https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 02:01:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fathers-day-gift-advice#post-2827889 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:35:45 +0000 snowjewelz 2827889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I stopped getting my dad something a long time ago! We always just get together for a meal and hang out. Sometimes I get him something if I happen to come across something he'd like. For example one year he bought a new phone and just had a random crappy case so I got him a new one... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fathers-day-gift-advice#post-2827858 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:40:22 +0000 periwinklebee 2827858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: I've tried that before, he loves sports so maybe I should look more into that. </p> <p>@2PeasinaPod: Good idea, I hadn't thought of the visa gift card. I guess if you really wanted that could be exchanged for cash, but it adds at least some more structure while still letting him get basically what he wants... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fathers-day-gift-advice#post-2827838 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:59:53 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2827838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm always wary when someone asks for money as a gift. Is it possible that you can ask him if he has any specific debt you can direct pay for him? Is that too personal? </p> <p>If it is, I like @ElbieKay's suggestion in going for a gift card to go out to eat or even a VISA gift card that he could use wherever. Or a gas gift card if he drives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fathers-day-gift-advice#post-2827836 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:54:57 +0000 ElbieKay 2827836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe an "experience" gift such as a gift card to a restaurant near him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fathers-day-gift-advice#post-2827832 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:47:18 +0000 periwinklebee 2827832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just thinking that I have no idea what to get my dad that he would actually like, when he emailed and said he'd prefer to just have a check. </p> <p>I do really want him to be able to have something that he wants - my parents don't have a lot of money so almost never buy things for themselves. However, in the past he has had some issues spending money on destructive behaviors - gambling in particular - and I'm a bit worried that he's asking for money because he's gotten in trouble with this again (he said he wants a check to put money away in savings, but I doubt this is true). I don't want to enable unhealthy behaviors, and I'm somewhat worried that as it becomes more evident that we're now quite a bit better off economically than my parents that it will encourage this sort of behavior, with the thought that I can bail him out. </p> <p>He doesn't shop online so an Amazon gift card, etc is out. Anyone have a similar experience? Thoughts on what to do? </p>