Father's Day Gifts For Under $20

Father's Day is June 21st and yes, the economy currently sucks. Many don't have the extra funds to purchase gifts. But it's okay, if you're working with less than $20, I have ideas. Of course there's always DIY options, but if you're like me and have NO crafting abilities whatsoever, these gifts are affordable options. 

People can be crazy these days, so having a knife on you is a wise option. Seriously, have you seen the headlines? Folks are losing their minds. My Sign Center has a bunch of personalized gifts available, and I was drawn to the knife. The style is sleek, and it's small enough to fit into a pocket. Even better, it's under $20. They can personalize the name of Dad! Pick up the knife HERE. 

Need a unique frame? Is Dad proud of his mow lines? This was at Walmart for under $10.

Folks will tell you NOT to go for mugs as a gift idea, but some of them are fun. If Dad is cranky in the morning, this is the perfect mug for him. (And it's under $10 at Walmart!)

Did you know The Rock has a skincare line for men at Target called Papatui? He had everything. Moisturizers, deodorant, cologne...I thought these pimple patches could come in handy. Sometimes pimples pop up in grown adults, so having these on hand would help. All items I saw were less than $20, and most were below $10.

If Dad loves his sweets, these funnel cake popcorn caught my eye. It's the perfect addition to movie night. I also found these at Target, along with a plethora of other goodies.

Finally, if you want to make Dad laugh, there are Spongebob fugglers. They are keychains, so if Dad has a work backpack, he can clip it on. We ended up getting the Squidward one for Tom. Order Spongebob HERE. (If you want all 5, they are available for $29 HERE.)

I hope there's something here that can be a useful gift. If anything, make a card or offer to make breakfast. (But clean up afterwards!) So are you ready for Father's Day? 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

 ......to have gone and seen Scary Movie 6. Some people said it wasn't funny at all, but I laughed. Scary Movie 2 is still my favorite though.

.....to be proud of Natalie for passing all her lifeguard tests. She had to do some crazy swim tests, plus written tests, and she made it through!

......to be proud of the Spurs for winning Game 3 of the NBA finals against the Knicks. They are still down by 2, but I think they can pull off the win.

.......to hope the kids have fun watching Backrooms. I did not have the urge to sit through that, but they know all the lore and such, so they are watching the movie this week. 

.....to love this bag from HEB. I had to pick it up because it's so true. 

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Ridiculous Comments About Pride Month

June is Pride Month. And for some reason, being accepting upsets certain people. I'll never understand it because didn't they learn the lesson to be kind in Kindergarten? Or were they asleep during that part? My daughter is in the LGBTQIA+ community, so I am an ally, and I tend to take it personally when someone tells me they are against Pride. 

There are all sorts of comments being made about June. The same ones tend to be recycled, so I figured it might be helpful to clear up some ridiculous misconceptions about the month. 

These are some real comments I have received on my blog and on social media accounts. (Seriously, I had a reel on Instagram hit 102K views and over 1000 comments, and yup, some ignorant folks flooded in.)

1. "June should be for the military." I get this so often on my page, it's comical at this point. My Mom was in the military. I was married to someone in the military. Neither of them are offended that June is Pride Month. And here's a shocker for those people: NOVEMBER is National Veterans and Military Families month. Furthermore, May is National Military Appreciation Month. If people just did a little research, they'd know this. 

2. "Keep Pride out of schools." How is being accepting a BAD thing? I'm in Texas, and they are trying to force the Ten Commandments to be in classrooms. But heaven forbid there's a rainbow. I know many teens feel welcome and safe when they have spotted Pride flags. Several have even stated they didn't take their lives because they felt UNDERSTOOD.

3. "Pride is shoved in my face!" It's truly not. If a man and a woman can kiss and hold hands openly in public, so can a man and a man or a woman and a woman and...WHOEVER. It's not a big deal. 

4. "Pride is indoctrination for kids." I got a comment saying that children are being forced to watch drag queens. Uh, no they are not. The person was like, "What about the drag queens reading to the kids?" I had to remind the moron it's the PARENT who brings kids to that. And honestly, I'd rather my kid be in the presence of a drag queen than a person in Washington any day. Drag queens are fun. And some of the kindest humans you'll ever meet.

5. "There should be straight Pride." Every day is straight Pride. Please show me where it's illegal for being a heterosexual. Having a month were others feel visible should never be considered a bad thing. 

6. "God says it's an abomination." Well, that's your religion, not mine. I'm all for people being able to believe what they wish. Life is tough! If believing in god makes someone happy, yay! But do not tell me I'm going to hell or some other nonsense, because it's simply not true. I believe in a higher being, and who that higher being is, I do not know. But what I do believe is that we should not judge others and tell them they are going to hell if they happen to love a person of the same sex. I am so proud of the churches who have pride flags in front of their buildings. There's one down the street from me, and I can almost bet it has made someone feel acknowledged and recognized. 

So here's the thing about Pride Month: it's a month of celebration. It's a month of remembering and honoring those who have lost their lives simply for living their truths. It's a month when a teen who might not feel accepted at home, can feel at peace. They realize they are not wrong or an abomination. There's color and laughter and glitter...lots and lots of glitter.

And that can never be a bad thing.