June is not only associated with students coming back to school, but also with the celebration of Father’s Day. There are many ways you can celebrate the day with your awesome dad, like treating him to a fancy meal or giving him a memorable staycation. The list of celebration ideas is long, but it is undeniable that giving a gift is one of the most popular ways to show your love. If you’re having a hard time thinking of what to give your father, here’s an idea: why not give him something that he can use in his everyday life?
Don’t even consider getting
cheap gifts for dad that he won’t be able to use much. In this article are practical and handy gift ideas for
Father’s Day; there are
cheap gifts for dad in the list, as well as expensive ones. So if you have a budget planned out, check out which items fall within your price range below.
A. Below PhP1,000
• Anti-radiation Glasses
Where to buy: Shigetsu, https://shopee.ph/shigetsujp
Prices: PhP359
Does your dad love using gadgets? Protect his eyes with anti-radiation glasses from Shigetsu’s RadPro line. With a variety of elegant options, your father can use his phone or laptop without straining his eyes. The best part? The glasses are just under PhP500!
• Power Bank
Where to buy: Xiaomi at Lazada Price: PhP799
Another gadget that might come in handy for the always on-the-go dad is a power bank. Have your dad charge his phone anywhere with Xiaomi’s Mi power bank 2S. With the device’s 10,000-milliampere capacity, he can fully charge his device more than once. The power bank features dual USB outports and two-direction charging so he can charge multiple devices at once.
With its updated build, the Mi power bank 2s is lighter, sleeker, and easier to carry than most power banks in the market. Its casing is made from anode oxidized aluminum alloy, which means the surface is not vulnerable to scratches, damages, and corrosion from sweat.
B. Between PhP1,000 to PhP2,000
• Lightweight Wallet
Where to buy: Big Skinny PH website
Price: PhP1,850
A wallet is a classic and practical Father’s Day gift. When choosing a design, opt for a wallet with multiple pockets like Big Skinny PH’s L-Fold brown wallet. This wallet contains a full-sized extra-tall billfold area where your dad can stash his hard-earned money. Along with cash, he can also store up to 30 cards in the pockets. Made from ultra-thin nylon microfiber, the L-shape wallet is lightweight and thin, so it fits snugly in a pocket.
C. Between PhP2,100 to 3,000
• Leather bag
Where to buy: Locals PH on Instagram
Price: PhP2,250
If you have a bigger budget, give your dad a leather bag he can use for work and travel. A stylish bag that can hold essentials such as his phone, wallet, and charger would be a great gift. One such bag is Local PH’s sophisticated Mendiola leather messenger bag. Made from vegan leather from Osaka, Japan, the bag is water-resistant and available in brown, black, dark brown, mahogany, and all black.
• Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Where to buy: JBL stores and website Price: PhP2,299
If your dad is a music lover, give him the gift of a better music experience with a high-quality Bluetooth speaker. JBL’s GO 2 has plenty of features that can make his overall listening experience better and more convenient. For instance, it is Bluetooth ready and can wirelessly stream sound from any gadget. If Bluetooth is not available, he can plug an audio cable instead.
The battery is also built in and rechargeable, made from lithium-ion, and lasts up to five hours of play time. He can also take the speakers around the beach or poolside without worrying about the damage since it is protected by a waterproof housing.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how expensive your gifts are. After all, it is the thought that counts.
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This article was originally published in Yoorekka on June 11, 2019.