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He says he does not want anything. He says it every single year.
These gifts for dad are for that dad: practical, cozy, a little New England, and a few that will make him laugh. Shopping on a budget? See all my gifts under $50.
Top 6 gifts for dad
Short on time? Start here. These are my favorite picks this year.
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Cozy clothes for dad
The weekend uniform, upgraded.
- L.L.Bean Mariner Ultrasoft Sweatshirt, $89.95. For the dad who wears the same thing every Saturday. Now it is a good thing.
- L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirt, $89.95. Snap front flannel he will wear to the hardware store and to Christmas dinner.
- David Donahue Diamond Quilted Vest, $99.97. The vest that goes over everything from October to April.
- Classic Cotton Twill Baseball Cap, $48. He needs a new hat. The old one has seen things.
- J.McLaughlin Sailboat Needlepoint Belt, $118. Preppy, a little nautical, and the belt he would never buy himself.
Gifts for the grill dad
One splurge, one under $40.
- Williams Sonoma Rub Library, $99.95. Every rub he needs, so he can stop talking about his secret blend.
- Jacobsen Salt Co. 8 Vial Set, $39.95. The under $40 version. Eight salts in one little box.
Practical gifts for dad
For the garage, the den, the commute and the golf course.
- MEE audio lightSPKR Speaker and Lantern, $79.99. A speaker and a camping lantern in one, for the garage or the campsite.
- Hearth and Hand Bluetooth Radio, $49.99. The under $50 version. Looks like a vintage radio, plays his playlist.
- Golf Courses: Fairways of the World, $118. A coffee table book of the great fairways, for the golf dad.
- Bentgo Heat Electric Lunch Box, $59.97. A hot lunch at the job site or the desk. Practical wins.
- Simple Modern Travel Coffee Mug, $37. Keeps his coffee hot through the whole commute.
Funny gifts for dad under $50
Small, a little silly, and secretly his favorite gift under the tree.
- Magnolia Brass Duck Taper Holder, $22. A tiny brass duck. He will pretend not to like it. He will love it.
- Anthropologie Stoneware Dog Mug, $18. For the dad who said he never wanted a dog and now talks to it all day.
- L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, $29.95. The New England classic. Ice, firewood, groceries, everything.
- McGee and Co. Citrus and Birch Candle, $30.99. A woodsy candle for the den, so the house is not only your candles.
Gifts for dad FAQ
What do you get a dad who says he wants nothing?
Something he will use every day. A good hat, a flannel, or a travel mug he will carry for years.
What are good gifts for dad under $50?
The baseball cap, the Jacobsen salt set, the Bluetooth radio, the travel mug, the brass duck, the dog mug, the Boat and Tote and the candle.
When should I order so it arrives by Christmas?
USPS recommends shipping by December 17 for Ground Advantage and December 18 for Priority Mail. Order a few days before that to be safe.
