21 Unique Father’s Day Gifts On A Budget That Will Make You His Favorite Child
Want to know the most unique Father’s Day gifts while on a budget? This post is all about the BEST unique Father’s Day gifts on a budget.Â
As a recent college grad, my budget is… well… exactly as you might imagine a recent college grad’s budget looks like!Â
For this reason, I thought long and hard on the BEST unique Father’s Day gifts on a budget! These Father’s Day gifts aren’t just affordable, but they are bound to make you the FAVORITE child!
Give your dad the BEST unique Father’s Day gifts by reading about all of the different gifts on this post! 🙂
This post is all about the most unique Father’s Day gifts on a budget.
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Best Unique Father’s Day Gifts On A Budget
1. Personalized Mug For His Coffee
Does your dad LOVE coffee or tea? If so, then experiment with making a PERSONALIZED mug for your dad! You can personalize it by going to a personalized mug website such as Amazon’s overall choice mug.Â
Once you’re at the website, you can add pictures, images, fonts, all to your dad’s liking! For example, my dad LOVES disc golf, so I would make him a disc golf mug! This is absolutely an AMAZING gift and one that will always remind him of you!
2. Birdhouse Building Kit
Is your dad an ANIMAL lover or LOVE to build things? Get him a birdhouse building kit as an activity you both can do together, and maintain for the years to come!
My family absolutely LOVES our birdhouse, as we get to watch beautiful birds come in and out of it! Rather your dad is ADORES building things or simply FOND over animals, this is a wonderful unique Father’s Day gift.
3. Set Up A Date For Him And Your Mom
If you have EXTREMELY hard working parents, then this is a GREAT gift! Parents do SO MUCH for their children, and often put their kids before themselves. Well, this is a WONDERFUL idea to give back to your selfless parents.Â
Rather this is making dinner for your parents or planning a WHOLE day for them, organizing an date for the both of the for quality time is a very sweet thing to do, and will DEFINITELY be appreciated.Â
4. Personalized Whiskey Glass
If there’s one thing about ~most~ men, it’s that they LOVE their whiskey!! I know this is a stereotype, but there really are SO MANY men who appreciate their whiskey.Â
Make whiskey SO MUCH more fun for your dad by creating PERSONALIZED whiskey glasses!! This way, when he’s downing his whiskey, he’s thinking of you at the same time!Â
You can create personalized whiskey glasses on Amazon. They are the option for any type of fonts and words for you to explore with!Â
5. Scavenger Hunt
For all of the FUN dads out there, they will ADORE this idea!! Making a FUN scavenger hunt will show that you truly put TIME into making this the best Father’s Day ever.
All you have to do to make a scavenger hunt is to get a pen, paper, and one gift! You can make the scavenger hunt as extravagant or small as you’d like! Just make it fun, and something that you know your dad will LOVE!
6. Foot Massage
One of the Father’s Day gifts that shouldn’t be overlooked is a simple foot massage! Most dads don’t have the best feet, but that is all the more reason to give him the massage!
This act of kindness will give your dad the relaxation he needs on Father’s Day! P.S don’t forget to add scented lotion to cover up the foot smell!
7. Personalized Golf Balls
Lovers of golf will absolutely ADORE this gift. Why not add to your dad’s golf collection, by gifting him a beautifully personalized golf ball?
My dad isn’t much of a golfer, but he’s a BIG disc golfer. So if your dad has a similar sport that he LOVES, aim to get him a personalized item for his sport. For example there’s soccer, basketball, and baseball!Â
8. Gratitude Jar
What the HECK is a gratitude jar you might ask? Well, I’m glad you asked!
A gratitude jar is a container that holds memories of things you and your family are thankful for. Then, you dad can pick out the gratitude jar every day or week to remind him how thankful you are to have him as your dad.Â
If you want to SHOW your dad how much your love him, this is the perfect gift!
9. DIYÂ Minigolf Course
If you want to have some FUN in the SUN, then make a DIY mini-golf course in your backyard! You can get creative by using your environment to make a courses challenging and fun!
Just make sure not to get too competitive, as miniature golf is all about having LOTS and LOTS of fun!
10. Legos
What man DOESN’T like legos?? Even if they think they don’t like legos, I’m telling you, they do! All you have to do is get a lego set that they’re interested in!
For example, my boyfriend is a firefighter, so I got him a firefighter lego set that he LOVED! Another example, is that my grandpa use to work for NASA, so I got him a NASA space ship lego set that he LOVED!Â
Understand your audience and get them the perfect lego set for their interests!
11. Grill CookbookÂ
If you dad’s anything like mine, then he LOVES his grill! My dad recently got a Kamado Joe and he’s been OBSESSED with it! And I’m not complaining the meals are absolutely FIRE.
To feed into your dad’s obsession, get him a grill cookbook! This way he can have SO MUCH fun grilling, while also cooking fabulous meals for you to enjoy! It’s a win win!
12. Fishing Kit
For all of the fishermen out there, this is a WONDERFUL gift. Fishing kits don’t have to be extravagant but can be as simple as some fishing rods and fish foods.Â
If you aren’t sure on the exact items to fit into the fishing kit, then you can always get him entertainment for while he’s fishing such as some magazines or a book!
13. Sunglasses
As June begins, sunglasses are SO NEEDED! Get your dad some SICK sunglasses to take on the summer and sunny sky.Â
Make sure to know what type of sunglasses go best with your dads face. There are SO MANY different types such as aviator, ovals, shields, so make sure to plan before buying!Â
14. Coolest Dad Bookmark
For all of the book lovers out there, this is an ABSOLUTE MUST! Getting your dad a DOPE bookmark will make him smile every time he opens his book.Â
You can even personalize the bookmark to make an even BETTER message on the bookmark. Perhaps you have an inside joke, or just something you want the bookmark to say, then put it on the personalized bookmark.Â
15. Create Him A DIYÂ Art Studio
One of the unique Father’s Day gifts is creating your dad an Art Studio! If your dad LOVES art, then this is a wonderful option.
You can create an art studio by getting tapestries for the ground, canvas to paint on, paint and paint brushes, and so much more! Make your dad the BEST art studio and get creative about it!
16.Personalized Apron
Perhaps your dad LOVES cooking! If yes, then get him a wonderful personalized Apron! Aprons prevents stains from getting on your shirt, so making sure he has a CUTE apron is a must.
If your dad’s going to wear an apron when he cools, then it might as well be DOPE! You can get a personalized apron on Amazon, which allows you to add text and a fun design!
17. Breakfast In Bed
Honestly, I’ve ALWAYS wanted to have breakfast in bed. I’ve always wanted it, because growing up my siblings and I would make my parents breakfast in bed and they absolutely ADORED it.
All you need for breakfast in bed is a tray, and breakfast supplies. You should make your dad his FAVORITE breakfast foods such as pancakes, waffles, muffins, eggs, BACON, and more! (Can you tell I LOVE bacon?).Â
18. Creative Card
If you REALLY want to save money but still give your dad an AMAZING gift, this is one of the GREAT unique Father’s Day gifts! Making your dad a SUPER creative card is both thoughtful and fun!
To make the card creative, use construction paper, glitter, pens, markers, and so much more! Go back to your elementary school days and make a BEAUTIFUL crafty card for your dad!Â
19. DIY Pencil Holder
Pencil holders are VERY handy for office workers! Although offices are moving towards technology these days (I would know I work virtually), pens and pencils are still SOO handy.
You will always have a need to write things down. Especially our parents, who knew about living before modern day technology, will appreciate the gesture!
20. Workout Equipment
If your dad is ATHLETIC or trying to get into shape, get him his favorite workout equipment!
My dad is trying to get in shape, so last year I got him a jump rope! It was SOO affordable and a simple way for him to get a quick cardio workout. Â
21. Crocs
Crocs are the PERFECT inside shoe to wear. As hardware floors become more popular, inside shoes are ESSENTIAL!
Besides being an indoor shoes, crocs have come back into style, especially for the summer! Get your dad some crocs for a comfy alternative to summer shoes or indoor shoes!
