Just in time for Father’s Day, Dove made a very touching video celebrating and honoring how special and important Fathers are throughout our lives. Including everything from comforting a child after a nightmare to coming to rescue a teen with a broken down car, the moving commercial highlights all the aspects of fatherhood and all the times our Dads were there when we needed them- and it couldn’t be more beautiful. Get your tissues ready (and your phone because you’re probably going to want to call or text him right after watching this)!
Showing posts with label appreciation. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
What Dad Really Doesn't Want This Father's Day
With Father’s Day just a few days away, Dads are eagerly awaiting their day of dedication and appreciation, and while all different methods of appreciation are, well appreciated, there are some that are getting just a little repetitive. While ties and greeting cards are still cherished because they came from his children, surprise him this holiday by getting creative. Don’t forget, a special gift doesn’t necessarily mean it came with a large price tag.
So we asked real dads what they want most this Father’s Day- and what they would rather have a thing of the past.
Here are their responses of what they would like to see stay in last year's father's day gift pile:
1. An "expensive dinner out in my honor- and with my wallet."
2. A "high tech gadget that I won’t actually use."
3. Funny underwear, a t-shirt, or a tie- chances are my opportunities to wear a shirt that my son found hilarious are going to be pretty limited.
4. Concert tickets for a band that shouldn’t be doing concerts anymore- "If they were popular when I was a teenager, I probably am not interested in seeing one of their concerts any time in this decade."
5. A gift certificate for anything spa related- "I’m not sure how this comes to a surprise to some people but being “pampered” in any way that involves driving to a salon or spa is not something I am terribly excited about."
6. Novelty golf balls- "any man who takes golf seriously would much prefer to pick out his own brand or type of golf balls, free from monograms or Disney characters on the front."
7. Anything that involves a grill- "most men are proud of their grills and grill skills but that doesn’t mean that every Father’s Day he wants a meat thermometer or a grilling mitt."
8. A greeting card that sings when you open it- "we don’t like opening cards and being startled by the sudden burst of obnoxious music nor do we find it “cute” or “amusing”, so save yourself $6 and make us a card by hand."
9. A coffee pot- "I’ve been using my good old coffee pot since college and don’t feel the need for a new, high tech one that is just going to confuse me every morning when I’m already rushing out the door."
10. A video camera- "my smart phone camera works just fine for the 2 videos I take a year, save your pennies and avoid splurging on any sort of camera."
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Thank You Mom (For All the Crazy Things You've Put Up With)
Every year, Mother's Day encourages us to show our moms how much we love them and appreciate everything they do for us. As that video, The Toughest Job in the World, showed us- being a mother is no easy task. It means unlimited patience, 24 hour a day availability, being nothing short of a professional multi tasker, putting her children’s needs before her own, being a chef, as well as a pro at managing 20,000 loads of laundry, and so much more. And being a mother also means witnessing, putting up with, and doing some pretty weird stuff when it comes to their child. So for this Mother’s Day, we are inviting you to take a moment and think about all the things your mom did for you that no one (and I promise you, no one) else would have done! When we asked, these are the responses we got from real people about what their Mom did for them and what they are most thankful for.
So thank you Mom for…
"Keeping me out of jail."
"Always being a good sport."
"Putting up with me through my teen years."
"Not complaining when I went to college and you thought you were free from my laundry but I still brought it home on weekends."
"Not being too embarrassing the first time I brought a boy home to meet the family."
"For not letting me get that “meaningful” tattoo on my 18th birthday."
"Listening to my hours of teenage drama and resisting the urge to tell me he’s a loser and won’t matter in a year anyway."
"For functioning as a counselor/hair stylist/coach/teacher/therapist/friend/parent…sometimes all at the same time."
"Being understanding when I forget to call."
"Putting up with my middle school phase. Sorry again!"
"For being my best, and sometimes only, cheerleader."
"For home cooked meals. Those never get old!"
"For scaring those bullies even more than they scared me."
"For keeping me in line!"
"For teaching me how to love myself."
"For being there through all my victories and losses."
"For watching The Lion King 1,000 times with me."
"For changing all those diapers."
"For putting up with not just me, but now my kids too!"
"For showing me how someone can evoke genuine terror with one look."
"And for the whole, you know, giving birth thing."
What are you most thankful for?
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