No matter what kind of dad your father is, we found unique and affordable gifts guaranteed to make you the favorite child this June 19.
1. For the sporty dad
Athletic dads will likely be spending a considerable amount of time out on the green this summer. And if your dad loves working on his swing, get him some gear. Keep it affordable by opting for a pack of golf balls instead of a set of golf clubs. The Bridgestone Tour B330-S Personalized Golf Balls, for instance, cost $44.99 from Dick’s Sporting Goods. This 12-pack of balls can be customized with up to three lines of text.
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2. For the bookworm dad
Some dads prefer staying inside with the company of a good book. That’s where Premiere Collectibles comes in. It’s a bookstore that sells tons of best-selling books autographed by their respective authors. A new novel and the author’s autograph? Dad’s sure to be impressed. “You Don’t Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success” by Robert Herjavec from the ABC show “Shark Tank,” for example, is $28 for a signed copy.
3. For the sentimental dad
Heartfelt gifts are almost always a hit. So what about the personalized wooden postcard from Personalized Planet? For $17.95, you can engrave a birch wood postcard with “to” and “from,” just like you were writing on an actual card. The desktop accessory measures 7.3 inches wide by 4.8 inches high and comes with a wooden stand.
4. For the digital dad
Give digital dads the gift of technology this Father’s Day. The Belkin WeMo Switch ($34.99 from Best Buy) is a power outlet that makes it possible to control any connected electronic device from your smartphone. So when that big game comes on and dad doesn’t want to leave his comfy spot on the couch, he can use the WeMo app to operate the fan or lamp in the family room or the slow cooker in the kitchen.
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5. For the grill master dad
Get dad all set for summer grilling with the regional barbecue sauce crate from Man Crates. For $49.99, this set (which is actually shipped in a crate) features four flavorful sauces ready to be slathered on dad’s meat of choice: Bone Doctor’s Carolina Bold, Pork Barrel Original, Stuart and Co. Cherry Bomb and Lillie’s Q Carolina Gold. If sauces aren’t dad’s thing, the company sells a vast assortment of crates filled with other items such as meats, nuts, coffee and tools.
Kids aren’t the only ones who love good music. Help dad deck out his speaker collection with the LED cube speaker from Sharper Image. Shaped like a Rubik’s Cube, this rechargeable Bluetooth speaker also doubles as a speakerphone. It lights up in five color-changing modes and has an eight-hour battery life. It can be dad’s for $39.99.
7. For the handy dad
The eTape16 digital tape measure is $28.67 from Home Depot. This one works like dad’s old-fashioned measuring tape, but better. It’s water-resistant, has a large digital display to show readings and can store the last two measurements. It even does the conversion calculations from inches to centimeters for you. The digital device has a battery life of up to 65 hours of continuous use.
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8. For the sweet dad
Dads with a sweet tooth can personalize their ice cream-eating experience with their name and likeness on the Friendly Family Character Bowl ($16.99 from Gifts.com). The 32-ounce porcelain bowl with a carrying handle can be customized with a character image that looks like dad and up to two lines of custom text. Consider keeping it simple with something like “Dad’s ice cream.”
9. For the fun-loving dad
Beeropoly is a new spin on the idea of a drinking game. Sold for $32 from Uncommon Goods, the premise is simple. Roll a die, use beer bottle caps as playing pieces and navigate your way around the board as you complete challenges. Give this one to dad at a Father’s Day party, and you’ll bring a gift and entertainment.
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