Father’s Day

First off, Father’s Day is Sunday (June 20th).  While it may seem like you still have plenty of time, you really don’t.  Save yourself the headache of going to the mall or running all over town looking for that perfect parent-pleasing gift and simply order something online. Many online retailers have made it easy for you to browse their selection of gifts for dad and we’ve got the rundown on what sites to visit:

Amazon.com is offering FREE two-day shipping to help you out, if you are willing to start your trial of Amazon Prime.  I am a member and I can assure you that this is one of the best “clubs” you will ever join.

Amazon has put together a Father’s Day page, to help you figure out what to get dad and they are giving away 5 LG 55-inch High-Def TVs and Blu-Ray players in their LG Infinia Father’s Day Sweepstakes.  If nothing else, sign your dad up for the contest and maybe he’ll win.

Amazon Prit is a No-Brainer for Online Shoppers

Target.com has put together a Father’s Day Gift Page of their own and they are offering FREE SHIPPING on over 100,000 items on their site.

Buy.com has an entire section dedicated to Dads and Grads.  There is no mention of FREE shipping here, but Buy.com has great deals and you can often find coupon codes that will knock $5 and $10 off of your order.  A quick Google search for “Buy.com coupon code” will do the trick.

Toy Story 3

Pixar is releasing Toy Story 3 on Friday at a theater near you.  Why pay for tickets when you can get FREE tickets for buying things that you and your family might already use.  We covered these items in our full article, but here is a CliffsNotes version of the same deals.

Buy Toy Story 1 and 2 – You don’t need a Blu-Ray player to get the most out of this deal.  Buy both Toy Story and Toy Story 2 Special Edition Blu-Rays and get 1 ticket for each to see Toy Story 3 for FREE.  These special edition copies come with BOTH a Blu-Ray copy and a DVD copy, so you can still benefit from this deal if you are still watching regular DVD’s at your house.  When the time comes to upgrade to a Blu-Ray player, you’ll already have 2 great movies to get you started.

Amazon.com has the best deal for these special edition copies.  You can get both films** for $41.98 and earn yourself $8 in Amazon Video on Demand credits in the process. ** You’ll need to scroll down to the “Best Value” section to take advantage of this special offer.

Energizer Batteries – Buy a few packs of batteries (something you need anyway) and get FREE tickets to Toy Story 3.  Just make sure that the batteries are Energizer MAX in AA or AAA and have the Toy Story 3 offer sticker attached.  I saw these packages (on sale) at Target just yesterday in the toy section.

Kellogg’s Cereal – You would need to buy quite a few boxes to make this deal worthwhile, but for cereal fans out there this might not be any trouble at all.  There are 14 different cereals available as part of this deal and you’ll need 6 points (1 point per box) to get a FREE ticket.  Check your pantry, stock up for the next few months or raid the shelves of your friend’s and family to get the points you need.

** If you have Kellogg’s Cereal codes and don’t plan on using them, make a donation to the Wish Upon a Hero web site and help those in need by providing them with your codes.  There are currently 14 different requests for children and families that would like to see the movie this weekend. “This is a one of a kind service designed to connect those in need with people that can truly change their lives.”

Consider this your official warning

Now that you know when it is, let the gift hunt begin.  Buying a gift for dad can be pretty simple, as far as picking out the right item, but what if you are trying to save money?  Limited resources do not have to mean cheap gifts and homemade cards you know.  Stretch your dollar and complete your Father’s Day shopping early using some of the sites and tools we have provided below.  Your dad and your wallet will thank you!!

Amazon.com

Amazon, one of my favorite shopping sites of all time, is home to several different Father’s Day gift-buying tools.  Search by category, keyword or simply browse the deals available to find the perfect gift for dad, at the right price.  As an added bonus, you can become a member of Amazon.com Prime and get FREE Two-Day shipping on all eligible orders.  Membership to Prime costs about $79 a year, but you can try out a membership with a free trial.

• 3 Days of Deals for Dad – Sponsored by Black & Decker – If your father is the outdoor type (hunter, camper, outdoor cook), then the “Lightning Deals” section of Amazon is just the place.  Browse the deals and check back often, as new items are added every hour.  Savings on name-brand, premium gifts are often 50% or more.   To see the latest item from the Lightning Deals section, simply check out our “Great Deals from Amazon.com” section to the right.
  

  The Deals go Quick, Better Check Back Often

• Gold Box High-Def Week – If your dad is more of a home theater, computer loving, gadget guy, then you’ll want to focus on the “Deal of the Day” section of Amazon.com, where there is a “New Deal. Every Day.”  Savings are great here as well, but the price tags are a significantly higher than the Lightning Deals section.
  

  Bigger Ticket Items With Big Savings

Gifts.com

Are you looking for something unique and different to get you father for the big day?  Are you having a hard time thinking of anything at all?  Well, gifts.com might be just the place.  From personalized items to an”acre of land on Mars,” gifts.com brings you a huge variety of items from outside the box.  The items shown on this site are often links to other web sites, but gifts.com often provides promotion/coupon codes to help save you money on the site in question.

Gifts.com Can Help You Find Something Different

Crafts for Dad

If your little ones want to make something for dad or you are simply on a budget of $0.00, then maybe you should put on your creative hat.  Make something for your father that he can put on his desk, in his office or carry with him every day.  The web is full of ideas and projects for children of all ages.  Here are links to a few DIY ideas.

• Homemade/Printable Cards – You can create one from scratch, or print one out for the kids to color.
  • Martha Stewart’s Card-Making Center – Father’s Day
  • American Greetings June Printables
  • Fisher-Price Print and Color Cards
• Do-It-Yourself Photo Frames – Make a frame and put your favorite picture in it for dad!  He’ll love it.
  • Nick Jr. Paper Plate Photo Frames
  • Martha Stewart’s Father’s Day Cutout Frame
• Scrapboxes – Turn a special moment into a scrapbox.
  • Tools and Techniques for Darcy’s Scrapboxes