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60th birthday present ideas

Hi everyone, Was just wondering is anyone had any ideas/suggestions for 60th birthday presents?

It's for my MIL who doesn't want a party but we wanted to do something nice to make it special but obviously money is a consideration, although everyone could contribute if it was a very expensive gift.

Was thinking of a nice present/hamper of goodies maybe and then something that would be fun/be a challenge -like a quiz perhaps or 60 of something? , really not sure though and OH isn't either lol :rotfl:.

Comments

  • How about these if you want to spend £30...

    Theatre Tickets
    Photo onto Canvas
    Vanity Case
    National Trust Membership
    Family Tree Software
    Home Spa Accessories
    Champagne
    Personalised Cake
    Concert Tickets


    Or for a club together ideas..

    Garden Sculpture
    Luxury Dining Experience
    Theatre Break for two

    For more ideas tailored to her character try giftgen.co.uk
  • rainmac
    rainmac Posts: 7,063 Forumite
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    My dad had a special birthday last year and among other things I made him a (funny) survival kit, bought a sixpence minted the year he was born (got from ebay and put it in a small frame with the words 'Dad's lucky sixpence'). When my brother turned 30 I made a booklet about him, the year he was born etc and included info about other things that happened the day/year he was born, price of basic things the year he was born (house, bread, milk, pint of beer etc)...

    How about making a journal jar?

    An afternoon tea hamper with tea, mugs, biscuits, jams...

    HTH x
    :wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:
  • Thank you for the suggestions, they are really good :j. Like the survival kit idea too as I think she would find that funny! :j
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