Archive for the 'Father’s Day' Category
Monday, June 7th, 2010
The history of Father’s Day
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Father’s Day celebration. According to our research, Father’s Day was established in Spokane, USA by Sonora Louise Smart Dodd. Aged only 16 when her mother died in childbirth, Sonora and her siblings were brought up by their father, a Civil War veteran.
The story goes that while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, Sonora had the inspiration to establish a day to honour fathers. Thanks to her tireless campaigning, the first Father’s Day was celebrated the following year in Spokane on Sunday, 19 June 1910. Eventually Sonora’s campaign led to Father’s Day receiving official recognition.
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
With Father’s Day looming on the 20th of June, it’s time to start looking for gift ideas for your Dad, Grandad or Stepdad. If you have young children you might want to help them make the day special too!
Here’s a list of resources to help you find the right Father’s Day gift and ideas to show Dad he is valued on the day.
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Father’s Day is a chance for children to spoil their Dad and show them how much they are loved and thought of. While expensive gifts are always welcome, often it’s the little things that mean the most to a Dad on Father’s Day.
Starting the day off right by treating Dad to breakfast in bed can be followed up by giving Dad control of the TV remote control for the day. Taking over those summer Sunday chores, like cutting the grass, can also be a welcome gift.
Yet, many children will also buy or make a card and Father’s Day gift for their Dad.
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
This year Father’s Day is on the 20th of June.
While there’s still plenty of time to choose a present for your Dad, you might want to check out the new Father’s Day Me to You Bears.
The new Tatty Teddy bears and Best Dad cup have just arrived in stock and include:
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
A brand new range of ‘Dad’ Me to You Teddy bears is now available.
They will make perfect cute keepsake gifts from the kids on Father’s Day – which is on the 21st of June this year.
With 10 different teddy bears and one mug, there is plenty to choose from to treat Dad this year!
Some of our favourites are:
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Dads don’t always get the attention they deserve when it comes to Father’s Day. Father’s Day doesn’t quite get the same coverage as Mother’s Day but you can still make Dad feel special and get the kids involved too.
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008
With Father’s Day on the 15th of June, it’s time to start looking for gift ideas for Dad. For gift ideas to suit all budgets, you might like to see our article on “Solving The Father’s Day Gift Problem”.
We have some brand new Father’s Day balloons in stock, including the Happy Dad’s Day balloon pictured here. You might also want to check out our new Disney Cars “You’re a Winner Dad” Balloon, our square shaped “Love You Grandpa” balloon and our new Father’s Day balloon and chocolates gift pack. I hope you – and more importantly your Dad – enjoy them.
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Friday, June 8th, 2007
Do dads really deserve Father’s Day? After all, don’t they just embarrass us by telling our friends how we used to run around the garden in a pair of red wellies and nothing else, or taking over the dance floor at family parties with their cringeworthy ‘dad dance’?
But then again, dads are good as a free taxi service, good at fixing things and always ready to offer sound advice – even if you don’t always want to hear it. So perhaps on balance, one day a year isn’t too bad to say thanks for putting up with us kids (whatever our age).
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Sunday, May 27th, 2007
Aren’t dads just great?
They’re great for those (not always) helpful words of advice, DIY assistance, but most of all, they provide endless entertainment – and embarrassment, when doing that classic bit of ‘dad dancing’.
Because that’s more than enough reasons to treat your Dad to something special – and because it’s Father’s Day on Sunday the 17th of June, we’ve put together some great gift ideas that will have your Dad grinning from ear to ear.
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