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Instead of supporting the overconsumerism, how about showing Dad you love him with a truly sustainable gift. Spending the day with Dad on Dad's Day is probably the best way to celebrate him. If you want to treat Dad to something extra special, search your soul, and ask yourself, what would he really like?

Traditionally, gifts are given by children to their fathers, but does Dad really need another silk tie? According to The Green Guide, more than half of Dads say they've never received a "good" gift, and the average cost of a Father's Day gift is $89.00.

Here are a few suggestions of gifts that don't require you to buy Dad anything, but to spend time with Dad ....

A homemade gift is sure to warm a Daddy's heart and the energy saved by not buying a manufactured item will ease any eco-friendly conscious Dad.

Write out IOUs on recycled paper or card. Offer gardening, seasonal meal prepared, day out at the library, museum, art exhibition, whatever takes Dad's fancy -- simple stuff that will mean the world to Dad!

Green Dads often have green thumbs. Help Dad start or maintain a garden. Whether it's fruits, veggies, herbs, or even flowers and help plant them.

Grill and Chill  - prepare Dad's fave meal and kick back with an organic cool one on the deck. Pump up the Rat Pack tunes, and reminisce about a few of your great times spent together.

Framing that “great photo of you and Dad,” or “Dad and the fish,” and top if off with a handwritten, heartfelt message, either in a corner of the photo, or on the back of the frame.

Give a unique experience - gift box of his fave foods / drinks / photo album of past memories / write letters of all your past best memories. A family DVD of the children with Dad or Grandpa, wrapped with some yummy organic popcorn.

Bake something special, pie with "We love Daddy" or using refrigerated organic bread dough, have your child make different shapes with the bread such as braids, hearts, circles, maybe spell out "DAD", "#1 DAD", etc. Bake the creations according to the package instructions. These fresh-out-of-the-oven creations can be served to Dad as part of breakfast in bed on Father's Day.

"Cookie of the Month" certificate along with one dozen cookies. Come the beginning of each month, bake a different kind of cookie / chocolate etc.

Don't sweat the gift-aspect just let Dad know that you’re thinking of him, and you love him. Enjoy the day, and celebrate Dad with your heart, however you know best.

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