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Dad's Calendar of Giving!
By Brenda Hyde
Coupons are always a popular thing to give to
on holidays, but how about a Calendar of Giving
instead? You can adapt this for any holiday or
special occasion, but here are ideas for Dad:
You will need:
Construction paper or cardboard
ruler
pencil
markers
stickers
tape
Optional: glitter, contact paper, magnets
On a piece of cardboard or construction paper draw
out 7 squares for Monday through Sunday, for the
week after Father's Day. (Most greeting cards software
programs include a weekly calendar you can print out-
but make sure you leave the decorating to the kids)
Make the squares large enough, such as 2 inches by
2 inches, to write inside. Leave space on the top, bottom
and sides around the squares to decorate. Write at the
top: Dad's Week of Giving. In the squares write what each
family member is giving Dad that day. Example:
Monday:
Emily gives kisses
Michael and Chuckie wash the van
Mom makes cookies
Do this with each day of the week. After you have the
week filled in, then decorate the calendar with designs,
sayings like "Dad is #1" or whatever the kids create.
As an optional step you can cover the calendar with
clear contact paper on the front and the back, then
attach four sticky back magnet in the corners to hang
it on the refrigerator. (Tape will work also).
Present to Dad on Father's Day and watch him smile
all week long as he looks forward to his "gifts"!
About the author
Brenda Hyde is editor of Old Fashioned Living and a freelance writer.
She lives in the Midwest with her husband, and three children.
SeptemberLady "Born and have lived in Southern MD most of my life. My husband and I just finished building a new home on the family farm, where I hope to retire in the near future.
My interests: Doll collecting, cookbook collector (especially old ones), antiques, family/friend get-togethers, cooking/baking, flower and vegetable gardening, bird-watching."
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