How to Treat Your Dad Right This Father's Day

PEKIN, Ill.,––Next Sunday, June 18th, is Father's Day! Just like Mother's Day, this holiday is all for celebrating Dad. Whether you have a Father, Husband, Grandpa, or Brother that you're honoring for being an awesome parent, there are plenty of ways to do so. If you're celebrating a certain father in your life, but aren't quite sure what to do, we can help. Check out these simple ideas on how to treat your Dad right this Father's Day.

1. Give Him a Homemade Gift

You can make him a neat gift yourself, or have the little ones craft something up. Personalized homemade gifts are some of the most valuable. Here are a few ideas:

-A decorated photo frame 

-A themed basket of small gifts

-A painted t-shirt

-A coin plate or memory box

-A keychain

-A card with a handwritten message

2. Make Him a Delicious Meal

Show your Dad you truly care and whip him up his favorite meal! Whether you make a dinner for a crowd, or a dessert for a few, we know he'll appreciate a tasty treat. Get some great ideas on our Pinterest page! 

3. Run Errands for Him

You can easily let your Dad relax on Father's Day, or any other day by dedicating your time and energy towards the things he might not really want to do, a.k.a. errands. Here are a few ideas:

-Get his oil changed (schedule an oil change appointment at Velde Ford online)
-Mow the lawn
-Wash the car
-Clean the house or do chores
-Fix something around the house

4. Do a Special Activity with Him

Depending on what your Dad likes to do, spending time together is one of the best gifts you can give because you can make memories together. Some ideas of activities you could do together:

-Grill dinner
-Go golfing
-Get some ice cream
-Go to a Peoria Chiefs game
-Take a walk along the Peoria riverfront
-Watch his favorite show or movie
-Reminisce on old photos
-Go for a drive (schedule a test drive with a Mustang at Velde Ford and surprise him!)



We hope all the Dad's in Pekin, Illinois have a wonderful Father's Day next Sunday with our tips on how to treat your Dad right! If your Dad is looking for a new Ford F-150 or Ford Mustang, we'd be happy to help. We're a family-owned dealership and we're happy to treat each and every one of our customers as family, too. Learn more about who we are and how we can provide you a great dealership experience!

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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