By the age of 40, you generally have life worked out…or at least you think you do. Most 40-year-olds I know have the house, kids, and pets. And to the rest who don’t – please know that I’m envious of your foot-loose-and-fancy-free lifestyle!
Generally by the age of 40, you have purchased most of the things you want and/or need.
This means that gift buying progressively gets harder from here on in. You’ll know you’ve arrived at this point when you start to encounter those annoying people who say they “don’t want anything” when you ask for gift suggestions (you know who you are!). But just because the gift buying bar has been lifted, doesn’t mean for a second you can’t rise to the challenge. Nope. You’ll see that challenge, and not only raise it – you’ll BLOW IT out of the darn water! Here’s how:
1. Start with the sentimental
If you want to give them the “warm and fuzzies” this is the gift! This Signature Frame is a beautiful keepsake for the birthday boy or girl, especially when personalised with well-wishes from family and friends.
2. Travel in style
If you (or they) are dreaming of European escapes, this schmancy toilet bag will get you all in the mood. It’s a bit different to your standard toilet bag!
3. Work in style
Who wants a plain, boring laptop sleeve, when you can have THIS ONE!
4. The gift for the annoying person who “doesn’t want anything”
This is the PERFECT gift for the person who just wants someone to clean their house, do the laundry, cook dinner, or give them a foot massage. Give one voucher, or one from each family member – the choice is yours. Customise the vouchers to suit the recipient, or on what you’re prepared to do for them!
5. Something for their home
If their home is their sanctuary, they’ll adore these scented reeds which will transform the mood of any space.
6. Something for their garden
If they’re into gardening, and attracting birds into their garden, this bamboo bird house will do the trick! The stylish design will blend into most outdoor spaces, and provide feathered friends with food and shelter.
7. Snuggle up at home
When you’re juggling kids, work and trying to manage a household, sometimes all you want to do is snuggle up on the couch. These luxury cashmere socks have got the snuggle factor covered! Also available in pale pink.
8. Host a cocktail night
Sometimes it’s more fun to stay in than go out, but that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on awesome cocktails! Unleash the creative within and impress your friends with your mixology skills.
9. Grow something
“Family is the greatest gift of all”. When the kids are fighting, and the dog just ate something that’s going to result in an expensive vet visit, sometimes we need a reminder.
10. Focus on what matters
Because they’ll be missed when they all move out…maybe.
