Celebrate their major milestone with one of these thoughtful presents.
By Alesandra Dubin and Cailey Lindberg
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Turning 30 can feel like a huge deal — and it is! Once you've reached your thirties, you typically have more responsibilities and less time for socializing than in your twenties, but that doesn't mean this decade is a total no-fun zone. Remind them of all they have to look forward to by celebrating this major milestone with a unique 30th birthday gift they'll love.
But what exactly are you supposed to get someone turning the big 3-0, you ask? Our gift editors have found that the most meaningful gifts often reflect the recipient's personality and interests, as well as your relationship to them — after all, personal and thoughtful touches can make any gift special! This might mean upgrading your boyfriend's favorite tech gadgets, giving an experience gift like a spa day to your friend or sister who really needs it or going the more sentimental route for your husband or wife.
To help get your wheels turning, we've put together this guide to our favorite gift ideas for people turning 30, including a wide range of options to fit every budget, including gifts under $50 and luxury presents if you're looking to splurge on something that will make their special day, well, even more special. Just don't forget to include a cute "Happy Birthday" card while you're at it!
Interested in more age-specific gifts? Check these out:
Gifts for Women in Their 20s | Gifts for Women in Their 30s | Gifts for Women in Their 40s | Gifts for Women in Their 50s
If you just want to give them a little something, go with this cool card that highlights all the major moments and trends from the year that they were born.
A cool way to honor their age without it being too obvious, is with this sweet necklace. It features 30 beads, and will instantly become a treasured keepsake.
Get them hyped for the big 3-0 with this custom 44-page book that's filled with fun facts about their life and the year they were born. Upload personal photos and inside jokes, and in less than 48 hours, it'll be printed, shipped and on its way to their doorstep.
With this cool art print, they can time travel back to the year they were born and learn all about what the world was like, including popular events, movies, music and facts from that time. Although it comes unframed, it fits into any 8x10" frame easily.
Is there any 30-year-old more iconic than Jenna Rink? We think not. The card is blank inside, so you can write a personalized birthday message to your friend.
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Make them feel extra special by sending this over-the-top ready-to-eat cheese board that includes a variety of hand-selected artisan cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, crackers and jam — plus a set of rainbow birthday candles.
Feeling totally stumped on what to get them? This candle is personalized to their birthdate! The brand combines astrology, numerology and tarot to craft each unique formulation.
Mark a milestone occasion in a major way by creating a custom book that plays a personalized video montage. The gift comes fully charged and the video will play automatically when they open the cover. Cue the tears!
Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable! — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Just pick up a few of their favorite bottles to complete the gift.
There’s no more rewarding gift than the gift of new knowledge! Give a Masterclass subscription so the newly minted 30-year-old can take up a new hobby or learn a new skill. (Famous names like Mariah Carey are among the instructors.)
Going out every night is for your twenties — your thirties is all about staying in! Help them cozy up their pad with a candle warmer. The lamp heats up the candle's wick so it can emit those fragrant aromas sans flame. This popular pick from Cozyberry comes in pink, black and white.
We're sure he has a ton of techy gadgets he loves, but we bet this one made his list yet. To use, all he has to do is place his phone in the right spot, and it will be protected onto a bigger screen for easier watching.
It seems like everyone wants a Stanley Quencher these days. That's because it fits perfectly into almost any car's cupholder and has an easy-to-use handle and straw. Plus, it comes in tons of fun colors! If they already have one of these popular cups, check out these Stanley cup accessories for more gift ideas.
Their thirties will come with extra stressors, so give them a way to relax and unwind at home. This bathtub tray can hold everything from their iPad to a much-needed glass of wine.
Matching jammies: cozy, comfy and so grown-up. Welcome to a new decade of put-together, confident style (even while you sleep). This set has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, and there are over 30 different color options to choose from.
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You don't have to spend a lot of money to get her a stunning piece of jewelry. Featuring sparkling cubic zirconias, the tennis bracelet comes in silver, gold or rose gold finishes.
There comes a time in life when we all think to ourselves, "I deserve a little treat." That gift for yourself could be anything — a new Nespresso machine, a new pair of joggers, or maybe even a new vitamin C serum. Regardless, we're here to tell you that buying a new goodie for yourself is never a bad thing.
If you give someone your time, then you are giving them a gift that will last forever and ever. Giving someone your time is the most valuable thing that you can give them because it is something that they will cherish for a lifetime. Spending time with loved ones doesn't cost anything, and it can be a wonderful gift.
It's an age that society designates as the change from impetuous youth to more responsible adulthood. But let me tell you Maina, this 30 feels like much more than just a shift in numbers. It's like reaching the peak of a mountain and taking a moment to catch my breath before moving on to the next section of the trek.
The third decade of life brings a degree of self-awareness and understanding that is difficult to capture in previous years. Armed with a deeper knowledge of who you are and what you like, you start interrogating the choices you never even thought to question before.
Consider the recipient's personality and interests: Think about what makes them unique and choose a gift that aligns with their passions. Look for something with sentimental value: Choose a gift that has a personal connection or a symbolic meaning that will resonate with the recipient.
What Thoughtful gift giving is. Great gifting is a gift itself. The most thoughtful gifts are ones that have, well, thought behind them. Thoughts about what brings joy to the recipient, what they want, need, and what they didn't know they couldn't live without until it arrived at their doorstep.
The best gift I have ever received is my little brother. On my 10th birthday, my mum suddenly told me that “you will get a little brother soon!” I was shocked because I wanted to have an older brother to take care of me. Now, my brother is four years old and he is so cute.
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