Dad’s are definitely worth celebrating, so why not take celebration suggestions from the manliest man to ever grace the city halls of Pawnee Indiana, Ron Swanson himself?
After all, to your baby, Daddy is…
- tickle monster
- provider
- coach
- protector
- encourager
- and ultimate Avenger.
If your man self-identifies with this down-to-earth mustachioed icon of testosterone, here are the suggestions that will leave him, well, not weeping…but at least a little choked up.
Manliest Father’s Day Ever:
Head Outdoors
Ron Swanson is a huge fan of the great outdoors. I know it may feel daunting to take your small children outdoors, but really, this is the perfect time to introduce them to the wonders of the natural world!
Even if you don’t decide to camp for the entire weekend, a few hours tromping around the countryside will make some incredible memories to look back on. Here are some ways to make that happen.
Gone Fishin’ With Dad
1. Kid Life Vest | 2. Dad & Me Outfit
3. Fishing Practice Set | 4. Kid Fishing Gear
Happy Hiking Adventure
1. Child Carrier | 2. All Terrain Stroller
3. Waterproof Jacket | 4. Owie! Bag
5. New Hiking Boots for Dad
Manliest Father’s Day Ever:
Feed Him a Piece of Heaven
Ron Swanson has two loves: breakfast and meat. Put them together and what do you get?
Breakfast meat. Also known as…bacon. *drooling begins*
Here is the ultimate day of food, for your mustachioed macho man. We even managed to sneak some vegetables into the menu! (We won’t tell if you don’t.)
Breakfast of Champions
1. Bacon, Potato, Egg Casserole | 2. Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
Luncheon Favorites
1. Whisky Burger | 2. Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
3. Baked Beans
Dinner to Linger Over
1. Bacon Wrapped Filets | 2. Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs
3. Asparagus Upgraded | 4. BLT Chopped Salad
Mouth-Watering Desserts
1. Guinness Chocolate Cake with Bailey’s Cream Cheese Frosting
2. Magic Bars | 3. Maple Caramel Bacon Crack
Manliest Father’s Day Ever:
Don’t Give Him a Tie
Which would you rather your man look like when he opens up his Father’s Day gift…
This?
Or this?
Yeah, I thought so.
Here are ten ideas to keep him dancing all day long.
10 Gifts Ron Would Love
1. Canvas Sheet (of course!) | 2. Saddleback Wallet
3. The Boys in the Boat | 4. Daddy’s Diaper Bag
5. Grillmaster Kit | 6. The Grillfather Apron
7. Free Ron Quotes to Print | 8. Facial Hair Kit
9. Leather Satchel | 10. Band of Brothers
Manliest Father’s Day Ever:
Send Him on a Scavenger Hunt
There’s one other little gift I thought I’d share with you as a sure-fire grin-getter.
I’ve created 18 little quotable cards for you to print, cut out (cardstock works best), and let the kids hide around the house for him to find. You can even write little “clues” on the back to send him on a Father’s Day scavenger hunt surprise! Click on the button below to download and print them off!
Why is that a direct link and not behind a give-me-your-email wall? Because I don’t want to bully you into a friendship.
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A Final Father’s Day Word from Ron
Whatever you end up doing for your manliest Father’s Day ever, I’m sure it will be epic and full of memories.
So whether you rough it in the wild or camp out in the living room, cook up a fancy meal or order a pizza, buy him a gift or make him a card…give him a big smooch and let him know you love and respect him.
Because as Ron says, “That’s what you do when you care about someone. You support ‘em…win, lose or draw.”
Happy Father’s Day!
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