My sister's friend was turning 40 and she bought her 40 gifts for her 40th birthday. Even though most of the gifts are simple little things that can be purchased at the dollar store, Target, Walmart, etc. her friend absolutely loved it and everyone at the party thought it was such a clever idea! This list can be used for a 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, etc. birthday gifts, just add or subtract items as needed. 40 things gives you a pretty great start! This list is originally what gave me the idea to create the more involved 40 gifts for my best friend's 40th birthday.
40 Simple Gifts for 40th Birthday
The gifts are what my sister purchased for her friend. Think of the person you are buying for and get creative! This list should give you some good ideas and a head start! All together she spent $56.00 on the entire thing.
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| Some people say that turning 40... | Gift Idea | Other Ideas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | is a memory | Photo Frame | Photo, Photo Book, Slideshow DVD |
| 2 | adds flavor to life | Propel Packets |
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| 3 | is wise | Owl Magnets |
Owl Ornament |
| 4 | isn't so sweet | Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Kit |
| 5 | is a party | Cupcake Wine Glass Charm Drink Marker |
Party Popper / Confetti Shooter (3 Pieces) |
| 6 | requires shots | Assorted Mini Vodkas | Shot Glasses, Squirt Guns, Assorted Shot Packs |
| 7 | is hot | Hot Tamales Candy |
Hot Sauce , Hot Chocolate, Body Bottle Extra-Long Hot Water Bottle |
| 8 | is just peachy | Peach Hand Soap |
Peach Gummy Rings Candy , Peach Shower Gel , Peach Body Butter , Mini Peach Lip Balm , Peach Schnapps |
| 9 | is jolly | Jolly Rancher Bites |
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| 10 | rocks | Chocolate Rock Candy |
Pop Rocks , Rock 'n Roll CD, Pet Rock , |
| 11 | makes you miss your childhood | Rubik's Cube |
Rubiks Keychain , Anything nostalgic from "their era" |
| 12 | is super | Super Glue |
Superman/Supergirl Key Chain, Socks, etc. |
| 13 | is bright | Flashlight |
Sunglasses, Highlighters |
| 14 | is a sticky situation | Post-it Notes |
Glue, Sticky Buns |
| 15 | stinks | Yankee Candle Car Vent Sticks | Smelly Candle, Cologne or Perfume, |
| 16 | is a joke | Laffy Taffy Candy | Joke book, Tickets to Comedy Club, |
| 17 | is Goofy | Silly String | Anything Goofy or you can go the Disney route |
| 18 | is wild | Zebra Print Tissue Paper | Animal print anything, Wet & Wild Make-Up, etc. |
| 19 | beautiful | "40" Crown | |
| 20 | is nuts | Pistachios | Mixed Nuts, Chocolate Covered Nuts, Anything Nutty |
| 21 | is festive | Snowmen Socks | |
| 22 | is wonderful | Wonder Woman Underwear | It's a Wonderful Life DVD |
| 23 | is the icing on the cake | "Icing on the Cake" Flavored Coffee | |
| 24 | requires a glass of wine | Bottle of Wine | Wine Glass |
| 25 | is like a box of chocolates | Box of Assorted Chocolates | |
| 26 | is unreal | Unreal Candy Bar | |
| 27 | is crazy | Crazy Straws | |
| 28 | makes you feel blue | Blue Travel-Size Glitter Eyeliner | Tickets to Blueman Group, BlueAvocado Ross Bennett Dopp Kit Mini |
| 29 | is a piece of cake | Mini Cupcake Bubble Bath | Cake CD (If they like Cake) |
| 30 | blows | Blow Pop Minis | Bubble Gum, Bubbles, Party Horns |
| 31 | is fizzy | Cupcake Bath Fizzer | Zotz Fizz Candy , Alka- Seltzer |
| 32 | is just ducky | Rubber Ducky | |
| 33 | is electric | Purple Electric Masquara | Electric Company T-Shirt / DVD/ Etc., e-Cig |
| 34 | is sweet | Chocolate Mud Masque | Anything Chocolate |
| 35 | is bubbly | Small Bottle of Champagne | Bubble bath, Bubbles, Champagne |
| 36 | is shimmery | Sweet Shimmer Lip Gloss | Shimmery Body Lotion, Body Glitter,45 Colors Nail Art Make Up Body Glitter Shimmer Dust Powder Decoration |
| 37 | is golden | Golden Nail Polish | Anything Gold |
| 38 | sucks | Giant Carnival Pop | Anything with suction cups |
| 39 | feels cold | Snowman and Snowball Ice CubeTray | Ice Cubes Chocolates* |
| 40 | is rough | Nail Files |
*If you have not tried these Ice Cubes Chocolates...OMG! You are missing out! They are awesome. They are unique chocolate hazelnut flavored little gems that melt in your mouth and feel cold/cool the whole time!