Of course, he enriched my life in many other ways, as well. When with him he imparted granules of his wisdom, core values and love for people of all nationalities. He and I shared a love of musicals. The evening he took me to dinner, the premier of “The Sound of Music” and then a fancy  ice cream parlor was magical.

As each Father’s Day rolls around, I cherish these memories, but how  I wish  I  could spend just one more Father’s Day with him. If I had the chance, I would spend the entire day with him just talking, laughing, sharing memories and telling him I love him.

Which is why I like to gently remind my friends and colleagues that — if  you are able to — this Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend time with your dad! Whether it’s just reminiscing on the phone or going on an all-out excursion, time together now will become precious memories later.

And when it comes to sending him a gift, why not make it something that is meaningful and special to him? We have a wonderful selection of gifts and gift baskets that can be designed to match his hobbies or interests, and  can be arranged to arrive as a memorable surprise by Father’s Day. We hand deliver in San Diego and ship gifts nation wide. 

Here are a few ideas for how you might want to celebrate your father this Father’s Day:

• If you are lucky enough to have your dad nearby, take him to brunch overlooking the ocean (try Azul La Jolla for delicious food and breathtaking views of beautiful La Jolla Cove), and gift him a Picnic on the Go shoulder pack for future picnics on the beach. Complete with its own removable liner, it’s the perfect way to carry  your favorite wine and food.

• If your father is a gardener, take him on a shopping spree to a beautiful nursery like Anderson Nursery  which is the best  in San Diego, and gift him The Gardener Deluxe, which includes a basket made from a garden hose, gardening gloves, tool, book, flower seeds, and a scrumptious assortment of goodies.

• If he is a movie buff, bring our Movie Night Popcorn Bowl filled with popcorn, cokes, and snacks, along with some good movies to watch with him while you share the treats.

• If dad loves to golf, spend the day at the golf course and give him our Executive Golf Putter that he can use at home or office, which includes two balls, a practice cup, and a four-piece putter.

• If he loves to barbecue, bring over some steaks to throw on the barbecue and give him the gift of a basket with a barbecue apron, a chef hat, and a barbecue tool set.

• If he’s a photography fan, give him a beautiful photo album made in Bali out of leaves, wood, twigs, and rope, along with a certificate from Nelson Photo Supplies. They not only have great deals on cameras & supplies, but also have classes on photography.

• Or, send an invitation to spend Father’s Day with you at the beach, along with our basket filled with everything you need for a fun day at the beach, including fruit and nut mix, salsa, chips, a towel, a Frisbee, and sun tan lotion.

The ideas are endless. If none of these seem exactly right for you, just give us a call and we’ll custom design one that fits your dad perfectly — no matter what hobbies or interests he might have. You can reach us at 858-578-2740

The message can match the theme of the card, be humorous, or heartfelt. Kids like to make up poems for their Dads too.

Father’s Day is June 20th, 2010. Now is the time to start collecting  the items needed and begin planning Dad’s Keepsake card! The kids will want to start thinking about enhancements (some ideas listed below), looking through magazines or on the computer, and cutting out words and pictures.

It is easy to create these warm family memories by helping the kids make personalized cards for their dads. Although they can make a card just with a piece of plain paper and some crayons or colored markers, just a few extra art supplies (many may already be found at home) can make it a bit more of an event. Here are some suggestions:

• Scissors
• Glue or glue stick
• Colored paper to fold in half like a greeting card
• Colored markers
• A ruler to write the heart felt message nicely inside
• Assorted magazines to cut out colorful pictures & headlines for the front of the card
• Enhancements to decorate the edge of the card

Why not make the kids a little card kit? Get a nice little gift box and keep these items inside for future card making!

To start, first discuss what  they would like the theme to be. Does dad have a hobby like golf or gardening? Does he love to watch TV? Has he been eyeing a certain car that is on his wish list? Does he love to barbeque or cook? Make the card fun and custom designed to match his personality, interests or hobbies.

Once a theme is decided, the child can begin cutting out pictures from magazines. Some headlines may match the theme perfectly as well and even add a touch of humor. The pictures can be glued to the front and inside left panel of the card. The right panel is for the message. On the front of the card above the picture they can write “Happy Father’s Day” or an original greeting of their choice. They also can feature pictures and messages on the back of the card. Older computer savvy kids may wish to print pictures from the internet for the card, like Dad’s favorite baseball team, vacation spot, singer, etc.

Finally add some enhancements to decorate the left edge (or all around) the front of the card to frame the picture. Just add some glue and add the Enhancement that best ties in with the card  theme. Here are just a few ideas for enhancements:

• Sparkles
• Sea shells (great for beach theme)
• a piece of rope (The child can draw an anchor at the end if  it is a boat loving dad!)
• a nice twig (If dad is a hiker this makes  a nice rustic, nature theme card)
• colorful themed stickers (found in stationary or party isle of most stores)
• golf tees (for golf loving dad)
• nails (for handyman dad)

Last of all plan the perfect time for the presentation of the final work of art. Maybe right before Father’s Day breakfast or brunch! It’s nice to do it at the start of Dad’s Day! 

We would love to hear some of the themes your kids came up with for their hand made Father’s Day cards! Please enter your comments. Also, If  you need help or suggestions with custom designed Father’s Day gift baskets feel free to give us a call any time at 858-578-2740.

Because of this, we decided to post a round-up of some golf-themed gifts and gift basket creations. But remember that any gift basket can be personalized to include Dad’s favorite gourmet items, snacks, cookies, chocolates or fruit. The golf gift baskets can also include a golf course guide, golf balls, golf tees, a golf book, a CD or a golfer bobble head with “Ruler of the Course” written on it.

One of our most popular golf gift basket creations is the Golf Nut Deluxe basket. Included in the gift basket is a golf book, a 19th hole snack mix, golf tees and the Golfer Bobble Head.

For any of your dads who are “on-the-go,” the Executive Putter Set is the perfect gift. Complete with a handsome vintage wooden travel case, two balls and a cup, this set is ideal for practicing golf at home, the office or on a trip. This is one of our most popular golf gifts both for Father’s Day and for corporate gifts.

If your dad loves golf and has a sweet tooth, the Dad’s Golf Theme Cookie Bouquet is for him. On those days that he has to miss out on a day of putting, he can remember the good times simply by taking a tasty bite out of a golf bag, golf ball or flagstick cookie.

The Best To You also thinks “outside the basket” and offers some wonderful stand-alone gifts for the golfer. These include an “The Complete Encyclopedia of Golf” and a beautiful coffee table book featuring the best golf courses in the world.

Of course, any of these gifts and gift basket creations would be a addition to a day on the greens with dad. Before you head out, be sure to find out how to improve your game. And for some ideas of where you might want to go hit some balls, check out the San Diego Golf Reservations website.

And remember, whether for Father’s Day, a birthday or a gift of thanks, The Best To You creates hundreds of unique, themed gift baskets that are custom designed to match any personality or budget.

Stay tuned to learn more about other themes that are consistent best-sellers for Father’s Day. And if you’d like to see ideas for Father’s Day that we’ve discussed in the past, take a look at our past posting, “Celebrate Your Dad on Father’s Day (and Make Some Memories Too)”.

Of course, he enriched my life in many other ways, as well. When with him he imparted granules of his wisdom, core values and love for people of all nationalities. He and I shared a love of musicals. The evening he took me to dinner, the premier of “The Sound of Music” and then a fancy  ice cream parlor was magical.

As each Father’s Day rolls around, I cherish these memories, but how I wish  I  could spend just one more Father’s Day with him. If I had the chance, I would spend the entire day with him just talking, laughing, sharing memories and telling him I love him.

Which is why I like to gently remind my friends and colleagues that — if you are able to — this Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend time with your dad! Whether it’s just reminiscing on the phone or going on an all-out excursion, time together now will become precious memories later.

And when it comes to sending him a gift, why not make it something that is meaningful and special to him? We have a wonderful selection of gifts and gift baskets that can be designed to match his hobbies or interests, and  can be arranged to arrive as a memorable surprise by Father’s Day. We hand deliver in San Diego and ship gifts nation wide. 

Here are a few ideas for how you might want to celebrate your father this Father’s Day:

• If you are lucky enough to have your dad nearby, take him to brunch overlooking the ocean (try Azul La Jolla for delicious food and breathtaking views of beautiful La Jolla Cove), and gift him a Picnic on the Go shoulder pack for future picnics on the beach. Complete with its own removable liner, it’s the perfect way to carry  your favorite wine and food.

• If your father is a gardener, take him on a shopping spree to a beautiful nursery like Anderson Nursery  which is the best  in San Diego, and gift him The Gardener Deluxe, which includes a basket made from a garden hose, gardening gloves, tool, book, flower seeds, and a scrumptious assortment of goodies.

• If he is a movie buff, bring our Movie Night Popcorn Bowl filled with popcorn, cokes, and snacks, along with some good movies to watch with him while you share the treats.

• If dad loves to golf, spend the day at the golf course and give him our Executive Golf Putter that he can use at home or office, which includes two balls, a practice cup, and a four-piece putter.

• If he loves to barbecue, bring over some steaks to throw on the barbecue and give him the gift of a basket with a barbecue apron, a chef hat, and a barbecue tool set.

• If he’s a photography fan, give him a beautiful photo album made in Bali out of leaves, wood, twigs, and rope, along with a certificate from Nelson Photo Supplies. They not only have great deals on cameras & supplies, but also have classes on photography.

• Or, send an invitation to spend Father’s Day with you at the beach, along with our basket filled with everything you need for a fun day at the beach, including fruit and nut mix, salsa, chips, a towel, a Frisbee, and sun tan lotion.

The ideas are endless. If none of these seem exactly right for you, just give us a call and we’ll custom design one that fits your dad perfectly — no matter what hobbies or interests he might have. You can reach us at 858-578-2740.