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Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 21st), but it’s not too late to come up with a meaningful gift. Even with a tight budget, there are ways to give Dad something that reminds him just how special he is. It all starts with showing up.

Here are some money-saving tips for great Father’s Day gift ideas:

Show up for Dad This Year –

People often say that 80 percent of success is just showing up, and there’s no doubt that parents everywhere put a lot of effort into showing up for their kids. From music lessons to sports practices, shuttling children around all afternoon is no easy task. For the dad who never missed a sports game or play, there’s no better gift than just showing up for him on Father’s Day.

With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to arrange a cookout that the whole family can enjoy. Showing up—and actually being present—is one of the best ways to show Dad just how much he means to you.

Do His Chores So He Doesn’t Have to –

It might sound cliché or even a little juvenile, but doing chores for Dad is actually a great low-budget way to celebrate him on Father’s Day. Everyone likes a day off, and Dad is no different. Taking over yard work for the day is an awesome way to let him relax while showing him how much the entire family appreciates his handiwork. Washing his car is also a great gift because it’s one chore that he’s probably not looking forward to doing.

Teach Him Something about Himself –

There are tons of ways to look up family ancestry nowadays, and it can yield some interesting results. Doing a little research about the family history doesn’t have to cost a lot, but it’s still a great way to learn something about Dad and where he came from. When presenting the results, chances are, he’ll learn something new that he didn’t know, either.

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Another great way to teach Dad something new is by pulling up his credit report. A person’s credit history and score can have a huge impact on his or her life, yet 1 in 3 Americans have never even checked theirs. A lot of people simply haven’t checked their report because they don’t know how. If Dad is older or not very tech savvy, teaching him how to pull up his credit report for free at www.annualcreditreport.com could be one of the most meaningful gifts to give this year.

Don’t Forget about Discount Deals –

For folks who are on a tight budget but still want to get Dad a tangible gift, there are tons of great places that offer steep discounts this time of year. Online retailers often have start-of-summer sales to compete with the bigger chains, and Father’s Day is no exception. For those who have a particular gift in mind, it never hurts to shop around and compare prices before making a final purchase. Check out great discount websites such as Groupon or LivingSocial for wonderful Father’s Day gifts.

Conclusion –

Finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day doesn’t have to be stressful or break your budget. In fact, that’s probably the last thing Dad wants. With a little creativity and some thoughtful insight on what will make Dad truly happy, it’s possible to get a great gift this year without going over the budget. There’s still plenty of time to research and comparison shop to find the best prices available.

Author: Lauralynn Mangis
Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She is married and has two young daughters. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.