30 Birthday Gifts for a 30th Birthday
30 Birthday Gifts for a 30th Birthday

30 Birthday Gifts for a 30th Birthday

30 Gifts for a 30th birthday… And for those who know me, will know that I love giving gifts. And my family and I especially love celebrating those ‘BIG’ birthdays. There is something about giving someone a gift and seeing their face light up with surprise. 

So this year Dean turned 30, and obviously I had to go big. 

Dean and I believe in collecting memories and not things. Both of us love being at the beach, so I thought the best gift would be a weekend getaway for his birthday. Luckily, his was on a Sunday, so it worked out perfectly. So I’ve booked us two plane tickets to KwaZulu-Natal (this is his favourite place to go swimming) and thereafter the accommodation. Now the difficult part was keeping this a secret. I get very excited about going on holiday, so it was hard  not to share it with Dean.

BUT, a 30th birthday being such a big birthday,  a weekend getaway just wouldn’t have cut it. So I’ve decided to do a 30 day birthday countdown.

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How it worked

Since he turned 30, I’ve decided to buy 30 gifts. 30 gifts for 30 days. And every morning, for the 30 days before his birthday, he would open up a gift.

The gifts weren’t all big, expensive gifts, but rather small/everyday gifts, with the occasional ‘bigger’ gift. (Think more like Christmas stocking stuffers)

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What you'll need

Here is a list of things you might need (some being optional):

  • 30 Gifts
  • Envelopes for all 30 gifts (these can be different sizes or all the same size)
  • Countdown numbers (you can be creative with this)
  • Ribbon
  • Gift wrapping paper (I’ve decided to still wrap the gifts before I’ve placed it inside the envelope; this is optional though)
  •  Small pins to pin the countdown numbers to the envelopes
  •  Clue cards, this was to just give a bit of background as to why I chose that specific gift (also optional)
  • Cello tape
  • A wooden plank to hang all the gifts on

Make it personal​

You can make it more personal. I’ve added pictures of Dean, from when he was young to now, to his countdown cards.

I’ve printed these retro prints at a Photo Shop online, and these got delivered within a week.

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The planning

The planning was probably the hardest part.

Every time I thought of a gift idea, I would write it down on my notes app. Thinking of 30 gifts (that won’t break the bank) is quite difficult. 

After I’ve gotten everything, I was only able to set everything up the day before the countdown began.

So I’ve wrapped all the gifts and added the clues (this also helped me to keep track of everything). Afterwards I’ve laid them all out on the bed in the order I wanted them. I’ve added the wooden plank to the wall and then hung the gifts.

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Gift ideas

Most gifts were some basic gifts and his main gift was his weekend getaway. The last week hinted at his ‘main gift’ which included things like SPF30 sunscreen, a travel wallet, etc.

Here are 30 gift ideas:

Mints

Funny senior mints.

Hair Growth Serum

They are getting older, and hair growth might become a problem.

Socks

Funky socks to keep his feet warm.

Beard Oil

For the beard lover.

Skittles

A sweet treat.

Personalized Stars Map

Get a printing of an important date in his life.

Leather Watch Strap

Suitable for many different sizes.

Pajamas

Comfy pajamas.

Face Mask

Even the men need some pampering.

Cellphone Case

A manly cellphone cover.

Minimalist Wallet

Forget the bulky wallet, and opt for this minimalist wallet.

Travel Book

Either buy a book with many destinations or a book of his favourite destination.

Notebook

A 30-year notebook for the 30th birthday.

Coffee Beans

The best seller coffee on Amazon.

SPF30 Sunscreen

SPF30 for the 30th birthday.

Love Coupon

Men actually love coupons. These include errand passes, movie night, etc.

Face Wash

Men also need to look after their skin.

Coffee Mug

For the coffee lover. This mug keeps the drink hot or cold.

Car Cup Coaster

For the man who loves his car.

Wallet Ninja

The perfect item to have whenever you need a tool but aren’t at home.

Beer Chiller Stick

Freeze the stick for 45 minutes and then add it to your opened beer to keep it chilled.

Beer Saver

A silicone rubber bottle cap to help keep beer fresh.

Whiskey Stones

For the whiskey lover – to keep their whiskey cold.

Gaming T-shirt

Perfect for the gamer who can never hear you while he is gaming.

Fountain Pen

To sign off all those important documents at work.

Barbecue Sauce

For the man who likes to barbecue/ braai.

Beard Comb and Case

To keep that beard in tact.

Keychain Flashlight

A must-have to add to your keys for when you get home in the dark.

Tire Pressure Gauge

The perfect gift to keep in your car for whenever you are going on a road trip.

Lip Balm

These three sets of lip balm in a skull shape.

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MAGGIE KOORTZEN
MAGGIE KOORTZEN
2 years ago

Best surprise – a weekend at the beach! His first birthday at the beach in his life! Well done at keeping it quiet and truly being a surprise for him. Lots of love

Attiya Sayyed
2 years ago

This is sooo cute! What was his favorite gift?

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