How To Find The Perfect Gift For Dad

The holidays are upon us once again. The question arises again and hits us right between the

eyes; "What are we going to get dad this year?!?!!!."We have to answer the challenge every

year and it is only getting tougher. Oh sure, dad "acts" as if he loves our offerings. But,

then again, I never see him wearing that shirt I gave him last year! Mark this date on your

calender because I am going to solve this dilemma once and for all. Today you are going to

learn how to pick the perfect gift for dad.

Your first step is pretty obvious. Write down on a sheet of paper all of dad's interests and

hobbies. Don't be shy, list everything you can think of. Next, on the same sheet of paper,

opposite his interests and hobbies, list all the items he owns that correlate to those

interests. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5 according to how much dad uses and/or enjoys

each item. Keep in mind that these selections can be intangibles such as memberships or

lessons. Carefully examine each item and ask yourself some questions; Do any of these items

need to be updated? Do any of them need to be replaced? What can be added to enhance any of

them? After you have answered these questions, determine your budget. Remember your 1-5

scale? Take the highest rated items and see if the answers to your questions combined with

your budget,can help you determine a winner.

Still stuck? No problem. Boot up your trusty computer and do a Google search on the key

words related to his hobbies and interests. Check out websites that seem to offer

information or products related to dad's interests. You will be amazed at the ideas and

products available! If you want to find something new and different, simply type in the

search term, "unique gifts", or "unique gifts for men."You should find quite an interesting

assortment of ideas.

If you are feeling particularly ambitious and creative, participate in Google "groups."

These are online forums sponsored by Google. You will find "groups"covering virtually every

topic or area of interest. Login to one of the forums that is interested in the same things

as your dad. You will have the opportunity to post questions that can be answered by other

members of the "group."You could present your dilemma in finding your dad a gift. The

members of these forums are usually very helpful.

See, this year you have found dad the perfect gift! The great aspect of your search is that

you can apply these techniques to all the people on your gift list. O.K.,get going. You have

some shopping to do. The holidays are right around the corner!