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🎁Dad gifts beyond white New Balances

My attempt to make you smile
before getting to today’s gift ideas
Hi gift-givers! You can rely on this newsletter for great gift ideas.
It’s just as reliable as if there’s a dad within earshot of you saying “I’m hungry”...
that you’re going to hear a prompt reply of “Hi hungry, I’m Dad!”.
One-ish more thing(s)
before today’s gift ideas
🎁 Opening Father's Day gift idea flood gates – Here’s a list of thoughtful Father’s Day gift ideas that I created by repurposing my curated list of nearly 20 past editions that were originally framed as Mother’s Day gifts. Even if you read the original piece for Mother’s Day, I encourage you to quickly run down this list as you brainstorm Father’s Day gifts. We have about a month until Father’s Day (June 18, 2023)!
🚨Fun alert🚨‒ for an opportunity to create something fun together in honor of Father’s Day, see the Let’s Hear From You section.
Estimated read time: 2 minutes & 23 seconds
Gift idea time! Here’s a story of a great gift to get your creative juices flowing
The “dad quote" Gift:
“Do you own stock in the electric company?” and “Are you listening or just hearing me?” are two of my Dad’s favorite sayings (he has many more). I’ve heard them thousands of times. For Father’s Day one year, I gave him a custom coffee mug with several of his favorite sayings printed on it. My mom said she catches him chuckle whenever he’s drinking from it.
Why this gift is great
Funny, light-hearted
Regularly-used practical gift with an added special touch
Honors Dad by showing him that his favorite sayings (perhaps even wisdom) stuck with you
Since every dad has their own favorite sayings, these dad-isms are unique to your relationship with them
Brainstorming your version of this gift
In general tips:
Make it a group gift - join forces with your siblings for this gift
Turn one gift into multiple - have duplicates made and give them to your sibling(s) as future gift(s) (e.g. for Christmas)
This isn’t just a good gift for dad, also consider this gift for:
Mom
Friends
Mentors
Family members
Fictional characters
Co-workers/boss (could be a thoughtful retirement gift)
Loved ones who have passed (as a remembrance gift)
Significant others (all the tired sayings that make you eye-roll…)
Items you can add dad sayings onto:
Cutting board (check out chizel.shop for vetted woodworkers)
What other items can you think of? I’d love to share them with the community in a future email
Making this gift happen
What are your favorite Dad sayings?___
What regularly-used practical could you add Dad sayings to?___
Since this is a custom-made gift, how far in advance do you have to place an order to have it by Father’s Day (June 18, 2023)?
Spread some love! Share this gift idea
Forward this email to:
Your siblings (make it a group gift)
Your friend who adores their father
And introduce them to your favorite 1-minute-a-week shortcut to always having awesome gift ideas well in advance. They can read past editions and subscribe here.
Inspire others!
Share the stories of your best gifts
Please reply to this email ~ or ~ click the button below if you have stories of awesome gifts that you can share with the community that fall under the below topics:
Retirement gifts
Any memorable gift you’ve received or given
Your input helps others brainstorm
Let’s create another mixtape together! Instead of music, it’ll include our favorite saying(s) from our fathers. Reply to add to the track list!

The first one is from my father…who seems to thrive on the eye rolls he gets when he shouts this EVERY TIME we eat a family meal.
My attempt to send you off with a smile
Check your engine oil & hands off the thermostat,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach
P.S. Here’s last year’s BGC Father’s Day gift idea that requires $0 upfront and can be given last-minute. I was just a young pup when I wrote this one…
Subscribers putting BGC gift ideas into action
Loved the crossword puzzle idea!!!! My sister and I made one for my mother for Mother's Day and we can't wait to give it to her. - Ronnie
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