Birthday Gifts

Gifts for Children

Best option here is to ask mum and dad what the child will like - that avoids the awkardness of buying something which they grew out of years ago or that they're just not interested in.  If stuck for ideas, most kids will love a birthday teddy bear gift from grandma and grandad - you can get some bears with real personality in the toy shops - you could have as much fun choosing as they'll have on receiving it!

Chocolate Birthday Gift Baskets

Come on!  Who wouldn't love a basket full of chocolate on their birthday?  Especially ideal for the asthmatic or hayfever sufferer for whom the traditional gift of flowers isn't going to be an option.  Also a great present for him, whether dad, grandad, son, or the man in your life.

Nascar Gifts

You can get some great last minute gifts for Nascar enthusiasts.  A subscription to a monthly or weekly magazine, a drive round the race track in a genuine Nascar race care or a track side ticket for the next big race.  All of these ideas will last far longer than a normal gift, creating memories that will last and be treasured.

Traditional Gifts for the 60th Birthday

Whether or not someone is retiring when they reach 60, it's still a milestone worthy of celebration. 

Personalised or engraved gift ideas can be special without being expensive.   Choosing a gift that relates to someones interest or hobbies can be an easy way of coming up with an idea. 

Gifts for a 65th Birthday

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Special Gifts for 70 year olds

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Creative Gifts for 80 year olds

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What about funny gifts?

The general rule is that unless it's your best friend, sister or brother, don't get anything that you think is funny.  Funny gifts can fall horribly flat and be both disappointing and upsetting to the person that receives them.  Unless you know them very well, they're more likely to be embarrassed than amused!

Easy Homemade Birthday Gifts

If money is limited, giving a handmade present could be a creative solution and is an inexpensive birthday gift idea.  If you're a gardener, a bouquet of home grown flowers, well-wrapped, makes a lovely present, as do hand sewn hangings, peg baskets & oven gloves.

Other money saving tips

• buy ahead in the sales
• write a list and a budget - don't spend more than you write down
• spend time choosing the gift - by shopping around you can often find it cheaper elsewhere

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Birthday Flower Gift

Finally, if it's your special day, don't forget to write and say thank you for your birthday gift