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Not Just Coupons: a Birthday Gift for Dad
I’m looking for a birthday gift for my father, who’s turning fifty in a few days. Golden. I know that these are tough times, and that there’s always extra pressure on the men who head our families, so I would want to get more than just a “World’s Greatest Dad” souvenir or a collection of coupons for neckties.
What if I get him a coffee mug? Not that he needs one. He starts every day earlier than the rest of us, pet dogs included. He gets up at half five, or six, or half six, or seven, but never later than eight in the morning. To maximize productivity, he usually skips breakfast –but not the coffee– and that’s why I wonder how, on that empty stomach, he can brave such rush hour traffic as non-New-Yorkers wouldn’t believe, and I mean really wouldn’t believe. Anyway: no, a coffee mug wouldn’t be a good idea, for he already has a natural wellspring of patience, hard work, and caffeine.
Maybe a digital picture frame? I saw one online at the Philips website, offered at a very affordable price if one uses coupons. But I noticed that father kept Fujifilm pictures of me and my brothers in his wallet –as currency for memory– and even though time may crease the edges of these prints and blur its colours, he’d still hold on to them as though these were beer money.
A mouse pad might do him even better. That’s a nice little aid for when he works hours at the computer, and knows more and understand better the quirks –among them, technology– that makes my generation different from his. Yes, fathers may stand as the tower of wisdom but even so, mine is very open. He listens.
Well, how about a baseball cap? Something to shade him from the severe sun. After all, the climate here has been very disagreeable. Right now it’s hotter than summer, and I am surprised that the heat could be so ferocious at this time of the year. Only the calendar is proof that it’s September. Yet he toils on anyway –attending the meetings, taking the client calls, whatever else it is he does during the day– so that at the end of the day, he can go home with a promise that tomorrow, no one will go hungry.
Perhaps father will appreciate a fridge magnet. From the shadows of the staircase I have watched him work on elaborate recipes like a piece of cake. He’d never utter a word whilst cooking, never sang, never whistled; he’d be lost in concentration, as if in another world, roasting, frying, steaming, dutifully tossing salt and garlic chops into a pot until without warning the telephone rings. Or sometimes it’s a neighbour looking to borrow the toolbox or ask for Sunday newspaper coupons. In any case, father taught me the value and intimacy of a home-cooked meal – sprinkled with love and served with affection. Aww.
But I’ve run out of time, typing this, so I guess my birthday gift to father will be a Swiss Army Knife – purchased with coupons. One can never go wrong with that.
About the Author
David Stack is a computer programmer and web developer, and a weekend writer. He has been operating Coupon Saver for over a year now. Get more promotional codes, free shipping and promos by visiting Coupon Codes Blog.
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8.5x11.5 Hard Bound Keyhole Photo Book $29.99 A Photo Book can capture all of life?s big and not-so-big events, from Baby?s first year to your summer vacation. Choose a cover color and customize the pages with backgrounds and decorations so you capture the right mood. Create one for you and your family and give one as a gift. Choose from a leather or linen cover. Base price starts at 20 pages, extra pages are $1.99 per 2 pages, and it is printed on premium bright white 100 lb paper. |
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6x8 Soft Bound Keyhole Photo Book $6.99 Our soft bound photo book is another way to keep those special memories. Create your own page designs using photo frames, backgrounds and decorations. Available in multiple colors. Base price starts at 20 pages, extra pages are $1.79 per 2 pages, and it is printed on premium bright white 100 lb paper. |
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11oz Tiled Mug $13.99 Pick your favorite picture and have it displayed all around your mug in a tiled design. It?s simple to do. |
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15oz Tiled Mug $15.79 Pick your favorite picture and have it displayed all around your large 15 oz. mug in a tiled design. This mug is sure to warm up your mornings! |
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Mousepad $9.99 Keep a photo of family, friends, or a favorite pet at your fingertips. Each mousepad measures 9.125"x7.75". It is made with high-density black foam and a stain-resistant cloth cover. The high-density foam construction stands up to everyday wear and tear. You can personalize your mousepad with photos, text, backgrounds, and decorative effects. |
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Tiled Mousepad $9.99 A cool way to add fun to an otherwise dull desktop. Size: 9" x 8" |
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15oz Caf? Mug $14.89 Put your mug on this large 15 oz. mug! In fact, you can even create your own photo montage! Add text and borders and you can really personalize your cup of java! |
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Tiled Latte Mug $19.99 Perfect for the real coffee lover! This 17 oz. tall latte mug will hold plenty of your favorite beverage while you get to view a montage of your favorite photo all around the cup. |
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Stainless Steel Travel Mug $15.99 Take your pictures and your coffee on the road. This sturdy travel mug can go anywhere. |
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Magic Mug $15.99 What a conversation piece! This unique 11 oz. ceramic mug is black until you pour hot liquid into it. Your photo magically appears as the mug heats. Landscape orientation recommended. Image appears when mug is filled with hot liquid, it disappears when the mug is cool. Do not use in the dishwasher or microwave oven. |
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T-Shirt Adult $14.99 You can make t-shirts for the whole family or team. Everyone will love your creation. Add photos, borders, dates, names. It all up to you. It is made of a 50/50 white cotton/polyester blend, machine washable, and shipped in a white gift box. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL |
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3x4 Magnet $4.99 No refrigerator is complete without a custom photo magnet. Visitors will be drawn to the warmth, these accessories bring to the coolest spot in the house! |
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8x8 Printed Cover Story Photo Book $29.99 You can judge this book by its cover. Create a photo book that turns your pictures into a story by using our creative tools to illustrate your life. Great for special events and milestones. Base price starts at 20 pages, extra pages are $1.89 per 2 pages, and it is printed on premium bright white 100 lb paper. |
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11oz Mug $12.99 Put your mug on a mug! In fact, you can put several mugs on our mugs! Add text and borders and you can really personalize your cup of java! It is made of white ceramic, dishwasher & microwave safe, and shipped in a white gift box. |
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4x6 Magnet $5.99 No refrigerator is complete without a custom photo magnet. Visitors will be drawn to the warmth, these accessories bring to the coolest spot in the house! |
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12x12 Classic Photo Book $59.99 Share your pictures in style. Use our photo borders and frames to create a classic photo album that your family will treasure. This large leather photo book will add a touch of class to your photos. |
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Flip Book $5.99 Flip books will make your friends and family really flip. These affordable spiral bound books lets you easily share your favorite events and vacations with everyone. The book has a translucent cover and is spiral bound. Sizes: 4"x6" or 5"x7", 5-20 pages |
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Mini Book $4.99 This is an affordable and portable way to share your photos. You can even design a unique picture cover. Mini photo books make great party favors or gifts for groups. The book is white with a printable cover and is printed on premium bright white 100 lb paper. Size: 2.75"x3.875", 24 pages |
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Fujifilm Finepix E550 (Screen) $14.99 Fujifilm Finepix E550 (Screen) |
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