There are more than 70 million fathers in the country -- according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau -- which means millions of kids are stressing over what to give Dad for Father's Day.
"Some of the most budget-friendly gifts are often not store-bought, but rather made by hand," GoBankingRates.com said. "According to a new CreditDonkey survey, 24.7 percent of dads responded that they would like to receive something homemade for Father's Day," the personal finance website reported. Here is part of their Father's Day 2013 gift guide, shared with permission.
- Make a Memory Box: If your dad likes sports, concerts or going to the movies, chances are you have a lot of ticket stubs and remnants of good times you’ve shared together. You can make a memorable but fairly inexpensive Father’s Day present by putting them all together in a decorative memory box from a variety of home goods stores.
Notable Quotable Notebook: Buying an empty notebook and filling it with favorite memories or quotes you’ve shared with your dad is a great way to show your love, while staying in the realm of cheap Fathers Day gifts. You can also fill it with quotes about dads, or reasons why he deserves Father of the Year every year. Coupon Booklet: One of the most popular Father’s Day presents around, this can make the gift-making process both easy and creative by adding typical household chores or errands you can do for your dad while he kicks back and relaxes. All coupons should be good until the next Father’s Day comes around. Father’s Dream Fund: Every father dreams about an item, vacation or experience they really want but just haven’t been able to save up for. By finding an empty jar or piggy bank, decorating it and placing a few dollars in it, you can show him your support and appreciation for his dream. Open Table’s Dine with Dad Specials: OpenTable restaurants are serving up a variety of Father’s Day 2013 deals and specials. Simply select the city in which you wish to dine and click on “Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16″ under Your Local Dining Scene to access dining treats like bottomless beer, free desserts and discounted brunch and dinner specials at local restaurants. Week of Special Lunches: If your dad takes his lunch to work, then he will appreciate a week of exceptional lunches as Father’s Day presents. You can make his favorite sandwiches and include some special desserts or notes of love and praise. Each home-made lunch will feel like Father’s Day 2013 all over again for him. Memorable Key Chain Every father loses or misplaces his keys at some point, why not let him think of you when he finds them? For under $10 you can buy a key chain from Cafe Press with a simple heartfelt message, or decorate and personalize it yourself. It can be one of the best gifts for dad this year. Funny Grilling Apron: It’s a truth universally acknowledged that all dads like to try their hand at grilling and barbecuing. A personalized apron with a funny or heartfelt message may encourage him to cook more often. As a cheap Father’s Day gift for less than $20 on Zazzle.com, it can’t be beat. Personal Alarm Clock: For under $20 you can wake up your dad with a smile with a special alarm clock from Brookstone that has the time, date and temperature, as well as a space for a funny or personal photo of you. Customized Coffee Mug: What better way can a parent show off their kids at work than by drinking a cup of coffee with their pictures on it in front of co-workers? You can buy one of these cheap gifts for dad online at Shutterfly.com for less than $15. Illustrative Golf Balls: If your dad likes to golf, gather a dozen old golf balls and tap into your inner artist. You can use bold permanent markers to transform them through illustrations, quotes and funny caricatures so he can feel great every time he places them on the putting green. Do you have other ideas for inexpensive Father's Day gifts? Tell us in the comments section below.
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