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As soon as Mothers Day is over, the media starts bombarding us with things we should buy to give to Dad for Fathers Day. You cant escape it---the advertising is everywhere.

The new lawnmower for Dad would be nice...if he needs a new lawnmower. A new grill, new set of golf clubs, a bottle of cologne or after shave, and the doo-dads and the what-nots. Buy this, buy that, buy some other thing... The advertising media will try to convince you that the only way to show your father that you love him is to buy something.

Why do you have to buy something to say I love you, Dad and Im glad youre my father? Why cant you just say it, and then do something for your Dad? You dont have to spend any money at all---and you can give your Dad the best Fathers Day hes had for a long time!

Think about what your Dad likes to do or something special that he likes to eat---or both! Plan ahead, maybe even just a day or two, and surprise your Dad with a day of his favorite activity or meal. If he likes to golf, then clear your calendar, call ahead to his golf course to arrange a tee time---and then go with him! Using your printer, or just paper and a couple of colored markers, make a certificate or coupon for a round of golf and some special Dad and Me time. (If you need an idea for a coupon please go to Dads Day Off (http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/DayOff.doc). This is a free printable Word document and offers an idea for making a Fathers Day Coupon.)

Maybe your Dad would just like a day off from doing chores, running errands, and being Mr. Fix-It around the house. Maybe hed really like to sit in his lounge chair and be a couch potato all day, watching whatever sports shows are on (or maybe he just wants to snooze the day away). Give him a coupon that is good for Dads Day Off (http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/DayOff.doc, your free printable coupon).

Fix Dad his favorite meal or snack for his day off---whatever it is he likes best! Just make sure that he doesnt have to shop for it, prepare it, grill it, cook it, or clean up after it! For a great idea, check out Super Easy Nachos Supreme (http://jansdough.janktheproofer.com/Nachos.htm, recipe opens in a new window).

In the end, it really doesnt matter what you do for your Dad---where you take him, what you cook for him---just do something that comes from your heart. Hell value your time and attention more than the pre-gift-wrapped bottle of after shave.

Jan K., The Proofer is a freelance proofreader/copyeditor, in business since 1996. Please visit Jans Portal (http://www.jansportal.com) for more information about Jan K., The Proofer, Jans Dough, and Jans Free Content websites. Go to Mom’s Break (http://www.momsbreak.com) for free printable projects and crafts. Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved.

Author: Jan K.,

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