These Christmas gifts for Dad are unique and useful, and I’ve included a range of prices from inexpensive to luxury indulgences. Men’s Christmas gifts can be hard to figure out, but the ideas in this Christmas gift guide will get you started. He’ll appreciate these gift ideas, and won’t feel like you just bought anything you could find without giving it some thought!
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Personalized phone cases.
For a new dad, this customizable phone case can be personalized
with a photo of the baby to make a truly unique gift. Upload a photo on Zazzle and edit the name to be what the baby is going to call him.
Outdoor composting bin.
If your dad is interested in gardening, you could get him a compost bin, like this small tumbler that I have. You put your kitchen and yard waste in and turn it every now and then to aerate it so that it rots faster, and it will turn into compost that he can use in the garden.
See my list of composting supplies on Amazon here (affiliate link)
Bee coasters.
These cute leather bee coasters are nice for a dad who wants to bring the outdoors inside. Perfect for a gardener’s man cave or living room, these and handmade in the US, and you can see them at Barker Markings.
Monitor shelves and risers.
Bent Designs Furniture also makes desk accessories like this computer monitor riser. This would be a great gift that would upgrade your dad’s desk.
Bike rack for a car.
A trunk-mounted bike rack is an easy way to transport bikes with your sedan, and is simple to attach and take off. See bike racks on Amazon (#ad)
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Custom sign.
This custom wooden sign can be personalized to include the photo and your names. This is a keepsake gift that’s sure to be treasured.
Leather keychain.
This handmade leather keychain with a hawk image can be personalized with a name at Barker Markings. They’re made in the US and would be a nice and useful gift for someone who likes to watch for birds (and who chases hawks away so that they won’t eat little birds!
Custom name ornament.
This custom name ornament spells out a name or initials with golf-related images. Perfect for a dad who likes to get out on the fairways.
Custom dog sign.
This customizable French Bulldog sign will let people know who’s going to welcome them at the front door! Also available with other dogs breeds, click to see what’s available.
A pair of Tevas.
If your dad is into outdoor activities like biking, rock climbing, and hiking, he might like a pair of Tevas. These sandals have a huge fan base made of outdoorsy people, so hint around to see if your dad would like to try then out. If he already has some, another pair will be an unexpected gift that will also be truly appreciated and useful. Shop for Tevas on Amazon here (#ad)
Music or eBook subscription.
Give your outdoorsy friend the gift of music with a subscription to a streaming service. They’ll be able to listen as they’re biking, hiking, or just working in the garden.
Or get an Audible subscription so that they can listen to eBooks instead of music:
Click here to buy gift memberships to Audible on Amazon for 1 month,3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. (affiliate link)
Funny coffee mug.
This funny mug is good for a sleep-deprived new dad, and it hints at years to come. it will be a reminder of how cute the baby was when he received it as a gift even if she’s not as cute when she’s rolling her eyes at him years later.
Funny “golf talk” gifts.
If you have a dad who never stops talking about golf, these gifts are perfect. They can attract like-minded people and alert everyone else to the fact that they might want to avoid them if they don’t want to talk about the game!
Patriotic mug.
If your dad has been in the military, this patriotic mug based on a vintage greeting card would be a nice gift. The design is printed on both sides of the mug so you’ll be able to see it front or back.
Comfy seat cushions.
If he sits in a car for a long time during his daily commute, something’s going to start hurting eventually. Get the gift of an additional padded seat or back cushion to help minimize the strain. Sometimes just alternating driving with or without the cushion can help change their position enough to switch things up.
See car seat cushions on Amazon (affiliate link)
LP record stand.
If your dad is into the vinyl resurgence, he’ll appreciate this record stand from Bent Design Furniture that’s designed to hold old-school LPs.
Wool dopp bag.
Pine and Wool Home makes upcycled bags and pouches like this green plaid dopp bag from Pendleton wool blankets. It’s an elegant and unusual gift for a man and he’ll be able to use it, so it won’t end up sitting on a shelf somewhere!
Golf mug.
This funny golf mug invites conversation or acts as a warning, depending on if you like golf or not.
Electric lawn mower.
This would be an excellent gift for someone who doesn’t want to deal with gas-powered mowers, and my husband vouches for it as a piece of lawn equipment that he’s in love with. See electric mowers here on Amazon (ad)
Military journal.
If he’s in the military or is planning to enlist, this customizable leatherbound journal would be a nice gift, and the price is right. You can have his name added to personalize it.
Trivia book of facts.
I’m getting this one for my husband this year…The Book Of Unusual Knowledge is a fun gift for someone who likes random facts, and it can come in handy if he’s on a trivia team. Or if he just likes knowing random weird stuff. You can see it on Amazon here: The Book Of Unusual Knowledge. (affiliate link)
Personalized lighter.
Get him a custom lighter with his name and a faux wood tone design. You can personalize it easily on Zazzle by adding his name to the template.
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Custom signs.
Get a customized sign that’s made from a genuine Kentucy bourbon barrel. This is a fun way to welcome people to the room when you have a party, and you can have your own details added to it to personalize it.
Modern golf accessories.
Get this modern color block design in a variety of colors and a wide range of golf accessories. You can customize them with his name and get a set to coordinate so that he can play in style.
Inexpensive golf tees in a box.
I got my husband these golf tees because they had a box (and I like organization) but he was dismissive until he saw them in person. Then he suddenly changed his tune…I did the review video here, you can check it out. These are really cheap, you could decorate the box with stickers or sharpies, and it’s an actual useful gift that he will use and will like.
Car chargers organizer.
My husband is constantly having to go to his car to get his charger because he doesn’t have one specifically for the car so he never knows where the cords are. It would be easier to have an extra, and to have a way to organize the ones that you have so you’re not searching for them. Give the gift of not having to hunt around by giving a phone charger organization bin.
See a cord organizer on Amazon (affiliate link).
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Dad mugs to customize.
This “Best Dad” mug can be customized with up to four photos. Add the kids and the pets if you need to fill up the spaces!
Hand-stamped bar labels.
These hand-stamped, leather bottle tags are made by Pine and Wool Home, and would be a nice gift to decorate the bottles in a home bar.
Custom golf balls.
Give him a fun golf gift with the baby’s picture on it. He might not want to hit the balls when he’s playing a round, but he’ll definitely keep one in his collection.
Etched glassware.
This beer mug has a traditional Irish Blessing etched into the glass. If you have an Irish branch in your family tree, this would make a nice addition to his home bar.
Custom apron.
A customized apron with his face on it is a useful gift for when he’s assigned to do the cooking. Personalize yours on Zazzle by adding your photo to the template and changing the name to his.
New bar equipment on Amazon.
I made this list of things that would be great to equip a home bar, and you can see the list in my Amazon shop (affiliate link). It ranges from glassware to mixers to basic equipment. My husband’s favorites are the Guinness glasses.
Custom name car mats.
Get his name on a set of custom car mats that will fit in most cars. They come in a variety of colors, and you can personalize them on Zazzle using the listing editor.
Portable power bank.
This is a really useful gift for anyone, and any guy would appreciate it if they use devices on the go. With a portable power bank, they can charge things if the batteries are running low without having to look for a power source or stay in one place to do the charging.
Beer coasters for a home bar.
Every bar needs coasters, and these coasters would be a fun gift for a home bar.
A wine fridge.
A wine fridge is something that people who collect wine would really enjoy, and you can put other types of drinks in it for your home bar, too. These come in multiple sizes with different features, and the one that I got was very easy to set up. You can see the review on Amazon: Wine Fridge demo (affiliate link)
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Car cup holder phone holder.
A phone holder that fits in the cup holder of your car is really handy, and since they’re portable you can switch them between cars. Get one from Weathertech on Amazon.
Monogram golf balls.
Get golf balls that have a customizable name and monogram on them so that people who find his lost balls can thank him. Personalize them on Zazzle.
Mambo sauce.
This might seem like a weird suggestion, but if your dad is someone who likes barbecue, wings, or sandwiches, this is a really good sauce for any of them. It’s spicy sweet, and if you introduce your friend to it they’ll thank you. Get Capital City Mambo Sauce on Amazon (affiliate link), or if you live in the DC or Baltimore area you might be able to find it locally. Any hot sauce gift basket would also be a fun idea for a dad who likes to pour it all over everything.
Wine bottle holder.
This balancing wine bottle holder will confuse everyone and is sure to be a conversation starter. People will spend the evening trying to figure out how it works, so you might want to get two so that people can play with one while you use the other!
Drink mixes.
DownWrightBoozy sells drink and cocktail mixes that are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. These unusual flavor combinations will please anyone who likes to keep a well-stocked home bar.
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George Foreman grill.
Any dad will appreciate this gift, it’s a panini press that you can use to make sandwiches, cook burgers, or grill fish and meat in no time at all. It takes 4 minutes to cook a salmon fillet, 7 minutes to cook a frozen burger, and it’s easy to clean. This is perfect for a guy who wants to make himself a quick sandwich for lunch or a snack. Get one on Amazon (affiliate link)
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Passive phone amplifier.
This passive phone amplifier is handmade in Ireland from dark wenge and light maple, and they fit any smartphone up to 79mm wide and 12mm thickness. This is a great gift for a home bar that doesn’t have a built-in stereo system.
Dad’s chair pillow.
This pillow expresses what he wants to say but might not because he’s trying to be polite. The look on his face when he sees someone sitting in his chair might say it, but why not let the pillow claim his spot?
Custom golf balls.
You can customize your own golf balls on Zazzle, or get some that are already designed, like this one. They have a variety of brands, including the Callaways that my husband bought to give to his friends.
Custom pickleball paddle.
This customizable pickleball paddle can be personalized with his name, and has a grey and white color block design that’s modern and stylish. Add his name and get him a gift he’ll definitely use if he’s a pickleball player.
Custom thumb drive.
Add a monogram to a thumb drive for a personalized gift that’s also useful. You can personalize one on Zazzle using the easy listing editor.
Wire-wrapped pendant.
This distinctive Labradorite wire wrapped pendant by BX Jewels Scotland is designed in a strong Viking style, which would look great on a dad who has a boho style.
Popcorn popper.
A Stir Crazy popcorn popper is a gift that won’t disappoint. I make popcorn every week and my husband always lurks around to get some, so this is a good gift for a guy who likes snacks, which is pretty much everyone. I’ve bought multiple of these over the years for myself and for gifts, everyone likes it. Get a Stir Crazy popcorn popper on Amazon. (affiliate link)
Personalized vanity tray and toiletry bag.
For the dad who likes to be organized, this personalized toiletry kit and valet tray to keep on a dresser is a nice choice. high quality valet /dice tray from Kailey’s Monogram.
Custom tapas board.
This custom tapas board is a nice gift for a dad who likes to have friends over to watch tv or just hang out. Help him to upscale his entertaining game with this nice way to present appetizers.