Daddy Rocks! 10 Fun and Frugal Gifts for Dad!
Haven’t started your shopping for Father’s Day yet? Don’t worry, neither have I. While I was browsing for the perfect gift for my kids to give their dad, I found lots of great ideas. Some of them are frugal (under $25) and some of them are fun (over $20); all of them will put a smile on dad’s face!
The Tool Dad
Black & Decker SZ360 3.6-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Power Scissors $14.97
Ever struggle cutting the hard plastic packaging that everything comes in? It will also cut through sheet vinyl flooring and window screening!
The New Dad
Diaper Dude Diaper Bag $53
For all the new dads, here’s a trendy diaper bag perfect for dad to carry when out with his new baby. Besides solid colors, they also come in camouflage and dragon prints.
The Barbecue Dad
How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques $14.37
Shhh, don’t tell my husband, but I think this is what we settled on. The reviews said this book will be good from the novice to the grill connoisseur, so it should be perfect!
The Get in Shape Dad
Wii Fit $149.99 with the balance board
This is a hot item and might be sold out, because it’s so popular. You might have to give your dad an IOU or buy a used one.
The Gardening Dad
1500 Live LadyBugs $12.99
Ladybugs eat the bad bugs like aphids, so you can help your garden with a natural solution.
The Heavy Duty Reading Dad
Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device $359
Money not an object this Father’s day? The Kindle is a wireless reading device to read books, blogs, newspapers and magazines. It can hold over 200 titles and is simple to use. I wonder if this will be the way of the future… will hardcover books go by the wayside?
The Golf Dad
Unbreakable Golf Tees $7.99
Help dad save some money by never having to buy more golf tees. They claim the tees will hold up for 1,000+ shots.
The Green Dad
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles $15.90
Switching from plastic to steel water bottles because of BPA concerns? Here’s a great line of water bottles in various shapes and sizes for dad.
The Frugal Dad
Clip-N-Trim 23-Piece Complete Haircut Kit $24.95
This would be terrific as it would eliminate my husband spending $15 for haircuts each month. Total savings per year: $180!
The Gadget Dad
Flip Video Mino Series Camcorder $179.99
Never miss an opportunity to record something. The 3 ounce pocket sized camcorder hold up to 60 minutes.
Don’t forget, Father’s Day is June 15! Check out more great gifts for Father’s Day
You have missed out poor dad. What would be good for him? Just pulling your leg.
Anyway, the frugal dad thing, does it come with a barber or can FD cut his hair himself with the 23 pc set?
June 9th, 2008 at 9:00 am
@ Father Sez: Oh yes, for poor dad: a handmade card filled with love!
I think that frugal dad could enlist the help of frugal mom to help with the haircut, especially in back!
Happy Father’s Day a little early.
June 9th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
1500 live bugs for 12.99$? My dad would probably love this. But for a humorous dad like my husband: I would have to say a season of Seinfield . I know it’s not frugal but you could get them on Ebay for less than 20 bucks if you shop early. This holiday is going to be fun!
June 11th, 2008 at 11:27 pm