Does this sound like your dad? Every time you ask him what he wants for his birthday or Father’s Day, he just shrugs and politely says "Ohh, you don’t need to get me anything. Knowing you are healthy and happy is the best gift I could get!" As nice as the answer is, your problem still does not get solved. What can you get dad for his special day? Well, here are a few suggestions that might take you out of your dilemma and give dad his wish as well. Seeing him smile would make you happy, which is one of the "gifts" he wished for anyway.

Ties, polo t-shirts and wallets never go out of style, but it is time to be a little more creative and give dad something fun and different. The best part is that you don’t need to crack your savings. Even with a small or moderate budget you can still make dad’s day special.

Little Gadgets Big Smiles

Even for the not-so-techy dad, a small gadget is a cool thing to have. A key-chain digital camera, a fancy case for his blackberry or phone, or even a new blue tooth could be just that little thing they were missing. They can become the "cool dad" on the block or simply get closer to technology. Hey, since we are on the tech topic, a "Texting for Dummies" book could even be considered fun, if you know they haven’t conquered that skill yet. All of these can be handled by a relatively small budget, without compromising on the smiles.

Mix and Match

If dad happens to be your infant’s dad, and you want him to receive a fun present for father’s day, here is a sweet idea. Get your son and your husband "matching" outfits or garments. You can either make them a personalized t-shirt with a picture of them or maybe a sport’s fan hat for the dad and baby. Cute, yet manly they are a fun gift to give on Father’s Day.

Plush with a Purpose

You probably didn’t think of this one, but how about a stuffed animal? We tend to think that we "grow" out of these type of gifts, but a teddy bear is ageless. Plus, they are great to use for various purposes. Tired of seeing all of dad’s baseball hats or keys all over the place? The teddy comes to the rescue. Stuffed animals are perfect for wearing dad’s hat, while they are not, or store their keys when they come in the house. Make it even more fun by choosing a stuffed toy from their favorite real animal or pet. If you know they love a particular dog, buy them a plush dog. How about that for a new best friend?

A Whole Lot of Memories

If you and your dad share a lot of fun and unique memories together, then this is the perfect gift for you. Gather pictures that remind you of those moments and write on their back a quote, or something that reminds you of that special time. If you don’t have pictures, get some paper and write down the phrase or date of when a particular even happened and put it all in an album. As dad flips through the pages and the memories, you will surely see a few smiles.

Whether you go for a more practical gift such as the Bluetooth, or a more fun gift like dad’s own plush dog, you can always be sure they will love it if you show you actually thought about their gift and tried to help one of their needs. "Texting for Dummies" might not sound as the nicest gift, but if they learn how to text faster then you, then that is a really great gift. So, try to think outside the box and you will surely find a gift even for the dad who doesn’t need anything.