Dads deserve a special day of celebration and thanks. How will you honor the man that holds your family together this Father’s Day? Sonoma County Parenting Examiner suggests quality time, homespun treats, or a snapshot of his most memorable days as gifts he’s sure to appreciate.
Appeal to His Tummy
Does your daddy love his sweets? How about getting the kids in the kitchento whip up some homespun desserts for dad. Karen W. offers tried and tested, family-made recipes through My Pantry Shelf. Her caramel apple tartletwill make his mouth water. Those sea salted chocolate walnut brownies? They’ll be a gift for dad and you! Visit My Pantry Shelf now for more great stomach satisfying ideas.
Get Dad Outdoors
Sonoma County’s regional parks offer great diversion for outdoor enthusiasts, with parks such as Spring Lake offering kayak and paddle boat rentals. Pick up your annual park pass today, pack dad a picnic, and enjoy some quality family time in Sonoma County paradise.
Create a Lasting Memory with a Family Portrait
Memorialize your man’s days as dad with a candid, heartfelt family portrait taken in the comfort of your own home. Mariah Smith specializes in making memories tangible with photos that exude the essence of your family in action. Present dad with a family portrait gift certificate. Alternatively, allow dad to try his own hand at documenting family memories on film. Mariah Smith offers fantastic “how to” workshops designed to help dads get the most out of his treasured technology collection (from camera to computer tools) that create family photos. Sign dad up now for the summer series.More Ideas
Other great suggestions for delighting dad? See this Sonoma County focused 2011 post (on Sono-ma.com) detailing how local dads planned to spend their special day.
Have your own creative idea for celebrating dad? Share it here. Happy Father’s Day!
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