Lifestyle
SHOW DAD APPRECIATION THIS FATHER’S
DAY by Susan Neuhalfen
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ather’s Day is coming up again and the only thing harder than shopping for a man is actually finding something that you KNOW he will love. The thing about many men is that they aren’t big on “gifts”, so we’ve compiled a list of ideas including affordable “wants”, “needs” and “experiences” that might be just the right present for the dad in your life on Father’s Day. Go Ape! - The whole family will enjoy this treetop adventure course. Enjoy ropes, obstacles and zip lines for a 2-3 hour time period. For those who aren’t participating, there are paths through the woods that allow you to follow and take pictures of your family throughout the majority of the course. goape.com/Locations/Texas/Plano
BBQ Basket - BBQ is a Dad-thing. Go
to Grill This and put together a basket of stuff including tools, cleaning
hacks, spices and more. If you know to jump off the deep end, they have
Green Eggs, Smokers and Gas Grills, too. facebook.com/grillthisbbq
Texas Rangers Game - The Rangers’ season will be in full swing and your hometown team is playing the Seattle Mariners. If you go to the game on June 18, they’re giving away Kroger/ Dr. Pepper Cheesy Rangers shirts to the first 15,000 and Blue Bell Ice Cream is only $1 for 13 and under. mlb.com/rangers
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exactly what he wants and you want
Crossfire Defense Academy & Range - Opening soon in Flower Mound, Crossfire features a huge indoor range, self-defense classes and fitness led by a former Navy Seal. Lots here for real enthusiasts. crossfiredefense.com
Dallas Zoo - A campout at the Dallas Zoo? You bet! Spend Father’s Day weekend at the zoo with behind-thescenes activities, s’mores around the campfire, continental breakfast and up-close animal encounters. It goes from 7 pm on Saturday to 11 am on Father’s Day. Sleep in tents in Camp Okapi tucked away in the Wilds of Africa. Tents include cots, fans, and electrical outlets.