I celebrated my 30th birthday in New Zealand. Shortly before we embarked on our holiday to the wine regions of NZ I found out I was pregnant with my first child (yay!). So, no wine tasting for me (boo!). When we returned from New Zealand, the celebrations continued with a lovely dinner with friends at a restaurant in Melbourne, a short distance from the apartment we were living in at the time. After dinner, we walked home and I think I was tucked up in bed by 10pm – a far cry from my 21st! Suffice to say, life is constantly changing as we move through different seasons and chapters.
30 is a great age. By the age of 30 we’ve generally had more life experience with different jobs, partners, friends, and lived in or travelled to different places. Often people are feeling more settled, although not always, and that’s totally ok too. Career, kids, no kids, house, travel, and more – we put together a selection of our favourite 30th birthday gifts, which we hope your 30-year-old will love, no matter where they’re at in life!
1. Let’s get sentimental…
This Signature Frame is a beautiful keepsake for the birthday boy or girl, especially when personalised with well-wishes from family and friends.
2. Socks to make them laugh
When you have the Week from Hell, sometimes the best solution is laughter. These socks are a fun way of reminding ourselves that time does fly by, so we may as well enjoy it by having a laugh.
3. Entertain in style
Chances are by the time you turn 30, you’ve realised the joys of cheese, especially when paired with high quality crackers and nibbles. What’s more, it’s fun to enjoy cheese with wine and friends – at your place or there’s. If they’ve moved into the “entertaining” phase of life, this cheese board will help them host many a wine and cheese night in style.
4. Have a games night with friends
At some point in their 30s, people often come to the realisation that it’s fun to stay home, instead of going out. This is because they remember how fun board games are (and how great it feels to win them!). Chinese Checkers is a classic…just be careful – it’s addictive!
5. Gift for fur parents
If they’re a pet owner, they’ll love this key and lead hanger – and always know where the important things are!
6. Start a garden
Everyone should grow something at least once in their life. If they own their own home, or even if they’re renting and have a garden and are keen to give gardening a go, a good quality pair of gardening gloves are a must. These Harvest leather gloves fit like a glove (pun intended!) and come in a variety of cool colours.
7. Decorate their home
If they want to make their house a home, a great place to start is with photographs. This beautiful frame is a nice reminder that every moment really does matter, and to make the most of as many moments as you can. Bonus points if you gift this frame with a sentimental picture!
8. Look sharp
If they travel for work, this handy On the Go Men’s kit has everything they need to look their best, including a shoe brush, shoe horn, nail clippers, nail file, and collar stays. All cleverly packed in a compact travel case.
9. Go on a picnic
Picnics are seriously underrated – we should all go on more! Especially when there are stylish picnic accessories like this Sunnylife Cooler Bottle Tote. It even has a handy bottle opener attached to the side so you’re always prepared.
10. Create a “Man Cave”
Every man dreams of a Man Cave. Even if his dream hasn’t come to fruition yet, there’s no reason not to encourage his dream with this cool clamp bottle opener. If if he has a spot in the house where he likes to relax with a beer, this handy bottle opener can be moved and clamped anywhere.
