TOP 12 Fathers Day Gifts Ideas from Kids for Under $30

Time is flying by and before you know, it will be Fathers day on the 16th June 2015. Your dad is not going to be expecting you to get him a Rolex watch but any thoughtful gift that shows you put some effort into selecting it will be good enough to make him happy on that day.

So what can kids get for their dad? Well, there are lots of great gift ideas to choose from and these are not only inexpensive but also have the best ratings/reviews from customers.

“Dad is a son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love.” Ever heard this saying before? It is so true. He teaches his kids how to be brave and independent. He watches out for them and protects them from danger but never fails to let them try again.

Your dad has been showering you with his love since the day you were born with the only expectation to see you grow up into a happy and successful young man or a woman. While we’re busy growing up and doing our own things, we often forget to appreciate the sweet things our parents do for us.

We might not be doing it intentionally but it can happen and it can hurt them too but they don’t always show it. Especially dads, most of them would hide their sorrow with a smile and still think of ways to make their kids happy.

A lot of people are under an assumption that dads don’t really care about Fathers day, of course they do! They’re just like moms, secretly wishing in their hearts for you to do something special for them on that day. You can shower him with your love every day but make this Father’s day an extra special and an unforgettable one for him!

Willow tree figurines are created in a very unique way in which the emotions are only expressed through gestures. Susan Lordi is the authentic creator of Willow Tree figurines. She uses her family and friends as models to hand carve each piece with an aim to either express a feeling or to capture a moment in time. It’s almost like taking a 3D photo.

"I try to keep the interpretation of Willow Tree open. I hope this makes it more personal, and allows the viewer to decide its meaning."

The above quote was said by Susan and it is also what makes her work even more unique. Each of her willow tree figurines tells its own story or message but the author will be the person looking at it. You can read more about the Willow tree figurines and Susan Lordi here.

In this case, you’re looking at a beautiful father and daughter willow tree figurine, which to me, expresses the special bonding between a dad and a daughter when he was answering all the sweet questions asked by her. You might think of something more and so would your dad!

It’s 5 inch tall and comes in a cute gift box too. Currently, this item can only be shipped within the USA. One customer said that her husband was thrilled with excitement to open this gift from his 3 year old daughter.

She also mentioned that it was picked by their little cutie. You might think what would a little toddler know about the meaning of this gift but hey, their imaginations are way more powerful and cute so of course the little one must have gotten excited thinking that the statue represents her and her daddy together.

Similar to the one above, this is an elegant 5.5 inch tall willow tree figurine featuring the affection and love between a father and a son. It looks like the little boy made his dad lower down to ask him for a request or to tell him about something.

If you are the son looking to buy a gift for your dad, you might remember a special moment that you've shared with your dad or think of a cute story when you look at this father and son figurine. You can give this to your dad on its own and let him interpret the meaning or you can also include a greeting card with a message for why you chose this gift.

In the mood to give your dad some cute cuddly plush? Get him this super soft and adorable talking Teddy bear by Andrew from Gund. He is 11 inch tall and can sit upright on his own. When your dad presses the embroidered swirl on this Teddy’s paw, he will get even more surprises.

The Teddy will tell him sweet messages like “You’re the best dad ever”, “You’re my hero”, “Love Ya dad”, “You’re my best buddy” and more in a child’s voice.

Here is another beautiful master piece hand carved by Susan Lordi, featuring a father and his 2 daughters. It displays the beautiful bond between them and how the little girls feel so safe under their father’s arms. The figurine is 8 inch tall and comes in a nice gift box. If you have a sister, this will be the perfect willow tree figurine to get as a Father’s day gift for your dad.

How adorable is this T Shirt?

Without a doubt, it's one of the sweetest gift you can give your dad on Fathers day.

You can get this in all sizes and there are 7 more cool colors to choose from.

Some dads will be happier to receive sweets and snacks related gifts from their kids than anything else. So why not get him something to please his sweet tooth on Father’s day? You can also try making your own little sweet treats like homemade cupcakes and candies for him which will make him feel extra special.

If you’re aware that your father has any medical conditions that makes it bad for him to eat sweet stuff, you can get a little sugar free treat for him. It will make him happy that you carefully selected the gift to suit his health conditions.

Photo frames are another most beautiful sentimental gifts that kids can get for their father for any special occasions like Father’s day. The frames that have sweet messages like “Daddy’s Girl” or “No 1 Dad” on them will make the gift even more special. So get your dad a beautiful photo frame with a picture of you two for him to wake up and look at every morning. This is also a gift that your father will cherish for life.

Are you the little Daddys girl? If so, this will be a very cute gift idea to get for your dad. It’s a beautiful wooden photo frame that says “No matter how old, I will always be Daddys Girl”. How sweet is that? Put a nice photo of you and your dad together and this gift will be the best your dad ever got!

Gifts for dad doesn't always have to be something sentimental, think different and get your father something cool that will give him a chuckle each time he looks at it. These Freudian slippers will do just that!

Does your daddy wear glasses? If so, get him this stylish and funny looking face shaped wooden eyeglass holder for Father’s day. It’s a handmade product by fair trade artisans. This means that the people who made it will also get a fair proportion of profit from selling these. Your dad can keep this in his bedroom or at his office desk and he will never forget where he put his glasses again!

Is your dad an avid coffee or tea drinker? Make him say good bye to his old boring coffee mugs and get him this exciting Ninja mug! The mug says “Trust me, I'm a Ninja” on the back and can hold about 12 ounces of drinks. It is dishwasher and microwave safe and comes with a nice gift box too.

If your dad is a passionate and dedicated Christian, he would sure love this gift from you on Father’s day. It is a beautiful vintage style wood frame with a powerful message and a supporting bible verse. It’s a simple but a very precious gift that your dad would love to keep in his room and look at every day.

The message “Dad, in your eyes I’ve seen god’s love, In your words I’ve heard his wisdom, Through your life I’ve found his grace” will make him feel so special and proud of his life role as a father to you.

If you’re looking for jewelry gifts to get for your dad, this “The Greatest Dad” pocket watch chain necklace will be an ideal one for you. It’s made out of stainless steel and has a very unique retro touch to it.

Most dads have a routine to stand in front of the bathroom mirror on a regular basis to shave and one irritating thing that they all would experience while shaving is the mirror getting all foggy. It’s even worse in winter times and will keep getting foggy every few seconds so your dad will surely appreciate this as a fabulous and useful gift for Father’s day.