With the cost of living skyrocketing each day, most fathers would probably be the first to welcome the idea of a fun day spent with his children at home, with as little damage as possible to the budgets of his children.<\/p>\n
While many a son or daughter feels the need to buy their father a gift as a token of their affection and appreciation for everything their dad does for them, there is far more value to be found in the quality time spent together, which incidentally costs little or no money.<\/p>
\u201cThink along the lines of the tried and trusted breakfast in bed \u2013 a real treat for the father who has to get up early every morning to go to work and usually finds himself grabbing something to have for breakfast on the go,\u201d explained a busy father himself, Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO of RE\/MAX of Southern Africa.<\/p>\n
He went on to say that, for most dads, the value of spending some real quality time with their children far outweighs the material things.<\/p>
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Simple tips on how to keep warm<\/a><\/p>\n Pitch to win R80\u00a0000 in cash for your business<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHaving one\u2019s children close by is far more rewarding \u2013 and the memories created, far longer lasting than the gift which we unwrap and often put aside for another day,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n There are so many things one could do for one\u2019s dad which could make him feel that extra bit special for Father\u2019s Day and amazingly, several of them can be done right from the comfort of our own homes.<\/p>\n For example, most dads have an endless list of household chores.<\/p>\n Think of how wonderful it would be for your dad to wake up and find that the garage has been tidied, or the lawn has been mowed and the garden spruced up, all without him having to lift a finger.<\/p>\n Alternatively, set up a playlist of his favourite music, and encourage him to sit and relax in his favourite lounge chair while you fix him a cup of his favourite beverage accompanied by a snack of his choice and \u2013 very importantly \u2013 hand him full command of the TV and decoder remote controls for the day.<\/p>\n \u201cIt isn\u2019t very difficult to make Father\u2019s Day special.<\/p>\n \u201cSpeaking as a dad myself, more often than not, I\u2019m grateful for even the smallest of treats and spending quality time with my family,\u201d Goslett said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>