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Ever since we were young, dads have always been one person we look up to. In the past, we used to see them as a perfect example of courage, toughness and responsibility. We have as well looked up to our father as being a man with a big heart, giving everything he can to provide only the best for his family. Indeed, all his efforts should be appreciated in our own little ways. Buying a present for your dad on Father's day, his birthday or any other special occasion will definitely mean a lot to him. If you're looking for unique gift ideas for your father, here are some you can consider:

Caricature- You can give him a framed caricature of himself if you want to give your dad a present that is both funny and memorable. A caricature is drawn image of a person created with exaggerated strokes that are intended to create a comic effect. You'll have the drawing created by an artist, or should you have a talent in drawing, you can do it yourself.

Gift basket- There will never be anything sweeter than than you picking up some of your father's favorite items and arranging them beautifully in a gift basket. You may have whatsoever your father loves in this basket. You can buy your dad several kinds of pipes, cigars and ashtrays and put them all in a basket if he smokes pipes. If your dad loves to travel, why not give him books with fun facts about different countries across the world? You can also give your father a gourmet basket, if he loves to cook or eat.

Picture Frame- This is what you might call a cliché present, but still, it can a very meaningful gift you can give, especially if you put a photo of yourself and your dad when you were just a kid.

Time- When you were a kid, you used to spend all your time with your parents. But when you started building your own career and your own family, you started spending less time with your parents. When possible, visiting them every weekend and catching up with all that lost time is one gift that will be truly appreciated by your parents, especially when they are old.

It is very important that you make your father feel appreciated, if only for his hardwork to make sure you and your siblings have a good future ahead of you. The gift you buy for your old man may be cheap, but it's almost certainly enough to express your sincere thanks for the gift of life and fatherhood.