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75% OF DADS REVEAL THEY WANT TO GET OUTDOORS THIS FATHER’S DAY
Sierra, the active and outdoor retailer, uncovers what gifts dads really want for Father’s Day this year, from fishing equipment to pickleball sets, kayaks, and more.
Last Updated on June 30, 2024 by Daily News Staff
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Americans are set to spend an impressive $22.4 billion on Father’s Day this year, reflecting the importance of celebrating dads nationwide*. Dads who celebrate actually want to get active outdoors and prefer receiving gear that supports their hobbies and active lifestyles.** National activewear and outdoor gear retailer Sierra, in collaboration with YouGov, has uncovered that dads favor practical gifts that enable them to pursue their favorite outdoor activities. These insights reveal a shift towards experiences, guiding families to choose gifts that truly resonate with what dads want this Father’s Day.
Part of the TJ Maxx Family of Brands, Sierra is known for offering a vast selection of top brands in activewear and gear at great value, and is here to help shoppers spoil dad, grandpa, and any father figures in your life this Father’s Day without breaking the bank.
Key findings amongst dads who celebrate Father’s Day include:
- The Lure of the Outdoors: 75% of respondents shared that their ideal Father’s Day is spent outdoors, with activities ranging from hiking, camping, barbecuing, to fishing and more.
- Not in the Mood for a Fancy Restaurant? Fire up the Grill Instead: Contrary to the traditional image of a Father’s Day expensive dinner outing, 40% of dads who celebrate prefer to spend the day getting active in the great outdoors instead.
- Avoid Impersonal Gifts: Instead of a generic gift basket or a one-size-fits-all gift card to a store he doesn’t shop at, get something you know he needs! 33% of respondents revealed they prefer practical gifts they’ll actually use, including gear for their hobbies and other everyday items.
- Active Apparel & Gear Top the Gift List: When it comes to gifts, dads are most interested in apparel and gear to get active, with 42% of respondents sharing their preferred gifts are activewear and gear for their hobbies, compared to only 22% wanting workout equipment and sporting goods.
- Try Something New: 56% of respondents revealed they’re interested in taking up a new outdoor hobby, including fishing, pickleball, running, hiking, biking, and kayaking.
“This Father’s Day, Sierra has the top gifts to celebrate all dads and father figures out there, with incredible deals on gear for dads who love getting active and outside” said Caitlin Kobelski, Vice President and Sierra Marketing Director. “Whether it’s teaching us a new skill, cheering us on from the sidelines, or simply offering a listening ear, they play a vital role in our lives. At Sierra, we understand the importance of honoring dads with the gifts they want most. Find the perfect gift to fuel his passions and create lasting memories together, from top-quality brands at unbeatable prices to give dads what they truly want.”
Sierra’s Father’s Day Gift Guide:
To help shoppers find the perfect gift for Dad this year at amazing savings, Sierra has curated a Father’s Day Gift Guide featuring a selection of activewear and outdoor gear to support dads in pursuing their favorite activities and outdoor hobbies, or you can search the entire Father’s Day shop here. With prices up to 60% less*** than department and specialty stores prices, shop top gifts at Sierra to get more bang for your buck!
- Help dad discover his love for pickleball with a new pickleball set for just $19.99, 28% less*** than department or specialty retailers, encouraging him to try out new hobbies and creating a new way to spend quality time as a family.
- Check out Sierra’s incredible fishing equipment from this casting rod for just $49.99, 58% less*** than department or specialty retailers, fishing net for just $29.99, 45% less*** than department or specialty retailers, and a fly reel pack for just $129.99, 40% less*** than department or specialty retailers, to make dad’s fishing dream a reality.
- Gear dad up for summer hikes with a pair of sturdy hiking boots for just $59.99, 50% less*** than department or specialty retailers, a hydration pack for only $16.99, 51% less*** than department or specialty retailers, and trekking poles for only $16.99, 32% less*** than department or specialty retailers.
- For the gym-shy dad who wants to start working out, get him started with a workout kit for just $19.99, 33% less*** than department or specialty retailers, comfortable joggers for just $19.99, 50% less*** than department or specialty retailers, and supportive sneakers for just just $59.99, 42% less*** than department or specialty retailers.
Note to Editors
*Based on a report that indicates consumers are estimated to spend roughly $22.4 billion for Father’s Day gifts in 2024 – https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/fathers-day-spending-total-224-billion
**All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2381 adults, among whom 533 were dads who celebrate Father’s Day. Fieldwork was undertaken between 28th – 30th May 2024. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).
***Prices are representative. Actual prices as marked. Styles vary by store and online. Compare At prices are based on comparison to regular prices of comparable items at full-price department or specialty retailers.
ABOUT SIERRA
Founded in 1986, Sierra helps customers get active with quality brands, vast selection, and affordable prices. Sierra is part of The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. Shop any of our 100 Sierra stores or visit Sierra.com to find apparel, footwear, and gear for your whole family at incredible prices. Give @SierraOfficial a follow on Instagram and Facebook, then tag us to share your travels, new hobbies, and great finds.
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Money Management: The Importance of Financial Literacy
You may have mastered the core subjects like math and grammar in school, but financial literacy – or understanding the basics of money management in order to help you make better financial decisions – often goes overlooked before adulthood. It’s not so much a course of study as it is a plan of action. When you understand how to earn, save, spend and invest wisely, you aren’t just building a stable future for yourself, but your family and community as well.
(Feature Impact) You may have mastered the core subjects like math and grammar in school, but financial literacy – or understanding the basics of money management in order to help you make better financial decisions – often goes overlooked before adulthood. It’s not so much a course of study as it is a plan of action.
Financial literacy in the United States has remained stagnant at generally low levels for several years, according to research from TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center, with even lower levels among Gen Z. Yet greater financial literacy – including key aspects such as goal-setting, budgeting, saving, credit management and investing – is strongly linked to better financial outcomes, including lower rates of debt constraint and financial fragility.
While emboldening yourself to understand financial terms can be a little overwhelming at first, once you have a grasp of basic concepts you can begin to get a handle on your money and make better financial decisions. Simply put: When you understand how to earn, save, spend and invest wisely, you aren’t just building a stable future for yourself, but your family and community as well.
From nonprofit partnerships to volunteer-led programs and fee online resources, Schwab and its employees help millions of people every year build the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their financial futures by serving as board members, mentors, role models and educators.
Because financial health is a lifelong journey, the earlier people learn vital money skills, the better. That’s why the financial advisory services provider develops education programs geared toward kids that continue into adulthood, helping people no matter where they are on their journeys.
Talk Money
It’s never too early to start a conversation about financial literacy. Having teens identify goals that are important to them – such as concert tickets or a first car – can kickstart coversations about money. Working with your child (and a financial advisor, if necessary) on a plan for saving to realize those goals can serve as a jumping off point. After achieving some success, their enthusiasm may grow, which is a powerful motivator to keep saving.
Support School Initiatives and Programs
Outreach programs that empower young people to make smart financial decisions is key to a bright future. Programs like Money Matters – Schwab’s flagship financial education program utilized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America – gives young people hands-on experience with all aspects of money and investing.
This example, and others, don’t just include program funding – they build partnerships that create impact and opportunity with national collaborations that reach more than 17 million youth annually, empowering young people with the tools and confidence to make smart financial decisions for life.
Spread the Financial Love
Championing financial literacy empowers everyone – individuals, families and communities. By serving as a board member, mentor, role model or educator to help bring financial literacy to others in your community, you can supply the tools and knowledge to lead programs that focus on giving back, empowering future generations in countless ways.
To learn more about financial literacy and find resources to empower your local community, visit SchwabMoneywise.com.
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Making the Grade: How High-Impact Tutoring Builds Student Success
Student Success: If your child is struggling in school, it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. One approach many schools are turning to is high-impact tutoring, also known as high-dosage tutoring.
Making the Grade: How High-Impact Tutoring Builds Student Success
(Feature Impact) If your child is struggling in school, it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. Learning gaps can grow quickly, confidence can slip and what should be simple can start to feel frustrating for both students and parents. But families don’t have to solve this alone. Schools and districts play a critical role in providing the right support. One approach many schools are turning to is high-impact tutoring, also known as high-dosage tutoring.
Backed by extensive research, high-impact tutoring has emerged as one of the most effective school-based strategies for accelerating learning. Studies from EdResearch for Recoveryshow students who participate can gain the equivalent of 3-15 additional months of learning in reading and math within a single school year, making it a powerful tool for accelerating learning and closing achievement gaps.
This type of enrichment goes beyond merely homework help and is vastly different than traditional tutoring. Offered during the school day, many schools and districts across the country are starting to offer proven, structured high-impact tutoring programs by partnering with organizations like Catapult Learning, a leader in providing education solutions that generate demonstrable academic achievement and better life outcomes for students.
Consider these benefits of high-impact tutoring:
Small Group, Big Leaps
A number of factors set high-impact tutoring apart from traditional tutoring. To start, high-impact is most effective when it’s delivered during the school day (either on-site, live virtually or hybrid) in small group settings. Secondly, each session occurs up to five times per week and can be 20-45 minutes in duration. This type of small group instruction delivered with frequency and consistency isn’t just a supplement to classroom learning – it creates a pathway toward academic goals that may not have existed before.
Trusted Tutors, Real Progress
For families, finding the right tutor can feel overwhelming. Vetting private tutors, managing schedules and evaluating quality can be a time-consuming, uncertain exercise. School-based high-impact tutoring removes that guesswork. Districts partner with experienced education organizations to provide vetted, highly trained tutors, structured instructional materials and ongoing progress monitoring.
Through partnerships with school districts nationwide, Catapult Learning helps deliver structured, research-based high-impact tutoring programs that are designed to support students in reading and math, aligning with classroom goals to ensure learners of all skills and abilities receive the right support at the right time. Plus, its research-based instructional materials – combined with exemplary tutors and real-time accountability – allow families to benefit from clear insights into their child’s growth through real data and measurable outcomes.
Flexible and Accessible
High-impact tutoring has the added benefit of being flexible, accessible and less taxing on parents. Because it’s designed to be built directly into the school day, there are no extra trips, costs or added scheduling stresses for families. It’s a hassle-free way for students to get the help they need without burdening parents or caregivers.
Proven Results
The urgency for high-impact tutoring has only increased in the years following the pandemic. The widespread instructional disruptions left countless students with unfinished learning and specific skill gaps traditional classroom time can’t always address. High-impact tutoring offers a targeted way to make up for educational losses and promote equity by providing intensive, individualized instruction to the students who need it most.
Research shows high-impact tutoring is now recognized as the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning in reading and math for struggling students. Multiple studies confirm that well-designed tutoring programs produce measurable learning gains.
While many school districts face challenges in providing consistent, high-quality academic support due to limited capacity, staffing and resources, programs implemented by Catapult Learning have demonstrated students can achieve up to eight additional months of learning in reading or math within a single school year. In practical terms, this means students can make accelerated progress toward grade-level expectations, strengthen foundational skills and build confidence in the classroom – all within the structure of the regular school day.
As more schools adopt this approach, families can check with their district to learn whether high-impact tutoring is available. To better understand how these programs are delivered in schools, visit catapultlearning.com for additional information.
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New hybrid event aims to give grieving audiences meaningful holiday viewing, with films from more than 25 countries and a mission centered on love, loss, and emotional truth.
A new film festival debuting in late 2026 is taking a different approach to holiday entertainment. Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival, created by My Grief Angels Inc., is being introduced as what organizers believe is the world’s first film festival dedicated entirely to grief, remembrance, resilience, and healing.
The hybrid festival will run in two segments: November 25–29, 2026, during Thanksgiving week, and December 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027, during Christmas and New Year’s. Top Honors films will be announced on December 31, 2026.
Organizers say the timing is intentional. Research cited in the announcement shows that grief and loneliness are major holiday stressors for many Americans, making the season especially difficult for people coping with loss. In that context, Grief Fest™ is positioning itself as an alternative to the flood of traditional feel-good holiday programming.
The festival is open to short films, features, documentaries, experimental work, AI-generated projects, and VR experiences. It is described as inclusive, non-religious, and LGBTQ+ friendly, with submissions already received from more than 25 countries. All films will be presented in English, either spoken or subtitled.
Grief Fest™ will be available both in person and virtually through Film Festival Plus, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. The launch of GriefFest.com also includes Lumen, a multilingual AI guide designed to help filmmakers and attendees navigate the festival in their preferred language.
Rather than focusing on industry prestige, organizers say the festival is centered on community and emotionally honest storytelling. For audiences who feel unseen during the holidays, Grief Fest™ is aiming to offer something rare on the seasonal screen: recognition.
Source: PR Newswire
Related Reading
- Grief Fest: Official festival site
- My Grief Angels Inc.: About the nonprofit behind the festival
- Film Festival Plus: Virtual access platform
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