I shop for a living and these are my absolute favorite Father’s Day gifts under $50 this year

“I bought this lovely hardcover book for my dad years ago, and it’s a gift that is still cherished today. It also was a joyous experience for me to look back on our relationship and fill in the blanks – the book has prompts like ‘Your wisest piece of advice’ or ‘I know it sounds silly now but for a long time I thought you could…’ It’s a such a simple but really heartfelt gift that’s a true keepsake.”

“Most dads would love pretty much anything from Virgin Experience’s gifts under $50, from Paint Ball to a Spa Visit or Rage Room. But my pick? A Beer Tour or Tasting, which are available in cities across the country  and start at $23 – there’s even one in my hometown of Seattle.”

“If your dad doesn’t already have the ultimate pair of dad sandals, this Father’s Day is your chance to have him join the Birkenstock club – my dad lives in his! The Arizona EVAs are so comfortable – they have the signature Birkenstock  arch support and wide toe, but are made from lightweight, water-friendly material so they can be worn everywhere from the neighborhood to the beach.”

“Hear me out – I bought my dad an electric fly swatter once as a gag gift, and guess what? As a guy who used to chase flies and mosquitoes around the house with a newspaper back in the day, he absolutely loved it and it made him laugh, too.”

“Dads have to carry so much around these days, from keys to smart phones, and this belt bag is perfect for every day and travel, too. It’s comes in so many colors, and can be worn around your waist or, for more trendy dads, as a crossbody. I’m not surprised it’s a Lululemon best-seller.”

“You’ll want to check out Macy’s Father’s Day Gifts Under $50 section – you’ll find so many great gifts for dad, like this grooming essentials kit designed to pamper him. Worth nearly $100, you can get it on sale for under $24 with the offer code: FRIEND.”

“Is Daddy’s little girl or boy also his mini-me? Well you can’t go wrong with these shirts that send the message with a CTRL-C for him and a CTRL-V command for his little one.”

“If your dad has always been in charge of BBQs like mine, he’ll love this genius twist on outdoor cooking – this mini oven makes brick-oven style pizza on the grill in less than 10 minutes!”

“For the dog or cat dad in your life, how about a unique portrait of his furry best friend! So cute and it makes a great last-minute gift. You can choose it framed, or receive it by digital file to print it out yourself for a quick turnaround.”

“Your dad’s not a regular dad – he’s a cool dad. So don’t get him a regular card! Take your pick from Lovepop’s amazing 3D pop-up cards, with fun themes like Star Wars, superheroes, Disney, sports, pets, hobbies and more.”

“If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for a dad with a beard, this Amazon beard kit has been a favorite with HELLO! shoppers and Amazon reviewers. It currently has a 4.6-star rating, and over 35,000 five-star reviews.”

“Yes, socks are a standard Father’s Day gift – but have you seen THESE ones?! Take Dad’s foot fashion game to the next level.”

“Nordstrom is one of the first places I look for gifts, because I know that whatever I choose, even if it’s reasonably priced, it will be great quality. And yes, there are a whole host of more affordable gifts, like this cozy hoodie for dad’s lazy days at home.”

This is such a sweet gift for a stepdad, dad or grandpa of young kids! It’s a custom storybook; you choose the protagonist’s name (like Daddy or Grandpa), and also the children’s names. Even the looks of the characters are your choice.”