The Family Times May 2018

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A Different Kind of Gift for Dad Are you about to pick out another tie for dad this year? Father’s Day is right around the corner, and giving him an experience gift will make his day, or even his year! An experience gift is a great way to give dad a gift that is as special as he is. This unique gift will also serve as a memory that will last a lifetime. Giving dad a present every year can be challenging. Sons and daughters can feel pressure to top last year’s gift. At times, we fall on overdone and worn out presents like gift cards or clothes. We don’t want to see our fathers disappointed so we often end up giving them the same kind of present over and over. Gifting your dad an experience gift is an exciting fun way to make this upcoming Father’s Day different! Is your dad a daredevil? This year give him the opportunity to go rock climbing, racecar driving or even skydiving! If he has an interest in flying, helicopter or airplane lessons are a super-fun, unique gift. These are once in a lifetime gifts that will really make dad happy. Thrill seekers will remember this gift for years to come! Is your dad a big music fan? Summer concert tickets are a great Father’s Day gift for him! Lots of different artists will be going on tour this su mer and making a stop in the Garden State. Artists like Rod Stewart, Foreigner, and Chicago are all performing at the nearby PNC Bank Arts Center this summer. If Dad enjoys a particular band or performer, gift him with tickets to their summer tour! If your father is a foodie , treat him to a cooking class where he can hone his skills! Maybe take him out to his favorite restaurant for some bonding time. Gift himwith the chance to go to a food tasting. Get him tickets to a food tour! If dad is a wine connoisseur maybe a trip to Laurita Winery in New Egypt is right for him. If beer is his go-to drink maybe take him to Screamin’ Hill Brewery in Cream Ridge. Plenty of dads are super fans of sports. Baseball is big in the summertime! The Yankees, the Mets, and the Phillies are just a short trip away. If you want to stay local, maybe catch a Lakewood Blueclaws or Trenton Thunder game with dad. There’s nothing like watching a baseball game to further the bond between a father and child. No matter what you give dad, spending time together doing something he loves is the best way to his heart. All fathers are different so figure out what’s best for him! An experience gift will allow you to personalize the gift to his individual taste. Make this Father’s Day one to remember! By Erin Mumby

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