When I met my husband, I was NOT thinking about what kind of father he would be. I was 19 and in college partying my face off. (somewhere in there I got a degree…) He was funny, smart, sweet, and HOT. Fast-forward more than 15 years… and I realize now I really lucked out. He’s not only the best husband ever, he is also the best dad to our two kids.
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| Best dad ever! |
So when Father’s Day comes around, I feel like I can never find him a gift that represents just how awesome a dad he is. But I can sure try. This year I teamed up with Snapfish to create the prefect Father’s Day gift for my sweet hubby.
First, I had the kids go through my phone and select their favorite pictures of them with their dad. Together we found some really great ones… and I realized that I am obsessed with taking pictures of him when he falls asleep while putting the kids to bed… which is ALL THE TIME. The second my husbands head hits a pillow he falls right asleep, it’s a talent really, and one that I have always been extremely jealous of. The kids were hysterically laughing when they saw all the pics, since I wake him up to go into our bed, so they didn’t realize just how often their dad passed out with them!
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| How funny is this?! I have about 100 pictures similar to this one! |
I originally wanted to make him a canvas for his office, but the kids had a hard time selecting just one picture, so I decided we would create a photo book. It was SO easy to create! I already had the Snapfish app on my phone so I just uploaded all the pictures from my phone right to my account. Then I logged onto Snapfish, which looks all new and fancy since the website recently got a makeover. They have a huge variety of photo gifts and picture options… plus you get a ton of free prints for just signing up. They had photo book with a Father’s Day theme, which was perfect!
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| Love the new Snapfish site! |
It was really easy to add pictures, customize the layouts, and add graphics, texts and other features. It took me about 15 minutes to make the book and I had the kids look at it to make sure they liked everything. We even created a whole page of sleeping pictures.
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| A sneak peek at my hubby’s new photo book! |
Snapfish is running a number of awesome Father’s Day deals right now, so I decided to also get my father-in-law a gift. He is the best ‘Papa’ to all of his grandkids.. and where my husband learned what being a good dad was all about. Since he loves playing cards when friends and family are over, I got him a deck of photo cards. I used a picture we took of all 4 grandkids not long ago. The cards turned out awesome and I can’t wait until he gets them. (this will also be a test to see if he really reads my blog… he says he does… so let’s see if he calls me out about telling the world about his Father’s Day gift ahead of time! ha!)
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| Love how the cards turned out! |
They have tons of other great photo gifts for dad… I also considered the iPad case, travel photo mug & the photo puzzle, so cute! So if you are looking for a meaningful gift this Father’s Day, be sure to check out the new Snapfish! (Also… if you are interested you can join Snapfish Superfans!)
I love making personalized photo gifts! I haven't been on Snapfish's website in ages, I'll have to check it out!
They have made it so easy… You can really create an awesome book in less than 20 minutes! Finding the pictures is the toughest part for me! 🙂
I make personalized photo gifts for Mother's and Father's day a lot. Snapfish has some great options.
Yes esp if the person doesnt really have anything they want, and its a nice was for the kids to get involved!
good idea! have to get my BUTT in gear!
Can't fail with a picture gift! (and they have really good deals right now.. )
What a wonderful, personalized gift for your husband. I bet he loves it!
I havent let him see it yet, he only knows what the cover looks like! 😉
Aw, I love snapfish! What a great way to honor your husband for Father's Day!
xo katie // a touch of teal
I know, they have so many fun gift ideas and I love how I can upload the pics right from my phone!
I really like using Snapfish, and those playing cards are so fun!
They turned out really good, I was worried since I enlarged the pic quite a bit.. but it was still clear as can be!
Simple-fun-and memorable! I need to make one of these for my dad! Thanks for sharing! Love it!
Thank you! You can't go wrong with photo gifts! 🙂
I did a photo book for his FIRST Father's Day and in general I LOVE LOVE photo books!!! It's an easy way to personalize and give a great gift…affordable too!!
I know.. I am photo book obsessed! We have so many!
Michael LOVES photos so this is the perfect gift!! I'm so excited as I had NOTHING in mind. Men are so hard to shop for!
So true.. my husband never wants anything! I am glad I gave you some ideas!
I always try to make personalized Father's Day gifts! Means so much more, especially to the dad that doesn't care if he even gets a gift! <3 Christine, The Choosy Mommy, http://www.choosykids.blogspot.com
Yes my husband never wants anything.. so photo gifts work everytime!
Ha to you meeting your husband in college, not thinking what he'd be like being a father because you were partying your face off. Myself as well. I got lucky too. Awesome idea with Snapfish–thanks!
HAHA! I know.. I always say I can't believe I met him when I was so young, stuff you dont think about when you are just a kid! 😉
They have a lot of Great new gift ideas! Custom gifts are the best. My kiddos make me a mug each year for Mother's Day 🙂
personalized gifts are always my favorite! I hope you are having a great week!
Very sweet idea and what a wonderful keepsake!
the book really turned out great.. I cant wait to give it to him!
I haven't used them. I'll have to check out their deals. Thanks for sharing.
I love personalized gifts for presents! It shows you put a lot of thought and effort into it and if definitely sounds like SnapFish does a good job at making this happen. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
That's a cool idea. I could get one for my husband to keep at his office.
As far as that sleeping talent. My husband has it too. I'm so jealous!
I love the playing cards idea – that is a gift that will be used for sure around here!
I just had photos taken of our son and myself for my husband for Father's Day as he complained he didn't have any of Connor and I. I need to visit Snapfish and see if I can find the perfect gift to compliment our photos.