50th Birthday Gift Ideas
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Fabulous 50th birthday gift ideas can begin with a walk down memory lane and a step back into time. The fifties were an era was marked by poodle skirts, Bobbi socks and Hawaiian print shirts. Why not reminisce with a fifties themed party at the home of the honoree? Guests can arrive attired in outfits hearkening back to the era, from saddle Oxfords and pompadours, to peddle pushers and high-rise jeans. Decorations could include giant LP records made from cardboard and taped to the walls and ceiling. A checkerboard dance floor can set the stage for bee-bopping and a room full of flea market bisto chairs can provide comfortable seating. 50th birthday gift ideas from the 50s could include an old photo album full of the honored guest's baby pictures, or a streaming video of the birthday boy or girl as they were growing up. Relatives are sure to have some old still photos stashed away that can be digitized and converted to DVDs or videos. Local office supply stores may provide low-costs digital conversions.
In a flailing economy, everybody could use some extra cash. To commemorate reaching the big 5-0, each guest can shower the honoree with a fifty dollar bill. While some may object to presenting cash, money makes perfect sense and can be used for whatever the honoree desires. Instead of spending dough on something that might not fit an individual's personal taste, size, or style, cash is one-size-fits all. Loading a prepaid credit card with cash in increments of 50 is also a good way to give long after the day is over. Recipients can have buy what they want when they want it and reload the card themselves when the birthday bills run out. Fifty shares of stock in an environmentally responsible entity has the potential to double by the time a recipient reaches the ripe old age of retirement. Gifts of cash or investments are great 50th birthday gift ideas for men and women with an eye on their financial future. However, the Bible admonishes men to place their confidence in the future firmly in Him. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).
While some people dread the thought of growing older, family and friends can brighten the day and make it one to remember. Unusual 50th birthday gift ideas can include a sunup to sundown scavenger hunt with presents hidden in unexpected places! At morning coffee, tuck a clue leading to the first gift wrapped up in a breakfast napkin. The hunt leads to the first present and the second clue to find another birthday treasure. Solicit the aid of coworkers to hide clues and presents on the job. Boxes of goodies can be hidden in the locker room, break room, or atop an office file cabinet or closet. Each time the honoree opens a box, a clue leading to the next present appears. Presents can include coupons for dining at a favorite bistro for lunch, or green fees for the avid golfer. At the end of the day, drop a clue that takes the recipient home for a surprise party, complete with good food, great friends and the perfect ending to a memorable day.
For the traveling enthusiast, unique 50th birthday gift ideas can include a weeklong vacation to visit friends and relatives back home or a tour of an exotic tropical isle. Adult children may want to surprise Mom or Dad with a well-earned excursion in the mountains or a vacation getaway to a treasured hideaway. Call ahead to the hotel or resort and make reservations at the spa for Mom for a weekend of pampering. A hot stone massage, facial, and sauna are perfect for unwinding while Dad tees off on the golf course. VIP treatment at the age of fifty may be just the ticket to renew, revive and rejuvenate a loving couple just entering the golden years.
When it comes to celebrating five decades of someone's life, simple pleasures often delight the most. Low-cost 50th birthday gift ideas can commemorate each year or significant milestone in the life of the honoree. Mementos from a sweet sixteen party, such as old invitations, wrapping paper, photos or a swatch from a lacy dress, can be placed in a scrapbook. Add to the album photos and keepsakes from a first prom, including a first corsage and programs; pictures taken at high school graduation; sales receipts or photos of a first car; and a pictorial history of days away at college. Scrapbookers can either assemble one-of-a-kind items on the pages of an album or take digital photos and print out electronic pages. The original items are preserved and protected from damage; and a well-appointed scrapbook provides a documented chronology of good times and once-in-a-lifetime events to be treasured for decades to come.
For other 50th birthday gift ideas, anyone with Internet access can shop online across the globe for presents that are both personal and unforgettable. Online catalogs provide opportunities to avoid crowded malls and find the perfect gift. Foodies will love receiving a case of hand-cut ribeye steaks, a box of Alaskan salmon or king crab, or tins of gourmet chocolates, cheeses, or deli meats -- all ordered online. Instead of gifting singles with clothing items or sports gear, why not surprise unmarried honorees with web-based memberships on popular dating websites? Shopping in cyberspace opens up a whole world of 50th birthday gift ideas to choose from in domestic and foreign markets across the globe. Shoppers can carefully browse online for just the right present to help make celebrating a half of a century extra special!
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