Dad on a Dime: Low Cost Father's Day Gifts

Dad deserves the very best, but your budget may say otherwise. Thankfully there are lots of great Father’s Day gifts that won’t break the bank. Let dad know you care this June 20th with a low cost present.

A Father’s Day Word Cloud - Brainstorm a bunch of words that describe dear old dad: trustworthy, strong and silly perhaps? Then use the free service at Wordle.net to create a colorful word cloud. You can choose different fonts, layout and color schemes to create a beautiful piece of art that describes why your dad is the best. Print it out and frame it for a low cost, special gift.

Man Candles - Candles may not be a gift you would normally get for dad, but Man Candles are different. For $11.95 you can get him a bacon-scented candle. Or perhaps he’s more of a French fry type of a guy. There are also candles that smell like draft beer, golf course or sawdust.

Fragrance Sampler - Has dad been wearing Old Spice since as long as you can remember? Help him expand his horizons with the Eau Boy Deluxe Fragrance Sampler from Sephora. Eight popular men’s fragrances are packed into one box for an affordable Father’s Day gift. It’s got an $80 value, but you can pick it up for $40.

Motorized Grill Cleaning Brush - Is your dad the master of the grill? Help him keep his domain clean without breaking a sweat with the Motorized Grill Cleaning Brush from Brookstone.com. Right now BBQ grilling tools are 20 percent off which means this fun gift will only set you back $16.

Food - Ninety-nine percent of dads love food. So why not whip up a Father’s Day brunch or supper featuring all of his favorites. He’ll appreciate the hard work you put into making it a special meal and you’ll appreciate having enough money left in your budget to eat the rest of the month.

By Alison Storm

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