‘I love that idea’: Gee and Ursula share creative Father’s Day gift ideas

Father’s Day is on the horizon, and Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin of “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio dove into some of the best gift ideas for a father in your family.

Father’s Day gift ideas

“Father’s Day is this Sunday, and a lot of you are probably scrambling for ideas when it comes to gifts,” Ursula said. “In case you missed it, The Seattle Times asked some local dads to share the best Father’s Day gift they have ever received. We love some of these stories and thought we would share some.”

An article from The Seattle Times recapped a variety of unique gifts from Seattle families that could inspire creative gift ideas.

“There was one dad who got a rainbow-painted chunk of the Kingdome after it was imploded in 2000, so his five-year-old gave it to him as a paperweight, and he kept it on his desk at Boeing until the day he retired,” Ursula said. “Now it’s on the family bookshelf, a little piece of Seattle and fatherhood history all rolled into one. I love that idea.”

The Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, located at Pier 54 on Alaskan Way, is a Seattle staple for knick-knacks and other fun trinkets, boasting an astounding 3,300 positive reviews on Google.

“Another dad shared how his son once surprised him with a canoe trip to Duck Island on Green Lake, because you’ve always wondered what was out there,” Ursula said. “Great idea, again, something that doesn’t cost much, and it’s just basically giving your time.”

Whether it’s a day-trip to Duck Island in the heart of Green Lake or a cozy dinner at home, the time spent with family is equally valuable as any gift.

“I think that the best Father’s Day gift is something that the father loves and appreciates, but it’s subjective for every other father,” Gee said. “I think the best Father’s Days that I’ve had have been over the last five, seven years, when my favorite meal gets made, maybe a salmon salad.”

The Seattle Times recommended a lamb smash burger recipe for this year’s Father’s Day festivities, a quick and easy dinner idea to give fathers a chance to christen that new grill.

“The person who eats the same thing every day and has the same schedule likes to do those things. So he’s usually easy to figure out,” Gee said. “He wants a new smoker or a new grill. He wants something new that goes in the yard.”

Listen to the full conversation here.

Listen to Gee and Ursula on “The Gee and Ursula Show” weekday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm on KIRO Newsradio.