Christmas gift for my Dad

keiracarbonara
keiracarbonara Posts: 21
edited October 6 in Chit-Chat
any ideas? i need specific ones. something really meaningful. coz i've been thinking, what do you give a man who already has everything he needs and could possibly want? :) i would really appreciate ideas. nothing too expensive tho.
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  • 1953Judith
    1953Judith Posts: 325 Member
    An usual beer or whiskey.

    I saw some rocks that you freeze and put in your drinks to keep them cold.
  • jennajava
    jennajava Posts: 2,176 Member
    make him something. are you crafty?
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    customized like a picture frame. get something engraved for him, if you look up engraving places they have a variety of things you can add an engraved message on. pic his fave thing
  • shander7
    shander7 Posts: 613 Member
    Find something you can do together, I'm sure he'd appreciate having a day with you :) Set up a father-daughter day!
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Sorry I am no help....my dad is the same way, there is never anything he really "wants", he's a very simple man. However, this year I am so excited because I can finally give him the gift he has literally wanted for about 12 years......news of a grandchild on the way.
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Find something you can do together, I'm sure he'd appreciate having a day with you :) Set up a father-daughter day!

    hear hear!
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    my dad doesn't really drink.. and despises anyone who does :)
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    OH MY GOSH! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for you!!
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    no. not really. hehe. :) i wish i was though. :((
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    i never thought of that!! thats actually a great idea! thank you!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    A box set of hos favourite film/TV series? I ordered my Dad a Jacques Tati box set for his birthday this weekend, but now I find out it's going to arrive late. Thanks Amazon :grumble:
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    hmm.. does a spa date sound weird? he likes getting massages... but i don't know. it sounds more like a couple would do together. somehow, a father-daughter spa date sounds.....wrong? any suggestions on what we would do?
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    I think your best bet would be tickets to a concert or event that he'd really like. The father-daughter event sounds good, but if he'd prefer to bring his wife [or mistress?] then leave that open as well.

    I know I mention this on most of the gift threads, but www.uncrate.com has all of the stuff that every man wants to own.

    But really, the gift is about the gesture. When someone "has everything he or she needs," your best bet is to always gift a memory.
    -wtk
  • grannisue
    grannisue Posts: 37
    Something my daughter is doing for her husband you could do for your dad. She made up monthly specific gift cards to give to him. Mowing the lawn (which she hates), detailing his car, painting a room (something she loves doing), a picnic lunch. She had kept everything very inexpensive but things he will appreciate. Her certificates she made up on her computer and she was talking about turning it into a calendar for him.
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    A box set of hos favourite film/TV series? I ordered my Dad a Jacques Tati box set for his birthday this weekend, but now I find out it's going to arrive late. Thanks Amazon :grumble:


    he doesn't really like watching any series. and i got him What Dreams May Come last Christmas. It was never opened.

    Damn. My dad's picky.

    Hope everything works out with your Christmas gift.
  • dianeellen2
    dianeellen2 Posts: 259 Member
    Take him out for a meal - somewhere he loves or somewhere he has never been before?
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    Something my daughter is doing for her husband you could do for your dad. She made up monthly specific gift cards to give to him. Mowing the lawn (which she hates), detailing his car, painting a room (something she loves doing), a picnic lunch. She had kept everything very inexpensive but things he will appreciate. Her certificates she made up on her computer and she was talking about turning it into a calendar for him.

    like coupons he can redeem!! i did that for my boyfriend for Valentine's day! i just thought it was too corny for fathers, but now that you said it, it does sound good. thanks!
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    I got mine a TV for his bedroom...He's lazy so he should like it, lol.
  • skinnywithin
    skinnywithin Posts: 1,392 Member
    buy him tickets to a sporting event that you can attend with him.
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    Take him out for a meal - somewhere he loves or somewhere he has never been before?

    that's just it. i wanted to do that but his fave restaurant is really expensive. anything cheaper?
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    I think your best bet would be tickets to a concert or event that he'd really like. The father-daughter event sounds good, but if he'd prefer to bring his wife [or mistress?] then leave that open as well.

    I know I mention this on most of the gift threads, but www.uncrate.com has all of the stuff that every man wants to own.

    But really, the gift is about the gesture. When someone "has everything he or she needs," your best bet is to always gift a memory.
    -wtk

    hmm. we both like musicals.. there's something to that.. THANKS for a really great suggestion. and i'll surely visit the site you suggested. thanks.
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    Try Firebox.com for inspiration, they always have quirky stuff on the website :)
  • oberon0124
    oberon0124 Posts: 10,524 Member
    If it was my Dad I would give him the big hug that I should have given him. He has been gone for 17 yrs now. Love and miss him to this day.

    If I was your Dad I would want you to be with me on Christmas, There is nothing better at Christmas than love of family. That is all I want forChristmas is the love of my family!!
  • warmachinejt
    warmachinejt Posts: 2,162 Member
    I got mine a TV for his bedroom...He's lazy so he should like it, lol.
    this. All my dad does is sit and watch tv....it really sickens me seeing him there all day...
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    If it was my Dad I would give him the big hug that I should have given him. He has been gone for 17 yrs now. Love and miss him to this day.

    If I was your Dad I would want you to be with me on Christmas, There is nothing better at Christmas than love of family. That is all I want forChristmas is the love of my family!!

    i don't claim to know what you're going through but i'm sure he feels your love, wherever he is. i feel grateful for people like you who still know the value of family and the its bonds that remain unbroken no matter what. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family.
  • skinnywithin
    skinnywithin Posts: 1,392 Member
    I got mine a TV for his bedroom...He's lazy so he should like it, lol.
    this. All my dad does is sit and watch tv....it really sickens me seeing him there all day...


    Turn off the cable. but him a Wii
  • angeldelight13
    angeldelight13 Posts: 177 Member
    Last year for my mum's birthday i gave her £50 but it had terms to it... She had to pick a day out of her choice (concert, theater, spa) for the both of us. We still havent spent it, its sitting in her bedroom waiting for something awesome to come up and i know were both looking forward to whatever we end up doing.
    And this year coz she's so annoying to buy for im thinking i might give her some more money. twice the days or our a bigger thing. her choice but we'l have fun. Also too me this is a great thing for both of us, because we never get to spend time just the two of us anymore :cry: (two small kiddies who adore there nanny).
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    I got mine a TV for his bedroom...He's lazy so he should like it, lol.
    this. All my dad does is sit and watch tv....it really sickens me seeing him there all day...

    how old is your dad?
  • keiracarbonara
    keiracarbonara Posts: 21
    Last year for my mum's birthday i gave her £50 but it had terms to it... She had to pick a day out of her choice (concert, theater, spa) for the both of us. We still havent spent it, its sitting in her bedroom waiting for something awesome to come up and i know were both looking forward to whatever we end up doing.
    And this year coz she's so annoying to buy for im thinking i might give her some more money. twice the days or our a bigger thing. her choice but we'l have fun. Also too me this is a great thing for both of us, because we never get to spend time just the two of us anymore :cry: (two small kiddies who adore there nanny).

    i'm looking forward to hearing about what your mom has planned for that money. make sure to spend more time with her tho. my mom's the same way. she wears the pants in the family and works jobs abroad so i miss her like crazy. :brokenheart:
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    I got my dad a year subscription to Sports Illustrated. He's already gotten the first issue and it was a nice surprise for him to get in the mailbox.
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