Tips on how to celebrate Fathers Day on a budget

POLOKWANE – DebtSafe encourages families to enjoy this special occasion with a friendly reminder that you can do so on a budget.

Wikus Olivier, debt management expert at DebtSafe, shares some affordable ideas South Africans can consider when celebrating Father’s Day.

“Although it is not a public holiday, it is still a time of celebration and a reminder to say, ‘thank you’ to your father in a distinctive manner. To the dads out there, you may think that the things you do go unnoticed, but DebtSafe wants to remind you that the world would be a lot emptier without you. You add value to your kids’ lives and the lives of those around you. Thank you for being you, and for all that you do,” Olivier says.

“There are various affordable things that you can do with your dad and gifts that you can buy for him. You do not have to go to financial extremes to enjoy some quality time with your dad”.

Here are a few options that you can keep in mind:

Affordable gifts and card ideas

• If you have been a good financial steward and saved for your Father’s Day gift, look at the various stores you can choose from with gifts for less than R100: Dis-Chem, Clicks, NetFlorist, YUPPIECHEF.COM, Mancrate.co.za, Cape Union Mart, Pick ‘n Pay and Woolworths are good options.
• Homemade gifts and card concepts, especially for the young ones, are endless. Here are ideas that you can put to creative use:

• A ‘chocolate card’ or ‘daddy figure frame’ – visit Pinterest for ideas.
• Handmade cards (toddlers) – see KraftiMama for ideas.
• ‘Do it yourself’ gift ideas from a watch stand to an apron – see CountryLiving’s page for ideas.

Reasonably priced outings

• Speaking of reasonably priced venues, what about a lekker braai with no venue costs involved? There is nothing better than great company around the braai and dinner table in your own home. If you aren’t the biggest meat lover, what about a picnic in grandad’s garden with your favourite affordable snacks instead?

The DebtSafe team hereby gives a huge round of applause to all the daddy-O’s and reminds South Africans to enjoy Father’s Day on an affordable budget. Join in the fun and celebrate your father figure this coming Sunday.

DebtSafe offers a Debt Management Programme for over-indebted consumers. Do you want to change your financial situation for the better? Contact the DebtSafe’s team and kick-start your journey to a new beginning – financial freedom. SMS your name and INFO to 30898 (at no charge) for your free debt assessment.