Father's Day this year falls on the 15th of June, which is the 3rd Sunday of the month. Have you saved up for a nice shirt or a brand-new tie for Dad? Here are quick tips on how you can put a smile on your Daddy's face, without necessarily hurting your budget:

1. Fetch him his slippers as soon as he gets home (and plant a kiss on his cheek or forehead);  
2. Make him a cup of really nice coffee (or tea);
3. Rent out new DVDs of his favorite actors and watch movies with him at home;
4. Wash his socks;
5. Fetch the morning paper for him (and give your dog a pat on the back for not whining as you snatch the morning routine from him);
6. Give him feet massage;
7. Play ball with him;
8. Wash the car for dad, or help out when you see him doing it;
9. Fix the dinner table for him, and help Mom serve food;
10. Get him a glass of water before he asks for it;
11. Drop little love notes into his bag when he least expects it;
12. Give him a bear hug as soon as he wakes up in the morning of Father's Day.

You can also write him a personal email expressing how proud you are of him as your Dad, and how thankful you are for being his son or daughter.  You can express your feelings more effectively by sending him specially-designed smiley or emoticons, which you can download free and send in your email.  The internet offers good choices, or you may check on zaazu smileys for latest designs.
 
Father's Day is not about gifts, but if you have an amount stashed aside for a new golf club or a ticket to your Dad’s favorite game, by all means, don't scrimp on it. Father's Day is the best day of the year to show fathers how special they are, and special gifts can delight them no end.  But without a budget, buying your Dad a gift may not be possible; yet, you could not let his special day pass by without making him smile – could you?

That is why sending an email can be a good idea for this year’s celebration.  Aside from being unique (as most prefer giving material gifts), it is cost-free.

In the past, most daughters and sons, including wives lavished fathers with material gifts that though valuable were devoid of real affection, which only words on paper can fully express.

How long has it been when you told your Dad “I love you”?  He ought to hear the words straight from your lips.  Most children would reason out:  “What for? Dad knows…”  Regardless of the fact, fathers would surely love to hear you say it.  

Sending an email re-assuring your Dad that he is on the right track as your friend, mentor, counselor and father boosts his ego; often than not, this simple expression of appreciation makes fathers want to rush home every afternoon.  

Dads would not mind receiving an email, rather than a gift.  An email written from the heart, with cute smileys and emoticons to highlight your emotion, your dad would just be as pleased. In his heart he knows, regardless of your gift, it's your love for him that makes the big difference.  

What better way to tell him you love and appreciate him than sending a letter he can read and keep throughout the years – long after the champagne glass has been washed; even long after you have kissed him on your wedding day, or bid him farewell before you embark on your life’s journey?  Think about it!