![]() ![]() Garden decor: those metal sunflowers that have a bird feeder where the seeds are on real ones, small concrete garden decor like benches, plaques, stones, etc.īird feeders or those hanging treats shaped like birdhouses and such, made our of birdseedĮxperiences, such as lunch or dinners, outings with them (but there are so many people we gift to, so I'm lost here unless anyone has suggestions)Ĭoffee mugs (most don't drink it & have a million tumbler cups) Royal icing cookies of flower boquets, flower arrangements, ones with the words mom, grandma, aunt, etc.įruit & veg baskets of their individual favorite produce during covid What I've done for the women in the past: *Please do not suggest alcohol - it's fine for my husband's dad & step-dad, but it just isn't something my family gave as gifts growing up. My husband and I are having our deck taken out and having a patio porch built this summer, so I plan to do ladies brunch and cookout for the men in the future, but would still like suggestions, as I plan to continue to do the gifts for everyone. My other grandpa cherished the family farm and grounds, his tractor and keeping the grass mowed, so we always did gifts relating to that or spend a weekend, helping do yardwork and work around the farm. One grandpa was native American and embraced his heritage with native decor, so that's typically what he got and displayed it around their home.Īnother grandpa fished and loved his old Ford tractor, taking it to shows all while us kids were growing up, so he always got gifts related to that. My mom always gave such heartfelt gifts to my dad and grandpa's growing up, all picked out individually and unique to their interests. It might be too over the top for some, but I enjoy celebrating the parents in my life, as I've learned so much from them and hope to be able to integrate it into my own parenting, if I'm ever able. Currently, we gift to our dads, grandpa's, siblings, uncles (+ greats), a few cousins we spend time with regularly and our best friends. We have around 15 men to gift items to every year, and I expect it to increase over the years, as I plan to foster or adopt. My dilemma is, the gifts I think of for the men all just seem lame and inconsiderate compared to what I do for the ladies every year. They seem to appreciate the tradition and displaying it for everyone. Preferably, a gift I can put together (see what I've done for the women below) and isn't too pricy for a bulk order. Some of the men have commented on how much thought goes into the mother's day gifts, so I would like to start doing it for them as well. Their friends at church and around town all love the tradition as well, and always look forward to what they get each year lol. They all love that it's a tradition and it's the same gift for them all, though the designs, colors and words are different. Maybe my expectations are too high and men don't really care, but my dad and grandpa's always seemed to, so I'm reaching out for help.Įach mother's day, I (f30) gift the same present to the moms in our life, as there are around 15. I'm probably overthinking it, but I want to start giving the men proper gifts they can enjoy. This is a little long, but please stay with me if you have the time. I've looked in the parenting and dad subs, but can't find many posts about father's day gifts. I'm not a parent and my husband's family didn't really do gifts growing up, so I really need some help. I know this is a little late with it being two weeks away, but I'm losing my mind asking my husband for help with the dads every year. Hopefully this is an appropriate place to post this and ask for suggestions. ![]()
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