We are in the midst of once in a century and half century traumatic events. There are protests in the street after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Our country continues to exhibit institutionalized racism, another plague which should be immediately addressed. We are in the sixth month of dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic. We are staying home and social distancing and not able to join together safely for anything. Father’s Day will be a long distance celebration for many.
Looking for ideas for Father’s Day 2020, many were the typical, but more acknowledged the difficult and different of times were are now living through. Many are unemployment and many are struggling.
Acknowledging those less fortunate, first consider a donation to a local charity in honor of the father in your life or in memory of a father or grandfather no longer with us.
FIND TOP RATED CHARITIES ON CHARITY WATCH
We all want to make sure our charity dollars actually go to those in need. Charities included on the CharityWatch Top-Rated list “generally spend 75% or more of their budgets on programs, spend $25 or less to raise $100 in public support, do not hold excessive assets in reserve, have met CharityWatch’s governance benchmarks, and receive “open-book” status for disclosure of basic financial information and documents to CharityWatch.” htHere are some suggestions that relate to the times in which we are living.
Save the Children A- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund A- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation A+
https://www.aclu.org/
SUPPORT A LOCAL RESTAURANT WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE OR TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY OF A FAVORITE MEAL
Our local restaurants need our help. Consider a gift certificate to Father or Grandfather’s favorite restaurant. Order delivery of a favorite meal. Give a gift and the local community also receives a gift.
FATHER’S DAY IN QUARANTINE
Many websites list items for Father’s Day that include robes, new hobbies, food and drink, and games.
Parachute Products: Plush Robe
This brand has top rated plush robes for $99.
Books
Forbes magazine lists some excellent book choices for every kind of Father. “From the funny to the poignant, historical, cooking and photography, there’s something for every dad for Father’s Day 2020.”
Subscriptions
Chowhound lists “The Best Beer Clubs and Subscription Boxes for Suds Lovers,” beginning at $24.99 plus shipping per month.
Sweets
Yes, most of us are gaining weight during this stay at home time, but Father’s Day is special to indulge.
Donuts. National Donut Week is June 1-7, but donuts are for any day. Try the Donut Bar for a variety to send for Father’s Day. The donuts are baked, not fried, and come with the toppings on the side for one to decorate oneself. Flavors include cake batter glaze, blueberry glaze, apple pie glaze, cocoa cookie butter glaze, red velvet glaze, and peanut butter and jelly glaze. .Sstarting at $11.49 for a pack of four. An activity and a sweet in one.
Cupcakes. Consider Wicked Good Cupcakes in Jars. They even have subscriptions.
LAST MINUTE AND FREE
For those of us who wait for the last minute there is a solution from Real Simple: “Free Father’s Day Printables That Make Great Last-Minute Gifts.”
HAVE A HAPPY FATHER’S DAY with
Joy,
Mema
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