Maybe Dad isnt quite as sentimental as Mom, but he appreciates offspring who spend carefully and give creatively.

Here are five suggestions for DIY Fathers Day gifts that will score big but cost little or nothing.

Personalized Picnic

This picnic is more about the serving pieces than the food.

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Buy a pack of white, sturdy plates at the grocery store and a set of colored markers.

(Younger kids, as well, can dictate to an older sibling, or Mom.)

Wrap them all in a box with plastic utensils, napkins and the location and menu for your picnic.

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Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Many cities have free arts newspapers in newspaper boxes or coffee shops.

Get some super glue too.

In bright letters write My Dad Rocks.

you might also simply upload an actual favorite photo of dad with the kids.

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When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?