Celebrate Dad!

Father's day is coming up on June 21st, and we wanted to share ways to celebrate with dad on his special day!  Having the kids involved with planning for Father's Day is a great way to get them excited and to show their appreciation for all that dad does.  There are lots of great activities that the whole family can enjoy together, and a holiday like Father's Day is the perfect time to carve out an entire day for lots of family fun!

1:  Breakfast in Bed:  For the dad who loves to sleep in, have the kids prepare a special breakfast in bed for dad!  Work with your kids to plan a simple breakfast menu, and then do the shopping together.  In the morning let the kids help make the breakfast and have them surprise him with their special meal.

2.  Family Hike & Picnic: For the dad who loves to be outdoors, plan a fun hike where the whole family can enjoy the fresh air, and then have a fun picnic where you can serve dad's favorite picnic foods!  Have the kids get involved with planning where the picnic should be, and if they are old enough have them help prepare the food before you leave!

3.  Play Mini Golf:  For the dad who loves golf, take the whole family to play mini-golf.  Playing mini-golf means that every member of the family can be involved, and it is a great outdoor activity!  It is also a great way for dad to practice his putting :)

4.  Create Something Together:  For the dad who enjoys projects, build/create something simple yet exciting like a bird house.  When the birdhouse is done, the whole family can find the perfect tree to put it, and keep an eye on it to see when birds decided to make it a home.  Other projects can include plating a garden or flowers, setting up a tree swing, or even doing an arts & crafts project!

For more fun Father's Day ideas, click here!  And don't forget to head over to Our Green House to find a great selection of gifts for dad!

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European Flair

Are you looking for a unique wedding or birthday gift with lots of character?  If so, then we have you covered with our collection of home items made from reclaimed European wood.   Each piece is made with care and will last for years to come.  Using reclaimed wood is a wonderfully sustainable practice, and you know that you are getting a truly one of a kind item!

1  :  Modern day necessities meet past beauty with this this gorgeous Ipad holder or cookbook stand!  It is made from reclaimed wood salvaged from 19th century European buildings, and makes a great gift for Father's Day, a wedding, or birthday! 

2  :  This beautiful heirloom cake stand is the perfect bridal shower or wedding gift.  Each unique stand is made form salvaged wood that has been recycled or reclaimed from 19th century European buildings that were to be demolished.  This cake stand is bound to become an item that will be passed down for generations.

3  :  This versatile wooden baguette board is made from 19th century reclaimed European wood.  Not only is is great for serving bread, but it can be filled with crackers, an array of fresh fruit, or other little nibbles of food at a cocktail party.

4  :  This reclaimed wood cutting board is a great wedding or hostess gift because you can never have too many cutting boards!  It makes a lovely statement at a dinner party, and it is also 100% food safe and finished with natural beeswax and mineral oil.

5  :  It is time to bring back the Lazy Susan, and what better way to do that than with this stunning piece!  Made from reclaimed wood, it is 100% sustainable, and extremely functional.  It's unique industrial chic style will compliment  anyone's home decor!