Soon it will be 21st June and father’s day will once again be upon us. Fathers day is the annual celebration of how greatly appreciative we are of our dad’s. It’s a celebration of fatherhood and of parenting. Each year, as with mother day, birthdays or any other special occasion, we once again begin the task of sourcing a unique gift that hasn’t been given for the previous how ever many years running.

Get Discount Shopping has therefore compiled a list of alternative father’s day gift ideas to help you choose something different.

1. Clothing

Clothing is always a safe bet and if your dad likes to dress formally be it for work or in general why not get a shirt and tie set and to complement the shirt and tie, why not get some cufflinks.

However, if your father is a bit more trendy and casual in his everyday look then try Bench, one of the leading names in designer street fashions. For details of the latest Bench discount voucher codes, including the June 10% off special offer see Get Discount Shoppings Bench discount offers page for details.

2. Activity Days Out or Weekend Breaks

For active dads what about activity days out? The Activity Superstore have come up with amazing discounts of up to 50% on a wide range of gift experiences such as the special offers below:

• Brewery Tour for Two – 50% off, now only £24.50
• Dumper Racing activity – half price, now only £19.50
• 4×4 Driving at Rockingham for Two – 50% off: now only £99
• Single seater racing car driving for Two – 50% off, now only £179
• Rally driving session at Rockingham for Two – 50% off, now only £99
• Dads ‘n’ Lads Tank Driving for Three – 50% off, now only £85

3. Weekend Breaks

Another option is always to give both your parents a short break away. Macdonald Hotels are offering some great away discount offers at the beautiful Gisborough Hall, North Yorkshire or The Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh where you can take advantage of a special offer of £89 per room per night including breakfast and a complimentary bottle of champagne in the room on arrival. For more information about the latest voucher codes and offers see the Get Discount Shopping Macdonald Special Offers page or visit Macdonald Hotels Special Offers Page.

4. Gadgets, Gizmo’s or Something Quirky

Fathers love gadgets and gizmo’s and if yours is no exception then why not consider looking at what Hawkins Bazaar who offer an extensive range of toys, gifts and gadgets or Prezzy Box who offer all sorts of gift ideas such as:

• Personalised Golf Balls x 3
• Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly – Hip Flask
• Ladybird Mugs – The Story of Football
• Personalised Posters – Sport
• Speeding Grandads

Or check out the Dixons Voucher Codes, Currys Special Offers and Comet Promotions for discount ideas on electrical goods.

5. If money is short then make something

When it comes to the giving of presents it’s the thought that counts so if you are short of money why not just make something. Yellow Moon offer a selection of fathers day gift ideas that are cheap to buy and easy to make such as Design-a-Dad Mug or Scratch Art ’DAD’ .

‘Get Discount Shopping’ is pleased to announce the inclusion of an exclusive voucher code special offer from one of the UK’s biggest high street retailers, British Home Store (BHS). This voucher code entitles you to an exclusive 15% off orders over £50 (excluding furniture). This amazing special offer voucher code is only available online and from the ‘Get Discount Shopping’ website for a limited period only until 15th March 2009.

Bhs have a fantastic range of products so it easy to see why their website makes modern living easy! As well as fantastic women and menswear ranges they have great collections of products for the kids too – whether they are still in their babygrows or in their teens looking for the latest fashions.

Womenswear offers everything from holiday clothes to stylish knitwear, coats and jackets, lingerie, sleepwear and excellent accessories including shoes, hats and bags. For the men the site offers casual and smart items, so whether it’s a new polo shirt you are after or a new suit or shirt Bhs has it covered. Bambini is the dedicated baby clothes for newborns up to them hitting 36 months, plus there are bedding and gift idea ranges to cater for any baby needs! The Bhs schoolwear collection offers great value for boys and girls and there is even a generous fit area for slightly roomier items. Special occasions for the kids are also covered with a gorgeous selection of mini party dresses, christening gowns, shoes, suits, waistcoats and trousers all available online! Teen girls can be difficult to cater for – but Tammy from Bhs more than suits any style with their array of jeans, prom dresses and on trend looks. It’s not just the girls that have lots to choose from though; teen boys can take their pick from the great Flipback range for suits, sportswear, jeans and hoodies.

This exclusive discount code offers money off all of these great ranges as well as items in the homeware, weddings and gift sections!

Although the code can’t be used for furniture, you can make savings on Bhs’ bedding range, bathroomware, curtains and dining selection. There is also a fantastic lighting event on just now helping you save even more with selected styles available with up to half price cuts.

The wedding collection at Bhs is one of the best selling ranges on the website and it is easy to see why – it’s really easy to coordinate the entire wedding party. Dresses, accessories, shoes and lingerie are all available for the bride and her bridesmaids, including the younger flowergirls. The boys have suits, waistcoats and shoes to choose from too available in shades complementing the girls wedding outfits.

Whatever you are looking for the Bhs site has it all – and with this great voucher code offer you’ll get these great deals for even less!

So in order to redeem this exclusive voucher code, simply click on the link below, place your order and then enter the discount voucher code ‘GDSBhs’ when at the checkout. Remember, this offer is only available by clicking through from this website and nowhere else and only for a limited period.

Once again Macdonald Hotels have come up trumps with a very tempting Easter Break Offer. They are offering you the chance to Save up to 50% off an Easter Break at any of their luxury hotels. Not only that but they will leave a free easter egg for you on your arrival. If that wasn’t enough you will also be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to Cadbury World if you are lucky enough to find one of ten golden tickets inside your egg. Did I also mention that kids go free?

All you have to do to take advantage of this wonderful easter break offer is to book online using the promotional code EAW and make sure your stay is between 3rd – 19th April 2009.

More Discount Hotel Break Offers

See the main ‘Get Discount Shopping’ website for more luxury discount hotel breaks at Macdonald Hotels.

Dell are one of the worlds leading names in providing high quality computer hardware and accessories for both the home user and the business markets. So as the owner of a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop, I am extremely pleased to announce that Dell Computers has just been added to the ‘Get Discount Shopping’ website. To celebrate the arrival of Dell to the discount shopping website I’m also pleased that Dell are offering several new discount voucher codes and some amazing discount prices on many of their range of All-in-One Printers, selected of Laptop and Desktop Accessories.

On a personal note, I can honestly recommend Dell Computer products. In my view they are excellent value for money, are quality built products and once ordered online your purchase is swiftly shipped to your door. Check out their website and see for yourself.

The MacDonald Hotels group has just released several amazing special offers at selected hotels throughout the UK. Macdonald Hotels are renowned for their individuality and style whether you are looking for a contemporary city centre location or country manor peace and quiet and with Valentines Day just around the corner what better way to surprise that special someone in your live but with a romantic short break. Many of the Macdonald Hotels and resorts offer award winning dining, spas and leisure facilities, beauty treatments making them the perfect choice.

The following special offers are the latest deals available.

Or for the latest Macdonald Voucher Codes see the getdiscountshopping website.

Get Discount Shopping is proud to include the prestigious Macdonald Hotels Group to its range of featured retailers. Macdonald Hotels have a network of 48 well appointed hotels throughout the UK each one set in its own unique location and boasting its own character and style.

Whether you are looking for a contemporary hotel in a bustling city centre or a quiet, relaxing getaway in the sophisticating surroundings of a country manor house, Macdonald hotels has the diverse range of choice you are looking for.

Each hotel offers plenty of leisure facilities to its guests from golf courses, leisure and spa treatments such as aromatherapy, salt infushion rooms, beauty treatments and use of a pool and gym. Many of the Macdonald hotels offer award winning restaurants with only the freshest and finest ingredients being used and with 39 AA Rosettes across the group’s restaurants it’s no surprise that its celebrated cuisine has helped make Macdonald Hotels famous.

Take Advantage of the latest Lakes Hotels Offer

Get Discount Shopping has been able to add a fantastic Lakes Hotel Offer to the website which includes bed, breakfast & a bottle of house wine per stay (offer subject to availability).

At the following hotels:

Dixons, one of the UK’s leading high street electrical retailers has just released several new discount money off voucher codes. These special discount offers are only available for a short limited period and expire at 10am on Friday 23rd Jan 2009 so you’ll have to be quick.

To take advantage of these amazing offers simply make a note of the discount code and enter the discount voucher code at the checkout stage of making your purchase. The discount offer will then be applied.

These offers include a 5% off of TV’s under £300, 5% off Washing machines over £199, 5% off of Freestanding dishwashers over £199, 5% off of Fridge freezers over £199, 5% off of Side by Side Food Centres, 5% off of rangestyle cookers over £199, 5% off of Built in Dishwashers over £199, 5% off of all netbooks and 5% off of all reconditioned laptops

Find out more information on these Dixons Discount Offers