Men are hard to buy for and between birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and Father’s Day, I’m always looking out for some great gift ideas that won’t break the bank. Below are some ideas that I hope will help you find the perfect gift for your father, husband, brother, grandpa, or whomever you want to make feel special. Please note that some links are affiliate, but my recommendations are 100% genuine.
Below you’ll find ideas for the Geeky Dad, the Sporty Dad, the Prepared Dad, the Sentimental Dad, and the Techie Dad.
Gifts For the Geeky Dad
Stud Shirt
$24.50 through Etsy.
This awesome shirt is what my husband will be getting for Father’s Day this year. Shhh..don’t tell him.
He’s a huge LEGO enthusiast and I like how the shirt is subtle, but funny.
Purchase it through Etsy here, but you need to hurry because it’s made to order so it can take two weeks to get to you.
Magic Magnetic Balls
$13.69 at Amazon
These magnetic balls are similar to a gift I got my husband a couple years ago and he loves them! He has them at work and they make a nice desk toy. They’re fun for older kids, but don’t let babies or anyone that you’re worried about a choking hazard play with them.
Tytan Magnetic Space Putty
$9.99 through Amazon
Magnetic Space Putty! How cool is that? Any geeky man would have hours of fun with this unique gift!
Etekcity Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
$29.99 at Amazon
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of continuous play, cool sleek design, wireless and easy to use.
Star Wars #1 Dad Shirt
$14.99 at Amazon
Naturally, the #1 Dad Darth Vader shirt is a big hit!
A Few More Geeky Dad Gift Ideas
Gifts for the Sporty Dad
My Dad is a huge golfer so I rotate through getting him new golf balls, golf hat, golf towel, golf gift certificate, etc. I’m grateful my dad has at least one hobby that provides for easy gift ideas!
$14. 95 for TaylorMade Hat
$19.95 for Golf Towel
NBA Trifold Wallet
$19.99 at Amazon
Embossed wallet with any team logo.
Great idea for any sports fan!
5 Pack NFL Team Pens
$6.15 at Amazon
NFL retractable pens. Very inexpensive, and you know the sports fan dad will love it!
Gifts for the Prepared Dad
Life Straw
$19. 95 through Amazon.
Great for an adventurous dad who loves to hike, fish, hunt, etc.
iRonsnow IS-088 Emergeny Solar Powered or Hand Crank Radio/Phone Charger/Flashlight…
$19.99 through Amazon.
Keep in your car, take camping, have handy in case of emergencies.
Elucto Electric Bug Zapper
$18.60 at Amazon
We have one of these and my husband loves it! It’s great for getting wasps or spiders or bugs that are fast or really big. You can hit them mid-air and it’ll zap them. Ewww…but kinda cool and handy.
Survival Tips Playing Cards
$ 9.99 at Amazon
They’re traditional 52 stack playing cards with a survival tip or trick listed on each one. Fun conversation started for when you’re playing games.
A Few More Preparedness Dad Gift Ideas
Gifts for the Sentimental Dad
I Love You Dad Pencils
$4.00 via Etsy
Set of three pencils from The Carbon Crusader to remind Dad how much you love him.
Father’s Day Printable
Free!
Cute printable for kids to fill out about their dad or there’s one for Grandpa too. Head over to PersnicketyPrints to download.
Kleer Photo Album
$7.25 via Amazon
For mother’s day my kids printed out pictures of me and them together and filled an album for me. Love it!!
Father’s Day Tickets
Free
If your kids haven’t given their Dad personalized tickets before, then this is a must! Click on the image on the left to download the pdf, then have the kids fill in the blanks with things like “one free hug”, “free foot massage”, “breakfast in bed”, “one hour nap”, etc.
Gifts for the Techie Dad
JOBY Gorillapod SLR Zoom Tripod for DSLR Cameras
$29.95 at Amazon
I have this tripod and it’s awesome! It wraps around anything, is very stable, and can be put in any position you need. It’s a great design.
Magnetic Car Mount Vent Cell Phone Holder
$14.99 at Amazon
Stick this in your car, truck, or SUV vent and your phone will magnetically stick to it. It’s safe for your phone, has a swivel head, and easy to get on and off with one hand.
Untamable 4 Port USB Cell Phone Charger
$14.99 at Amazon
Charge 4 USB devices while you drive by plugging this into your cigarette lighter.
Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger
$19.99 at Amazon
I use this all the time. If I’m going to be out and know I’ll be on my phone or tablet a lot, then I bring this. When the battery runs out you plug this in and it will charge your device. I use it on planes, at long sporting events to entertain the younger kids, camping, etc.
I hope I gave you some ideas to help celebrate your dad and let him know how special he is! Showing someone you car doesn’t have to cost a lot, and most the time the best gifts cost nothing at all. Although it is fun to have a surprise to open once and awhile.
Do you have any great Father’s Day gift ideas? Comment below and share!
My husband read this with me and fully endorses the LifeStraw! Now I can’t surprise him though, dammit…
Jasmine, good to hear your husband likes the LifeStraw, but next time you read a post about Father’s Day gifts you’ll have to be more secretive!
This is a great list! I know what i will be getting my dad now!
Love the “Prepared Dad” section. My husband wants to be one of those dads, he just doesn’t have the gear. Maybe I can get him started with some gear!
Thanks! I’ve found a lot of gifts. Now to narrow it down to just a few!
As a dude … who happens to be a dad … I love posts like these because it’s easy to forward the post to my wife with a not-so-subtle little *hint-hint* for future Father’s Day gift ideas. Thanks for sharing! I particularly like that you hit on the different styles of dads out there and hit everything with a great price point. Hoping my wife agrees 😉
My wife got me the Stud shirt and I love it. Thanks for the great idea!
I love this!