Kid's Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas {The Sunday Showcase 5/31/14}

Father's Day is just around the corner.

Let's inspire each other and share some ideas 

for the special daddies in our lives.

Click any of the links below for the full post and how-to's 

on these Father's Day Ideas shared on last week's linky.

20 Father's Day T-Shirts to DIY or Buy

(Lalymom)

7 Creative Ways to Show Dad You Care

(P is for Preschooler)

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We have made a few photo gifts for the Lil Divas' daddy

that he just melted over -

Daddy We Love You Because.... Photo Gift

DAD Photo Frame

Here are some of our favorite Daddy Books

Looking for more ideas?

Don't forget to peruse our Pinterest Boards -

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Homemade Gift Ideas

I love pinning awesome ideas from around the web for my girls to try.

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I LOVE homemade or personalized gifts! 

They are the ones we seem to cherish most. 

Now it's your turn to share!

What special gifts have you made for daddy?

Do you have fun Father's Day ideas to share? 

Please share them with me in the linky, 

by commenting below or by visiting our Facebook page. 

Be sure to link up your child centered ideas while you're here.

I love to see what everyone is doing.

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The Sunday Showcase is hosted on FOUR blogs!

Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Here Come the Girls

Inspiration Laboratories

JDaniel4's Mom

Each blog showcases their own features so be sure to check them all out!

If you are here for the first time please read this informational post for the full details.  Anything kid friendly and/or child centered is welcome!  You are welcome to share more than one post,  but we don't accept links for giveaways,  shops, or downloads for purchase, etc.  They will be deleted.

If you're linking up we encourage you to visit other links 
& our Pinterest board!  

*Important* 

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Link up and share your child centered ideas with us!

Bern

An InLinkz Link-up

Daddy We LOVE You Because... (Happy Father's Day from the Lil Divas)

When I saw this idea on Positively Splendid I knew we had to do it! What a perfect keepsake.

It was so cute to hear what the Lil Divas had to say about why they love their Dad. As you can see Daddy is the "go to" guy for hugs, giggles and fun around here. :)

I kept this simple by using black construction paper and white crayon for their writing and making a collage of the photos. 

I hope the Lil Divas' Daddy loves it as much as I do!

Bern

Our Favorite "Daddy" Books: 15 Books for Dads to Read With Kids

With Father's Day just around the corner I thought it was the perfect time to share a few of our favorite daddy/father themed books with you.

For Babies & Toddlers (0-2 yrs.):

Daddy Hugs 1-2-3 by Karen Katz
We read this one to our girls from when they were born (along with many other of Karen Katz's books). It is a sweet and simple counting book depicting many different ways a daddy gives his sweet baby hugs throughout the day.

Daddy Kisses by Anne Gutman
Another sweet book about daddy affection - this time it's about kisses! In this book we see how all kinds of Daddy animals give their babies kisses. A fun one to read and interact with by giving matching kisses to your little one as you read each page.

Me and My Dad by Alison Ritchie
A bear cub goes on adventures with his dad. This one gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling as you read about the special bond they share.



I Love My Daddy Because... by Laurel Porter Gayl
Another cute animal book (kids love seeing animal babies don't they, my girls sure do!) This one shows how various animal daddy's care for and nurture their young.

My Daddy and Me by Tina Macnaughton
A short, sweet story of a bear cub and his dad and how special he feels when he is with him.

For Preschoolers (3-5 yrs.):

You are My I Love You by Maryann Cusimano
One of my personal favorites because we have been actually been reading this to the girls since they were born. There are so many different lines that resonate with me. One of my favorites is - "I am your parent, you are my child. I am your quiet place, you are my wild." - Isn't that what being a parent to a child feels like?! Love this book!

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
Another book we have been reading since the girls were born. It's the story of a father bunny and his little hare and their love for each other. My girls love this story and one of their favorite things to do (taken from this book) is to say how much they love me and their dad - (i.e. to the moon and back, as big as the whole world, etc)



I Love My Daddy by Sebastien Braun
A very sweet (& short) book about the things a daddy and his child do together and how much they love each other.



My Dad by Anthony Browne
A sweet and funny book in which a boy tells about (& exaggerates) his father's qualities. Don't we all see our daddy's as super heroes when we are young?! A lovely celebration of that feeling.



Because Your Daddy Loves You by Andrew Clements
A loving & patient Dad spends the day at the beach with his son. Their day is filled with mishaps but the father seems to always be able to make things better. A sentimental read for sure for parents.



A Perfect Father's Day by Eve Bunting
A girl takes her dad out for the perfect Father's Day - only we can see it's all her favorite things not his. He of course goes along with it! Isn't that what daddy's  (& mommy's) do?



What Dads Can't Do by Douglas Wood
 This one will leave you smiling as a parent as the little green Dino recounts all the things dad's can't do like play hide and seek without being found, cross the street without holding hands & many more.

School Age (6-8 yrs.):

Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary
I read this when I was a girl & can't wait to share it with my girls. Classic Ramona and her loving dad who always seems to be in her corner, no matter what she does.



The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman
School-age kids love to trade things with friends but what happens when a child opts to trade his dad? This one had us all laughing and the illustrations are wonderful!



Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
A little girl wants the moon to play with, so her dad gets it for her. Wonderful illustrations and fold & flip pages make this very appealing and interactive. I placed it here for K-2 children beacuse it has wonderful teaching/learning capabilities about the moon's stages and children this age can read it themselves.

Do you have favorite daddy books you read with your children? Please share! I'd love to add to our list this year.

Bern

Happy Father's Day - A Special Post from the Lil Divas

Happy Father's Day!

The Lil Divas have taken over Mommy's blog (just for today)
we have an important post to share for and about our daddy!

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Here's a Peek at what we whipped up for Daddy this year! :)

A gift featuring two of his fave "posh" little divas:

Mommy bought big wooden letters & we painted them black.

Then we dressed up & had a secret photo shoot while daddy was at work! :)

We used black & white photos because black is daddy's fave color.

Who wouldn't love getting this as a gift?

Mommy is actually a bit jealous with how lovely it came out
& has plans to make her own MOM version!

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A Note from the Lil Divas:

Dear Daddy,

Thank you for always taking the time to play with us.

We LOVE our time with you,
especially when it involves so many giggles, tickles, games and fun!

You are the funnest Dad ever!

Thank you for always listening to us -

even when we've told the story a hundred times before.

Thank you for always watching us -

as we show you our gazillion performances, dances and songs.

You do these things without complaining

and with a smile on your face,

every single time!

We think that's pretty special!

Thank you for always encouraging us to keep on

believeing, performing, doing.

Thank you for helping us to believe in ourselves and our dreams -

no matter how improbable they may be somedays.

You are our #1 Fan (besides Mommy)

and we LOVE having you in our corner!

Most importantly,

 thank you for loving us Daddy.

We love you Papa - to the moon and back!

You are the best daddy in the whole wide world!

xoxoxo