The 5 Best Father's Day Gifts for Less Than $50 for Guys Who Love to Grill

Rebecca White-Glanders
Finding gifts for guys can be tough - even if you are one. Everyone wants to get something their husband or dad will love, while avoiding the dreaded tie at all costs. Well, summer is well on its way, and most guys love to grill out. If your favorite guy loves to barbecue, here are some red-hot gifts that will add some spark to his Father's Day this year.

1. Personalized Barbecue Branding Iron ($39.95)

For guys who take pride in a meal well grilled (and you know who they are), check out this unique BBQ branding iron by Personal Creations. It can be personalized with any three initials. Your husband or dad can simply brand his grilled masterpiece minutes before serving and - voila! Even the chef who has everything probably doesn't have this!

2. Personalized King of the Grill Apron ($14.95)

Another great find from Personal Creations, this classic white chef's apron features your husband or father's name, with "King of the Grill" printed underneath. He can look like a pro while grilling for family or friends all summer. This poly/cotton twill apron features two front pockets, adjustable straps and is machine washable.

3. Personalized Barbecue Tool Kit ($44.95)

This monogrammed barbecue tool kit comes engraved with your loved ones initials and includes tongs, two types of basting brush and a spatula. Zips into a neat, professional looking kit for on-the-go or at home barbecues. For more information, visit FindGift.com.

4. Make Your Own Barbecue Sauce Kit ($19.90)

At EatGourmet.com, they take grilling to a whole new level. Your guy can use this kit to create his own "signature" sauce for a new grilling flavor experience. This kit comes complete with barbecue sauce bottles & caps, spices, a wooden basting brush, labels and complete instructions.

5. The Thrill of the Grill by Chris Schlesinger & John Willoughby ($12.21)

This great grilling cookbook for men can be found at Amazon.com, and has sold more than 130,000 copies! The book bases itself on the motto "brown food tastes better" and goes from there. The book features simple and not-so-simple grilling recipes, and never shies away from trying something different. Beef heart, anyone?

Hopefully, this article has given you some good ideas to please the hard-working father in your life this coming Father's Day. Being a parent myself, I know that a warm day and a hot grill with my family really does make it all worth while.

Published by Rebecca White-Glanders

Rebecca White-Glanders earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ball State University in 2001, and has spent time travelling all over the world. Ms. White-Glanders currently lives in Westfield, Indiana...  View profile

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