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7 DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas For Broke College Kids That Won't Break The Bank

For those times when you want to make your dad something useful but only have about $10

Tia Ashley

Jun 12, 2018

Western Carolina University

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7 DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas For Broke College Kids That Won't Break The Bank

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It's really hard to decide what to get your dad for Father's Day when he deserves the world and you only have $10 in your bank account. Luckily, it's the thought that counts when getting a gift for that special father figure in your life.

After all, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that you put time and effort into making. It will mean so much to him to get a gift that you made by hand because it shows that you care about him enough to put in that effort.

Here is some inspiration for DIY Father's Day gifts that you can make for your favorite guy!

1. Soda or Beer Can Coasters

These coasters are super simple to make! Just get a couple of your dad's favorite beer or soda cans and a few blank coasters and you'll have cool a personalized gift just for him! Click here to learn how to make them!

2. Scratch-Off Ticket

This is a fun idea for a gift that your dad can cash in on whenever he wants! These scratch-off tickets have surprise redeemable gifts for your dad to scratch and reveal at any time. The gifts could be "Night at the Movies", "Car Wash", "Breakfast in Bed", or any other fun treat you think your dad would love. Learn how to make them here!

3. Air Freshener

This gift is insanely easy to make. Simply find a little wooden figure, some string, and an essential oil that your dad would love, and you've got everything you need to make this. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

4. Hand warmers

Hand warmers are so nice to have in the winter if your dad spends a lot of time outside! These hand warmers are super cute and all you have to do to warm them up is put them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Learn how to make them here.

5. Sharpie Mug

This Sharpie mug is so easy to make that even a kid could do it! If your dad loves coffee or hot tea, and you've got a few Sharpies lying around, this is a great gift idea for you! Click here for instructions.

6. Mason Jar with Gifts Inside

These are great gifts for any dad who is a sports fan! This gift is versatile in that you can fill it with lots of different things. You can fill the jar with your dad's favorite candy, little scraps of paper with redeemable gifts similar to the ones on the scratch-off tickets above, or anything else your dad would love! You can learn how to make this here.

7. "Barbecue Grill" Cupcakes

Everybody loves cupcakes! And if your dad loves to grill, you can personalize your cupcakes with these cute barbecue grill candy designs! Get the recipe for these delicious treats here .

I hope these simple and easy Father's Day gift ideas come in handy for those of you who want to make something personal and sweet for the father figure in your life. And if you get super ambitious, you can try making all of these things and putting them all together in a cute basket for your dad like the one below!

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7 DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas For Broke College Kids That Won't Break The Bank

For those times when you want to make your dad something useful but only have about $10

1. Soda or Beer Can Coasters

2. Scratch-Off Ticket

3. Air Freshener

4. Hand warmers

5. Sharpie Mug

6. Mason Jar with Gifts Inside

7. "Barbecue Grill" Cupcakes

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

Don't Be That Person

1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

Love hard, every day, and never be ashamed.

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