by Conny Manero

Created on: April 04, 2010

How unique your Father’s Day gift idea will be, will largely depend on your budget.  Some kids would love to give their dad a new car, a tropical cruise or a trip to Europe for Father’s Day, but who has a few extra thousand dollars lying around?

Other than the detail of money, most fathers work for a living and cannot take time off to bob around on the ocean for several weeks or hop on a plane for a European break.

There are plenty of unique realistic gifts though to fit everyone’s pocket.

If dad loves NASCAR, and which American man doesn't, you could surprise him with tickets to a race track.  For a few dollars extra he could get pit passes and even the chance to meet his favorite driver.
If a track ticket is too expensive there is plenty to see and buy at www.nascar.com

If dad is more into football or baseball you could get him a stadium collectible.  There are 57 authentic miniature stadiums to choose from and at $50 to $120 each they won’t blow a hole in your budget.

Does dad play golf?  Did you know there is an electronic scoring gadget?  It's called the eCaddy and it keeps the score of up to four players.  It counts stroke scores, shot breakdowns, driver accuracy and lots of other details.  It fits in the palm of a hand, but dad can just as easily clip it on his belt.  At $49,99 it's not only a unique gifts, it's affordable.

If your dad is an eco friendly type of guy, consider giving him his very own beehive.  A hive comes with everything he needs to get started: a hive, a helmet, gloves, a smoker and fuel, wax and of course an assembly guide.  Within no time he could put his very own honey on the table.  For a starting kit you are looking at about $300.

If dad is a thrill seeker you could arrange for a sport airplane, helicopter or hot air balloon flight.  He will get VIP treatment all the way complete with a photograph to preserve the memory.  Alternatively you could give him a taste of safe adventure in a simulator.  Whether he would like to experience flying or racing, Force Dynamics has something for everyone.  Visit www.force-dynamics.com for details.

Then again, maybe dad is the quiet type, happy and content at home in his armchair.  In that case, how about the iPad?  Dad can read novels, the newspaper, surf the Internet, send emails or watch movies all at the touch of a button.

Consider what kind of man your dad is and base your choice of unique gift on his personality.  If you know your dad, you are bound to come up with something wonderful.

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