Although all birthdays are special, milestone birthdays are extra special and should be recognized as such. These birthdays mark a very special event in a person's life. Giving the birthday person a special gift that commemorates the number of years they have been alive is a great idea indeed. The biggest milestone birthdays are probably the sixteenth, twenty-first, fortieth and fiftieth. If you know someone who will be turning either forty or fifty soon, here are a few gift ideas for you.
Some 40thbirthday ideas can be items that mark the positive results of several decades worth of life or hard work. You can take the opportunity to remind the person of all he/she has achieved in the business world by giving a nice piece of art work or a high-end briefcase or laptop bag to carry to work. Give a parent a night out on the town, complete with free babysitting service as well as transportation for the evening. Giving the person something to help him/her to start a new hobby could also work as a 40thbirthday gift. For instance, if the person enjoys writing, maybe you could give them some books that teach people how to take up writing as a way to earn a second income.
There are just as many 50thbirthday gifts as there are 40thbirthday presents to choose from. Many people like to use humor when giving a 50thbirthday gift. Things that say 'over the hill' or 'life begins at 50' are very popular such as jackets and bar signs. If you want to be a bit more serious you could give a nice bottle of fine wine, a romantic gift of jewelry or something fun for the person who is turning a half of a century old like a gift certificate to a high-end gadget shop so they can pick out anything they like. Gift certificates for spa treatments are also great as are yearly memberships to gyms.
Milestone birthdays are indeed special. If you need some more ideas be sure to go online and visit a few gift stores on the web. Try to keep the personality of your friend in mind when searching for a gift because you obviously want to give something that will be appreciated and used. There are thousands and thousands of great birthday gifts to choose from online so take your time and have a good look around before deciding what to buy.