Sentimental Gift

• Give your dad a sentimental present such as a scrapbook, photo album or picture collage that preserves memorable events from his past so he can look through them whenever he wants. For a scrapbook, sift through old photo albums for special pictures back from when he was younger, along with ones that represent important events in his life such as his wedding, the births of his children and grandchildren, trips, family vacations and other social events. Include memorabilia such as a cutout of an old tie your dad wore, shopping receipts or dried flowers. Paste the photos and items on paper and arrange in chronological order. Write a caption under each item or your memory of the event. Your dad will appreciate the effort you put into recollecting his past and putting it in front of him.
  
  

Trip

• Take your dad on a road trip to spend quality time with him while celebrating his birthday. Depending on personal preference, inform him about your decision so he suggests a place or take him to a city he has always expressed his interest in visiting. Your dad may want to visit his ancestral home, a wine farm, the office where he first worked or even experience something new such as snorkeling or scuba diving. Involve other people to partake in the gift such as your mother, your siblings or your dad's siblings. Take special care of the man during the trip to make him feel special, loved and wanted.
  
  

Comfort Gifts

• Give your dad a gift of comfort that eases any or helps him relax in the evenings after a long day. For instance, give a personal massage unit that easily fits into any recliner and massages key pressure points in such as the shoulders, neck and upper back. Your dad will appreciate a basket filled with items to keep out winter's cold such as an electric blanket, a pair of plush pajamas, skid-proof plush slippers and a soft sweater. If your dad is an avid reader consider a collection of books by his favorite author and a magnifier if he doesn't have reading glasses.
  
  

Your Company

• This birthday, give your dad the most inexpensive yet appreciated gift of all -- your company. Most soon-to-be 60-year-olds have accumulated worldly possessions during their lifetimes and just want to be close to the people they love. Take the day off from your busy schedule to celebrate your dad's birthday with him. Arrive at his house early and prepare breakfast together. Help around the house, go for a walk, prepare lunch together and have it in a local park, go through old family albums, watch family movies and take a professional photo together. Your dad will love the quality time spent together and preserve the memories of the day forever.