Don’t Give Dad a Tie

…Give him three!

I guess a lot of dads don’t wear ties anymore, at least not on most days, but it still seems to be a fun and iconic Father’d Day gift.

With this easy print, build, and color card craft, you can give your dad 3 ties designed by you that he can enjoy looking at but doesn’t need to feel obligated to wear or find an open spot on his crowded tie rack for.  Go crazy!  This is really a win win people!

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Save Money, Have Fun!

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After finishing mending the pocket of a pair of thrift store work pants for my dad which have evidence of having been mended 2 previous times by either my mom or a sister it reminds me of how extremely frugal my dad has always been.

As a kid it was a running joke or source of embarrassment/complaint for my siblings and me.  But now with 2 small children and less than 2 full-time incomes, I find myself in need of some money saving ideas.

So here is a partial list including some of dad’s classics and some that I have developed.  All of which require minimal if any initial investment of time or money.  Most of these have the added benefit of being good for the environment, your time, your health, or at the very least will build your character!  So here is a list of some ideas for saving money, enjoy! Continue reading