Milestone birthdays only come along so often, so they should be treated with as much fanfare and celebration as you can summon. It all starts at 10 when you reach ‘double digits,’ which seems like such a feat. Before you know it, you’ve reached an age that they refer to as ‘the new xx,’ and then you just keep trucking along. 65 is a big birthday because insurance prices are through the roof, and being able to get some sort of relief is a great feeling. Next stop? 70. If you know an amazing person coming up on this milestone, don’t settle for just any gift. Think of something special that makes their day brighter, brings back a lovely memory, or perhaps elicits a laugh.
The 70th birthday marks the beginning of the golden years — the time in life when a person has retired from the hustle and bustle of long days at the office and is focusing on relaxation, recreation, and family. A little gesture goes a long way. Here are our favorite 70th birthday gift ideas:
Vintage 1951 Etched 17oz Stemless Wine Glass, $7.99
This etched stemless wine glass is the perfect birthday gift for the wine lover in your life, personalized with their birth year and some kind words.
Amazon.com Gift Card in Various Gift Boxes, $25+
If your loved one is hard to shop for, this is the perfect gift for them. Gift cards to Amazon allow them to select their own gift, and let’s face it, the options on the site are seemingly endless!
Cap 70th Birthday Gift, $19.99
Baseball caps can be worn out in the garden or during any outdoor gathering. They are a great way to protect the birthday celebrant from the sun and have a fun slogan.
Vintage Candy Co. 70th Birthday Retro Candy Gift Box, $39.99
Help your loved one celebrate their 70th birthday by taking a walk down memory lane. This fun gift offers delectable candy favorites presented in a fun childhood keepsake box.
A Lifetime of Memories: A guided journal, $6.79
This guided journal is a great way to compile all your loved one’s memories into a book that they can enjoy, as well as share with generations of family members for years to come.
Origins Moisture Recovery For Body, $34
This lush body balm delivers a stream of rich moisture to help sustain your skin, and luckily, it leaves no greasy residue. This lotion has a lively aroma of Palmarosa, Galbanum, and Grapefruit to surround you in joy.
Vintage Linen Tablecloth, $36.87
With hand-embroidered crinoline ladies and a flowered setting in each corner, this gorgeous vintage tablecloth will be perfect for the birthday celebrant’s table.
Pioneer Pocket Photo Album, $24.69
This photo album has a sewn leatherette cover and an embossed collage frame design. It holds 300 4-inch by 6-inch photos and 3 photos per page, perfect for storing memories both new and old.
Cooking can be a chore at any age, but you can help take off some of the pressure by having meals delivered. This meal service has fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and delicious recipes delivered to the birthday boy or girl’s door.
Personalized Custom Scented Candle, $14.75
Give your loved one a personalized gift adorned with a favorite saying or inside joke. It’s sure to bring a smile to their face!
Pecan Waffle Frosted Soap, $10
This homemade soap is organic and sustainably sourced. It is scented with a gingerbread waffle fragrance and is a best seller.
70th Birthday Gift Mugs, $16.95
As your loved one reaches for their cup for coffee each morning, they can be reminded of you and the celebration of 70 years.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, $21.99
Why not indulge and celebrate 70 years with a nice bottle of wine?
Stone & Beam Modern Hardwood Rocking Chair, $299.68
This rocking chair’s solid wood frame and legs create a stable structure, and their natural finish complements light-gray cushions. The cushions are removable and reversible with an easy-care upholstery that can make the rocker last long in any room.
What better way to spend time together than gathering around the table and playing board games?
Finding a gift, especially for a milestone as big as the 70th birthday, is no easy task. In the end, you just want to find something that they love. Hopefully, this gift guide will give you some options, so instead of spending time shopping, you can spend it celebrating a life well-lived.
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