According to an article in Brisbane Times, Dads are the people on whom the least is spent on gifts … what a tragedy!  The article referenced a gifting survey by Visa Prepaid which reported that the highest amount of money is spent on gifts for female partners.  It’s good to be a gal!  But hey, doesn’t Dad deserve more thought, more consideration, more heartfelt thanks than come with a pair of cartoon character socks or a pair of new car seat covers … not that there’s anything wrong with that!!

Dad’s the guy who picks you up late at night from your job, a party or when your car breaks down.  He’s the one with the soft touch when Mum puts her foot down.  Dad may hog the remote, have smelly feet and tell the most embarrassing jokes in public but he’s also the master of Sunday scrambled eggs, can cook a mean steak on the barbie and is the go-to guy when a bit of muscle is needed.

Father’s Day gifts needn’t cost the earth but it really is the thought that counts.  Ok, if your Dad’s socks are in dire need of darning – and who does that these days? – then a couple of new pairs will definitely do the trick.  But for heaven’s sake, try to go the extra mile.  Father’s Day presents deserve to be wrapped and accompanied by a cool, funny or soppy card.

According to the Visa Prepaid report, 45 per cent of Dads said they wanted to buy their own present!  Now that speaks volumes about what they’re used to getting on the first Sunday in September!  And while 37 per cent are pining for a new LCD TV, we know of lots of Dads who are hoping an Arcade Table arrives at the door!

Have you got your Father’s Day present lined up yet?  Be original, think from the heart and give with gusto!