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Best Holiday Gifts $25 or Less for Dads

July 25, 2008 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Still thinking about what to get Dad for the holidays? Let GreatDad.com guide you with our top recommendations of gift suggestions for dads. And, since we’re dads ourselves, we went beyond the usual suspects of slippers, ties, sports and other predictable presents to offer ideas that will not only surprise him but will let him know that you truly appreciate all he does.

 

Photo Reprints and Frames from a Discount Frame Shop Everyone loves to get photos that are already framed and ready to show off, and they make a reasonably priced gift that shows you really enjoyed a special moment in your lives together.  If  you add a nice touch from the kids, even a signature or an “I love you Dad” you’ve got a gift far better than anything else you can buy.

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Reidel ‘O’ Wine Tumblers – $19.92 for 2 – Still a hot item 3-4 years on, even if you just get two.

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Hiker’s Digital Pedometer – $20 Make sure he gets in his 10,000 steps today (recommended by some doctors), whether at the gym or a quick hike to get a gallon of milk.

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Tin Toys – $2.98 Simple yet durable, tin toys remind dads of a simpler time growing up. They make fun toys to share with the kids, or colorful fun objects on a desk. A simple one we like is the Pop Pop boat for $2.98

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