Are you stuck for ideas this Father’s Day? Would you like to treat them but have a limited budget? I’ve come up with some frugal Father’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the bank but will still make him feel special and loved.

Having a low budget or no budget at all doesn’t have to be an obstacle to treating the man in your life this Father’s Day. By getting creative, using what you already have and thinking outside the box you can come up with some great memory-making ideas with the minimum of money spent.

Frugal Father’s Day Gifts

Breakfast In Bed

Does he have a favourite breakfast that is usually reserved for a special occasion? Cook him up a feast and watch him enjoy, don’t forget the coffee! Here are a few ideas of what you could make:

Full English Breakfast

Soufflé Omelette With Cheese

Pancakes With Fruit, Cream Or Maple Syrup

Egg & Bacon Puff Pastries

Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

Hash Brown Egg Casserole 

Man Cave

Set up a dedicated Man Cave area using what you already have, and find some space in your home. You could include his favourite console, pillows and blankets, snacks that he loves, his preferred tipple and some headphones to drown out the rest of the household.

Chores 

Are there any chores that he usually does that you could take over for the day? It could be washing the car, mowing the lawn, doing some DIY or even sorting out the garage. A day off from boring household chores might be his idea of bliss.

Little Notes

Using post-it notes write down all the things you love about him, you could include memories, funny things he’s said or the things he has taught you. Fold the notes and put them inside a jar or container to make a keepsake for him. Letting someone how appreciated they costs absolutely nothing.

Dad’s Night In

Invite some of his friends over for the evening and set up a cards table or board games if that’s his preference. Do they like watching sports? or Sci-Fi movies? there are so many themes you could go with for a gettogether. You could serve them all cold beers, popcorn, chips and hot dogs.

Playlist

Make a playlist full of his favourite music, you could include special songs that hold good memories for you all.

Get Creative 

Homemade gifts are always the best, they show you’ve put lots of thought in and send a much more personal meaning than something store-bought. Here are some ideas of things you could create:

Father’s Day Card 

Printable All About Dad Survey

Homemade Beard Balm

Edible Tackle Box 

Popcorn Gift

Time 

Your time and attention are totally free to give as a gift, spend some real quality time with him this Father’s Day. Free up the day so you can spend it together chatting, watching a movie, going for a hike or reminiscing over your favourite memories.

I hope you have found some of these ideas useful and they have shown you that you can give a really thoughtful gift for very little cost.

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