| It's always difficult to decide what to buy for | | | | keep their old CDs and cassettes and an MP3 |
| your dad's birthday present. Your parents will | | | | player may be something he has not considered |
| appreciate anything you give them but that | | | | getting. You can rip his CDs or can buy whole |
| doesn't mean you should just get him anything. | | | | albums online pretty cheaply nowadays. It will be |
| Put in some extra effort to show that you care | | | | relatively inexpensive to fill an MP3 player with all |
| about him. | | | | his favourite songs to which he will surely |
| Firstly, some things you shouldn't get. Dads don't | | | | appreciate more than just an empty one. Now |
| want sentimental, fluffy or adorable objects. Dads | | | | your dad can listen to all his favourite songs in the |
| don't need new socks, ties or fridge magnets. | | | | car, while jogging or just in the house. |
| Dads already have a CD of their favourite music | | | | 3) Running or walking shoes. A great birthday |
| and DVDs of their favourite movies. And tools, | | | | present for your dad is to get him some new and |
| unless he needs or asked for them are not really | | | | hi tech sports shoes. But don't just give these to |
| gifts. | | | | him, spend a day with him playing sports or hiking |
| But that still doesn't help with what to get for | | | | with his new present. He will appreciate the |
| your dad's birthday present. You could always ask | | | | gesture and the time you spend with him. |
| him but dads are usually more subtle than to tell | | | | 4) Tickets for a sporting event. Every dad has a |
| you. Ask your mother, she may have some | | | | favourite team. You could get him a jersey or |
| ideas. Dad's love doing things and you can't go | | | | some memorabilia with their sports team on it but |
| wrong with electronics or something related to his | | | | it would be much more meaningful if you |
| hobbies and passions in life. A new set of golf | | | | accompanied him to watch a game with him. A |
| clubs or tennis rackets are always welcome. | | | | day out with your dad sharing his passion with him |
| Below are some great dad's birthday present | | | | will be a great birthday present for him. And if |
| ideas. | | | | they lose, at least they will remember the time |
| 1) Give him a new experience. Encourage your | | | | spent with you. Even if you don't like the sport, |
| dad to try something new or something he has | | | | going there with him will make him happy. |
| always wanted to do. You can usually pay for or | | | | These are just four birthday present ideas for |
| buy a voucher for activities and experiences. Did | | | | dad but there are a lot more. Remember, dads |
| he always want to fly a plane? Get him a flying | | | | like doing things; they like gadgets and enjoy |
| lesson. Did he always want to be a racing driver? | | | | practical gifts. Find something that centres on their |
| Get him a driving lesson in a race car. A day out | | | | passion or hobby and offer to spend time with |
| doing something fun and exciting, to remind your | | | | him while using your gift. The greatest gift is one |
| dad about his youth can never go wrong. The | | | | that has the most thought put in it, not |
| possibilities are endless. | | | | necessarily the most expensive one. |
| 2) An MP3 player with all his favourite songs. Dads | | | | |