Fathers Day Gift Ideas – Spoil Him, Not the Planet!

Go Green with Great Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Fathers’ Day is a great way to show your appreciation for someone special in your life. However, it has become quite commercial.

Luckily, you can show you care, and spoil your Dad and Grandad without spoiling the planet.

Here are some great green and eco-friendly suggestions and ideas for Fathers Day gifts. Read on!

Fathers Day Gift Ideas – Quality Time

Fathers Day is the perfect day to spend some quality time with your Dad.   Hike, play ball in the park, swim, surf, sail, play tennis, stroll, visit a historical site…….. whatever it is that you would both like to do, get outside and spend time with him, catching up and just chatting and having fun.

For example, my nephew spent Fathers’ Day weekend with his Dad – they hiked and then climbed Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in the UK).  It’s far too strenuous for me, but I think it’s super that they’re doing this together.

In my opinion, spending good times with Dad is the best way to please him and to show you care.

Fathers Day Gift Ideas – The Gift of Time

Another great option is to do something for him – perhaps some chores that he hates to do, or complete some maintenance around his home.  You would be giving him the gift of time, and time is very precious.

Write or print the details of your gift on nice paper or a card. For a different presentation, you could roll it up like an old-fashioned scroll and tie it with a ribbon.

Fathers Day Gift Ideas – Experiences

If your Dad enjoys adrenaline-filled adventures, then make sure he enjoys one for Fathers Day.  Even better, go and have fun with him!

“Experience gifts” are where you pay to enjoy a particular experience – and there’s a HUGE choice. You can choose from adventures such as race car driving, hot air ballooning, zip-lining, golf lessons or sky diving. Or opt for something quieter like a picnic all set up for you, or a tour of a historic building or a romantic dinner. Or hire a sports car for a day….. the list is endless.

I like experience gifts because most of them are eco friendly. You’re not contributing to “stuff” and you’re adding to memories.

Just search Google for experience gifts and your country or area and you’ll get lots of results.

What Does He Like to Do?

Would you prefer to buy a gift for him?  Perhaps something that can be delivered to him?

To make it easy, I’ve separated my Fathers Day Gift Ideas into things your Dad may be interested in.

Naturally, all my EcoExpert suggestions for Fathers Day gift ideas are eco-friendly, so they’ll not only protect the planet but also be sure to please him when they’re given with love.

For the best Fathers Day gift ideas, think about what your Dad likes to do.  Here is a list of options – just click on the links which best describe your Dad to get great ideas for those perfect Fathers Day gift ideas.

My Dad enjoys gardening

My Dad likes to cook

My Dad reads a lot

“The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get”  (Tim Russert)

Please remember that Fathers Day doesn’t need to be all about consumerism. It’s a day to let your dad or father-figure know how much you truly appreciate him and love him.

Enjoy Fathers Day, whether you are giving or receiving!

Warm regards