3 Ideas For A Unique Gift For Dad

Article Topic: Use one of these 3 ideas for a unique gift for dad. He's sure to love it!

Nothing says "I couldn't be bothered, Dad" more than a pair of cufflinks, a bottle of scotch, or a grooming kit. Use one of these three ideas to help you with a fantastic gift for dad.

Have A Photo Turned Into A Canvas

The first unique gift for dad is to borrow one of his favourite photos and have it turned into a canvas. These photo-canvases look just great. They are available in a range of sizes (from the size of a small TV to the size of your wall). The canvases are sure to be a talking point in your home. Just imagine a large canvas of the family together on your most recent vacation. There are many services out there that can turn your photo into a canvas. One of the best I know is called Portrait Kingdom. Ask for Dave, he's sure to give you extra attention to detail.

Have Dad's Old Record Collection Easily Transferred To MP3

The second unique special gift for dad is a USB turntable that lets him easily transfer all his old vinyl albums onto his MP3 player. Now dad won't have to buy all his old vinyl albums again on iTunes - he can easily transfer them to his iPod using this USB record player.

Here's how it works. You plug the turntable into the USB slot on a computer. Dad just plays each "45" album or "33" single once, and the really simple software (included) does the rest.

Dad can even transfer his favourite old cassette tapes to his iPod (or any MP3 player) with the USB turntable. All he does is plug any cassette player into the audio-in jack of the turntable. You can even record 78s (now we're going way back) by adding a stylus for 78s (not included). Dad's sure to love it!

Have A Tree Planted For Each Decade Of Dad's Life

If you're like me, perhaps your father has everything he needs and "doesn't want a present". Yet you still want to give him a present as a token of your appreciation and friendship and love.

What you could do in this case is give dad one of the best gifts of all. It's a gift that helps the environment. Here's what you do. Have a tree planted for each decade of dad's life. You could even have a tree planted for each year of your father's life if you have a bit more money.

Dad will receive a certificate stating that trees have been planted on his behalf, which he can display and show the grandkids.

Another great environmentally friendly gift for dad is a certificate stating that all his electricity comes from clean, green sources (such as wind farms or solar panels). The way to do this is to contact a clean energy company such as Native Energy. A one-year certificate for an empty-nester home costs about $100. Dad will still have to pay his energy bill like normal, but now he'll know his power comes from environmentally-friendly sources.

I hope this article has inspired you to find a unique gift for dad!