It is thought that counts: The gift for dads need not be necessarily expensive. There are plenty of ideas for perfect gift for dad to choose from. They would range from inexpensive to very expensive. It all depends on your budget and what you are willing to spend. Remember, it is thought that counts, not so much gift.

If you remember gift that you got in past, even small inexpensive ones which came as a surprise were memorable ones. They made you glad by reminding you that your friend or relative thought of you. Some of them you probably still have, like a figurine, or something more elaborate. So future Dad would feel just as good about getting perfect gift for dads, especially if he wasn't expecting to get a gift. So a surprise gift would add to his pleasure even more.

An expensive gift for dad would be nice too, but most people cannot afford to buy them. You could however all get together and get father-to-be one gift. Let him know it came from all of you. That way nobody would feel left out of giving. You don't all have to give same amount, just what you can afford.

A gift for Dad should be something which he likes or has a soft spot for. Some of less expensive gifts could be cologne, after shave, a money clip, or gourmet coffee. If he writes letters, you could get him some manly looking stationary supplies. Or maybe something for his desk: A letter opener, paper weight, pen and pencil holder, drawer organizer, postage stamps - for ugh! bills he has to send. Thank you notes would be perfect gift for dads, he wouldn't have to get them himself to thank guests for gifts.