The Best 50th Birthday Gifts

50. That magical age in life when everyone (ok, your kids) bugger off out of your house and suddenly there’s food in the fridge and you can watch whatever you want on the telly. You’re free to travel without “dependents” and life seems great, expect for one, small, niggling thing…one day you wake up, look around and think, ‘where did the last 50 years go?!’. Chances are you’ve been too busy working and raising a family to notice the last 5 decades years slip by. Not to fear though, you’re still young, fit, sexy, and ready to conquer the world! Here are some gifts to help you stay Nifty at Fifty:

1. The ‘You’re HOW old??’ gift

Ok, ok, we know that age is only a number…but WOW it’s a big one!

Signature Number – 50th Birthday $24.95

2. Take up a new hobby

With retirement just around the corner, a new hobby like golf might be just what’s required!

Gentleman’s Golf Kit $39.95

3. Travel the world

Now that those pesky kids are out of your hair, why not?!

Gentlemen’s Toiletry Bag $39.95

4. Spend some time in the garden

The the best time to plant a garden was yesterday. The next best time is today.

5. Become a ‘MAMIL’ (Middle Aged Man in Lycra)

And show off your MAMIL Moments in this matching frame!

6. Enjoy the finer things in life

Like this luxury leather wallet in a unique burgundy hue.

YMMN Leather Wallet, wine $99.95

7. Celebrate with champagne!

Because, why not?! No, we can think of a reason either.

8. Spend more time in the kitchen

Cook up a storm and stay clean with this luxury BBQ Apron.

9. Keep Calm and Drink Wine

Because after 50 years, you’ve earnt it!

10. Rest easy

Drift off to sleep in a jiffy with this relaxing Aery Dream Catcher candle.

The Best 40th Birthday Gifts

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.

40th Signature Number $24.95

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!

Wouf Travel Case Biarritz $84.95

3. Work in style

Who wants a plain, boring laptop sleeve, when you can have THIS ONE!

Wouf Laptop Sleeve Fancy Safari $114.95

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!

Suck UK Ticket Book $14.95

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.

Aery Living Aromatherapy 200ml Reed Diffuser – Happy Space $79.95

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.

Bird House Bamboo – Grey $27.95

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.

Cashmere Socks – Midnight navy $24.95

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.

Cocktail Shaker – Black Stainless Steel $24.95

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.

Family Positive Pot $11.95

10. Focus on what matters

Because they’ll be missed when they all move out…maybe.

Botanica Family Framed Canvas 94×44 $84.95

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The Best 30th Birthday Gifts

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.

30th Birthday Signature Frame $24.95

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.

WTF Wise Men Socks $12.95

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.

Rectangle Grazing Board – Greenery $39.95

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!

Chinese Checkers $79.95

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!

His and Hers Key and Lead Hanger $19.95

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.

Harvest Goatskin Leather Gardening GlovesĀ $22.95

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!

Every Moment Matters 4×6 frame $19.95

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.

Sunnylife Cooler Bottle Tote $14.95

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.

Suck UK G-Clamp Bottle Opener $29.95

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The Best 21st Birthday Gifts

When I was a kid, I thought that 21 would be the age that I’d have everything worked out: my job, a car, a place of my own – even a killer wardrobe of power suits. Twenty plus years on, I’m still working it out! šŸ˜‰ Jokes aside, I remember my 21st like it was yesterday…even though it wasn’t! My uni mates and I dressed up in our best sparkly tops and dancing pants and went to a posh Chinese for dinner (is there such a thing as a ‘posh’ Chinese?) and champagne (ok, house sparking wine), followed by dancing at the classy (tacky) nightclub in the big smoke – Cardiff, South Wales.

Whilst I didn’t have it all worked out, I had well and truly moved out of home and nearly finished my studies, ready to take on the world (or London at least). Finding a gift for a 21st can be tricky, as kids (sorry, adults) this age are often at different stages of life – somewhere between study, work, travel, or something else. Here’s the curation of our top ten 21st birthday gifts that will appeal to 21-year-olds with different lifestyles and interests.

1. Sentimental celebrations

Let’s get the party started with this stylish frame which family and friends can write a personal message on to commemorate this special day. Pop in a lovely photograph and you have a keepsake they’ll treasure forever.

Signature Frame – 21st Birthday $24.95

2. One Tequila, Two Tequila…

If your soon-to-be 21 year-old likes to party, then they’ll love these Bottle Top Shot glasses. They are a stylish addition to any home bar, and fun to drink out of. They also make the perfect ‘tasting flight’ for trying new beers or other drinks.

Bottle Top Shot Glasses – set of 4 $19.95

3. Big Kid Gamer

We all know one – the kid that never grew up. Chances are you’ll know a 21-year-old (or two!) who didn’t get the memo about becoming an adult and still loves gaming as much as they did when they were 10. These socks are for them – and they’ll wear them with pride!

Wise Men Socks – Pause $12.95

4. A smart wallet to stash their cash

If they’ve just started working, a smart wallet could be just the ticket to celebrate their new-found financial freedom. This one’s a beaut.

The Game All Rounder leather Cricket Wallet with coin pouch $144.95

5. A smart bag for uni or work

If they’ve just started work, or are still at uni, chances are they will be carrying a laptop or documents regularly. This smart casual bag works equally well for the workplace or uni campus. It’s also available in stylish camo green.

Wouf Bomber Bag $289.95

6. A ‘timely’ gift

This DIY wall clock serves two purposes: 1. Keep the 21-year-old on time with a clock they can’t miss 2. Provide a fun/easily removeable clock in a shared house or uni room. This is a fun gift for the person who struggles with their time-keeping skills.

DIY Wall Clock $9.95

7. It’s party time!

A party just ain’t a party without some quality music – or at least quality sound (music taste is subjective, after all!). Whilst we can’t guarantee the music will be good (lucky neighbours!), at least the sound will be with this high quality Kreafunk aMove Speaker.

Kreafunk aMove Speaker $99.95

8. Stay connected

This is the perfect gift for the 21-year-old who always forgets to charge up their phone – now there’s no excuse!

Gentlemen’s Hardware Keychain Charging Cable (USB to Apple lightening) $24.95

9. Take a break

If you’re 21-year-old has itchy feet and is keen to travel, this toiletry bag will serve them well. The contemporary style features a handy carry handle, as well as an exterior pocket for small items, such as jewellery or medication.

Men’s Toiletry Bag $29.95

10. BYO

If your 21-year-old likes to party and socialise, this stylish bottle caddy with handy bottle opener is a sturdier option than a six pack held together with cardboard for BYOing drinks.

Wooden Bottle Caddy with opener $29.95

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The Best 18th Birthday Gifts

Ah…to be 18 again! One day you wake up, and all of a sudden you can drink, vote, and make a whole bunch of decisions without having to consult a Legal Guardian. As exciting as it is to turn 18 and have the world at your feet, it can also be very overwhelming as you make your debut foray into the world. We’ve curated a selection of gifts for an 18-year-old with a variety of interests and life experience, which will hopefully make your gift purchasing experience a little easier!

1. Mark the occasion

Get their special birthday off to a great start with this sentimental gift, which can be signed by family and friends at their party. It’s a wonderful keepsake for them to treasure forever. Also available in a Signature Frame, into which you can slip a special photograph.

18th Birthday Signature Number $24.95

2. Share a special drink

Celebrate them being able to legally drink with a glass of something special. This is a quality set they will enjoy for many years to come.

Gentlemen’s Hardware Tumbler and Whiskey Stones Set $34.95

3. Help them survive!

This Survival Kit Torch and Tool Set is perfect for any 18-year-old moving out of home, or even just to keep in their car glovebox. They’ll soon learn to expected the unexpected, and by prepared for when it happens.

Survival Kit Torch and Tool Set $29.95

4. Have some fun

If they’re moving into a shared house, or going off to uni, there’s nothing that brings housemates together like a dartboard and a game of darts. This was a key feature of my husband’s first share house (even though it was poorly positioned behind the front door! DUCK!). Fortunately, this set uses magnetic darts instead of pointed darts.

Gentlemen’s Hardware Reversible Magnetic Dartboard Roll $29.95

5. Expand their horizons

If they’re moving out of home or headed to uni, encourage them to try something new, starting with food. This fun 100 Dishes You Must Eat Before You Die Poster with removeable panels is a fun way to explore new cuisine, or even try cooking for themselves!

100 Dishes You Must Eat Before You Die $44.95

6. Test their knowledge

Help them expand their general knowledge (whilst having fun with their mates) with the Gentlemen’s Hardware Game Night Trivia card set.

Gentlemen’s Hardware Game Night Trivia $19.95

7. Keep a journal

Journaling is a wonderful activity to help you work through your thoughts or any challenges life presents. I have kept a journal since I was a child, and love looking back at my journal entries from when I was 18 and on my gap year overseas. It’s so encouraging to look back and see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve grown. Help them establish a journaling habit while they’re young with this stylish vegan leather journal, which has a replaceable notebook.

Vegan Leather Folio $26.95

8. Take a trip

Your first trip away from home on your own is nerve-racking, but also exhilarating at the same time. Help them travel in style with a good quality bag. This weekender is perfect as it folds down to nothing and can easily be stashed in a suitcase for longer adventures. It’s also reversible, for added fun!

Weekender World Map / Great Barrier Reef Reversible Bag $67.95

9. Maintain personal hygiene

If they don’t have mum there telling them to shower everyday, the next best thing is a toilet bag, stocked with all the essentials they’ll need to stay fresh. This Gentlemen’s Hardware Weekender Dopp Kit Roll has a spot for everything with lots of handy pockets. It also unrolls and can be hung on the back of a door for easy access.

Gentlemen’s Hardware Weekender Dopp Kit Roll $29.95

10. Keep ’em looking their best

If they’re starting a new job, or need to polish up for an interview or event, this handy shoe kit will keep their shoes looking sharp. Unfortunately the rest is up to them!

Gentlemen’s Hardware Shoe Shine Kit $34.95

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