Impress Dad This Father’s Day With a Homemade Gift

On the next chilly evening, dad can nestle your homemade fire starter beneath dry logs, then light a fire. To make it, surround candle wicks with beeswax in a lined cupcake tray. Top with small pinecones, evergreen twigs, dried citrus peel, cinnamon sticks and coffee beans.

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Take the “World’s Best Dad” mug to a new level by creating a vinyl decal of your child’s handwriting. Encourage them to draw dad and write a sweet (or funny) message of their choice.

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Turn nearly any present — think tools or kitchen utensils — into adorable superheros. All you need are construction paper, googly eyes, double-sided tape and string to attach the note.

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Take an opportunity to remind your pop that he’s the best. For a simple and affordable gift idea, just hang this printable tag on a glass soda bottle (but a lollipop or popcorn works, too).

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Supply the kiddos with washi tape, paint markers and a rock, then inspire them to draw their dad. Add a punny message like “Dad Rocks” or the classic “Best Dad Ever.”

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Dad will love receiving these Father’s Day coupons, and kids will love when they redeem each one — since it means more quality time with dad. A few ideas: lunch date, free hug and breakfast in bed.

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Kids can be involved in every step of this simple process. Follow a salt dough recipe, shape the letters to read “DAD” and bake the cookies. Later, include family photos and write in the kids’ name.

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Sit down with your little one and help them write a superhero story inspired by their hero (AKA, their dad). Let them draw the illustrations and encourage them to get creative.

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Help dad stay relaxed with this tabletop zen garden, which also happens to be super easy to make. You’ll only need a small box, sand, air plants, rocks and a small rake. Side note: Kids will love playing with it, too.

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Forget the paper card, dad can cherish this wood-burned card forever. Have kids trace their hand, write a message or draw a picture, then carefully use a wood burning tool.

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