Cheap Christmas Gifts For Dad

Choosing a gift for your dad shouldn’t be the nightmare that it usually is. Dads are surprisingly hard to shop for unless they have very specific tastes or follow a certain sport team religiously. But most dads – mine included – seem like they already have everything that they already need. There are a few things that you may not have thought of when shopping for dear ol’ dad. Sometimes it just requires thinking outside of the box.

And also, let’s face it, just because we love the guy doesn’t mean we wanna break the bank to get him something cool. If you have kids then you don’t have a lot left for the other people in your life anyway! And who wants to stand in line at a retail store with pushing, shoving and just generally rude people anyway? Shopping online will save time and money and will lead to some great finds.

If you really want to get your dad that special gift that is both cool AND cheap, this list should give you a few suggestions on what your dad might like this Christmas and Holiday season. Also, all the gifts on this list are around $30 or less at the time last checked on Amazon.

Remember, the best gifts are from the heart and are truly original.

The Ultimate Man’s Survival Guide

This is a book that will be at home on any father’s bookshelf or nightstand. Okay, let’s be real, it will probably end up in the bathroom because many dads love to read in there. That’s a fact.

What’s also fact is that this book is full of manly things from long ago, the way men were when guys like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood were still young and full of machismo.

This book contains things like survival skills, being athletic, being a hero, being a gentleman and philosopher from way back, and many more manly traits and virtues. It’s actually a really cool book and is illustrated beautifully and is incredibly entertaining.

The book even finishes up with a list of the top 100 manliest movies that dad must watch before he dies. (Tip: use the movies list in the back as ideas for other holidays such as birthday and Father’s Day DVD type gifts.)

J&D's Bacon Salt

What dad doesn’t love the taste of bacon? Bacon is so good. So what if you could flavor everything in the kitchen with the taste of lovely bacon. If you get this for your dad, he will be able to. That is the definition of a cool Christmas gift.

This is a 4 pack of different (but still amazing) bacon flavors. It comes in natural bacon, Peppered, Original and Hickory flavors. But don’t worry; this stuff is not as bad as it sounds health-wise. Zero calories and fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and kosher. Check it out and see how much your daddy-o loves it.

The Art of Shaving: The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave - Starter Kit

Unless your dad is super cool and has a massive manly beard, he probably needs to shave. And if you’re going to shave, this stuff is pretty awesome for a close shave free of razor burn and bumps.

This shaving set is really good for the price; it comes with cream, oil, balm and a brush. It’s for the Pops with sensitive skin, made of botanical ingredients and is free of dyes, alcohol and synthetic fragrances. If he’s got to shave, this stuff might just become his favorite brand.

iPhone Wallet

Every dad has an iPhone. It must be some unwritten law. If your dad is like mine, he’s rough on stuff like that. He drops his iPhone two or three times a day, usually with a few choice words. This iPhone wallet can definitely take care of that. And, ingenious as it sounds, he can also carry his money and cards in it. Score!

You don’t have to open it to check texts or see what time it is. And it looks professional enough so that it works whether your Pa is a businessman or a lumberjack. Quality is high on these things and will last him for quite a while. At least until he drops the whole thing in the toilet, money and all.

Dewalt Heavy Duty Bucket Organizer

Dads love tools, and yours probably has a ton of them lying around all unorganized and scattered all over the place. This organizer looks all rugged and tough and will help keep everything sorted so he can find a tool easily.

 It’s got 25 pockets going all around the inside, 46 pockets on the outside, sleeves, pockets and places for small items like screws and bolts. It’s a manly organizer for a manly guy.

Being a father is a tough job. Showing dad how much you care at Christmastime with a cool gift he wasn’t expecting is an awesome thing to do. The time we get with our parents is shorter than we think. Let your old man know how much you care this season with a cool, cheap gift and some time spent with the guy. He will definitely appreciate it.