Canadian Gift Guide

I didn’t do a 10 for $10 for Mother’s Day last month (mostly because of timing), but I thought in the spirit of saying hurrah for the dudes for once, it might be nice to spin one for you this month. The idea behind all of these gifts is to pick up a trinket for an important dad-type figure in your life. Maybe it’s a finishing touch to an existing gift idea or a special experience you’ve concocted for the day. Maybe it’s for the father of your collective fur babies (pets). Maybe it’s for the curmudgeonly dad that doesn’t reallllly want to celebrate the day. Or maybe it’s for a new father-in-law that you don’t have an uber tight bond with. Whatever the case, all of these fantastic gifts are available for $10 or less (not including shipping, taxes, etc.) and are well worth looking into.

Superman Travel Cup – $8.95 @ Fortress Geek
Show Superdad how awesome you think he is; he can tote this refillable plastic cup while watching the kids play soccer.

Breakfast Lollipop Set – $9.99 @ ThinkGeek
For the dad with the sweet tooth comes this culinary concoction that seriously reminded me of Willy Wonka’s ‘gum meals’. Featuring two sugary strips of bacon, a syrup-covered waffle, and a frosted donut, this is one breakfast he’ll surely lick right up.

Hudson’s Bay Heritage Playing Cards – $10
Get dad to teach you a new old school game like gin rummy with this brightly striped set of Hudson’s Bay branded playing cards.

Silicone Mould Ice Shots – $9.50 @ Indigo
Shaped like mini-steins, these icy shot glasses are an economical way to get any party started.

Classic Westerns: 10 Movie Collection – $5 @ Amazon.ca
Give dad a taste of the old west with this round-up of classic western films from the 40s and 50s, with famed names likes John Wayne and Marlene Dietrich stampeding across the screen.

Outset Spiral Hot Dog Cutter 4-Piece Set – $6.99 @ Well.ca
This easy-to-use hot dog spiralizer keeps your weenies from curling up and holds toppings better. A cool accessory if you’ve splurged and bought dad a new BBQ this year.

Anthony Logistics For Men Advanced Formula SPF 25 Lip Balm for Men – $7.50 @ Sephora
The summer sun can wreak havoc on every part of your body – including your lips. If you’re shopping for the father of your kids, keep him oh-so-kissable with this top-rated lip balm.

Hot Chombo Habanero Hot Sauce – $10 @ Drake General Store
If your dad is one of those types that collects hotter-than-hot sauce, than this spicy number infused with eye-watering habanero peppers and rum is a tongue-burning must-try.Bike Chain Bottle Opener – $8 @ Ten Thousand Villages
Sure it may look like a serpent, but this recycled bicycle chain actually houses a clever bottle opener.

Absinthe Hand Cleanse Gel – $2 @ The Body Shop
Admittedly most of The Body Shop’s new ‘Absinthe’ line is over the $10 mark, but why not give dad a gentle intro to this dude-oriented line infused with real absinthe with this handy hand sanitizer? If he loves it, you’ll know what to buy him for your next gift-giving occasion.

So there you have it folks! 10 gifts for dad for a tenner or less. Now how about a bonus entry into this month’s Find of the Month for From The Blue House {With Love}? Just tell me in the comments below: which of these cheap & cheerful finds would you most love to gift or receive?