34 Cheap Things To Treat Your Dad To This Father’s Day

Each page lets you respond to a different prompt, and it’s a great mix of funny and sentimental. For example, some prompts include “I love that you taught me to appreciate…” and “If you were a holiday, you’d be….” Take it in whatever direction you want, just be sure to include some quality inside jokes. I personally gave this to my dad one Christmas and he loved it as much as I knew he would!

Promising review: “Bought four of these since I have four kids!! They answered the questions and then gave them to dad for his 50th birthday!! Loved them!!” —Anonymous

Get it from Barnes & Noble for $9.95.

You can choose from a variety of combos, from special sea salts to BBQ flavors. For example, the grilling-themed box above includes “Grill Master” burger seasoning, “Smokey Southwest,” “Citrus Pepper,” “Fresh Bay,” and “Peppered Habenero.”

Promising review: “The packaging was awesome! When you looked at the little glass jars, you expected there to be really great product on the inside — not some cheap spices you could buy at any local store — and that’s exactly what we got! I bought these at the Father’s Day gift for my dad who is an avid griller and smoker. All of the spices had a unique flavor that was very robust and distinct. I would definitely recommend this.” —Stephanie Brosch

Get a box of five from Amazon for $24.99 (available in seven flavor combinations).

Promising review: “It’s comfortable, sturdy, and attractive, and it survived surfing in the Atlantic. I have an expensive stainless steel watch, and this $15 watch got more compliments in one week than my pricey one has ever received.” —Thomas

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Through the app, he can even set a schedule for when to power certain devices on and off — basically a dream come true for a man who hates wasting money on electricity. It’s compatible with Alexa, Microsoft Cortona, and Google Assistant, and it’s so easy and convenient that it has over 11,000 positive Amazon reviews!

Promising review: “This is a great, affordable smart outlet. It works flawlessly with the Echo. You set it up on your network via the Kasa app first, and then you can successfully set up the connection to your Echo via the Alexa mobile app. Once we completed the setup on the Kasa side, adding it to Echo was a snap. I use it for a standing lamp and for the air conditioner. I want to buy these things every time they’re on sale, but I have a hard time justifying it to my wife.” —Johnny Phive

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in a two and four pack).

There are also recipes for all-important burger accompaniments, like milkshakes and onion rings. Something tells me you’re gonna be visiting home more often.

Promising review: “All of the recipes my family and I have tried from Big Book of Burgers have been OUTSTANDING. Our favorite so far have been the beef burgers with Camembert and red onion jam. A close second were the bronco burgers with smoked mozzarella and barbecue sauce. This cookbook has over 90 burger recipes for beef, bison, lamb, pork, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian options. There are also recipes for hot dogs, sausages, brats, sides, toppings, and drinks. I really enjoy the large amount and variety of recipes since I grill four times a week year-round. The instructions are easy to follow and it doesn’t require extensive grilling knowledge or skill to create these amazing dishes.” —S. Garcia

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+.

Promising review: “These are absolutely incredible. A few coworkers tested them out in the office by doing sprints and jumping down stairs and they didn’t move. I use these for running, hiking, and now everything. They seriously don’t move when running and don’t slide or bounce. They are so lightweight that I forget I have them on. Already purchased a second pair.” —mrec

Get them from REI for $25 (available in 12 colors).

The stickers are waterproof and microwave and dishwasher safe, so once he finishes LOL-ing he can put them on just about anything! Check out BuzzFeed’s full write-up on these stickers.

Promising review: “This has to be the best purchase I’ve ever made. I was hoping they’d be as good as all the reviews said, and I wasn’t disappointed! The stickers seem to be made from a sturdier material than your average stickers. I’d give these 10 stars if I could. I’m very excited about placing a sticker of my doggo’s face anywhere I can!” —None

Get a sheet of 21 stickers from Amazon for $15.99.

I feel like dads (or at least my dad) have dry hands all the time, but it’s been even worse with all the hand washing lately.

Promising review: “Immediate relief from chafed, flaky, dry hands. Absolutely no greasiness. This stuff is absolutely worth the extra money you might pay over a different lotion product. Smell is nonintrusive but pleasant. If you ever have dry hands or work a lot with tools or crafts, and you don’t want to leave residue or lose grip, this is absolutely the stuff you need to buy. 10/10 recommended. To the manufacturer, please never change your formula. This stuff is basically magic.” —Daniel

Get the lotion for $15 or a gift set with the lotion and the brand’s top-rated lip balm for $19, both from Amazon.

It comes in a luxe pouch so it feels like a pricier gift than it is. It also has a magnetic clasp and most styles come with a half-inch extension link to ensure it’s a perfect fit.

Promising review: “This looks pretty good in person. The clasp is easy to use and secure. The leather is substantial and looks great. You won’t be disappointed.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 15 sizes and styles, and with or without the engraving).

My dad knows this about himself and doesn’t mind me saying it on the internet!!!!

I personally ordered this to use at parties a couple of years ago, and I was beyond impressed with the sound quality and how effortless it was to pair with my phone (as someone who absolutely sucks at technology). You can also check out BuzzFeed’s full review of this speaker (#2)!

Promising review: “I live on the river we kayak and tube all the time. We’ve spent lots of money on waterproof radios that never work long after getting splashed. I actually dropped this one and submerged it underwater accidentally, but we’ve used it four times since. It didn’t phase it. I LOVE IT!! It’s very loud and the acoustics are great! It’s so easy to connect, and it has a bag to keep it in. I’ve spent seven times as much on others that weren’t near as good!!! 10 stars!!! Update: two months later, it still works great after being dropped and splashed in the river several times, after eight-mile trips down the river, tubing, and biking…and we can use it for two days without recharging before the battery dies. It’s the BEST EVER!!!!” —Shine.bright.baby

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

It comes with a rubber-handled razor, three precision blades, a foaming shave gel or shaving cream, and a travel blade cover.

Get it from Harry’s for $15 (available in three razor handle colors and with either shave gel or cream).

A couple of years back I got this for my own dad! I thought it was a perfect gift considering it was for a man who once wore the wristband from the Springsteen concert he attended on his birthday for a whole year, and that’s not an exaggeration.

Promising review: “I’ve bought two of these books as gifts and one for myself. The pages are sturdy and there are a lot of size options for your ticket stubs. The first 10 or so pages are for normal-size tickets, then they get bigger towards the back. Also there’s a big picket in the back cover that acts as a catch-all, which is so handy!” —Lstope426

Get it from Amazon for $12.05.

The website will set you up with a basic template including some suggested text, but you can fully customize all the words, colors, and layouts!

Get it from Snapfish for $12.99+ (available in hardcover or soft cover and with semi-gloss or matte pages). Add additional pages for $0.99/two pages.

Promising review: “This shirt is the best of both worlds. It has a fit that’s not too tight, but not too baggy. The material feels like pima cotton, although it doesn’t say that it is, and it has a wonderful drape and suppleness. It’s also not too thick of material and not too thin. It’s just right for a hot day or pressured meeting. You want a great shirt at steal of a price? This is it!” —espirito

Get it from Amazon for $3.91+ (available in men’s sizes XS-XXL and in 34 patterns).

Promising review: “My dad is incredibly difficult to buy for if I want to get him something new and interesting that he’ll actually enjoy. I got him these puzzles for Christmas, and he seemed very interested in them. In fact, my husband and I went to Christmas Eve church service (leaving our small children at my parents’ house), and when we got back, my mom was a little annoyed that my dad had spent the whole time trying to figure out the cube puzzle while she tried to keep a fussy baby happy lol. Whoops! At least he liked his present!” —Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $16.59.

Over 4,500 Amazon reviewers swear by the tumbler, which can keep ice intact for up to 24 hours (and as my dad always says, ice makes the drink), will keep hot beverages hot for hours, and won’t sweat. The straws have over 7,000 positive reviews and are a ~fancy~ and environmentally friendly alternative to those useful-but-kinda-gross-tbh plastic straws. Check out BuzzFeed’s full review of the straws here (#6).

Get a the tumbler from Amazon for $14.81+ (available in three sizes and 19 colors). Get a set of four straws and a cleaning brush from Amazon for $4.89+ (available in four sizes).

There’s a spark-generating wheel on the end and it comes with two extra ferro rods for emergencies. It also has a keyring hole, utility blade, screwdriver, and bottle opener and can hold up to 100 pounds. Not unlike your dad, this tool is good at pretty much everything.

Promising review: “We went camping at Red River Gorge and this very small but significant tool was the highlight of our camping experience. We won’t go anywhere without it. I bought one for my brother-in-law who camps all the time and he raves about how handy it is.” —Deborah

Get it from The Grommet for $14.95 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six colors and prints).

Every month, he”ll get a bag of coffee and postcard from a different country, plus tips on how to brew that particular batch. You can choose what size bags you want to gift, if he’ll get it delivered monthly or biweekly, and his preferred roast and grind type (if you’re not sure, you can go for a mix of roast types!). Check out our full post on what three BuzzFeeders thought of Atlas Coffee Club.

Get it from Atlas Coffee Club for $9+/month (available in three sizes, three roast types, and whole bean or ground).

Promising review: “I’m a barista at Starbucks, so obviously I know how I like my coffee. For a while I was using an immersion blender to froth my milk for my morning cup of coffee but it just wasn’t doing what I wanted it to do. I finally bought this frother and I’m so so happy with it!! It doesn’t need to be plugged in so it takes up way less space. It is a lot quieter than the blender, and I can use any size cup I want because the frother is so small. Not only can I heat up my milk for a hot coffee, but I can also use it just the same with cold milk for my iced coffee!! Highly recommend this product!!” —Heather Michael

Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in 15 colors and prints). Get the required AA batteries here.