This Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day! Celebrating Father’s Day is a great way to honor your Dad and remind us about the importance and challenges of Fatherhood.

Rather than default to a tie, watch, or a new hammer – make this Father’s Day even more memorable and spend some quality time with the family! 

Here’s 5 ways to celebrate your Dad, rain or shine! 

Backyard Picnic with Dad

With the current state of the health pandemic,  states with open restaurants are operating at a lower capacity.  You might’ve missed out on your opportunity for a reservation, especially if you procrastinate like us! Stay home to stay safe & healthy! Why go out when you can enjoy nature, family, and your backyard all in one? This year, set up a picnic lunch for Dad and make it one to remember!

For the perfect picnic lunch, you will need:

• A large blanket to fit the family
• Dad’s favorite foods, drinks, and snacks
• Pillows to make it comfy
• Napkins
• And an after-lunch game to play with the family – or if you’re lucky enough – a dip in the pool!

Family Bike Ride

If the person you are celebrating loves to be outside and physical activity – the family bike ride is perfect for Father’s Day!

Get the family together and geared up to have a fun ride around the neighborhood or local park.

Spending quality time with family is what Father’s Day is all about.

Outdoor BBQ with “Father Grill-Master”

Throwing an outdoor BBQ for Dad is a fun and easy way to get the family together for a night of fun. Does Dad genuinely enjoy grilling? Bring him the food and let him have his fun! Does Dad need a night off from manning the grill? Take over so he can relax (or hire a grill master from ShortStaf to grill to perfection).

Set the table and have the sides ready, and Dad is sure to have a special dinner to remember for years to come!

Movie Night

If the weather doesn’t allow for outdoor activities, you can relax inside with a movie night!

For the most enjoyable movie night, there will need to be blankets, pillows, Dad’s favorite snacks, and most importantly- Dad picks the movie.

Not that he doesn’t love watching Trolls for the hundredth time, but tonight- Dad gets to pick! [And we know Dad builds the best pillow forts!]

Family Game Night

Another indoor activity is Family Game Night! Have fun with the family and enjoy some friendly competition with board games, card games, or any game of your choosing.

Hide and seek and charades are also encouraged. No matter who wins in the end, the whole family is sure to enjoy playing games together!

For more ideas, information, and great recipes for drinks that Dad will love – check out our blog, or visit our cocktail recipes on our Pinterest Page.

We WILL party again!

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, life has drastically changed. Remember FOMO*? Well, there is no more FOMO*. We are all missing out together. Milestones that used to be celebrated with a big party or get togethers have been put on hold. I say put on hold because, well, we shouldn’t have to miss out altogether. 

Weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, are all being postponed. Birthdays have come and gone – not being able to leave the house and celebrate with family and friends. Graduations have been cancelled.

But, that doesn’t mean we miss out on a brighter future where celebrations and parties are the norm again!

Let’s use graduations as an example-?

You FINALLY finished that final semester. You have been working tirelessly for years to get that diploma. Why not celebrate one of the life’s most important milestones? Just postpone that party, don’t forgo it! 

I can’t predict the future. I can’t tell you when life will resume as normal. But, no matter when it happens, you should still celebrate your achievements. Throw yourself a graduation party (even if it is months after the fact). Celebrate yourself! You DID IT! 

Birthdays are a little bit different. ? 

They happen every year. If you missed out on your birthday because of quarantine, you should celebrate twice as hard! Celebrate another year of life with your friends and family. Cheers with them in person! Not that Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime aren’t lifesavers, but it will be extra special when we can finally embrace one another again. 

Wedding season this year has been impacted greatly. ?

For all the beautiful couples who had to cancel, reschedule, or postpone, we feel for you. Whether you opted to still get married without guests, postponed indefinitely, or set a new date – you all have your own special story. If you wanted to have your friends and family there, you still can (just at a later date). If you got married anyway, CONGRATULATIONS! Cheers to you and your new chapter of life.

Everyone celebrates their love differently. If you want to celebrate with others, make it a priority to plan! In these times of uncontrolled uncertainty, create certainty around your impending celebrations!  You don’t have to pick a date. You don’t have to start ordering decorations. Just know- in your heart- that you will make it happen. 

Right now, what is better than having something to look forward to? Let’s keep our spirits high and our friends and family close (from afar). Celebrate life, achievements, love, and everything in-between. ?

Just because we are on pause ⏸, doesn’t mean we stop ⏹. We will see you soon.

Plan to make your next party everything you dreamed of. ShortStaf is here to make it one for the books. When the time comes to party and celebrate your milestones or accomplishments – make sure that you make it extra special by using  ShortStaf to Staf your party.  It’s your turn to enjoy – don’t get caught setting up, serving, or cleaning up after yourself and your guests. ShortStaf is here take the load off you so you can finally enjoy. 

*[*FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out]

For information, recipes, and tips – to be used at home or at a future gathering – visit our blog or check out our Pinterest Page!