Top ten affordable Father’s Day gifts

Just in case you have forgotten, Father’s Day is on Sunday. Or if you’re like all of the other busy souls in the world, you haven’t forgotten, you just couldn’t make the time to get him something special yet.

Here are ten affordable ideas that will suit your pocket, and make Dad happy:

1. A good book

For those lazy winter afternoons, get your father a good book to read. Something about local history to give him conversation points at the next work function, or even a cook book. Mom will also be more than happy to have Dad in the kitchen.

2. Hip flask

A good old hip flask can go a long way in keeping your father sane. It can also double as a really cool camping accessory.

3. Some extra hot sauces

Get your dad some extra hot sauces. It’s great to test the metal of his friends, and it’s delicious to boot.

4. Record book organiser

This one is for all the retro music-loving dads. It’s not too difficult to make, and looks good anywhere. Just don’t forget to ask him if you can have his old records, you wouldn’t want to chop up that collectors edition Deep Purple LP.

5. Lego Nintendo Wii contoller

Get your dad involved in your favourite video game with a retro Lego game controller. This will help him brave the unknown technology bridge, with something he is familiar with from his younger years.

6. Funny business cards

With the increasing amount of bad driving on our roads, get your dad some funny business cards to put in the window of the drivers who really made him shout. This is great, because it will give him hours of mirth telling all his friends afterward.

7. Some extra cool shades

Get him a pair of shades that will make him look super cool. That way, no embarrassment when he is standing next to the field shouting at you to get the ball. He will be forgiven when wearing his shades.

8.  Themed t-shirt

You know your dad loves you, so now it is time for him to show the world. Get him a t-shirt with your face on it, he will love it.

9. Coasters

Get him a set of snazzy coasters for the bar he has been planning to build since before you were born. This gift will make mom very happy too.

10. The best tongs for the braai-master

Most dads are the braai masters in the house. Get him a pair of sturdy, easy to clean tongs that will inspire him to braai the steak just right.