Father’s Day is approaching, and if you bought something impressive for your mom on Mother’s Day last month, the pressure is high to match it for your dad. However, it can be difficult to shop for gifts for dads, not to mention when you are on a tight budget. But don’t worry, we got you covered. Perfect for helping your dad relax or have more travel stuff, or for just making him feel appreciated and loved, there are gifts that do not have to put a hole in your pockets. Here are some gift ideas for your father that are under 30 bucks.
Cool coffee mug for Dad
Make your dad laugh with a funny statement mug for $20.95 made of earthenware clay. The text printed on it reads: “Dad, I just want to say congratulations … I turned out perfectly.” It is available on Etsy.
Chillsner for beer-lover Dad
Dads would often love to have a relaxing bottle of beer after a long day. With that, a Chillsner beer-chilling stick would be a perfect gift for your beer-loving dad this Father's Day. It's an in-bottle chiller that will keep your drink cold up to the last sip. Just store this cool kitchen gadget in the freezer for at least one and half hour, and stick one in a bottle of beer (or soda) when you are ready to drink. It is available on Uncommongoods.com for $16.95.
Book of everything meat
More often than not, dads love to eat meat. It's a bonus if they also love to cook them. If your father is either, the "Meat: Everything You Need to Know" book is a great gift. The book has 75 recipes for beef, pork, veal, poultry, and lamb, along with some expert tips on which cuts to purchase and other techniques.
It is written by Pat LaFrieda, the most celebrated butcher in America. The book is available on Amazon for $25.49.
Super tech kit
Does your dad travel a lot or is always on the go? This leather pouch dubbed as "super tech kit" is just perfect for him. It contains ten essential tech items such as charging cable, a flash drive, earbuds, and a phone stand.
It's available on Paper Source for $26.95.
Shaving kit
That razor from the drugstore may not be doing its job perfectly. So treat your father with a shave set. The Art of Shaving starter kit includes pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm, and a trial size badger shaving brush. It's $30 on Amazon.com.
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Pocket knife
It almost goes without saying, dads should have a pocket knife. A Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife would be the ideal gift for your outdoorsy dad this Father's Day. It has small and large blades, a corkscrew, a screwdriver, tweezers, scissors, and more.
The classic red one sells for $29.98 on Amazon.com.
There are a lot of gifts you can buy that can be customized based on how you want to honor your dad this Father's Day. There are also DIY gifts. In the end, it does not matter what the price tag is, but that you remember your father on this special day. Don't forget to give him a hug.