Birthday Gift Ideas Tips
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Baby's First Birthday Ever
Many people don't really think of baby's birthday as a traditional birthday, but why shouldn't we?
If you have a loved one, be is sister, friend, wife or daughter in the hospital after giving birth, bring a birthday celebration to them!
Have a cake made with the new baby's name, bring some festive birthday gifts (for both baby and parents) and load your ipod up with some festive birthday music. Leave the balloons at home though, most hospitals won't allow them due to latex allergiesl. But don't forget the birthday paper hats, plates and cups!!
Arrive at the hospital with your birthday party in tow and celebrate the new baby the right way! Happy First Ever Birthday!
Monthly Gifts
Looking for the right unique birthday gift for your best friend? Birthday candles always work - at least the grown up kind.
You can now find really beautiful candle sets online - one for each month of the year and each contains a wish for your friend for love, adventure, peace - all of the things you want them to have. These candles also have a charm inside, so as the candles burn, they have something to remember your thoughtful gift.
If candles don't float your boat there are other monthly gift ideas you can take advantage of. Flower of the month, plant of the month, beer of the month are only the beginning.
If you don't have the bucks for one of these gifts, give them a box with 12 envelopes and each envelope can be an inspirational quote and an event for you and your friend. This keeps you seeing each other and you end up doing more creative things!
Identifying the Right Birthday Gift
Birthday gifts can be a challenge, for any age. The key is determining what will make the biggest impression on your recipient.
Say perhaps your spouse is a hardworking career man or woman. Do they have trouble relaxing in the evening? Maybe they have a long commute and you want to ease some of the burden. This is when hand held massagers can really come in handy.
Help your partner to learn natural relaxation techniques that will help them manage stress and care for their body at the same time.
Personal massagers range in both features and prices. You can get a massager for as little as $20.00 or as much as $200.00. Additionally you can find massagers that are both small and compact, or that fit in chairs, drivers seats or that are best used by you on your spouse! Create a romantic and relaxing birthday surprise with a massager as a unique birthday gift.
Unique Bargain Gifts
Maybe you don't have a ton of money to spend on a birthday gift for your loved one, but that doesn't have to stop you from giving them a special and unique gift.
Consider creating a custom coupon book.
* If its mom's or dad's special day, give them coupons for extra chores, breakfast in bed, or a night off from cooking dinner.
* Maybe you want to do something special for your girlfriend or boyfriend? Make a coupon book filled with back rubs, car washes or movie nights.
* If you want to make one of these for a spouse, make every coupon an excuse to focus on each other and spend quiet time appreciating your wonderful relationship.
The Unique Gift of a Great Party
One of the best gifts you can give to your loved one, is a great party.
If you have the bucks, hire a hall, find a great local band and invite one and all to celebrate the big day. Choose a great theme like a fiesta, luau or even something crazy like the roaring twenties. (Who says costume's are only for Halloween??)
If you don't have ton of money to throw at a birthday party, consider a pot luck barbecue in your back yard where you have everyone bring their favorite dish.
You can even ask everyone to bring their recipe on a note card to put together a birthday cookbook for your celebrant. Showing your loved one how much they mean to so many people will make their birthdays happy for years to come.
Sleep: A Great Gift
A tempur-pedic pillow can be a great birthday gift for a lot of people.
Say you have a very pregnant wife who is having trouble sleeping because of uncomfortable and un-contoured standard pillows. A tempurpedic pillow offers the support and softness she may be looking for.
Maybe your dad has a neck or back issue and he's been longing for a new pillow for a long time. This may be just the right unique birthday gift to fit the bill.
Maybe you have a spouse who is always traveling? Convince them to bring a pillow like a tempurpedic on the road with them. They will sleep better and it may take the edge off from being away from home.
Zodiac Gifts
Go with the zodiac! Jewelry is always a fun gift but you can make it more personal by giving someone a pendant in the shape of their zodiac sign, Chinese zodiac sign or of their birthstone.
Chinese Zodiac
• Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
• Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
• Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
• Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)
• Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)
• Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)
• Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001)
• Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000)
• Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
• Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
• Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
• Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
Astrological Signs
• Aries (March 21- April 19)
• Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
• Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
• Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
• Leo (July 23 – August 22)
• Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
• Libra (September 23 – October 22)
• Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
• Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
• Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
• Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
• Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Leap Year
You may be shopping for a leap year baby and if you are, you have an easy option for a unique birthday gift.
Calculate their actual age according to their birthday. So, if your leap year friend is turning 20, they are actually 5 years old (they have only had 5 official birthdays) - get it?
Go to your local toy store and shop accordingly - grab finger paints, legos etc. to celebrate your friend's perfect fifth birthday! You can also add in a "real" gift like a vintage transformer toy or action figure that you grabbed for them on Ebay.
Vintage toys are a unique and fun gift because of both their nostalgic and increasing antique value! Of course, a vintage toy can be a great gift for any birthday, even a non-leap year baby!
Be Extravagant with Your Unique Gift
Approaching a birthday milestone?
Perhaps the big 3-0 or the big 4-0 is fast approaching and you want to make a big impression. Maybe you should consider something extravagant that will truly make a difference in the life of your loved one, like a new bed!
Has your spouse or partner always dreamed of a water bed, an expensive individual coil inner spring mattress, or a tempur-pedic mattress. Maybe a bed has never occurred to you as a potential birthday gift, but there is nothing more important than the place where you spend 7 to 10 hours of every day.
Shop around to get the best price and try to plan to have it delivered on the big day when your special someone is at work. Get a giant bow and wrap it around the mattress. If you have any extra money, throw in some new, fancy sheets! This is definitely unique birthday gift idea worth of the investment, since you will get to benefit too!
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