I remember my dad sitting by my side on my bed, trying to talk me through the problems. But in reality, he just couldn’t this time. The problem had became a heart issue, and only the ultimate Doctor could fix it. After much talk, my dad stood to his feet with tears in his eyes and said “ Erica, I may not be able to fix your problem but I know who can, and i’ll be praying for you”. As he closed the door, I sobbed. I had just been faced with the realization of one of the hardest things in my life. That MY DAD did not have all the answers, and he would not always be there to fix my problems.
As hard as this was to accept, it was one of the greatest lessons I learned. For through this trial, I realized something even greater, that no matter what, as a child of God, I have a Heavenly Father I can run to, no matter the circumstance. He is a Father who can supply all my needs, who has no deaf ear.
Today I thank God for a earthly Father who pointed me to Him and taught me one of the greatest lessons I will ever learn at a young age.
No matter your situation this Father’s Day, remember there is a Heavenly Father who can be there when no one else can.
If you don’t know Him personally, today would be a great day to begin that relationship. You have only to ask and believe.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9 KJV
Let’s remember to take a moment this week and recognize the fathers and the fatherly influences of our lives.
1.FOOD
Bake your Dad’s favorite dinner or dessert! Men, (most men in my life) LOVE food! My Father-in-law’s face lights up every time I make his favorite dessert, banana pudding! Feeling adventurous and want to try a new dessert? Check out my sugar cookies, strawberries on a cloud or chocolate gravy recipe linked at end of post. ❤️
2.Kids Creativity
Use your kids creativity to elaborate tons of traditional items. Grab a sharpie or some finger paint and let your kids doodle away. You can also help them out with some cute quotes found online or dated handprints for a treasured time capsule. Great items to “decorate” would be
t-shirts, ball caps, work gloves, socks, cofee mug, hammer handle, etc.
Here are one of my favorite gifts in this category I made from, icanteachmychild.com. Soo cute!
https://www.icanteachmychild.com/handprint-work-gloves-and-poem-for-fathers-day/
3.Creativity Elaborated
For a little more elaborate version of creativity you can copy quotes or drawings to items with cricut vynal, wood burner, or etching cream. I used this idea here from gluesticksblog.com , I just exchanged the marker for wood burning.
https://gluesticksblog.com/diy-personalized-hammer/
4.Favorite Candies Or Snacks
No time to cook? Gather your father’s favorite candies or snacks and find a unique way to gift them. Google has TONS of ideas! Here is a favorite diy I gifted a few years ago to my dad from repeatcrafterme.com , he loves Reese’s and enjoyed reading the little notes with each one. Super cheap but thoughtful & quick gift!
https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/04/50-reasons-why-i-love-you-candy-jar.html
5.Subscriptions
Do you need something worth a little more value but still quick for this last minute purchase!
How about a online subscription? Last year, we purchased a 6 month Harry’s razor subscription for my Father-in-law. He already used and loved Harry’s razors so this was a pretty easy but appreciated choice.https://www.harrys.com/en/us/signup
Another idea I have yet to gift, would be a subscription to Scribid. I recently opened a subscription to the online book club scribid. It includes TONS of audio books, readable E-books along with magazines and PDF files all open for unlimited reading every month for just $9.99! And they are currently offering 1mo free trial!
Check it out here!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scribd-audiobooks-ebooks/id542557212
Other subscription ideas would be –
1. Sams club or Cisco membership
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/pagedetails/content.jsp?pageName=aboutSams
Give your Dad a excuse to shop the place he lives w/out the extra expense this year.
2. Loose It
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lose-it-calorie-counter/id297368629
So this gift is not for everyone but maybe your dad has been trying several Weight loss programs, looking for the one he loves, this may be that one! Let him try it for free, even better with you .
3. Apple Music (for iPhone users)Tons of free music all for a small price per mo! They usually offer free trials too! (PS) if you already have Apple Music you may be able to “add” a subscription for even cheaper.
https://www.apple.com/apple-music/
4.Fisherman?
Check out the mystery tackle box!
Fisherman in the family? Check this monthly tackle supply out.
5.Harrys Shave ClubFor the practical Dad ❤️
https://www.harrys.com/en/us/signup
6.NRA membership
https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/gift.asp
For those who love protecting their rights.
Membership
A GREAT idea for those interested in improving their self defense experience along with having some “insurance” & peace of mind should that type of situation ever happen.
8.SCRIBD
For the book Lover (E or Audio) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scribd-audiobooks-ebooks/id542557212
9.LOCAL CAR WASH MEMBERSHIPS are a great option also
Hope you have a wonderful Fathers Day This Sunday honoring the Great men in your lives!
God Bless,
A Simpler Life
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