The best Father's Day 2022 gift idea is already on your phone. And it's affordable.
Traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday in June, Father's Day has been around since 1910. Back then, giving dad a card and gift on his special day wasn't a thing. But nowadays, Father's Day is a key date on the commercial calendar. Unfortunately, it's often accompanied by an avalanche of socks, ties, cologne, "No.1 Dad" coffee mugs, and other dull as dishwater gifts. Yes, when dad says, "You shouldn't have," he probably means it if your present lacks imagination. Of course, it's the thought that counts, but a boring gift more or less says, "I didn't think." So, what do you get the man who has everything? Well, you may have the answer right there on your phone.
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How to give the gift of photography
The photo album in your phone is likely a goldmine, jam-packed with all sorts of memories, running the gamut of emotions. Photos may be funny, poignant, or simply capture a place and time that's significant to your dad. So, get scrolling.
- Select a handful of photos that might have a special meaning for your dad, whether it's the location, a situation, or a person that makes it memorable.
- Once you've narrowed down your search, decide how you're going to present those images.
- A simple picture frame is a classic way to display photos. Printing is available at many local drug stores, and buying a frame is easy.
- If you want to go that extra mile, a brief online search will reveal countless print-on-demand services that will place your images on various products, from t-shirts to mugs to puzzles and more.
- If you're going the print-on-demand route, be sure to plan ahead, as fulfillment can take a week or even longer.
A picture paints a thousand words, as they say, and a cherished moment captured on camera and imaginatively displayed can be the perfect keepsake for dear old dad and one he can enjoy forever.
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