Shopping for Father’s Day is tough. They rarely give us hints and if they want really something, they usually go out and buy it for themselves. This year, we dug a little deeper into the well of ideas to give you dozens of gift ideas for the dads in your life. Happy shopping!

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For the Foodie/Grill Master Dad

1. Dollar Store Finds: Oven mitts, grill cleaners, butane lighters, meat thermometers and a wide variety of utensils.
2. Personalize it: Check out Etsy for custom branding irons for steaks or monogramed cutting boards.
3. Tickets: Sign dad up for a cooking class at Sur La Table or get him tickets to a local foodie fest.
4. Handmade: Make dad an apron with everyone’s handprint to read “Dad’s Sous Chefs”
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: This bluetooth meat thermometer is a must have for grill masters.

For the Sports Fan/Active Dad

1. Dollar Store Finds: Water bottles, dry gear bags, cinch backpacks, cooling towels and hand warmers.
2. Personalize it: Check out Personalization Mall for Dad’s favorite team on a frame, blanket or bag. Fans Edge offers personalized jerseys, too.
3. Tickets: Sporting events are the top pick, but don’t overlook meet and greet events with your local sports greats at local stores or community events.
4. Handmade: If Dad saves programs and ticket stubs, why not make him a scrapbook? Complete it with first hand memories and pictures from the game.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: This portable table is a tailgating favorite!

For Dad who likes to Read

1. Dollar Store Finds: LED booklight, reading glasses (cheaters) and glasses cases
2. Personalize it: Create a “Why a son/daughter” needs a Dad” book at putmeinthestory.com.
3. Tickets: Get Dad tickets to see his favorite author speak. Check out bookstores, libraries and author websites for events near you.
4. Handmade: Make Dad handmade bookmarks, hand painted coffee mugs and coasters.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: Amazon sells customized book embossers that read “From the Library of”.

For the Outdoorsy Dad

1. Dollar Store Finds: Hand sanitizer, rain ponchos, garden gloves or all-purpose knife.
2. Personalize it: Personalization Mall offers personalized fishing lures and bait buckets for the fisherman in the family.
3. Tickets: Check out the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association website for a list of RV and camping shows around the U.S.
4. Handmade: Have the kids create campfire starters out of coffee filters stuffed with rosemary sprigs, lavender and dried orange peels. Seal with embroidery thread.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: Every camper needs an Opti UV Personal Water Purifier.

For the Dad Who Travels

1. Dollar Store Finds: Travel mugs, puzzles books, car chargers and travel sized items.
2. Personalize it: A leather wrapped writing journal is great for travelers. Get two so you can exchange them and read each other’s experiences without missing anything.
3. Tickets: Get Dad tickets to a tour or museum in the town he is traveling to for business. 
4. Handmade: Make Dad a luggage handle wrap with fabric and Velcro so he can find his bag quickly.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: My traveling husband loves his mini carry-on luggage for short trips.

For the Music Lover Dad

1. Dollar Store Finds: Mini speakers, arm band phone holder and earbuds.
2. Personalize it: Create a mixed tape on a USB stick available that he can plug into his computer
3. Tickets: How about music lessons for the Dad who always wanted to try the guitar?
4. Handmade: Create a set of music scale wine glasses with stickers or etching so Dad can play the glass harp on the rims.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: The concert lover needs a place to keep is ticket stubs.

For the Handyman

1. Dollar Store Finds: Duct tape, small tools, rope and bungee cords, plastic organizers for small parts. 
2. Personalize it: Check out Etsy for customized personal tool belts.
3. Tickets: Sign Dad up for DIY classes at your local hardware store. Look for DIY home improvement workshops.
4. Handmade: Check out Pinterest for DIY tool kit that wraps around the side of a 5-gallon bucket.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: The one size fits all handymen gift – a place to hold nuts and bolts while you are working.

For the Car Geek Dad:

1. Dollar Store Finds: Air fresheners, car charger adapters, buckets and sponges
2. Personalize it: Consider his and hers monograms for Dad’s car windows
3. Tickets: All car lovers would love tickets to the Barrett-Jackson car auction or a Richard Petty Driving Experience. 
4. Handmade: Make dad a key chain with his favorite sport team or car emblem. 
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: A must have gift for anyone who has dropped things between the car seats.

For the Techie Dad:

1. Dollar Store Finds: Stylus, microfiber cloth, headphones and a selfie stick
2. Personalize it: A monogramed USB money clip from Red Envelope is a great practical gift.
3. Tickets: Buy Dad tickets to the technology trade shows in your area so he can see the latest and greatest tech tools.
4. Handmade: Make Dad a cool charging station for the kitchen or bedside table that hides the cords while getting the job done.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: The more stuff you have, the more stuff you lose. Why not get him a Tile Mate so he can find his other gadgets?

For the TV Junkie/Movie Lover:

1. Dollar Store Finds: Popcorn Tubs, microwave popcorn and theatre candy. 
2. Personalize it: Order a personalized blanket or quilt depicting his favorite teams or shows. 
3. Tickets: Look for behind the scene tours at movie studios, news rooms and local TV stations.
4. Handmade: Create your own armchair caddy for a spot that Dad can store the remote, his glasses, magazines and snacks.
5. Thank Goodness for Prime: This scratch off 100 Top Movies poster is so cool!

I hope this list was helpful! Happy Father’s Day!

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