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Father’s Day Breakfast Recipes Kids Can Make

Father’s Day is a day to give thanks to all the amazing fathers that keep this world going around!

By being good fathers and providers for their families, they certainly deserve a day that’s all about them and easing them into relaxation! What better way to start the day than by making them a Father’s Day breakfast?

Father’s Day Breakfast Ideas

There’s a few ways to go about serving dad his Father’s Day breakfast: you can serve it in bed and surprise him, or you can bring him his coffee and a menu at the table when he wakes up and make it to order! Here are a few ideas to consider adding to the menu:

  • Necktie pancakes: For kids, any kind of “just add water” pancake mixes will work best. These pancakes can easily be made using a condiment bottle with a pointed tip. Simply draw the outlines of the ties and fill it in with more mix. Add fruit, if dad likes, to make “patterns” on the tie!
  • Hole-in-one: Also called Bullseyes, Eggies in a Basket, or Adam and Eves, this is simply an egg fried into the middle of a piece of toast! Butter the pan, let the kids select a cookie cutter shape appropriate for dad and cut out the middle of the bread, cook the egg in the cutout area in the pan, flipping as you would a regular fried egg, just how dad likes it!
  • “Dad” french toast: Make french toast, laying three pieces side-by-side for dusting with powdered sugar. But before you sprinkle on the powdered sugar, lay cutouts of letters on top of the french toast spelling out “D-A-D,” then sprinkle and remove the letters. This will leave the word “DAD” on his toast!
  • Breakfast burritos: Some dads have to work on Father’s Day, and it stinks! So making him something that will be easy to take on the go is a good idea.  Make burritos with sausage or bacon, egg and cheese. You can get an assembly line going for this one! Pro Tip: Sweet barbecue sauce on a breakfast is DELICIOUS!
  • Bacon waffles: If you have a waffle iron, just teach the kids how to use it responsibly, while watching them if there isn’t one old enough to supervise. Make bacon, cut it up and mix it into the waffle mix. Then you will make the waffles as normal. Yum!
  • Steak n’ eggs: There’s nothing more manly than steak for breakfast! You might need to make the steak, but the kids can certainly help with the eggs or any garnishing necessary!

If your husband or father has to work on his day, then be sure to send him off with a few other sides such as fresh fruit and his favorite snack. Also, it’s sweet for the kids to write him a little note telling him just how much they love him to help get him through the day he shouldn’t be working on! As for the dads that are off, remember to make the day as peaceful and pleasant as possible, even if it means finding a sitter for the kids and taking him to his favorite places!

10+ Unique Father’s Day Gifts Under $25

Spending time with dad on Father’s Day is the best thing you can do, but sometimes we feel the need to go a step farther and buy him a little something.

There’s nothing wrong with showering dad with gifts on his big day, so feel free to shop!

Cheap Father’s Day Gifts

When it comes to gifting something to dad, cheap Father’s Day gifts usually do just fine.

The quality time you spend with him will be what he remembers the most, not some gift you got him, so keep this in mind!

Gifts are a nice way to put a smile on someone’s face, so here’s a few cheap Father’s Day gift ideas to consider:

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Funny Father’s Day Gift Ideas

  1. Worlds Greatest Farter… I mean, Father t-shirt: You all know it’s true, so why not let the world know, too? Happy Farter’s Day, dad! I mean, “Father’s Day!”
  2. Favorite Child novelty mug: This mug will say it all and more: “I love how we don’t even need to say it out loud that I’m your favorite child.” Hilarious message serves as a good conversation (or argument) starter!
  3. Papasaur T-shirt: Help your dad establish his awesomeness with this Papasaur t-shirt featuring a t-rex holding a wrench and electric drill. He’ll rip and roar through projects while wearing this visual viciousness.

Cute and Sentimental Father’s Day Gifts

  1. Engraved folding pocket knife: Every dad needs a pocket knife as they come in very handy when you need something sharp on demand! This pocket knife features an engraved wooden inset in the handle with a message choice: “Best Dad Ever,” “Best Buckin’ Dad,” “Best Papa Ever.” There’s even options for grandpa!
  2. CredDeal Stainless Steel Case Pocket Watch: There’s something so classy about a man with a pocket watch! Gift Dad this pocket watch on Father’s Day. It features a message that he is sure to appreciate: “The greatest Dad.”
  3. “I Love You Dad” Lighted Acrylic Cube: Dads aren’t often the receivers of keepsake-type gifts, but this one is perfect for the work office or home office! He’ll love the cycling light show, but love the message even more!

Manly Father’s Day Gift Ideas

  1. Gerber Suspension Multitool: Over 15 tools in one including a saw, a knife, pliers, bottle opener, screwdriver, scissors and more! Not to mention that it comes with a sheath and is just a really cool looking tool. Your dad will be proud to use this.
  2. Estilo 18-Piece Barbecue Set: Grill master dad might just be in need of a new tool set, and what better day than Father’s Day to get him one?? In the height of barbecue season, this set has everything he will need in a convenient metal carrying case!
  3. Shaving Gift Set with Badger Brush, Stand, Soap Bowl, Bowl Cover, Mirror and Mach 3 Razor Handle: Does your dad keep himself clean-shaven on a daily basis? Then this is the gift for him! Elegant and stylish, this will look great on his bathroom counter, and it has the following: Stand, badger brush, soap bowl with cover, mirror, and a mach 3 razor handle.
  4. SOG Specialty Knives 9 Tool Credit Card Companion: If the idea of gifting a pocket too is appealing to you, then consider this little tool set that is so compact that it fits in a credit card pocket in the wallet! Don’t be fooled by the small size, because it packs a total of nine useful tools: Blade, tweezers, toothpick, letter opener, can/bottle opener, compass, magnifying glass, awl, and a ruler.
  5. Ohuhu Personalized Watch Box: If your father or husband is a man of many watches, then he just might need one of these! Made by Ohuhu, this watch box holds up to 12 watches, all visible through a clear, glass top!

Start his day off right by making him a nice Father’s Day breakfast, then move on with the rest of your plans for Father’s Day. No matter what you get for Dad, it’s the thought that counts. Gifts are temporary, but good memories will last a lifetime. Give him a gift while making those good memories!

16 Gift Ideas for Your Grandparents

Grandparents are really special people in your life who will not be there forever. They are full of wisdom and advice that you cannot get anywhere else- even Google!

Not to mention, if it weren’t for them, you wouldn’t be on this Earth. Since their time with us is rather short, it’s important that we cherish them, spend time with them, and celebrate them on their important days!

Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Not only should we think of our grandparents on Grandparent’s Day, but also their birthdays, anniversaries, and other holidays. Just what kind of gifts would they enjoy? The number one thing you can give them is your attention and time spent with them on their special days, because not a single material thing on this planet can be better than creating memories with these amazing people.

Gifts are always a bonus though, and who doesn’t like to receive a surprise gift? Gift ideas for grandparents are easy to think of as long as it comes from your heart. I know personally, my grandparents always appreciate something handmade with my daughter, their great granddaughter. Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to make something by hand, so I will give a good mix of both store bought and DIY gift ideas for grandparents!

  1. Salt Dough Ornaments: If you have little ones and want to do something nice for your grandparents, this is it! You likely have everything you need: Flour, salt, and water. Don’t forget to paint and seal them up! There’s so much you can do with salt dough.
  2. Garden Stepping Stone: If you have pie pans and cement, then you already have almost everything you need! Use scrabble letters to put nice messages on the stones.
  3. Family Photo Collage: Put together a nice collage of both old and new pictures and have it framed in a nice frame. They will love it!
  4. Engraved Pocket Watch: This is a nice, symbolic gift of all of the time they have spent here. Have a nice message engraved on it that is relevant to whatever occasion you are gifting it on.
  5. Home Baked Goods: Oh goodie! Who doesn’t love desserts baked from scratch?
  6. DVD Box Set: Chances are, they have their favorite shows they grew up watching, so find out what those shows are and get them a box set!
  7. 7-in-1 Turntable: Grandparents have lived through many formats of music and likely still have a record and cassette collection! This turntable beats the rest because it can record from records, cassettes, and CDs onto the computer to make digital formats!
  8. Keurig: Bring them up-to-date with their coffee maker, and get this Keurig that brews either single cups, or something more familiar, such as into the 4-cup carafe! Don’t forget to give them a variety of different k-cups to try.
  9. Heated Blanket: This makes for a wonderful winter gift, especially if they are the grandparents who are always seemingly cold!
  10. Toaster oven: This wonderful gift is great because it heats up quickly, it doesn’t take a ton of electricity (especially compared to a regular stove) and it’s fairly compact. Cooking in one of these is simple and fast. I know, I use one almost exclusively!
  11. Foreman Grill: Foreman grills are very versatile and perfect for a couple at home. They are perfect because they take up very little counter space, you don’t have to wait on a stove to heat up, and cleanup is simple. How isn’t that perfect for a grandparent?
  12. Smartphone: Whether they are using that Nokia from the 90’s or a flip phone from 2005, they are probably in need of a modern upgrade and don’t even know it! Just be prepared to be their tech support while they adjust to the new technology.
  13. Foot Bath: Those feet have walked for many, many years, and all body parts wear out eventually! Keep their feet in good shape by gifting them a nice, relaxing foot bath. This won’t be for everyone, but it’s perfect for that grandma that doesn’t mind being pampered every once in a while.
  14. Willow Tree Figurines: This is a very beautiful and very large collection of figurines that can suit any and all occasions! They are warm yet feel very earthy.
  15. Family Cruise: Grandparents are very special, and likely retired, so give them something nice to do together by gifting them a family cruise! What more could grandparents want than the whole family to stop their very busy lives and just spend some great quality time together. No one needs to worry about cooking, cleaning or entertainment. You just need to enjoy each others’ company! Nothing says I love you quite like giving someone your time.
  16. Party: If your grandparents are coming up on a milestone wedding anniversary or birthday, be sure to start planning a large party soon and invite all of their friends and the whole family! It will be a party to remember for sure!

As stated earlier, the most precious gift you can give to your grandparents is your time. Not only is it good for them to know how loved they are, but it will be great for you, too, when they are gone as you will have made plenty of happy memories with them!