How much to spend on Fathers day per children (What's reasonable)

[lulu68]

We are short on cash...what's a reasonable amount to spend on Fathers day per child? I have boy's...I was thinking $20 each?

 

[kgalas]

You don't have to spend anything! Have the boys make homemade cards and make dad breakfast Or, if they're younger, help them make a t-shirt with their handprints on it and put "World's Best Dad, Hands Down!" We did that for my dh 7 years ago and he still wears it!

ETA: I just saw this post on FB from Target: http://www.facebook.com/target?v=app_118532098173841

 

[mspina]

Ditto on the spend nothing idea!!! I'll get DH *something* but I really don't need to. The kids are jazzed about making him breakfast, and they will make him homemade cards. Those were the things I really enjoyed on Mother's Day - the gift my DH got me was nice, but totally unnecessary for the event.

 

[cindi1]

I agree - My husband would much rather have time with the kids and their help around the house than a gift. That's what my kids will be doing. For mother's day they cleaned the house and I was THRILLED!

 

[spyrosmom]

DH needed a new hat - so DS got him a new ball cap at Walmart $5. DH wears hats all the time and sweats in them - yuck! So this is what he wants and what he will use. He was also looking for a blue bird bath for the garden. I got him a beautiful colbalt blue glass and copper one. That set me back $75 with shipping. But it's something we've been trying to find for years. We could never find the right blue, so when I saw it, I bought it. And we will fix him breakfast on Sun. Sausage, eggs, and biscuits. Baking him a pie now (blueberry cream - yum!) And a couple cards. So, yeah DS gift was cheap. I was thinking of getting him a reel mower as well, but I really don't have the extra $100 to spend, and it isn't necassary. He'd probably fuss at me for that. So, it doesn't have to be pricey at all.

Nan

 

[RapidBreath]

I just bake something nice for my Dad and make him a card. Of course, I do bake pretty good (or bad if you eat clean )

 

[aveggiegirl]

Each boy could write a letter or make a list to tell Dad why he is a great father. They could also write what they love about him. If they are too young to write they could tell you and you could write it for them.

 

[Fit_mommy]

I buy cards and a small gift like some scratch off lottery tix or an itunes card. Never spend a lot on Mother's Day either.

 

[NY25]

I agree with the "nothing" sentiment. There's so much you can do - it's not about the money. It's a sad reality of our over-commercialized world that we think we have to spend something and buy a card. Meaningful actions are much more valuable! I love the idea of getting the boys to do something they really love with their Dad. I'm sure their Dad would appreciate it, too.

 

[PennStater]

Michael's sells unfinished wood picture frames that the kids can paint. The frames start at a buck, I think.

 

[lulu68]

Thank yoy all for the great ideas...thats how I feel about it. That's something I have been trying to explain to my husband for years, that he doesn't have to buy me anything for my birthday, mothers day, or Christmas. I'm always somewhat bumb on ths days because I've havent had a birthday cake since I left home 20 plus years ago! I come from a family that always, always, celebrated with a cake, the gifts dind't matter. I know his intentions are good but with a family of 7 soon to be 8 we just don't need to be spending money we don't have! Thank you again!!!

Lourdes