It’s that time of year to think about what to get Dad for Father’s Day. Some of us can’t seem to evolve from the tried and true affordable gift ideas of socks, ties and book store cards. But there’s hope – even if you are on a budget or saving for a down payment to buy a house.
We visited the websites of some personal finance bloggers to get inspiration for Father’s Day this Sunday. These examples are for those of us looking for something unique and interesting that won’t break our pocketbook. Some of these ideas involve a simple investment of time and energy, and the most expensive one is $40.
Motorized Tie Racks. “If your father’s closet is so cluttered that he ends up wearing the same tie with every outfit, this tie rack is sure to come in handy. These racks allow for easy and convenient tie storage, and make getting dressed much less complicated. For the father in need of tie organization, these motorized racks will run about $40.00.” Frugal Dad
Car Detailing. “What dad wouldn’t enjoy a freshly washed, waxed and vacuumed car? Gather together all of your cleaning supplies and tackle your dad’s ride. Wash the car, apply tire cleaner, clean the windows inside and out and vacuum the interior.” Lazy Man and Money
Not Just Any Golf Balls. “A bucket of orange and yellow plastic golf balls.” The Budget Babe
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.” The Bargainist
Treat Dad to a Baseball Game. “You can sit in the ‘cheap seats’ to save money. It won’t matter; you’ll still have a great time. Baseball games are a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening for the whole family.” Not Made of Money
We still have a few more days to go, so please share your own ideas in the comments section for affordable and fun Father’s Day gifts.
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- This year, retailers estimate that Father’s Day spending will increase 4 percent. Read more in the Lending Tree news section.
