Gift Ideas for Milestone Birthdays

While it is true that every birthday is important, some happen to be more important than the rest. That is why they get termed "milestone birthdays" and deserve a bit of extra recognition. We at Mixbook understand the importance of milestone birthdays and have come up with these great gift ideas just for them. For each milestone age we have also paired the perfect Mixbook theme to personalize your gift that much more.

Gifts for Kid’s Birthdays

What do you get from the special child in your life? Here are some ideas for gifts that will make their birthday unforgettable.

• One great gift option is an experience such as a trip to a theme park or a day at the zoo. This will create memories that will last a lifetime.
• Another option is to give a gift that is personalized just for them. This might be a monogrammed shirt, a piece of jewelry with their initials, or a custom-made photo book.
• If you are looking for something practical, consider a new bike, a scooter, or a set of golf clubs. These types of gifts are sure to be put to good use.
• If you want to give a gift that is a little more whimsical, how about a set of fairy wings, a magic wand, or a set of knight armor?

No matter what you choose, be sure to put a lot of thought into it and make it special. The birthday child will appreciate your effort and will remember this birthday for years to come.

Gifts for 18-Year-Old Birthdays

Turning 18 means crossing the first threshold into adulthood. It means graduating high school, starting college, and earning the right to vote. Gifts for turning 18 years old should be young in spirit, fun, and most importantly something personal that they will cherish forever. These are our top picks:

• A high-quality cross body bag, perfect for carrying their laptops in college or resumes to their first real job.
• A stylish smartwatch, in case 18-year-olds need an excuse to be more connected to their phones.
• A pocket digital camera to document all their greatest post childhood moments without taking up all their cloud memory.
• Mixbook theme recommendation: Colorful Year in Review because 18 was most likely an amazing year.

Gifts for 30-Year-Old Birthdays

There is a reason turning 30 got dubbed "dirty thirty". This is around the age when people tend to shed their childish inhibitions and embrace their inhibitions a bit more. They have gotten their handle on adulting and are beginning to embrace the finer things in life. Here are some perfect gift ideas for 30-year-olds:

• An Away carry-on bag, because 30-year-olds love to travel, and a great carry-on bag is worth its weight in gold.
• An Amazon Echo Show because what 30-year-old does not like watching Netflix while cooking?
• A robot vacuum because you know the 30-year-old is a workaholic and has no time to clean.
• Mixbook theme recommendation: Blush and Berry Birthday Milestone because 30 is worth cheering about.

Gifts for 40-Year-Old Birthdays

Forty is a fun age because the person has probably started to mature, but the kid inside them is still alive and well. It represents an age that embraces accomplishments and the joys of relaxation at the same time. They need a gift that they can incorporate into their busy lives and still have fun with. These are some awesome gift ideas for 40-year-olds:

• A subscription to a "pick of the month club" such as wine, cheese, or imported products, because 40-year-olds love to unwind after a long day at work. Bonus, this is a gift that keeps on giving.
• A nifty kitchen item like a knife block set or a KitchenAid mixer, because most 40-year-olds have embraced the art of eating in, so why not make it a little more fun.
• A Star Wars themed "May the Forties be with You" gift set (including t-shirt, coffee mug, beach towel, and framed print), because it is funny, and most 40-year-olds love Star Wars.
• Mixbook theme recommendation: Milestone Birthday because every 40-year-old deserves a good celebration.

Gifts for 50-Year-Old Birthdays

By 50-years-old, most people have already acquired everything they need in life. Like good wine their age is contributing to their bold flavors and distinct personalities. They have worked hard and are now beginning to relax their pace to enjoy life a bit more. 50-years-old is also a huge milestone in that the person has lived for half a century. Here are some great gift ideas for 50-year-olds:

• A framed "Unforgettable 50 Year Anniversary Poster" from they year they were born showcasing fun facts from their birth year, because a lot of things have changed in 50 years, and it is fun to reminisce.
• A chair massage pad because 50-year-olds have spent a lifetime working a back pain becomes a thing as people age.
• A fancy champagne gift set, because 50-years-old deserves a great toast with a great bottle of bubbly.
• Mixbook theme recommendation: Bold Minimal Milestone Birthday because 50-year-olds' photos speak for themselves, so why not let them be as bold?

Gifts for 60(+)-Year-Old Birthdays

Sixty-years-old is a milestone representing a person's entrance into mature years. It is a time to slow the pace of hectic busy life and focus more on self-care. Every milestone achieved from 60 on is an achievement that should be embraced and celebrated. These gift ideas work for milestone birthdays beyond 60-years-old as well.

• A personalized home comfort set that includes a robe, pajamas, slippers, a blanket, and any other comfort items that will give your 60-year-old an excuse to relax in style.
• A sleep sound machine so they can turn their bedroom into a rain forest, because 60(+)-year-olds sometimes need a little extra help getting to sleep.
• An engraved item such as a plaque, bracelet, or watch celebrating some of the many accomplishments they have achieved by 60-years-old.
• Mixbook theme recommendation: Milestone Birthday Memories because 60-years-old (and every milestone after) is a time to rejoice and reminisce on life's greatest memories.

Make Their Milestone Birthday Extra Special

While we recognize that every birthday is a birthday worth celebrating, milestone birthdays are extra special, which means the gifts should be too. We hope these gift ideas help you put together the perfect present/Mixbook pairing for your loved one's milestone birthday.

Did you know that you can collaborate with your friends and family when creating a Mixbook? We understand that sometimes photos are usually taken by multiple people, and that creating a Mixbook can be fun as a group as well. Check out our guide on how to collaborate on photo projects to learn how to work together on making a personalized Mixbook with your friends and family today!