#1
Boudoir shots of his hot mama of course! (Cutesy idea#1 – give him a nice frame with one of his favorite family photos, behind which is a little suggestive number of you…. his wifey!) Don’t tell him until later that night when it’s time to tuck everyone in, show him the 2ndpic…. and well the rest is up to you! You could hire a pro, or to save some cash invite a girlfriend over to take the photos. Head over to Victoria’s Secret for something new and pretty, bust out the Two Buck Chuck (aka “Charles Shaw” from Trader Joes), relax, laugh, and have fun with it! Oh and now would be a great time to recycle that feather boa from Halloween!
#2
Is he a corporate man by day, loving hubby & papa by night? Let him carry his favorite little one close to him all day with these locket cufflinks from Red Envelope: http://bit.ly/aILQhY
#3
These are some of the most classic looking personalized photo mugs I have seen, check it out: http://bit.ly/b7lzko. Throw in a bag of his favorite coffee and a breakfast-in-bed coupon, you can’t go wrong!
#4
Does he enjoy an occasional poker game? Maybe even just a simple round of Go Fish with the kiddos? Either way, these photo cards from Shutterfly are a sure winner! http://bit.ly/auz0hP
#5
Don’t forget Grandpa, here is a personalized photo puzzle that comes in its own photo box. Spend the time and be selective with this photo, it has the potential to become a family heirloom! http://bit.ly/cd99rN
#6
Can you say PHOTO project? Have the kids sit down and write out lists of words, things, items, or memories that remind them of their dad. Give them disposable cameras and tell them to go on a photo scavenger hunt trying to capture some photos of things around the house, garage, and yard that remind them of their dad or some good memories they have shared. Print out several for each kid and have them scrapbook them with messages of why they chose to take that photo. This one does double duty of keeping the kids entertained and a great personalized gift for dad. Not to mention the added joy of “seeing” the man you love through the eyes of your children.
#7
Is he a techie dad that loves having the greatest and latest gadgets and technology? Upgrade to the new IPhone and load it up with fun photos of the family. Depending on your sense of adventure, you could include photos of you from option #1 here too. Just remember, these definitely have greater potential to end up with alternative, less preferential audiences when you least expect it, like your mother in law or innocent “phone borrowing” co-worker!
#8
Time for a Papa Spoof! (not to be confused with Papa Smurf). Check out these awesome personalized photo cards at moonpig, dad can finally see his face on the cover of Golf magazine! http://bit.ly/moonpigspoof
#9
Been looking for something above par? Chances are he hasn’t had much time to get many rounds in since the family started expanding. Buy him and a close friend a round of golf at his favorite local course, pack them a nice lunch with some adult beverages, throw in this personalized golf towel with a picture of the “home team”(aka.. you and the kids) and send him off for 18 holes! Personalized golf towel: http://bit.ly/golftowel
#10
Haven’t succumbed to the digital frame frenzy yet? Now is your perfect chance, and these aren’t any ordinary digital frame! You have to see this to believe it, but this company called FrameWizard supplements their digital frames with software that animates people, objects, backgrounds, and even custom digital mattes! Check out the pictures on the site, there is one of two adorable girls (presumably sisters) sitting on a beach hugging each other, and their hair is blowing in the wind, their eyes blink, and the waves are crashing behind them, WHOA it WILL blow your mind! Here is the site (click on software) www.framewizard.com. (As seen on www.coolphotoideas.com )
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