5 Clever DIY Father’s Day Gifts
- Homemade gifts that’ll melt dad’s heart – not your wallet
- Spotify, spice jars and IOUs? Budget brilliance
- Aldi pet toys help furry friends beat the heat
- Plus, save £251 on a summer fan dupe at B&M
Father’s Day is fast approaching, but forget overpriced gadgets and novelty socks. This year, it’s all about meaningful, money-saving ideas – and they’re winning over savvy gifters across the UK.
From handwritten notes to upcycled toolboxes turned beer crates, these five heartfelt homemade ideas cost next to nothing but pack in the feels.
Playlist with purpose
Craft your dad a custom Spotify playlist with his favourite tunes, or songs that remind you of him. Add a personalised photo and boom – instant sentiment without spending a penny.
IOUs he’ll actually want
Ditch the mug. Instead, create IOU vouchers for a car wash, his favourite dinner, or even a “You pick the film” movie night. The kind of gifts dads secretly prefer anyway.
The £5 beer crate hack
Got an old toolbox gathering dust? With a £5 wood stain from Homebase and a few of his go-to beers, you’ve got a Father’s Day present that screams cool – literally.
Jar of memories
Write down special moments, sayings or thank-yous on paper notes. Fill a jar, tie on some string and pop on a photo. It’s the one gift he’ll go back to again and again.
Memory-making picnic
Skip the crowds and plan a family walk followed by a picnic in the park. Bring homemade sandwiches and his favourite snacks – you’ll create more joy than anything you can buy in a box.
Meanwhile, Aldi’s new cooling pet toy range launches this week – starting at just £3.99 – perfect for pampered pooches as summer heats up.
Plus, a bargain worth shouting about: the Blaupunkt bladeless fan at B&M for just £39, compared to Dyson’s £290. That’s a jaw-dropping saving of £251.
Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk the discount code platform said, “Father’s Day is about connection, not cost. Thoughtful, personal gifts – even free ones – often carry more meaning than shop-bought. And the pet cooling toys? Little Deals would definitely approve!”