Best 50th Birthday Gifts: Celebrate half a century with the perfect gift

Take it from us: 50 is the new 40. For your special someone who has spent half a century on this planet, not only a beautifully wrapped parcel will be useful. Instead, we’ve found 25 of the perfect gifts, from things they need but would never think to buy themselves, to gifts that will remind them how much they mean to you.

Oura Sleep Ring

Give the gift of sleep data with the Oura ring. They wear it day and night, and then when they check the app in the morning, they can see how restful their sleep was. It’s challenging and educational!

Heated bleacher seats

A heated bleacher seat feels decadent until they’re off the field and it’s one of those 42-degree game days on the football field. This will be one of the most practical and used gifts they have ever received.

Ninja Air Fryer Pro

If they haven’t gotten into the air fryer game yet, then ignore everything else we suggest and get them this. It’s the gift of crunchy veggies with little added fat and the perfect way to warm up last night’s pizza slices. You will change their life in one fell swoop.

Shaved ice machine

This one is much bigger than the Snoopy Snow Cone they had as kids. Flavored and shaved ice is especially delicious when you add a little rum to the mix.

Hiboy S2 Electric Scooter

Definitely not just for kids! All the coolest Gen Xers are riding scooters, commuting home from work, hitting the grocery store, so to speak. This one has a range of 17 miles and can hold up to 220 pounds. Just don’t forget the helmet.

Portable Neck Fan

Such a practical and thoughtful gift at a time in life where their temperature regulation seems constantly out of whack. They’ll appreciate the ability to bring cool relief wherever they roam—in the garden, on a walk around the neighborhood, amusement parks, anywhere.

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Pendelton Glacier National Park blanket

A wonderful (and warm!) addition to their perfectly decorated home, this classic blanket, incredibly well made with its iconic stripes, sits beautifully on any back sofa or at the end of the bed. Made in the USA from 100% pure wool.

Embr Wireless Cooling Bracelet

Hot clothes will disappear! This bracelet-like device sends waves of cool just when they need it most. Suggest they wear it to bed in case there’s a flash that disturbs sleep – alternatively turn on the heat waves for a cozy sleep eventually.

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Solo solo Yukon 2.0

These days, the best nights out revolve around a few close friends, cheap drinks and a great bonfire. The Solo Stove makes the last part easy with this 27-inch fire pit, minimizing smoke.

L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream

Luxurious and incredibly hydrating, this thick cream will instantly find a home in their purse or backpack, wherever they turn to for more. Apply it on face, hands and feet. Everything is softer and smoother after a session with this cream.

The range of dreams of our country

Beloved online kitchen brand Our Place has a new digital cookware line — perfect for the busy 50-something who has (almost) everything. This slow cooks, simmers and pressure cooks, plus it will look great on their counter.

Keurig K Mini-Plus

These single-serve Keurigs come in amazing colors now (we love green), and it means your coffee-obsessed friend can donate a second machine for easy access to caffeine in their office or dorm room. bedroom (assuming they already have one in the kitchen). ordered.

Pants stretcher

Is this a real or genuine gift? The answer is, both. I mean, who among us wouldn’t appreciate the ability to stretch out their too-tight jeans every now and then? It’s also a practical fix for anyone who hates the tight feeling of new jeans and wants to switch to the broken-in.

Art Deco Coupe glasses

Up their martini game with these gorgeous sorbet colored glasses. Handcrafted with delicate details, pack them with your favorite Gimlet recipe and then invite yourself over for a sample.

Digital slide scanner

Whether they have old 35mm negatives or even older old slides gathering dust in plastic sleeves, this slide scanner will create digital versions of all those old images so they can share and store more memories easily. It has a great big preview screen so they can see what they are scanning and the USB goes back to their computer for storage.

Meater Plus: Bluetooth meat thermometer

What is the doneness temperature again for a medium rare filet? What about dark meat chicken? No guesswork or Googling required when the Meater app shows a big green circle with a “Ready!” notification. Got an easily distracted grill on your list? This is for them.

MAONO XLR condenser microphone

Haven’t they always talked about starting a podcast? Give them a gentle nudge in the right direction with the gift of a professional-quality microphone. The microphone comes with a pop filter and a desktop base, but they’ll have to write the first episode themselves.

Movie Night Popcorn Set

With 16 packs of popcorn and five different packs of condiments, this sampler pack will add some fun and variety to their next Netflix night. Choose from flavors like white cheddar, garlic parmesan, and chili, or go all out and do a popcorn taste test.

LED flashlight handle

Write these under the things that no one would buy for themselves, but everyone would receive as a gift. These gloves have embedded super bright LED lights, making them ideal for night running, camping, car work or just about anything else in low light.

Laguiole Steak Knife

A set of six gorgeous steak knives for the red meat lover on your list, each with a beautiful olive wood handle. Hopefully you’ll get an invite when the steaks come off the grill.

3 in 1 charging station

All the things they need on their nightstand in a soothing and beautiful package: a glowing night light, a Bluetooth speaker and a place to charge the phone wirelessly.

Typewriter style wireless keyboard

They’ll love this retro wireless keyboard that looks like a pretty pink typewriter. Make them feel like kids again as they type out their next business plan for this thing. (Makes working from home even more fun.)

Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set

Relaxing, cooling and helpful in reducing inflammation, this beautiful jade set that includes a roller and Gua Sha tool is great for the skincare-obsessed birthday boy or girl.