Turning 50 is a huge milestone – but what birthday gift do you give to the birthday girl? Some people buy novelty gifts, but usually, they are either re-gifted or put into the back of a cupboard for the next decade. Join together with other friends and get a present that has the WOW factor!
We have created this great list of 50th birthday gift ideas so that nobody buys a mediocre present. Instead, let everyone chip in online with GroupTogether to give ONE GREAT GIFT.
I don’t think I know anyone that doesn’t like to have a holiday! A ‘WOW’ present would be a pre-paid holiday for the birthday girl. If you are not sure where she would like to go, you can always buy a voucher from a travel agency. If you're not sure if she can take the time off, make it a special weekend away inclusive of a spa package and dinner.
Jewellery is a great gift for a milestone birthday. It's an investment for quality pieces, and often something we don't splurge on ourselves. You'll need to do some research for this one - are there any jewellery Instagram accounts she follows? What style does she usually wear? Would she like something personalised?
Brands we love include:
The BridgeClimb experience is a must! Bring it up in conversation to find out if she's ticked it off her bucket list yet, if not it's a great milestone gift.
Otherwise, RedBalloon is a website that has some really amazing experiences such as skydiving (now that would be fun!), winery tours, hot air ballooning, seaplane to lunch, glamping and much more. Brilliant if you have something in mind, or give a voucher to let her choose something.
How many times do women get a chance to just hang out and relax? This is the ideal opportunity to spend the weekend together in celebration of her 50th birthday. Whether it's a weekend at a winery, the beach or the city - it will be a memorable way to celebrate with your friend.
Here are some tips to make it happen:
What woman would not want a day spa gift voucher?! The 50th birthday gift is a big one, so that may just be a whole day at the day spa! If you are not sure what type of treatment or when a treatment would be best, just pitch in for a gift voucher to a day spa. We always have a very relaxing time at endota spa - and they have over 100 day spas in convenient locations throughout Australia.
As you know, 50 is the new 20! It may be time for her to get those dancing shoes on and spin around the dance floor. It's also a great way to make new friends and keep fit.
Check what classes take her fancy - martial arts, yoga, meditation - then get a term pass for her to use. Or if you're not sure, check out ClassPass and she can try a whole range of new activities from local studios.
Has your friend mentioned any singers they love? Maybe she mentioned a theatre performance coming to town? Getting VIP tickets to the theatre, music concert or festival is a great gift idea as the memories will last a lifetime.
Does your friend have a coffee machine? If not (and she drinks coffee) maybe it is time she is gifted one! There are so many different types on the market – depending on her skill level will depend on the type of coffee machine to buy:
If a coffee machine isn't on her wishlist, maybe there's another kitchen appliance that is (e.g. a Thermomix)? Maybe there's some other tech that she'd love - gaming, music, etc.
Making a personalised photo book will take time and effort from those close to the birthday girl, but it will definitely be worth it. You can invite a group of people to edit the photo book online – they can add in descriptions, photos and any special thoughts they have.
Most women cannot justify spending money on a designer handbag, but when they turn 50, why not spoil her? There are quite a few high-end brands to choose from, including Armani Exchange, Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs and Jacquemus. There is a huge range of designer labels in one shop at Parlour X.
However, handbags are usually really personal accessories, and unless you can sneakily know what the birthday girl would love to have…if money was no option…you may want to get a gift card to purchase exactly the right one.
But whatever you are thinking, getting a group gift is so much greater than individual presents that most likely will end up in the back of a cupboard somewhere! Treat the birthday girl to a WOW present - it's so easy to do with GroupTogether. Plus, she'll receive a tear-jerking card with messages and photos from everyone that is a beautiful keepsake for years to come. So nice!
Organising a group gift for her 50th?
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