Father's Day
Meal fit for a father
Meat and potatoes ... it's the quintessential manly meal. Few men will turn down a dish of their favorite cut of beef paired with a delicious potato.
Children interested in creating a special day for dads this Father's Day may want to plan a few activities together, such as a game of baseball or hitting a few balls around the golf course. The afternoon can culminate in a meal that will make Dad smile.
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Celebrate Dad with humorous and sincere Father's Day quotations
As we honor the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and uncles in our lives, here are some inspirational and funny words to live by.
"To be a successful father, there's one absolute rule: when you have a kid, don't look at it for the first two years." -- Ernest Hemingway
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Make Dad happy with less traditional Father's Day fare
Getting ready to gift Dad for Father's Day? To those heading to the menswear department of their local clothing stores, do not even think about veering toward the tie display. Doesn't Dad deserve something a little more than a necktie?» Read More
Memorable events on June 19
This year people around the world will celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 19. In addition to marking a special day for dads, June 19 also marked many other events that took place around the world.» Read More
Did you know?
Senora Louise Smart Dodd was born to William Smart, a Civil War soldier, and Ellen Victoria Cheek Dodd in 1882. Senora was the only daughter in a family of six children. When Senora was 16, her mother died in childbirth with her sixth child. Senora stepped up to help her father raise all of her siblings in Washington state.» Read More
Memorable TV dads from yesteryear
For as long as television has been around, there have been television dads who showcased their greatest feats and faux pas for all the viewing public to see. No Father's Day would be complete without tipping a cap to the memorable TV dads who have served as father figures to many.» Read More
Celebrating a Stepfather on Father's Day
This June, plans to celebrate Father's Day may include celebrating a number of notable men in people's lives. Those men can include stepfathers, many of whom step in after a divorce or the death of a parent and play a strong role in their stepchild's life.» Read More
Day trips for Dad this Father's Day
Dads do a lot throughout the year, and Father's Day is when they get their recognition for all the helping hands they've offered in the last year. While it was once commonplace to give Dad a necktie or another minor accessory for Father's Day, many wives and children have begun to ensure Dad's gift is a little more meaningful come his special day each June.» Read More
Films to watch with Dad this Father's Day
Father's Day is a day to spend with Dad and show your appreciation for all he's done over the years. Many families prefer to tailor the day around whatever it is Dad likes to do the most. For instance, if Dad's an avid golfer, a day on the links is ideal. For the Dad whose passion is baseball, a day at the ballpark is a real home run.» Read More