| Fathers Day is a wonderful time to make a special | | | | dispensable camera, a photo frame with a fishing |
| gift basket for your father, husband, grandfather, or | | | | theme, a can of insect repellent, or a first aid kit. |
| any other special man in your life. Personalize your | | | | Include small bags of pretzels, chips, nuts, or trail mix; |
| gift basket by filling it with small gift items related to | | | | add cans of his favorite beverages. |
| his favorite pastime, hobby, or sport. To personalize | | | | Perhaps he enjoys a glass of good wine on occasion. |
| further, select small packages of his favorite sweets | | | | Choose a wicker basket with a handle so you can |
| or snacks. | | | | anchor a bottle of wine by tying the bottle to the |
| Is your special guy an avid golfer? If he is, then what | | | | handle with twine. Place plenty of filler materials in the |
| could be a better gift than a homemade golf gift | | | | basket to cushion the bottle of wine; straw, |
| basket! A wire bogey basket would make a great | | | | excelsior, or purchased shred are all good choices. |
| container. Place straw, green shred, or a golf towel in | | | | After you have centered and anchored the bottle of |
| the container and fill it with small gift items (golf balls, | | | | wine, add small packages of cheeses, gourmet |
| tees, gloves, a notepad, waterproof pen, or a | | | | crackers, mixed nuts, and something chocolate. Just |
| golfer's cap or sun viser). Add an issue of Golf Digest | | | | before presenting the gift basket, add a few small |
| magazine, a book on golf, and small well-wrapped | | | | bunches of fresh grapes for a lovely decorative |
| packages of his favorite food treats. | | | | touch. |
| If he loves to fish, create a special gift basket loaded | | | | Homemade gifts are a way of showing love and |
| with small fishing gifts. For a rustic look, make the | | | | appreciation to those special people in our lives. Any |
| filler for the container by shredding newspapers or | | | | man would be delighted to receive a gift you created |
| brown wrapping paper. In addition to fishing | | | | just for him on Fathers Day or on other holidays or |
| necessities (hooks, floats, lures, etc.), include a | | | | special occasions. |