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Need a budget gift for Father’s Day? Read on to explore some options.
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Father’s Day will be here before you know it, and you may be eager to celebrate with your dad. But if you’re short on savings, finding a great gift for your father might prove challenging.
The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to give your dad a gift from the heart. Here are a few items he might appreciate, despite their lower price point.
1. Golf balls
Does your dad love nothing more than to get out for a round of golf? Finding the right club may be tricky and costly, but you really can’t go wrong with golf balls. Amazon has this set of 36 available for just $32.26 right now. Slap a bow on the box, and you’re golden.
2. A travel pillow
Have a dad who tends to travel by plane a lot? This neck pillow from Target could be a great option. Even if your dad’s travels tend to be more local, this pillow could come in handy when he’s looking to relax on the train or bus. It also features a removable cover that’s easy to wash.
3. A new chess set
If you know for a fact that your dad’s chess set vanished into the abyss of his basement years ago and has yet to resurface, a replacement set could be a great bet for Father’s Day. Walmart has this set available for just $31.95. It’s foldable and travel-friendly, so your dad can bust it out at home or pack it up and bring it over to your place for a tournament.
4. A barbecue set
If your dad loves to cook outdoors, you may not be able to swing a new grill if you’re on a tight budget. But you can consider this 17-piece barbecue tool set sold by Kohl’s instead. It features skewers, corn holders, tongs, a turner, a brush, and a digital fork thermometer. Plus, it comes in a neat storage box.
5. A cheesy t-shirt
If your dad is the corny type who’s easy to please, then this “Best Dad Ever” t-shirt might be the perfect thing to give him on Father’s Day. Amazon has it on offer in a variety of colors for just $16.99. Or, upgrade to the sweatshirt version for $31.99.
Chances are, the last thing your dad would want is to see you land in credit card debt in the course of celebrating Father’s Day. So if money isn’t exactly abundant in your world right now, stick to a gift under $50. But also, add a personal touch.
If you decide to go with a chess set, pair it with an invitation card to come over and play. If you go with the t-shirt, snap a picture of your dad wearing it next to you, stick it in a frame, and hand it over the next time you see him.
There’s a lot of pressure to spend large sums of money on events like Father’s Day. But if you take the time to show your dad how much he means to you, he likely won’t mind if your gift is a bit more low-key in nature.
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