Buying a gift for your father-in-law doesn’t have to be dull. Find something he’ll really appreciate this Christmas with our help.
Buying the right kind of gift goes a long way in spreading the festive cheer, especially when it comes to your in-laws.
It’s time you decided to buy something else apart from the same old pair of socks. Think out of the box: what does he like, what suits his personality and what might bring a smile to his face?
Christmas Gifts for your Father in law
Oftentimes, it’s not the price of the gift but the unique aspect or thought that goes behind it that makes it special. Here at finder.com.au we’ve brought you a range of Christmas goodies with something for each kind of father-in-law and budget.
Table Of Contents:
How to choose a gift for your father-in-law
Top retailers to shop at for your father-in-law this Christmas
Best 10 Christmas presents for your father-in-law
Five popular gifts for your father-in-law this Christmas
Unique and unusual gift items
Presents for the impossible father-in-law
Gifts that both your in-laws would love this festive season
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So, before you make a beeline for the next gift shop, sit back and browse through our recommendations.
How to choose a gift for your father-in-law
Men come in all shapes and sizes, and your father-in-law is no different.
If you’re buying him an individual present rather than one for both in-laws, it’ll make a huge difference if you think about the type of guy he is.
Does he have any hobbies? Your father-in-law will most likely be an older man, which means he’s had years to develop and enjoy his hobbies. This means he probably has more than one hobby. If he’s a car lover there’s a huge range of care products, movies and experiences devoted to them. If he’s a musician maybe a new instrument or book would help him reach new heights.
Is he sports mad? Many father-in-laws have been supporting the same sports teams for decades. If this is the case you might want to get him the latest jersey or merchandise for his team or a season pass to watch his favourite games.
What’s his profession? What a man does for work sometimes permeates through their everything else they do. If your father-in-law’s passionate about what he does for a living think about what he might enjoy. A tradesman who loves his trade and appreciates gadgets might enjoy the latest time-saving tool.
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Top retailers to shop at for your father-in-law this Christmas
Amazon
Latest Buy
The Jermyn Street Shirt Company
Expedia
DVDland
Dadshop
Mytopia
Shaver Hut
eCufflinks
Crackawines
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Best 10 Christmas presents for your father-in-law
Remember in addition to the factors discussed above also consider your father-in-law’s age and personality. We’ve done our best to find some of what we feel are good gift ideas for this Christmas, so keep reading.
Jermyn Street Shirt Company - Azure Blue Bengal Stripe Slim Fit Shirt
Pinstripe shirts will never go out of fashion. This shirt has a slim fit and a lighter feel for those summery days.
Shaver Hut - Muhle Complete Double Edge Wet Shaving Kit
Many older men praise the day when double edge shavers were the norm. Take your father-in-law back to the old-school with this shaving kit.
Dadshop - Food Lover’s Hamper
If he’s a foodie, what better gift to get him than a hamper? This one comes with a range of cheeses, nuts, bread, coffee and desserts guaranteed to satisfy his taste buds.
eCufflinks - Gunmetal And Mop JFK Presidential Cufflinks
If your father-in-law regularly wears cufflinks then add this stylish set to his wardrobe. This particular design was inspired by the stylish president JFK, and features a gunmetal base with mother-of-pearl inlays.
Lemon Tree Art - Images to Art
If your father-in-law is also a grandfather, one thing he’s guaranteed to appreciate is a canvas print of a special photo of his grandchildren. Lemon Tree Art let’s you turn any photo into a canvas print.
Artist Guitar - Artist Electric Bass Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst + Bonus Accessories
If your father-in-law is of the artistic type but has never embraced music maybe a starter pack is the way to go. This one from Artist Guitars features everything he’ll need to start playing.
Crackawines - Le Tour French Six Pack
If your father-in-law enjoys a drop of wine, this French wine pack will help him sample what’s on offer from across the pond.
Saks Fifth Avenue - Jack Spade Landscape Tablet Slip
If he lives on his iPad it might be time for a brand new cover this Christmas. This is a leather slip which will protect his tablet in style.
RunStopShop - Yurbuds - Ironman Inspire Duo
If your father-in-law is a man who runs or works out regularly these headphones don’t fall out and are sweat resistant.
Mighty Ape - Ultimate Ears BOOM - Blue
If you want to overwhelm him with technology, this could be an interesting one. It could suit a father-in-law who listens to music while enjoying his hobby.
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Five popular gifts for your father-in-law this Christmas
Smart Buy Glasses - Maui Jim Makaha Polarised
Get your father-in-law a pair of these polycarbonate glasses so he can meet the summery days of Christmas in comfort.
Apple - iPad mini
The smaller iteration of the hugely popular iPad could allow your father-in-law to play games, carry out any business needs he has and much more.
DVDLand - Star Wars Trilogy (4-6)
Surprise him with a collection of his favourite DVDs and blu rays. If you don’t know what he’d enjoy stick to classics with a wide appeal, like the Star Wars Trilogy (4-6)
KitchenStyle - Krosno Mirage Carafe 1.5LT
Let him enjoy his choice of brew in this Polish made decanter.
Jermyn Street Shirt Company - Navy and Green Club Woven Tie
This is another popular option that you could decide on to get that smile on your father-in-law’s face this Christmas.
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Unique and unusual gift items
If the father you're buying for seems to have it all, or enjoys gifts which are a bit different you might be interested in the following.
Dadshop - Remote Control Esky Cooler
This is an ingenious battery operated ice bucket capable of moving up to 12 bottles of beer between you and your other drinkers.
Mighty Ape - Martini flask
Get your father-in-law something unique to hold his favourite beverage in.
Latest Buy - Pocket Digital Luggage Scales
If your father-in-law is a frequent traveller these scales enable measuring up to 40 kg of luggage with a hand held portable scale.
Mighty Ape - Whiskey Stones
This is a great gift for a father-in-law who enjoys iced drinks.
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Presents for the impossible father-in-law
Some father-in-laws seem impossible to buy for. They have everything they want, and don’t give any hints out to possible gift ideas they may like.
eCufflinks: Star Wars 3-D Palladium Chewbacca Cufflinks
Take the force with you with these cufflinks designed especially for men who want stand out in the crowd.
Latest Buy - Digital Coin Counting Money Jar
If he is the thrifty type with savings stashed up around the house, this might be the gift for him.
Dadshop - Lights 'n' Sound Desktop Portable Pinball Machine
This is a cool digital pinball machine which doesn’t use up any additional space.
Mytopia - Solar Cover Pool Blanket
If your father-in-law has a pool and is conscious about saving money or reducing his electricity consumption this might be the perfect gift. Not only does this reduce water evaporation, but it also keeps heat in the pool.
Mighty Ape - Doctor Who - 4th Doctor Apron in a Tube
If your father-in-law enjoys his time in the kitchen or cooking up delicious meats on the BBQ, make it funny with this striking apron.
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Gifts that both your in-laws would love this festive season
Here are some gift ideas that are time-tested and never fail to brighten up the hearts of those who receive it.
Expedia - New Caledonia Holiday Package
Surprise your in-laws with an Expedia holiday package to their favourite destination. Expedia gives you the best deals in town.
Dadshop - Urth Man's Best Friend Grooming Kit
This grooming solution from Urth uses ancient herbs from Asia to help your father-in-law keep a more youthful look.
Flowers for Everyone - Coffee Hamper
There is nothing as classier as a treat basket filled with one’s favourite goodies. It’s something that always touches the heart and makes one feel special.
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Why shop on finder.com.au?
Stop at finder.com.au before doing your Christmas shopping. Here’s why:
The wide range: Shoppers are spoilt for choice with a mind boggling range of products from the featured retailers on these pages.
Online convenience: There is no strict time for shopping, your convenience is the key mantra, whether that’s 12 at night or 7 in the morning, you take the call.
Big bargains: On finder.com.au you can always be sure to find the best bargains, the most discounts and promotional coupons.
The hard work is done for you: We’ve scoured our retailers to find you great gift ideas, minimising the nail-biting process of thinking of a gift your father-in-law will enjoy.
Convenient and free shipping: Many retailers ship their orders free of charge.
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