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Editor’s Note<\/em>: This article appeared in ThisFamilyBlog.com<\/a> and is used with the author’s permission.<\/p>\n

by Jen Tousey<\/p>\n

Fathers and Grandfathers have always held a special role in families. Traditionally, fathers set the \"\"rules and enforce them. This can make for a tumultuous relationship with a child. But fathers also provide security. Kids want to make their fathers proud, and a father wants nothing more than to be\u00a0proud<\/a>. In this family, our fathers are the rocks! They are the captains of the family and steer our\u00a0adventure<\/a>s! This Father\u2019s Day is a great day to find a unique gift that honors his place in the family and a nice way to say thank you for putting up with us\u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guys like maps! At least they do in\u00a0my family\u00a0<\/a>\u2026 Vintage maps or even antique maps are a great way to chart out the pathways of forefathers over time. It\u2019s a simple piece to hang on a wall but can become interactive with push pins and string. It’s a creatively visual way to honor the journeys of your ancestors.<\/p>\n

DNA Test<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you get the guy who knows everything? (Because Dad\u2019s would like you to believe they do know everything.) A window to his past. DNA testing can reveal some fascinating information and will for sure spark some really fun conversation. In our family we\u2019ve learned about blood lines we didn\u2019t know we had. It\u2019s also really fun to compare results with various family members. Be prepared \u2026 you might find more then you bargain for!\u00a0I mean, we found a whole new aunt and cousin!<\/p>\n

Heritage\u00a0T Shirts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dads always need a T shirt. It\u2019s a staple of the Dad wardrobe. So give him one that is fun AND meaningful. The guys over at\u00a0Celebrate DNA\u00a0<\/a>have some great ideas. My personal fave is the tote that claims \u201cEveryday is Day of the Dead for a Genealogist\u201d It comes in T shirt form too.\u00a0Check them out \u2026 they take \u2018Personalize\u2019 to a whole new level!<\/p>\n

Storyworth<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of the coolest things ever! We did it with my grandmother before she passed away and we are doing this with my father now. Here\u2019s the rub. When people are older, they don\u2019t want more \u2018stuff\u2019. They are trying to downsize. With\u00a0Storyworth<\/a>, Dad (or Grandpa) gets emailed a question a week. He answers it and sends it back. This continues each week for a year. The good folks at\u00a0Storyworth<\/a>\u00a0compile all the answers and then at the end of the year, they notify you it\u2019s complete. You choose the cover and they bind it up all nicely. VOILA! You have a personalized history and riveting book written by the man of the hour!<\/p>\n

I tell you, I\u2019ve learned a lot of things about my father, his growing up, and how he views the world that I never knew. It\u2019s a great way to get to know someone. My grandmother wasn\u2019t able to finish all 52 questions before she passed away but she did do a fair bit. It is a treasure. I read it when I want to feel closer to her. Her stories give a glimpse into a simpler life in a bygone time.<\/p>\n

Framed History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was your dad in the military? Is there a favorite multi-generational photo? Print it and\u00a0frame it<\/a>. It may seem trite at first but I think men like to know they are appreciated in different ways than women do. They don\u2019t generally want flowers and\u00a0sweaters<\/a>. They want to know their lives meant something, that they taught a lesson, that their influence was appreciated. This Father\u2019s Day take a photo that tells a story and frame it beautifully. Write why you chose this memory and include it in a card or on an index card on the back.<\/p>\n

Book It<\/strong><\/p>\n

He used to read to you. This Father\u2019s Day create a book together, the most unique book that only you can tell. The story of your family! This will provide hours of conversation and time together as you preserve family records and events.<\/p>\n

This Father\u2019s Day make History! Already have Father\u2019s Day covered? Pin this for later \u2026 because Christmas is just six months away!<\/p>\n

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