Need 40 Yr Birthday Gift Ideas for Female Friend

Updated on October 02, 2012
K.B. asks from West Jordan, UT
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Hi Mamas...I've know this friend for about 20 yrs. It's her Birthday next weekend. Her husband is having a barbecue with friends and family so I understand it's low-key. I have some ideas for gifts but would love to get some of yours.

Thanks for your ideas and advice...

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A.T.

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Mani/Pedi certificate usually works well. I usually get my BFF a 100.00 dollar one and she can have 3 mani/pedi combos or whatever she likes from the salon we go to. Wine is good too. Perfume...only if you know what she uses. Something engraved from things remembered.com.

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T.H.

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Well if you're feeling crafty you could always make a cute photo book with some of your favorite pics of you guys over the years. They are easy and fast to do on online. Otherwise I like the idea of going together for a spa day or just a massage or pedicure. Maybe you could do a girls weekend somewhere or go to a winery?

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M.T.

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I'm in my 40's. I'd enjoy things like a good book, a restaurant gift card, wine, perfume, gourmet gift basket.

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L.M.

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Hi,

I like any of the ideas where you get to spend some time with her. How about Canvas and Cocktails? You can go together and she will have an artwork to remember her 40th!

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S.2.

answers from Raleigh on

Either accompany her to a spa for a massage, pedi and/or mani then treat her to lunch or give her a gift certificate for a spa. I did that for my long time friends 40th birthday and it was great to spend the day with her.

R.H.

answers from Houston on

Wine, expensive chocalates (if she like chocalatae), a restaurant certificate (know her favorites)--NO GAG GIFTS (like the suckers), it looks cheap

S.G.

answers from Grand Forks on

A bag with 40 suckers in it labelled "40 Sucks".

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M.M.

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My friend bought me a wine glass with 40yrs written on it. She had one too and used it for every drink during her week long celebration. I used mine once and now it's at the back of the cupboard!. So depending on their personalities they will either love it or not so much.
I like the photo book idea. Maybe contact her family and friends and as them all to Email a favorite photo of her...but start the request easy as that takes weeks for the pictures to arrive and then you need time to collate and print it.

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