7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad That Aren’t Expensive

Father’s Day gifts for Dad shouldn’t be just an expensive watch or another sweater.

As much as he’ll love {!} those, chances are he’ll appreciate more the gifts that come from the heart and remind him of the special bond the both of you share.

So, on that note, here are 7 Father’s Day gift ideas for dad that will mean the world to him without costing the same.

1. Cool Apps Catering to His Taste

Have a phone-savvy Dad or even one who’s new to the smartphone? Both types will love it if you’ll install cool new apps to help them out everyday. Think best golfing apps or a cool new restaurant finder app for when Mom and he go on a date. Better still, pair the restaurant finder app with a gift card for a new restaurant!

2. Boxed Editions of His Fave TV Series

Does Dad have a TV series that ended years ago but he still misses them? Get him a boxed edition so he can watch all he wants and relive memories!

3. Membership to Beer or Wine of the Month Club

Ooh. This is a gift that keeps on giving. Yes, a Beer or Wine of the month club gift will give him fresh brew every month. Or if your dad prefers cigars, the Clubs of America site has that too! Nice!

4. Boxed Editions of his Fave Author

If your Dad is a reader, he’ll appreciate a boxed set of his favorite author or maybe you can score the latest edition of his fave author and get it signed too. Either way, a book {or a box of them!} make meaningful yet budget-friendly gifts.

5. Gift Cards to the Sports Store

Sporty Dads will love being able to finally get the gear they’ve been eyeing with a little help from you. If you aren’t sure what they really need, get them a gift card to their fave sports store and watch them go to town!

6. Capture Memories with a Photo Canvas Collage

Go down memory lane with Dad and showcase sweet moments over the years with a custom photo canvas collage. Perfect for his home office and brimming with meaning too.

7. The Gift of Time

Finally, no other gift beats this one.

Take a day off from work and spend it with Dad.

Moms of littles can set up special Dad-and-me dates with the kiddies so they can have some great bonding and memory making of their own. A tradition that you can start even if you have other gifts, right?

What Father’s Day gifts will you be giving Dad this year?

About Prerna:

Prerna Malik is the owner of The Mom Writes, a site that offers smart solutions to work-at-home moms. When she isn’t blogging for a living or running a social media agency with her husband, she’s baking cupcakes with her daughter or organizing a closet in her home.  Download her free eBooks on organizing and productivity for busy mom entrepreneurs today!