Father’s Day is universally celebrated throughout the world, though not all of us celebrate it in the same way. In Thailand, for example, it is custom to present a ‘masculine’ Canna flower for Father’s Day, while in Mexico, Dads get physical in a 21km race! British fathers may feel more at home in Brazil, where an all-you-can-eat meat festival marks the special day.
Whichever way you choose to spend it, it doesn’t need to cost the earth to thank your Dad and show you care. Read our guide for some great gift ideas that work even for the smallest of budgets!
Step Away from the ties
In a recent survey of 2,634 men by DealNews, only two Dads stated they would like to receive a tie as a Father’s Day gift, with 21% preferring electronics. Despite this, only 5% actually received a techy gift!
With this in mind, what great and cheap electronics can you grab?
Never run out of battery again
Batteries are notorious for going flat when you’re on the go, so why not invest in a useful gift that will save Dad this headache? We love a credit-card sized charger that will fit nicely in Dad’s wallet, and for more charge, try a bigger one. Both are available for around £10 on Amazon.
Transform a phone camera with this 3-in-1 adapter
This attachable device gives budding photographers three lenses to choose from, enabling them to capture wide-angle, fish-eye and macro shots using just their phone cameras! Complete with cases, all three lenses are a bargain at £9.99
Experience the new age of Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is gaining popularity. Google made its first foray into VR with Cardboard in 2014, which, thanks to its accompanying free app on Android and iOS, has revolutionised the way we can use our mobile phones. And it’s not just games – Youtube has many VR videos now that let you fully immerse in a jungle walk, an F1 race, and even cliff jumping!
Get a slice of the action for only £14.99
Take a culinary angle with low-cost homemade presents!
Many claim that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so why not make some inexpensive edible treats for Father’s Day? Pinterest is a great source for cheap recipes that will satisfy that will satisfy sweet-tooths, salt-lovers and even coffee fanatics.
Making your own BBQ rubs is also a great idea for a longer-lasting present. Why not try some of these ideas?
Infusing alcohol is also a great way of giving a personalised gift that shops can’t easily provide. Why not get creative with unique flavour combinations like figs and bourbon?
If your Dad fancies himself a chef, or if he doesn’t but hates kitchen clutter, a homemade wall rack could be a great idea. Undertake the task yourself, or make it with Dad for a Father’s Day challenge!
But, who says you have to buy anything for Father’s Day?
Some may be surprised to discover that over 50% of Dads surveyed consider a simple phone call from their children gift enough, while 21% state they would rather just have free reign on the remote to watch their favourite sports all day.
Ultimately, Father’s Day is all about appreciating your loved ones, and you don’t need to spend money to do this! Pick up the phone, send a personalised card, or hand the remote to your Dad and spend the day relaxing; he will most likely prefer it this way, anyway!
Finally, whatever else you do, just make sure you remember the date: Sunday 19th June 2016!
What will you be buying your Dad this Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments!
