My Dad’s 70th birthday is coming up in the middle of January and I need some gift ideas please!
He lives a very simple life, spends as little money as possible on absolutely everything (including himself!) he owns a large house but sadly it isn’t the best taken care of so something for the house might not be the best idea.
He’s always worked physical jobs and will wear things until there really is no life left in them, holes in socks/boots, baler twine for a belt, bread bags in boots during winter. Incredibly careful with money! Due to this it means he’s often gifted new clothing that he simply doesn’t ever wear! He just keeps using the old stuff. Same goes for nice clothing, his wardrobe is overflowing but rarely worn.
I want to make a bit of a fuss for his birthday, thinking we’ll have him over for a meal/drinks or a small party. But also would like to get him some gifts.
He very rarely buys himself any sweet treats but he does enjoy them (always asking if I’ve got any biscuits haha) but again this is often something people will gift him - his sisters made him a treat hamper for Christmas and I think he finds it a bit much as he’s not used to eating a load of junk food.
Thinking of getting some nice coffee and some coffee mate for him as he enjoys a hot drink but refuses to ever buy himself milk.
Even makes his porridge with water!
Sorry for the waffling! Any ideas for some nice/practical gifts would be most welcome :)