In less than seven days, Father’s day will be here and right now is the time to prepare for this once a year event. Your dad deserves a great gift this year and great gifts require that you spend time searching for them.
In today’s busy world, not many people have the time to look for great gifts, so they settle for just about anything a salesperson throws at them. Luckily, Healthy Financial Habits has spent the time to research some really great gift ideas that are relatively inexpensive. Surprise your dad this year with a gift out of the ordinary and get him one of these cool gift ideas.
If your dad is a wine lover and likes to read, perhaps you should pick him up a copy of Williams-Sonoma Wine and Food cookbook. Does your dad ever wonder which wines to pair with which foods? Take all of the guess work out of this by picking him up a copy of this 176 page hardcover book. $29.95.
If your dad enjoys chocolate, he will really enjoy this assorted 24 count Mrs. Fields cookie tin from Cherrymoonfarms.com. This cookie tin is decorated with “Happy Fathers day” on the top and includes varieties such as cinnamon sugar, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, triple chocolate and many more. Your dad will eat this box down to the last crumb. Regular $24.99, now $19.99.
Place a picture or special message on a package of M&M’s for your fathers from mymms.com. Your dad will be absolutely shocked when he gets his very own M&M’s. You can also customize your M&M’s with his favorite sports team. Imagine the possibilities when it comes to customizing M&M’s.
Take your dad out to dinner this fathers day at the Outback Steakhouse. Your dad will absolutely love a thick juicy steak along with his favorite beverage. This will also allow time for you and dad to do a little catching up. All outback Steakhouse will be open early at 11am on Fathers day and by visiting between June 18th and June 20th, your dad has a chance to win free outback for one year.
Get your dad back in shape with an exercise mat from Selfguidedmats.com. These mats are comfortable and have exercise instruction printed right on the mat. This is a gift that your dad can use all year long. Forget the tie this year and get your dad an exercise mat. $29.99.
If your dad loves steaks, he is going to love this package from Omahasteaks.com. Give your dad the Grand Pack which includes several servings of meat from Filet Mignons to boneless pork chops. Your dad will stay busy on the grill with this cool package. Best of all it is currently on sale, just in time for fathers day. Normally $179.00, nor only $79.99
There is nothing like having a drink and a smoke once and a while. In order for this to be possible, your dad is going to need a flask and a lighter. Grab the flask and Zippo set from guyville.com and have them personalize it with your fathers name. The flask holds 4 oz and the lighter can be refilled. $51.00
If you are looking for a one stop shopping spot that offers several gifts in one spot, you may want to check out Google Checkout. Google checkout offers several items from select online stores at discounted prices. You can get the things that you dad wants without spending a lot of money.
Does your dad love fruit. Get your dad an edible arrangement from ediblearrangements.com. Your dad will be fascinated with this work of art which combines food with flower arrangements. Get an assortment of grapes, strawberries, pineapples, honeydew, and cantaloupe with the Delicious Daisy arrangement. $40
Get ready for fathers day! It will sneak up on you before you know it and leave you without a present. Remember that giving dad a present for fathers day is not what its all about. Your dad will certainly appreciate any time that you spend with him. If you do not have money to buy a gift, you can always search Google for homemade gift ideas that cost little to nothing. If you have children, you can put them to work and have them create a wonderful surprise gift for your father.
Don’t let fathers day catch you off guard. Check back with Healthy Financial Habits for more great fathers day gift ideas. Healthy Financial Habits will be here all fathers day week to bring you the best ideas that your money can buy.
Author: Carla Kessler
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