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.
