Take Him Out to the Ballgame
Is your Dad a sports fan? June is the height of baseball season. Tickets to a home game would make his day. If baseball is not his thing, maybe a group trip to the nearest driving range, tennis court, or walking trail would be the perfect way to share holiday time together.
A Teachable Moment
Combine quality time with the opportunity to share his vast and varied knowledge and experience and voila! You have a great Father’s Day gift idea for Dad. He will love to teach you and the kids how to play his favorite card or board game. Maybe you could browse through old photo albums together and he can regale you and the kids with funny stories from his past.
Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for Senior Dads
Digital Picture Frame
Your Dad will love a digital picture frame that connects to Wi-Fi and can show an unlimited number of family photos on a continuous loop. The best part is you can upload the photos to the frames email address from wherever you are. This is truly the gift that helps keep family connected.
Hummingbird Feeder
Bring the magic of hummingbirds right to Dad’s window with an easy to install hummingbird feeder. Dad can go birdwatching from the comfort of his favorite chair.
Personalized Podcast
Even if yours is the Dad who has everything, there’s a good chance he does not have a personalized podcast. Through interviews with the people who know and love him best, Artifact will create an audio recording that your Dad can listen to whenever he wants to hear firsthand how much he means to all of you. Artifact takes care of all the details, from recording interviews to editing the finished product.
Teabag Pocket Mug
The teabag pocket mug is a clever variation on the Father’s Day mug theme. It doesn’t have a picture of the grandkids on it, but it does have a side pocket to hold the used teabag. For tea drinkers this is a game changer that will eliminate the drippy teabag/spoon mess that drives Mom crazy. So, a gift for Mom too!
Every Day at Overture is a Celebration
When your virtual or in person Father’s Day festivities are over, keep the party going with your buddies at Overture. Compare experiences at Happy Hour or meet the gang for a movie night. Overture’s warm and welcoming community of peers who share your circumstances makes every day exceptional.
Book a tour at the Overture apartment community of your choice today. Overture is committed to providing VIP treatment on Father’s Day – and every day.