How Are You Spending Dad’s Day?
Friday, June 13th, 2008
According to a recent survey, we’re going to spend an average of $94.54 on Dad this Sunday (Father’s Day - yes, it’s early this year). That’s down slightly from last year, when we were willing to spend $98.34 on Dad. That extra four bucks must be going toward the high cost of gas or something.
Here’s how we’re spending that cash:
- 68.4% are buying a greeting card
- 41.4% will take Dad out
- 36.5% are giving clothing (like he needs more socks and ties!)
- 32.7% are purchasing gift cards or certificates
- 22.6% said books or CDs
- 18.5% plan on getting Dad something electronics or computer-related
What are you doing for Dad? What’s the best gift you’ve received? My dad doesn’t live in T.O., so he’s getting a card with Tim Horton’s gift certificates and a phone call of course. I don’t know what he’d say was the best gift he ever received (probably finishing the Manitoba Marathon), but I do remember making a pyjama greeting card for him out of J-cloths in Grade 2. Share your thoughts and memories by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below. Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is DEAROLDDAD. It’s good until June 15th. Happy Father’s Day!