I think a lot of people will agree that dads are among the hardest people to shop for. The slideshow below is rich in ideas for those not content giving Dad the blandly uncreative socks and underwear sets.
Creative gift ideas for dads aren’t actually that hard to come by, it’s just that people get so stuck in this idea that underwear or handy household tools and gadgets are the only option. Why not make it a hip, eco household gadget, like a handcrank phone charger? Have a creative child who wants to make daddy’s present? Help them out with the DIY tie kit! Or for papas to be, what about the surprisingly masculine diaper bags for dudes?
Whatever stage of life he’s in, this slidshow offers plenty of creative Christmas gift ideas for dads!
24 Creative Christmas Gift Ideas for Dads
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Free Phone Calls
Magic Jack USB Phone Gizmo
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
22
Badass Cleaning Tools
Knuckle Brush
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Brass Knuckle Cups (Part III)
Punch Coffee Mug
20
Aprons Out Of Billboards
Bizura Recycled Fashions
19
T-Shirt Detects Wi-Fi
18
Socks With Sandals
Gold Shoedals by Alexander McQueen
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10 Peculiar Watches
From Retro to Techie Timepieces
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Diaper Bag For Dudes
Crappy Times Ahead For Dads
15
Super Solar Laptop
GPS, Sat Phone, Web Access
14
Solar Powered BBQ
The Helios Grill
13
Gadgets That Save Gas
The Blade
12
MP3 Swiss Army Knife
11
Sculpted Fitness Chocolates
Abdominal Muscle Bars for Men
10
Personalized Steak
Custom BBQ Branding Irons
9
Mobile Device Gloves
Freehands for Cold-Weather Texting
8
Sound Systems for Bicycles
Bike iPod Speakers
7
Custom Ties by Kids
The ArtTie
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Multifunctional Hoodies
The Kangaroo-Style Beer Bottle Sweatshirt
5
Eco Gadgets
Wind Up Shavers
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13.5 Megapixel Cameras with GPS
Nikon Coolpix P6000
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Personified Designer Tools
Creepy Hand Wrench
2
Self-Cleaning Knife Blocks
Germ-Killing Kitchen Gadgets
1
Booze Detecting GPS
Breathalizer NDrive G400 PND
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