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Father's Day 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012

What's the Best Advice Your Father Ever Gave You?

Honor your father this year by posting his sage advice on Troy Patch.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Great Last-Minute Father's Day Crafts And Recipes

Honor Dad on Father's Day with something special.

As mothers, we have all worn that glitter-covered ziti necklace to work because our child gave it to us for Mother’s Day. Often, dad are saddled with a terrible tie as their gift from their young ones on Father’s Day, but there’s no reason why dad can’t get a really nice homemade gift from the kids on their special day (which tomorrow, in case you forgot). And don’t forget to make dad a special breakfast that morning (we also included a nice grilled chicken recipe in case Dad gets a new Weber!). So we scoured the Internet looking for fun and low-maintenance craft ideas for Father’s Day, and here are a few: You can personalize a small clay dish or draw and frame a family portrait. How about setting Dad up as King For A Day? Use puzzle …

Thursday, June 14, 2012

What's the Best Advice Your Father Ever Gave You?

Honor your father this year by posting his sage advice on Patch.com.

We all know wisdom comes with age and life experiences... and most of our fathers have plenty of that. Growing up, dads teach us morals, ethics and do their best to guide us in the right direction.  For me, some of my dad's advice went in one ear and out the other, but some things he said were forever ingrained in my brain. What's the best piece of advice your father has ever given to you? Help Patch create a slideshow of our dads and their wise words. Post a picture of your father in the media player and include his name, what city he lives in and his advice in the caption. Happy Father's Day!

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