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When it comes to shopping for Father’s Day, it can be tricky to avoid the old clichés of a new tie or a seventh (unnecessary) screwdriver for his toolbox. Besides, what if your dad isn’t the businessman or handyman type? Instead of scouring a store for a gift, think outside the box and bring Dad on an adventure he’ll never forget instead.   Photo by Tatiana Syrikova from Pexels    For the outdoorsman If your father loves to spend his free time in nature, there are plenty of exciting activities you can conjure up for his Father’s Day celebration. Luckily, June weather is...

If you’re in need of new decor for your Father’s Day party, or you simply want to surprise dad with something homemade, this “grillin’ and chillin’” sign is just what you’re looking for.   Materials: Wood slab Carbon paper Pencil Printable template Wood burning tool Wall mounted bottle opener  5 medium-sized hooks Small paintbrushes Paint, colors of choice Screw driver Ruler Directions: Print out the template and use the carbon paper and pencil to trace words onto the wood slab in desired layout. Heat your wood burning tool according to tool instructions, and wood burn the word “grilling” into the...

From gifting flowers, cards, breakfast in bed, and candy, Mother’s Day is deeply rooted in common traditions that pay tribute to moms around the world, ultimately thanking them for providing life. But how did we get here? In the United States, the holiday can be traced back to one determined woman—Anna Jarvis. The official Mother’s Day holiday came to be in the 1900s as a result of the Anna Jarvis’s efforts. Following her mother’s death in 1905, Jarvis developed the notion of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the upmost sacrifices that mothers make for their children. Upon gaining...

Store-bought gifts often lack personality, but homemade gifts can be cherished keepsakes for years to come. With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the corner, this heart-shaped craft is the perfect way to say “I love you.”   Materials Canvas Shadow Box Items that represent Mom or Dad (e.g. buttons, nails, or screws) Wooden letters Nontoxic heavy duty glue Spray paint Directions: Cut your piece of canvas to fit the size of your shadowbox. Outline the shape that you want to make in pencil on your piece of canvas, and apply glue to outline it. Glue whatever personalized items you...

Every mom deserves the best, (not just on Mother’s Day), but it can be hard to come up with new ways to celebrate her special day from year to year. If you think Mom would enjoy a break from the traditional, give one of these new ideas a try!     Have a picnic. Bringing Mom a delicious breakfast in bed is a common Mother’s Day ritual, and, while there’s nothing wrong with letting her catch up on her beauty sleep, consider taking that brunch outdoors. Being in May, Mother’s Day weather tends to fair on the pleasantly warm and...