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For all the step dads who step into this important role, we’ve made a list of 23 bonus dad gifts that they’ll absolutely love. Whether it’s tinkering in the garage, working out or obsessed with the latest tech gifts, we have them in mind.
Everything from sentamental gifts to show your appreciation and love, to fun gifts they’ll actually use. We had bonus dads in mind when building this important gift list.
Bonus Dad Hilarious Whiskey Glass
One of the funnier bonus dad gifts on this list, it’s perfect for those who appreciate this type of humor. “Even Though I’m Not From Your Sack, I Know You Always Have My Back” whiskey glass is perfect for birthdays and father’s day. It’s actually a pretty common expression among stepdad gifts, so if it’s a hit, there are plenty of similar gift ideas out there for you.
Bad Influence Bonus Dad Shirt
T-shirts are a classic gift for bonus dads and this is one of our favorites! The simple yet endearing phrase, with humor and a fun color scheme. It hits all of our likes. It’s one of the cheaper gifts on our list, but also one of the most useful for stepdads who love clever t-shirts.
Book of Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes
Lean into the dad jokes with this Book of Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes. Whether they’re a stepdad, bonus dad, or biological father, these dad jokes apply to any father figure and they’re hilarious. We love dad jokes here at Gift Idea Geek and this paperback book is great reading material to make us laugh as a funny gift idea.
Utility Leather Apron
We love this heavy-duty leather apron for grilling, but it’s marketed to bonus dads who also love to woodwork and play around in the garage. Personally, that seems like a lot of stuff to carry on you while you’re out working, but who knows it could be helpful. We just love it to fit your grilling tools, phone, pen, and more while you’re in & out from grilling. We think this is one of the cooler bonus dad gifts to feel manly.
#1 Dad Grill Tools with Digital Thermometer
These are pretty much the most essential tools of any BBQ kit and they deserve a special place on our bonus dad gifts list because they say #1 Dad. Not everything needs to be branded bonus dad, because sometimes just #1 dad is the right thing to say. This BBQ set comes with 2 spatulas, tongs, and a digital thermometer to make sure the meat is cooked enough to not kill anyone. So it’s really a gift for everyone.
Best Bonus Dad Gifts Travel Mug
For the coffee-drinking stepdad, this a cute reminder that you appreciate them and recognize their contribution to your life. It’s not always easy being a bonus dad, but this engraved black stainless steel insulated travel mug will brighten their morning each time they open the kitchen cabinet and have a happy little reminder that they’re appreciated.
Engraved Tactical Bonus Dad Pocket Knife
There is something about bonus dads, stepdads and regular dads that they love pocket knives. They’re perfect for cutting little snags on a coat, fishing lines, hunting gifts, opening packages, or a number of uses that make it such a practical gift. This knife is particularly special with a specific message for bonus dad gifts “Thank you for being the dad you didn’t have to be”.
Cedar Engraved Bonus Dad Picture Frame
A simple but profoundly important gift in a digital age is the cedar crate bonus dad picture frame. This shows allows you to pick the best photo of you and your bonus dad together. That itself is a meaningful gift, but this cedar frame makes it one of the most memorable bonus dad gifts.
Yeti Daytrip Lunch Bag
Anyone who has ever owned a cooler understands the impressive nature of Yeti coolers. They are expensive but durable and efficient. So naturally, we love these day trip lunch bags for bonus dads who take their lunch to work. This Yeti lunch back comes in a variety of different colors and is sure to hold up to whatever it’s put through while keeping their tacos hot or cold cuts cold. Also a great idea for a Valentine’s Day gift for him.
Daddy’s Girl Mug Gift
An absolute must mug for daughters to give to their bonus dad. We cracked up over finding this simple mug with a big message. It’s perfect for nearly any holiday and a great gift to keep in your back pocket as a fun gift. In reality, it can apply to bonus dads, stepdads, or biological dads. It’s just cute!
Portable Tabletop Fireplace
This 5″ diameter tabletop fireplace is lightyears better than a candle. We love this unique gift idea because fire is cool and guys love fire! Whether this is to set a table ambiance or you want to cook smores in the kitchen, we love this Colsen Tabletop Indoor Fireplace. The flame will last around 40-50 minutes to give you plenty of time to enjoy the atmosphere.
Keurig Coffee Maker
For any bonus dad gifts involving coffee, you should also consider the Keurig Coffee Maker. It’s revolutionized single-serve coffee the past 10 years and makes getting that first cup of coffee so much easier! Plus if there is more than one coffee drinker in your house, you can avoid your bonus dad’s weird coffee taste since it only makes one cup at a time.
Kindle Paperwhite Book Reader
Kindles have gotten extremely popular with grownups over the years because the paper-like-screen is easy on the eyes and feels so much like reading paper. The main benefit is the nearly limitless amount of books you can upload to your device for fun reading. For the bonus dad book lover in your family, we definitely recommend the kindle. However, if you’re shopping around, go with the ad-free kindle. Amazon does offer a cheaper kindle than this, but it’s terrible because it throws ads at you during your reading experience. So we like this ad-free version!
Earth Pack – Waterproof Dry Bag
If you’re looking for some bonus dad gifts for the adventurous stepdad in your life, this Waterproof Dry Bag is perfect for any activity. We’ve seen people take this fishing to store their food and phone so it’ll always stay dry, or camping to avoid the morning dew. It’s extremely versatile so we love it as one of our bonus dad gifts.
Toilet Bowl Night Light
Whether this is for your bonus dad or something your bonus dad has always wanted around the house, these multi-color toilet night lights are amazing for those night trips fumbling for the bathroom. It’s something so simple, but fun for one of our bonus dad gifts. Instead of having to turn bathroom lights on at night, which feels like looking into the sun, these little nightlights guide your way to do your business. They take 3 AAA batteries and can last up to 12 months.
Apple AirPods Pro
These go-anywhere headphones are considered the #1 headset. They are perfect for working out, listening to music at your desk, or chatting over zoom. While these aren’t specifically targeted for bonus dad gifts, we are sure that any guy would love this tech gift!
TheraGun For Those Old Man Aches
Getting old is rough on the body, so make one of the items on your bonus dad gifts this TheraGun Elite for your favorite stepdad. The vibration gun will feel great on those dads who work hard and deserve some relief to their muscles. It’s easy to use, and rechargeable with a 2-hour battery life.
JBL Bluetooth Speaker
Consider a Bluetooth speaker for your bonus dad gifts list this year, and JBL has been one of the top brands for the last several years. Their easy-to-use Bluetooth speaker technology makes it simple for any technology-challenged adult and they’ll love the rich sound it produces. If it’s working in the garage, ambient music for their office, or listening to sports, this rechargeable speaker does a great job plugged in or on the go!
Dash 4-Waffle Maker
Let’s all admit waffles are amazing, but it takes a while to make a lot. Most waffle makers are single waffles and it takes so much time to make enough for the whole family. Help your stepdad with this 4-waffle maker for your bonus dad gifts list to make their life easier. The bonus is you can make more than just waffles, there are 100’s of recipes out there from hashbrowns to bacon sandwiches. Get this for the bonus dad chief in your life!
55-Inch Samsung 4K Art TV
What guy doesn’t love a big tv? We love this unique tv because whenever it’s powered off, it blends in and becomes a piece of art. Like actual high-quality art, you choose, with over 1,200 art piece options! Thus becoming something for the whole family, but your stepdad will just love the amazing 4k picture quality.
No-Kink Flexible Water Hose
Something that may surprise you is this no-kink flexible water hose that will absolutely change the way you view yard work. Traditional hoses are a mess of kinks, bends, and constant unwinding. This 100 feet, the no-kink hose will revolutionize watering your yard and you’ll never want to go back to your old hose. Trust us, it’s pretty amazing and deserving of our bonus dad gifts list.
Bowflex Adjustable Kettlebell
For the bonus dad who loves to work out, they’ve no doubt used a kettlebell before. They’ve become extremely popular in recent years, but adjustable kettlebells are still new. This Bowflex adjustable kettlebell is everything we want to maximize our swings, but easy enough to adjust weights. We actually love them simply because it means we don’t have to buy 17 different weighted kettlebells.
Tiege Hanley Men’s Skin Care System
Traditionally men aren’t great at skincare. Some are, which is great, but many need some help especially as they age. So share some expertise and guide them in a helpful direction with this popular skincare system to make their skin look great at their age. We love that it’s an entire system and could help them form good habits to look healthy.
