Today I’m sharing a collection of 20 simple, last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas for inexpensively cheap. These can easily be put together and you can have your Father’s Day gift ready in no time!
If you’re anything like me, or maybe just a procrastinator, (as I also sometimes am), you’ll appreciate these last minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas.
Now, is it just my family or…
Do the Fathers, Grandfathers, Husbands in your family not really care about gifts?
Growing up at least, my Dad never really cared about gifts.
I would ask him,
” What do you want for your birthday/ Christmas / Father’s Day ?”,
to which he usually replied,
” I don’t care, you don’t need to get my anything. “
OR
” It doesn’t matter, maybe a tie or some socks “.
Sound familiar?
Father’s don’t usually seem to care about fancy or elaborate gifts, and that’s why this collection of 20 Father’s Day gift ideas is so great. They are sentimental enough to get the job done, with most of them being DIY, and even better, when getting the kids involved, they usually enjoy it too.
These Father’s Day gift ideas are great for your husband, father, grandfather, or any other fatherly family member close to you.
Grab your kiddos and tools, and let’s dive in, shall we?
20 Last- Minute, Inexpensive Father’s Day Gift Ideas
1. My Dad “ROCKS” Photo Frame by Mommy Moment
This rock covered photo frame is so cute. This can easily be done with materials you have around the house, and yard, but IF you do need to spend money to buy some of the materials, you can get your materials at the Dollar Tree easily.
Average Cost: $2 and up
2. Homemade Shaving Cream by Little House Living
Have you ever looked at the ingredients that are in store-bought shaving cream? It’s pretty scary (to be honest), so this homemade shaving cream recipe is a great idea for Father’s Day. Father’s inevitably have to shave, (unless they’re one of those “grow-your-beard-out all-wild-like” types of Dads), so this is a great gift idea that won’t go to waste. Also, wives and mother’s can sneak some of this shaving cream for ourselves as well! Shhh, we won’t tell. 🙂
Average Cost: $10 and up
3. Printable Coupon Booklet for Dads by Tiny Me
This free printable coupon booklet for Dads has got to be one of the cutest ones I’ve seen so far. Coupon booklets are so fun to give as gifts, and I’ve even received some from my kids before. Get the coupon booklet in the picture above HERE.
Or, you can also make your own! You can even get creative and make your own coupon books. I’ve done some of the work for you with creating a printable for you to print out. Now, just let the kids come up with fun things they can give Dad and write them on the coupons. Some of the ideas will be hilarious and some cute.
Download my blank coupon printable below.
Average Cost: FREE
4. Dad’s Stache Candy Jar by Catch My Party
Mr. Hubs loves to eat candy, especially chocolate, and I think he’d appreciate his own stash “stache” of candy. Use my printable ” Dad’s Stache ” printable label, buy a jar from the Dollar Tree and fill it with Dad’s favorite candy!
Download my version of Dad’s Stache printable below.
Average Cost: $2 and up
5. A Book for Dad by Eighteen 25
Another FREE gift idea, you simply print out the printable pages, have your kids fill them out and place them in a 4×6 photo album.
I remember when Roman (my oldest) was like 3 years old, we made Mr. Hubs a paper of the Top Things Roman Loved About His Papa (we say Papa in our home, not dad), and Mr. Hubs has held onto that paper ever since.
Average Cost: $1 and up
6. Car Wash Kit
Most Dads love to wash their cars. And most Dads can get pretty into it, as far as cleaning the wheels with a toothbrush and shining the car until it sparkles. This is why a ” Car Wash Kit ” is a great option for Father’s Day.
Purchase a bucket, some microfiber cloths, car wash and wax soaps… the whole shebang, and there ya have it!
Average Cost: $15 and up
7. Car Wash Membership
Speaking of car washes- maybe Dad is busy with work and doesn’t always have time to wash his car himself. Now a days, most car washing places have monthly memberships where you can drive thru and get as many car washes as you’d like.
Average Cost: around $30 a month...
8. Clean His Car
Yes, I’m on a ” car washing ” kick, but with the help of a parent or older sibling, the kiddos can wash Dad’s car inside and out for him as a FREE Father’s Day gift idea.
Average Cost: FREE
9. Pocket Knife
A pocket knife is a necessity in life. Sometimes you need one when opening a package, sometimes you need one to cut something loose. A pocket knife for a Father’s Day gift is a wonderful idea because it’s something that we know Dad WILL use and can keep with him all the time.
You can find pocket knives at any sporting goods store and they’re usually fairly inexpensive for a basic one.
Average Cost: $10 and up
10. Personalized Apron
If Dad likes to cook or grill, why not make him a personalized apron? Purchase a plain apron, some fabric paint or fabric markers and let the kiddos decorate an apron for their dad for a great homemade Father’s Day gift.
Average Cost: $7 and up
11. Make A Memory Together
This idea will vary per family, but choose something to do together as a family and make memories, rather than spend money. Some examples could be:
- Picnic with his favorite foods
- Day at the beach
- Mini Road Trip
- Grab an ice cream and take a walk
- Go on a bike walk
- …etc.
Average Cost: FREE and up
12. Buy Him Ties… at Goodwill
Yes, I said buy ties at Goodwill — Goodwill as in the thrift store.
Does Dad wear ties to work or church often? Then why not get them at good prices!?
Did you know that you can find really expensive ties for cheap at Goodwill? I’m talking, $30, $40 and $50 ties for like… $3.99 and $5.99. You can’t beat those prices. We get all of Mr. Hub’s ties at Goodwill.
Average Cost: $4 and up
13. Personalized Notebook
Does Dad like to take notes or write down his thoughts? Purchase a nice notebook for him and have the kids decorate the cover. They can put their hand prints on it, or you can even just get him a personalized notebook with his name on it.
Average Cost: $4 and up
14. Organize Dad’s Stuff
Does your Dad or husband have a place he stores his tools, works on his projects, or maybe his closet needs organizing? With his permission (as some men like their tools and stuff the way it is), you can help the kids organize Dad’s stuff for him. Even better, the Dollar Tree sells so many different types of bins that you could purchase and add labels to.
Average Cost: FREE and up
15. Browse Groupon
Groupon has awesome deals. I’ve purchased lunch cruises, day cruises, brunch bruises and more off Groupon. You can get restaurant deals, experiences, scavenger hunts, etc. Just see what Groupon is offering in your local area and do something fun with Dad for Father’s Day.
Escape room anyone?!
Average Cost: Varies
16. Back Massage Car Track Shirt by The Blue Basket
Have you seen these?
I’ve seen this idea floating around the internet for years upon years, and I think the idea is next to brilliant.
Dad puts on the shirt, the kids use their cars on the play track and dad gets a back massage at the same time. Win-Win!
Average Cost: FREE and up
17. Decorated Basketball
If Dad likes to play basketball with the kids, get him a basketball and have the kids decorate it with a sharpie. They can write him notes, or just write Happy Father’s Day on it.
Average Cost: $10 and up
18. Write Notes
Have the kids write notes for their Dad and leave them in random spots that he can find them throughout the day. In his car, in his lunch box, in his drawer, on his belt, in his shoes, etc. It will be a surprise every time he finds one and he will enjoy reading the notes the kids write to him.
Average Cost: FREE
19. Cook Him A Special Dinner
A way to a man’s heart is through good food. Men love to eat and food makes them happy. Hey, who am I kidding? I love to eat also.
Food = my downfall
Cook Dad’s favorite meal for dinner, set the table all fancy-fied and let the kids serve him his meal.
Average Cost: FREE and up
20. Fun Family Night
Instead of going out and spending money, stay in the house and make it a fun family night for Father’s Day.
Make popcorn, play games, read a book, listen to audio together … whatever the family and Dad find fun, do it!
Average Cost: FREE
As you can see, getting something or planning something for Father’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive or break the bank. Even better, it can be FREE. I hope these ideas gave you some great ideas to do for your Dads, Fathers and Husbands for Father’s Day.
