As Father's Day approaches I think the best gift to give dad is the gift of time. This year my kids offered to work in the yard for free. We usually pay them to do this. This is a bonus because dad gets to spend the day with the kids working in the yard, and he doesn't have to pay them for it. What a blessing that is!
Of course, dad does deserve a special treat on his special day, too. We usually opt for making Father's Day gourmet gift baskets with all the things he loves. For us, that would be football and chocolate. Anything we can find related to the sport, and his favorite team, the Broncos.
Dad's are a huge part of shaping what kind of man their son's become. For daughters, dad is the first man in her life and he will shape all her future relationships with men. Dad has a tough job. He deserves some pampering on Father's Day, too. If Father's Day gift baskets aren't the thing, maybe a getaway for a weekend of fishing, hiking, or whatever activity he enjoys. This year, my husband will be spending the day with my son at the Boy Scout ranch.
Mother's Day usually get more attention and the bar is set higher for mom's. Father's Day is usually more laid back, I'm guessing because they are easier to shop for. Consumers spend almost double on Mother's Day than they do on Father's Day. Likely because their expectations aren't as high.
Interesting fact I read is that Father's day is the 4th largest card-giving holiday, behind Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and Christmas.