Father’s Day is coming up (19th June 2016) and so it’s time to put some thought into what to buy your own dad or your child’s father (on their behalf). If you are like me, you have to ask yourself every year ‘What am I going to get my dad for Father’s Day that he doesn’t already have?’

Below are 15 different gift ideas, which cost €15 or less, from my website www.toysandgames.ie. Shopping with me couldn’t be easier or cheaper for quality and quirky gift ideas.

For the dad that likes games and competition:

A wooden Labyrinth

For the dad that likes puzzles and problem solving:

metal puzzles €6

retro metal puzzles

For the dad that likes cars:

Grand Prix Race Car Kits €4.50 and Jet Cars €9 .99

For the dad that likes construction and woodwork:

Tinka Tek Kits €5 each and Gepetto’s Squirrel €3.99

Tinka Tek Construction Kit – Digger

Gepettos Squirrel wooden 3D puzzle

For the dad that likes science:

Soda Can Robug €15, Make your own Lemon Clock €6.50 and Solar Bots  €8.50

For the dads that like physical challenges:

Kites €7 and Juggling Balls €6.50

Pocket Kite

Net of 3 Juggling Balls

For the dads that like being creative:

Putty Peeps €7

For the dads that like space:

4D+ Space Cards €15

I hope this blog has helped you choose something nice for your dad. Obviously, for older kids that are working and want to spend more money on your father, I’ve a large range of more expensive toys, games and gadgets that he might like. Take a look at this page to see my full range of toys for teens and adults

And, don’t forget, that it’s not about how much you spend but expressing your love, not just on one day but every day. Whether it’s sitting down for a chat every now and then or helping with a job around the house – there’s lots of ways of telling our dads that we love and appreciate them.

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there. It’s a tough job!

x Suzie