| What to get as a Christmas gift for dad, this will | | | | interests, a short walking holiday or perhaps a |
| be easy. After all you know what his likes and pet | | | | new digital camera. Maybe these are too |
| hates are. But its the same each year we just | | | | expensive, no problem. You should be able to |
| can't think what to get. So we fall back on one of | | | | stick with your chosen theme but just choose a |
| the usual suspects. | | | | cheaper option. For example, instead of a walking |
| Traditional Gifts | | | | holiday, look for a book on walks that he could go |
| - Socks | | | | on. If possible, get the author to sign it with a |
| - Handkerchiefs | | | | festive dedication for your him. Plenty of authors |
| - A Jumper | | | | bring out new books around this time of the year. |
| - Aftershave | | | | They make great gifts and the authors often do |
| But before you pick up that packet of socks | | | | a book signing tour. Most hobbies have lots of |
| once again, just stop and think for a moment. It | | | | products at a range of prices. From walking |
| shouldn't take too long to think of something that | | | | holidays right down to personalized gifts such as a |
| will put a smile on his face on the big day. | | | | monogrammed water bottle, there is bound to be |
| Christmas is the time that we show those close | | | | something that just right. |
| to us that we care, so when choosing a gift we | | | | If you are on a tight budget you could always |
| should keep this in mind. | | | | consider making something for him. Take one of |
| One suggestion is the gift you choose should be | | | | the household chores that he always does and |
| something that he wouldn't normally buy for | | | | offer to do it instead. Create a personalized gift |
| himself. All the items on the "traditional Dad" list | | | | voucher that makes it clear what the offer is: "I |
| are things that he would buy and use throughout | | | | promise to pay the bearer a months free garage |
| the year. If you want to show that you've put | | | | tidying/leaf collecting". |
| some thought into choosing a Christmas Gift for | | | | Hopefully, after reading this article you aren't still |
| Dad then you wouldn't choose something like this. | | | | racking your brains for what to get as a |
| What are his hobbies and interests? Does he | | | | Christmas Gift for Dad. If you are I'm afraid you |
| enjoy walking or hiking, does he enjoy | | | | might have to settle for a pair of musical socks!. |
| photography? Look for gifts that fit in with his | | | | |