I haven’t spent much time with a dad when I was young. So, I’m pretty much biased with the maternal side of the family. I grew up living with my grandmother, my mom and my aunt beside me. But hey, it doesn’t mean I don’t have any ideas on how to make Father’s day special!

Albeit I won’t be celebrating that day, unlike the rest of you who have a dad by your side, I actually was able to spend a little time with my biological dad during his birthday. So yeah, it’s my father’s day. I gave him a perfume as a gift; I thought he’d like it anyway. My dad’s not really much of a charmer. He’s more like a busy bee, notwithstanding all the heat and pressure from everyday work. In other words, he doesn’t dress up, nor care about his appearance. To be honest, I’ve been curious if he’s actually using it [the perfume]. But heck, that’s one great perfume that anyone won’t resist.

My sheer optimism is just funny, I know right. But, for those of you who are still befuddled on what to give to your dad this Sunday, here are some ideas:

Give your dad something he loves

There are three vanity pieces that are omnipresent in every man’s wardrobe: comb, texturizing wax/gel and perfume. Men go ga-ga with how their hair looks, amongst everything else. So, try giving your dad one of these.

If you got a corporate dad who always dons his killer power suit, then give him a tie. I don’t know, but coat-and-tie-donning men are fond of collecting neckties. Every design and every color counts. Make sure it’s something unique, meaning it doesn’t exist yet in his wardrobe.

If you’re dad is into sports, then this is easy-peasy. Give him something he uses at play. If you have the budget, why not give him a golf club so that it’s gonna remind him of you once he scores a par. Or, give him a pair of golf gloves, if you can hardly shell out big time for a club. It doesn’t matter whether it’s grandiose or el-cheapo. Clichè as it goes, but it’s the thought that always counts!

Give something he doesn’t really love, but would appreciate

Now, this is something that I’m guilty of. I know my dad is pretty much tied into his blue collar business, so he couldn’t care less about work and care nothing about his looks. It seems a bit awkward should I give him a gift certificate for a pamper session to a spa or a set of toiletries for men (beauty and skin care). So, I resolved into giving him a perfume. I believe that’s something he can appreciate without over-assuming if he reeks (since I didn’t give him a deo then. lol).

Give him anything ‘personal’

Quite simple. Just give him a warm hug and greet him a “Happy Father’s Day”! Or, for a sweeter note, you can write him a poem, draw him a portrait, or give him a card with a letter filled with thanks and I love you’s. xx