By Grace Healy
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The next big milestone after 21, the big three-oh is cause for celebration, because they’re still young enough for the fun factor, but old enough for some serious partying – it’s the best of both worlds! Search through our list of 30th birthday gift ideas that will shake off those post-20 blues, and make them see that life really does begin at 30.
30th Birthday Photo Collage
A unique 30th birthday gift idea, this photo collage uses 25-40 photographs to make up the number 30, and comes in 3 formats – printed, printed and framed, and digital download only.
Level 30 Complete T-Shirt
If age was counted in levels, it would sound so much cooler! This tee does just that, with a games controller graphic and the words ‘Level 30 Complete’ on the front.
30th Birthday Silver Necklace
Commemorate her past 3 decades with a sterling silver necklace on which hang 3 pretty rings – gold vermeil, sterling silver, and rose gold vermeil – in a choice of 3 different lengths.
Allay Stress Relieving Green Light
If you know someone who is sensitive to light, Allay will make their life so much more comfortable. Using a narrow band of green light, this lamp generates smaller electrical signals in the brain which allows those with light-sensitive eyes to enjoy life without living in the dark.
eFoil Electric Surfboard
Help them take their surfing to the next level with an eFoil Electric Surfboard. Available in four designs, this incredible elevated board has a battery life of up to two hours, and can travel in excess of 30 MPH, giving them the exhilarating feeling of flying across the water.
Personalized NoteCube
Whether you’re looking for a 30th birthday gift idea for a partner, a work colleague, or a family member, the NoteCube will make a stunning choice. Simple to create, the NoteCube is a little box of memories that contains up to 60 personalized messages based on the qualities they possess.
30th Birthday Coffee Mug
If she’s reluctant to leave her twenties behind, this funny mug will mark her 30th in a hilariously rude way. Made from ceramic, this pretty pink marbled mug includes gold detailing, and ‘I Am 29 + 1’ on the front, with the one being represented with a raised middle finger.
LITEBOXER
Boxing is the perfect way to get fit while also working off any pent-up stresses, and the Liteboxer will let them do both from their own living room. With top trainers and more than 100 fitness classes included, this at-home system also allows them to compete against others, set goals, and track progress.
Embr Labs Temperature Control Device
Being at the right temperature is crucial to comfort and sleep, but it’s not always easy to control our own thermostat. Solve the problem with the Embr Labs Temperature Control Device. Worn like a watch, this device allows heating or cooling sensations to be delivered at the touch of a button.
Strange Planet
Whether or not they are fans of the Instagram sensation ‘Strange Planet’, this book will make a great gift as it’s filled with ‘insights’ into the other world that fans have come to know and love. With cute pink, green, purple, and blue illustrations, it’s a quirky gift for a quirkier person.
Ancestry Genealogy DNA Test
Let them know exactly where they came from with an Ancestry Genealogy DNA Kit. With one simple test, they can find out their ethnicity make up, the regions they have come from, how and why their ancestors moved, and potentially introduce them to other family members that they never knew they had.
Personalized The One Where Turns 30 Friends Mug
If they’re fans of Friends, they will totally appreciate this awesome ‘The One Where They Turned 30’ mug. Printed in the instantly recognizable TV show logo, this personalized white ceramic mug holds 11oz of their own version of Central Perk’s finest, and features the design on both sides.
ROVERLUND Out-of-Office Pet Carrier
The Out of Office Pet Carrier is the ideal gift for anyone who wants to head off on adventures with their furry friend in tow. Built from marine grade materials, this carrier doubles as a pet bed and car seat, and also comes with a handy leash for walkies attached.
Firstleaf Customizable Wine Club Subscription
Give a wine lover a subscription to FirstLeaf and they will discover wines they have never tried before. A quick quiz will set the scene for their first delivery, and then as they rate the subsequent bottles their 1, 2, or 3-monthly selections will become more and more customized to suit their palate.
Bala Bangles Adjustable Wearable Wrist & Ankle Weights
If they like to make the most of every workout, give them a pair of these Bala Bangles to add resistance to their training. Weighing 1lb each, these adjustable bangles can be used on the ankles or wrists to give their yoga, aerobics, running and more a little more oomph.
ZZ Plant
Whether they spend a lot of time away from home or are just proficient in killing greenery, the ZZ Plant will make an excellent gift. Happy to go without water for weeks on end, this attractive plant is a powerful air purifier which removes large amounts of toxins from the air.
Custom Painting
It could be a portrait of them, of you, or of their whole family, but whatever you choose it can be created from one of more photographs. Available in a range of mediums, the portrait can even include a friend or family member who’s no longer here for a truly touching, poignant gift.
Komuso Device to Calm Anxiety
Give them a way to decrease their stress and anxiety with The Shift. Available for men and women, this wearable piece of jewelry will change the way they breathe, elongating their exhale to 8 – 10 seconds, which will slow the heartrate, decrease the stress hormone, and loosen tense and tight muscles.
Ooni Pizza Oven
Add some Italian cuisine to their next barbecue with an Ooni outdoor oven. Capable of cooking a fresh pizza in just 60 seconds, this oven heats up to 950°F/500°C, meaning delicious pizzas will be theirs in less time than it takes to roll out the dough (or open the wrapping) for the next one.
Theragun Personal Massager for Athletes
Percussive massage is a powerful way to knead tired, aching muscles and work out knots from a strenuous workout in the gym or just a stressful day at work. No louder than an electric toothbrush, this handheld device reaches 60% deeper than other massage devices, meaning relief can be found much quicker.
Smeg Retro Style Coffee Maker
A coffee maker is an essential in any caffeine lover’s kitchen, but they all tend to look the same. Give them a real retro vibe with this adorable SMEG version. Available in 4 colors, this 1940s-inspired machine comes with an automatic start mode, and a keep warm function to keep the pot hot.
Tropical Themed 30th Birthday Party Ideas
Life’s a beach when you hit 30, so turn that party into Club Tropicana with the 23 fabulous ideas in this blog post, from paper leis to coconut cups – cheers!
Pop Ups 30th Birthday Greeting Card
A special birthday deserves a special card, and this one lives up to the name. Open the envelope and out pops a cascade of celebratory splendor, dominated by the number 30.
30th Birthday Decorations
Balloons, banners, tassels, and more balloons make up this party pack which will make any 30th birthday go with a rose-gold bang. Includes 40” number 30, 15 tassels, and numerous balloons.
Birth Month Flower Grow Kit
Say it with flowers, thanks to these cute growing kits which come with soilless growing medium, cork lid, glass pot, instructions, and seeds for the recipient’s birth month bloom.
Lucky Feather Vibrant Thirty 14K Bracelet
With one bead representing each year, this adjustable cord bracelet holds thirty 14K gold dipped beads, making it an unusual gift for the lady who’s leaving her 20s behind.
Boho Birthday Bash Ideas
Choosing a theme for a birthday party can be a bit of a struggle, but with this guide you can throw a beautiful boho party with a decidedly hippy feel.
Personalized Birthday Candle
30 – that’s a lot of candles on a cake, so why not swap them for this single personalized soy candle that smells of cake, and burns for approx. 50 hours, instead?
Straight Outta My Twenties T-Shirt
Straight Outta My Twenties is a fun play on the iconic movie, and this t-shirt is a fun way to announce to the world that he is no longer a 20-something!
LA Times Custom Birthday Book
30 birthdays, and each one commemorated with the front page of the LA Times from that date, bound together in a hardback cover with gold embossed name, and dedication inside.
Scratch Map
Chart the past thirty years with a scratch off map of the world. Simply rub the gold covering off to reveal a colorful reminder of the journey so far.
30th Birthday Crown
The queen of birthdays will adore parading around the party with this miniature crown that glitters and sparkles as she moves, proudly displaying the number 30 as she celebrates.
Birthday Cake in a Mug
Buying 30th birthday gifts is a mug’s game – this sweet set comes with a decorated mug, and enough ingredients for 2 delicious microwave ‘cup’ cakes to share or stash.
30 AF T-Shirt
30 AF’ could mean 30 and fabulous, even though we know it doesn’t! This t-shirt comes in 5 colors and a variety of sizes to suit everybody and every body.
Parlor Ice Cream Mixing Set
Once you lick the toppings off, all you’re left with is ice-cream, but this freezable mixing board allows you to create your own ice-cream by combining toppings which also become ‘bottomings’.
Birth Month Mini Dish
Handcrafted from stained glass, each dainty trinket dish is fashioned along the theme of a month’s birthstone, and finished with a flourish of color-matched beads and crystals on copper wire.
Personalized Scented Soy Candle
If you know someone who’s thirty, flirty, and thriving, this is the gift for them! In 4, 8, or 16oz size, this soy candle comes in a choice of delicious scents.
Lavender Bath Gift
The birthday girl will appreciate some peace and calm after her birthday celebrations, and that’s exactly what these Himalayan Salts, soy candle, and season-dependent chocolate-themed hot drink will give her.
Dirty Thirty Glitter Satin Sash
Leave party goers in no doubt as to who is celebrating what with this pink and white sash that proclaims that the wearer is ‘dirty thirty’. Glittery, girly, and attention-grabbing.
Tea from Around the World Set
Tea lovers will love the tea that comes in this set of ten tubes, each containing enough leaves for 8-10 delicious cups of different single-estate teas from around the world.
Little Miss Thirty Mug
All grown-up kids will recognize the Little Miss characters, and now the birthday girl can have a mug featuring Little Miss Thirty to help her morning start with a smile.
Precious Dipped Lace Heart Necklace
These incredibly unique heart pendants are made from antique lace, which is dipped in wax before being encased in copper and 24K gold, to keep the romance of the original intact.
Personalized 30th Birthday Print
Personalize this 30th birthday memento which comes with a special message and plenty of space for friends and family to sign, delivered as a digital download ready for you to print.
Diy Tissue Fringe Garland Tutorial
Are you looking for inexpensive ways to decorate a room for a 30th birthday party? These tissue fringe garlands are simple to make, either color-coordinated or in a riot of shades.
Happy 30th Birthday Flask Gift Set
Ideal for celebrating on the go, this handsome stainless steel flask holds 10oz and comes embossed with a birthday greeting, along with 2 shot glasses and a funnel for no-mess pouring.
Birthstone Wishing Balls
Make a wish every week for a year with a birthstone wishing ball, which comes with 52 slips of ‘wishing’ paper to be written on and deposited within the beautiful spheres.
Rainbow Shot Glass Set
Somewhere over the rainbow…is a shot set that’s perfect for parties. The oak board holds the 12 colorful glasses securely, and comes with handles so the host doesn’t spill a drop!
Thirty-Licious Apron
If the birthday girl is hosting a dinner party, this cotton and polyester apron will keep her looking clean and fresh while cooking, with a nod to her brand new age.
Major Scale Musical Wine Glasses Party Set
Make sweet music with this gift of 8 wine glasses which have been labelled with sandblasted fill-lines, each one depicting a different note. Simply pour and play – sheet music included.
Straight Outta My Twenties Personalized Beer Mug
Playing on the cult movie, this glass mug displays the famous logo, with the words ‘Straight Outta My Twenties” on the front, and optional name in black vinyl on the back.
Party Like it's 1989 T-Shirt
The ‘artist’ formerly known as 29 will adore this t-shirt which changes those well-known lyrics to the year of their birth – in this case, 1989 – perfect for 30th birthdays.
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