Bargainist Gift Guide: Stepdads

According to the book The Smart Stepdad, there are 16.5 million stepdads in the US. That means 42 percent of adults and 16 percent of all men in America are stepdads. This Father’s Day, honor stepdads for their important role in the family with a thoughtful gift.

Sports Team Hammer If your stepdad is handy and loves sports, you’ll knock it out of the park with this gift. It’s a hammer designed with official team logos and colors. Choose between several team styles including the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco Giants. Each sells for about $20 on Amazon.com.

Ticket Stub Diary
Let your stepdad know that he’s the ticket with the Ticket Stub Diary, $8 at BarnesandNoble.com. Whether your stepdad is into Broadway or baseball he can now keep track of all of the events he attends.

The Tube-Wringer
Is your stepdad a frugal fellow? Embrace his budget-conscious side with the Tube-Wringer, a nifty device that promises to squeeze up to 35 percent more out of your toothpaste tube. It’s $21.95 at uncommongoods.com.

Atari Arcade for the iPad
Bring classic Atari arcade games to your stepdad’s iPad with the Atari Arcade- Duo Powered, $59.99 at Target.com. He can relive his childhood favorites like Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command. But beware—this gift could be addictive.

Sizzling Bacon Candle
If your stepdad is a fan of bacon—and most of them probably are—he’ll love this gift that provides the aroma of freshly cooked meat without the calories. The Sizzling Bacon Candle from ThinkGeek.com is $15.99 is made from actual rendered bacon fat, but be sure your stepdad knows it’s still not edible.

By Alison Storm

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