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The Big One: 50th Birthday Gift Ideas
It’s the big Five O! If there’s a birthday milestone you can’t ignore, it’s definitely this one. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of 50th birthday gift ideas to get you inspired.
Keen to gift your loved one with something truly amazing, but struggling to know how to do the birthday justice? Explore countless 50th birthday gift ideas now from DIY craft to the lap of luxury.
And don’t stress too much. After all, they’re not really 50. They’re simply 18, with 32 years of experience! Celebrate that achievement with a range of gifts. So, without further ado, let’s dive in to our roundup of the best 50th birthday gift ideas.
Creatively crafty gifts
Every 50 year old must celebrate with a party and nothing says party like a Beer Cake! The bonus is you don’t even have to be that crafty to pull this one together. Let the beer do the talking.
But if you do feel like being creative, take time to craft something unique like homemade shaving cream or handcrafted soaps. Alternatively, if you’re only half crafty you can still use your imagination by putting together a hamper.
50th birthday hampers that pop include a 50th birthday survival kit featuring a balloon, so they start their birthday off with a ‘bang’; and a wrapped canvas, wishing them birthday ‘wrapped’ in joy; a watch, hoping they enjoy every ‘minute’; and marbles, to replace the ones they’ve already lost.
1. DIY Beer Cake
2. 50th Birthday Survival Kit
3. Ultimate Shower Kit
Experiences that never get old
If the 50 year old in your life already has everything, gifting an experience is a wonderful idea. The bonus about gifting an activity like a relaxing day spa or a vineyard tour is that you can opt to join in as well!
A mystery day flight or hot air balloon ride is the ultimate in indulgence, the perfect gift from a husband or wife. Hot air ballooning is surely on everyone’s bucket list, right? Make it happen for their 50th and they’ll love you forever.
4. Vineyard Tour and Tasting
5. Mystery Flight Day Trip
6. Hot Air Ballooning Experience
50th birthday gifts for men
We’re not saying you can’t gift these treasures to women, we’re just saying that men are more likely to fall over backwards (in a good way) after receiving something like this.
Replace Dad’s grungy old apron with a new fandangled apron and BBQ tool set, with each tool engraved with a personalised message. Or gift him a beer tool belt or stainless steel icecubes, things he won’t have ever known he needed until he gets them.
Another fantastic idea is to gift him an upmarket metal modish photo collage for his man cave or office, featuring custom stylings, photos and quotes.
7. Personalised BBQ Apron And Tool Set
Buy on Not On The High Street
8. Metal Photo Collage
9. Stainless Steel Ice Cubes
Buy on Ebay
50th gifts for women
When it comes to 50th birthday presents for her, do you want to choose something truly special. The best presents are presents that are thoughtful. Maybe they are only truly meaningful to her, or they have taken time to choose or create. Either way, take some time to make this 50th birthday present truly special. After all, you don’t turn 50 every day.
She might not be a fan of growing older but she’s sure to love this personalised chopping board or terrarium that you grow yourself. Failing that, wine is always a good idea.
10. Personalised Chopping Board
Buy it on Not On The High Street
11. Grow Your Own Terrarium
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12. Chic Bottle Labels
Buy on Amazon
Gifts for the young at heart
50 is the new 30, so don’t be shy about arranging something truly amazing for the young at heart like a ticket to a rock concert or sports event.
If they love games, invest in a new dart board or take them on an adventure or orientating day. If you get the vibe they’re ready to party then throw them the ultimate 50th surprise party or buy them the most fun 50th party t-shirt.
13. Themed Surprise Party
14. Organise An Adventure Day
Give the gift of memories
There’s no better 50th birthday present than one that reminds your loved one of all their favourite memories. Whether it’s a favourite trip overseas, their wedding day, or just their favourite moments with the kids, memories can be treasured for a lifetime.
And what better way to honour that then with a thoughtful photo gift full of their favourite moments in time. From large canvas wall displays to high-quality metal prints and small photo gifts, we’ve got plenty of different options to choose from.
15. Canvas Photo Wall Display
16. Metal Prints
Embrace travel
Tell them to dust off their passport, it’s time to travel! These 50th birthday gift ideas for travel lovers are sure to inspire your loved 50-year-old to tick the next destination off on the bucket list.
Gift your loved one with a corked globe to they can mark where they’ve been and where they’d like to go. Then top it off with a neck pillow, perfect for aeroplane, bus and train travel.
17. Leather Passport Cover
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18. Cork Globe
Buy on Prezzy Box
We hope these 50th birthday gift ideas have inspired you to find something thoughtful for your special someone. If you need more inspiration, head to Canvas Factory. We’ve got presents for everyone and photo gifts are always sure to be well received.
