by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
If you are looking for a few fun and inexpensive ways to spend Father’s Day this year, you’re in luck! You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg to have fun with dad.
Go Fishing – If dad is an avid fisherman, why not surprise him and offer to take him fishing for the day? Get all his gear ready to go, pack up a nice lunch, bring along the sunscreen and go fishing for the day. Even if fishing isn’t your cup of tea, dad will appreciate the gesture.
Camping – Why not load up the family and go on a little overnight adventure? If you don’t own an RV or camper, ask a neighbor or friend to borrow a tent and a few sleeping bags. Just make sure you know how to put the tent up or it could be a very long night! Bring along the cooler, ice packs, some dogs and fixin’s and his favorite beverage. Oh, and don’t forget the smores! Make sure you bring your cell phone, matches, flashlight and bug spray along too. This will be a Father’s Day dad will never forget!
Game Night – When was the last time you played Twister? If your family hasn’t played a board game in ages, now is the perfect time. Whether you play a good game of Scrabble, Pictionary, Monopoly or Candy Land, board games are fun for the entire family. And if you don’t happen to have any board games handy, no worries. Just stop by your local thrift shop. You can always pickup all sorts of games at yard sales for next to nothing too. Once you have the games, whip up some simple appetizers and you are good to go. Just make sure to have plenty of dads’ favorite drink on hand too.
Pack a Picnic – No matter what the weather is, Father’s Day is the perfect time for a family picnic. Even if it is pouring rain, you can still have the picnic. Just set it up in the living room or family room if the weather is dreary or cold. And if you don’t happen to own a picnic basket, area yard sales or thrift shops will have them. Pack the basket with some sandwiches, potato salad, chips and dessert. Throw in the plates, utensils, drinks, ice packs and blanket or table cloth and you are good to go. Don’t forget bug spray, hand sanitizer and sunscreen.
No matter what you decide to do for dad, just make sure to send him free Father’s Day ecards.
Happy Father’s Day!