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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5 Manly Father's Day Gifts

PEKIN, Ill. –– Is your dad what you would call a “man’s man"? If so, there’s no way you can show up this Father’s Day without a macho gift for him. Take a look at these 5 manly Father’s Day gifts and make your dad feel like Superman.

Straight Razor Shaving Kit

Everyone knows the manliest men use a straight razor to keep a clean look. If your dad doesn’t already utilize a single, sharp blade to exhibit his paring and pruning prowess, help him upgrade to the next level of manhood and give him a straight razor shaving kit.

Man Can

From bacon to sawdust, and gunpowder to fresh cut grass, Man Can has taken every manly scent known to, well, man, and infused that virility into candles. Now your dad can be indoors and still enjoy the wild-man aromas he loves.

Barbecue Sauce

It sounds like a cliché gift, but we’re not recommending you get your dad just any barbecue sauce. Manly dads like a challenge, and this sauce showdown is definitely an imposing one. This Father’s Day, fire up a slab of ribs on the grill for your dad and put his taste buds to the test with the hottest barbecue sauce you can find.

Monogrammed Steak Brand

Speaking of grilling, what manly dad wouldn’t want his name on every savory medium-rare sirloin he throws on the rack? Give your dad his very own monogrammed steak brand so he can start getting the credit he deserves. 

Leather Tablet or Phone Case

So your dad is a manly guy, but maybe he’s a sophisticated tech junky, too. The only problem is every time he whips out his smartphone he can’t help but complain of its daintiness as the sheer force of his calloused palm's vice grip nearly obliterates the device. In that case, give him a leather phone case that protects his technology and preserves his manhood.

Regardless of how masculine your dad believes he is (is the keyword here believes?), these 5 manly Father’s Day gifts will definitely make him more so. But gifts like these can only take a guy so far up the ladder of manhood. If your dad really wants to show how macho he is, tell him to check out our inventory of New Ford Cars or New Ford Trucks at our Morton Area Ford Dealer, because there’s nothing manlier than driving a Ford.

At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford  at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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