BIG Birthdays

Whatever age you are turning, getting older and wiser is exciting, overwhelming and comes with all sorts of celebrations.

Union and Main

Brooke Read

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Jenny P Stegall

Oct 15, 2024

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In this issue: We have curated birthday lists for 1st, 16th, 21st, 30th, 40th 50th and the Golden Years. If you are searching for a gift to give or want to drop a hint to receive, these lists will help jog the brain on gift ideas for that “BIG” birthday. Some of our ideas are extravagant and some are much more realistic. Wherever you land on the gift gamut of what you’re searching for hopefully these lists help get you started.

One more thought…Go in on the “Group Gift”

Going in on a group gift seems to be an easy and popular way to get the birthday girl or boy a legit gift that they will love. Depending on group numbers and interest level, once a ballpark price per person is established, the gift ideas are endless. Here are some ideas that would surely make them surprised and ecstatic.

1st Birthday

Baby’s first birthday is a big one! Shower them with love and make sure you get that iconic photo of them diving head and hands first into the cake. To mark such a momentous birthday it’s nice to get precious bambino a collection piece such as this Tiffany double-handle baby up or a silver cup engraved with the name and date. Other ideas for something they will grow into is a ride on scooter or personalized first piano. There is also nothing better than an oversized plush stuffed teddy bear for them to cuddle with in just a few short months from turning one. Shop the full list of ideas for baby here 🍼

16th Birthday

Sweet 16 is the time to give them something that they will love today, but also hopefully something that they will keep for decades to come. In case they aren’t getting the car of their dreams, we have a few ideas that will thrill the teens. Jewelry is always a good idea and the Tiffany smile is as beautiful as it is simple and these classic huggies are youthful and sophisticated. Kids seem to be moving toward hobbies that don’t involve phones (hurray!). Photography is a fun and creative outlet. This camera gets great reviews. We also love this David Yurman by Swiss Army collaboration for a practical keepsake. This foot massager may not be quite a keepsake, but it will be a huge hit for those over worked teen feet. Find all of our favorite gift ideas here.

21st Birthday

It’s official. They can party with the big kids now. Perhaps they are finishing their last year of college and about to enter “the real world.” Celebrate their legal drinking age with a little glitz and glamour as they prep for the big party. Gold hoops, a fun party dress, chic clutch and cheers’ing with these adorable champagne flutes will set the party girl up for a fun night out. A fancy shave kit, pocket knife or loafers for the guys are a nice keepsake. Shop the whole list for the 21 year old here 🪩