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12 Cheap Father's Day Gifts Carlsbad Dads Will Love

From homemade gifts to just a walk on a Carlsbad beach to spend some time together.

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Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

1.      Memory Box: For fathers who like sports, concerts or going to the movies, chances are, they have a lot of ticket stubs lying around. Put these stubs and other keepsakes from good times shared together in a decorative memory box.

2.      Notable Quotable Notebook: Buying an empty notebook and filling it with favorite memories or quotes shared with Dad is a great way to show love, while staying in the realm of cheap Father's Day gifts. It can also be filled in with quotes, or reasons why Dad deserves 'Father of the Year' every year.

3.      Create a Playlist: Putting together a list of dad’s favorite tunes is both a sweet and thoughtful Father’s Day present. Online music venues like Spotify and Pandora are a great way to customize the gift of music while letting him access it across all of his mobile devices. Or you can go the more traditional route of mix CDs and customize the covers.

4.      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.

5.      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.

Food and Desserts

6.      Make His Favorite Dessert: Another inexpensive gift for Father's day is a home cooked dessert like cookies, cupcakes or lemon bars – an easy way for children to save cash and a trip to the bakery while showing their dads they care.

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7.      Week of Special Lunches: For fathers who bring lunch to work every day, a week's worth of his favorite sandwiches accompanied by a special note will make it feel like Father's Day every day.

Cheap Father’s Day Gifts with a Personal Touch

8.      Memorable Key Chain: Every father loses or misplaces his keys at some point, and for under $10, Father's Day gift givers can remind dads of how much they're loved with a key chain from Cafe Press that includes a simple heartfelt message or any other custom personalization.

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9.      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 (Mom will like this one, too!).

10.     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.

11.     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.

12.      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.


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