Ten Father's Day Gifts Under $100

An iPod Shuffle and custom music library is a wonderful gift for the Dad with a taste for music. The iPod Shuffle is now for sale for just under $50. Purchase it and load it with your father's favorite music. The iPod is on sale at Amazon.com, Best Buy and Wal-mart. Buy music CDs and rip them, or buy music online at iTunes or Amazon's new online music service.

The Truewriter Obsidian Gold Fountain Pen is the perfect choice for the Dad who enjoys sitting at the large antique desk in his study. Available in fine, medium and broad, the cost is $88 with an optional $6 monogram -- a great choice for the Dad who has everything.

The Road Scholar Passport Holder wallet is a great gift for the Dad who is a world traveler. It features a zippered case that holds all his travel documents in one place and a removable wallet that can be used separately in-country while the case holding the passport stays safe back at the hotel. Available in 3 colors from Levenger.com for $98 with optional personalization for an extra charge.

A Logitech programmable remote control is the perfect gift for the TV-watching Dad. If your father has several remotes stacked up next to his easy chair, this is the choice for him. Several models of Logitech programmable remotes are available at Directron.com for under $100.

The handyman Dad might like a Dremel rotary tool. This rechargeable rotary device cuts, sands, carves and grinds. You can find a set in this price range with all of the bits and attachments your Dad can use. Look for these at Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's or your local hardware store, or online from the home improvement section of Amazon.com.

If your Dad likes to grill, consider getting him an assortment of grilling-related items: a nice set of utensils, an apron and a grilling cookbook could be the perfect gift for your Dad this summer. Several grilling books geared to men include one by the Food Network's Bobbly Flay, and several from the Weber grill people. All of these items together can be ordered from Amazon.com, or shop at your local Target or Wal-Mart for the tools and apron. You may need to try a bookstore for the cookbook.

Maybe your Dad is more interested in eating fine food than in cooking. A wide variety of gourmet food items can be purchased from Amazon.com. From fruit, nuts, and cheeses to specialty meats and seafood, all of your Dad's favorites are likely to be found here. Specialty coffees and desserts are also plentiful. You will find your mouth watering; this gift is sure to be a hit.

If you want a more put-together solution than the choices at Amazon's gourmet food section, you might like the gift baskets and assortments from DelightfulDeliveries.com. A great choice for the out-of-town Dad, you will find something for every taste and interest in their wide assortment of creative gift ideas.

The Dad who likes ice cold drinks on the patio might appreciate a Cedar End Table that doubles as a cooler (the top comes off, revealing ice cold beverages in a lined compartment underneath. This is available at OutdoorDecor.com for $93. This website also has many other gifts for those who enjoy their yard and garden, from garden torches and fire pits to hammocks and fountains. Click on "gift guide" to shop by price, or browse their list of categories.

If your Dad is a gadget Dad and is always looking for an extra outlet to re-charge his cell phone, PDA, mp3 player or bluetooth headset, the Charger Valet for Handheld Electronic Devices is his perfect gift. Available for $75 from Brookstone.com, this attractive wooden valet sits on his desk or dresser. An electrical power strip is hidden behind it, and the cords fit through holes that lead to compartments to hold his electronic devices as they charge. There is room for his keys and wallet, too, making this a great gift to untangle some of those cables.