If you’ve ever wondered why the dads in your life are so hard to buy gifts for, you’re not alone. But in this digital era comes digital gifts, and those of us at Bublup have come to save the day. Even if dad is not the most tech-savvy, we know he can click on a single URL to reveal a thoughtful and unique gift, courtesy of YOU. In this blog post, we’re sharing four Father’s Day gift ideas that are thoughtful, easy to create, and totally free! They will make dad feel oh so appreciated and loved, so that’s also good news.
Before we get to the good stuff, you’re going to need two things:
- A FREE Bublup account. It’s available on both mobile and desktop.
- An intro to Bublup Rolls. (A “Roll” is the term we use for what are essentially instant web pages.)
In a nutshell, Bublup is an online space where you can create folders and save any kind of media type into them. Links, photos, files, PDFs, and more live side by side in one spot. Best of all, the content you save in a folder can be shared as something called a Roll—an instant web page that’s simple to share and aesthetically pleasing.
Need an example? Imagine you create a folder and save links to every item on your personal wishlist. When you click “Roll an Instant Web Page”, your must-have items will be instantly displayed in a single web page. All you have to do is copy the URL, and you can share it with absolutely anyone.
Tip: To really make your Rolls shine, consider binge-watching our Rolls Masterclass playlist on YouTube for step-by-step instructions and advanced tips!
Now that we’ve covered Rolls 101, onto dad’s digital gifts!
Gift #1: Personalized Coupon Book
We’ve taken this classic gift idea and given it an aesthetic, modern twist. (If your artistic skills are subpar, you’ll appreciate only needing a computer and not construction paper and glue for this one.)
If you don’t know what a personalized coupon book is, you’re going to create custom coupons that reflect the interests of, in this case, dad. For example, he could redeem a coupon for:
- A home-cooked meal
- A case of craft beer
- A movie night of his choice
- Help with yard work
- Company during an activity of his choice
- …etc. Get creative!
To create your digital coupon book with a Bublup Roll, you could:
- Design the coupons with a Canva template and save them in a folder
- Create the coupons with notes
- Make the coupons in real life and save photos of them in a folder
Gift #2: Recap Dad’s Finest Moments
Think of this one as a little stroll down memory lane- an appreciation gift, if you will! Think back on all of the major highlights of the past year, and make sure dad knows just how great he was. Type up the memories on notes or add images or funny GIFs to accompany them. You can make your Roll flow like a story by recapping each moment chronologically.
Once all of your highlights have been documented in the folder, Roll an Instant Web Page and marvel at your beautiful creation! If you’re really feeling creative, play around with the Roll themes and customizable colors. Dad is going to love it because, after all, a self-esteem boost is a way better gift than socks.
Gift #3: Collection Of Dad Jokes
If dad has a sense of humor, curating a collection of dad jokes could be a comical little gift. Fill up a folder full of your favorite dad jokes by writing them in a note, or, if you want to go the extra mile, create snazzy images with the text in a program like Canva. This way, he has a full arsenal of jokes to pull from at his next social outing. Perfect for embarrassing you and anyone else close enough to listen.
Gift #4: Video Well-Wishes
Everyone loves to hear how special they are, and dads are no exception. This collaborative gift would require the input of family members and even friends if you so desire! All you’d have to do is collect videos from the participants (who would ideally have a few kind words to say about dad) and save them in a folder. Every video you save can have a customizable title and description, so consider labeling who it’s from and add their location or perhaps a funny nickname like “your favorite child”. After everyone has submitted (which you can simplify by adding them to the Group Folder and having them add their own videos!), just Roll an Instant Web Page, and all of your heartfelt videos will be watchable in one very pretty place.
In Summary
Figuring out what to get dad doesn’t have to be a struggle every year, and it doesn’t have to hit you in the wallet, either! These digital gifts may be free, but they are thoughtful and chock-full of love.
Have a Happy Father’s Day!
