Choosing a gift for a woman’s 40th birthday can be a challenge. Choosing the right gift, and giving that gift with the proper sentiment, can either make or break a 40th birthday for many people.
Jewelry
Jewelry is often a popular gift for birthdays. With careful planning and selection, a gift of jewelry can help someone understand that 40 is often considered the new 30. Pearls can be an excellent gift. Whether they are given as a necklace, ring, or earrings, a simple card inscribed with “Pearls of Wisdom” can help the recipient see that turning 40 is no longer the point between which youth and middle age are divided. Consider a piece of jewelry that contains Chinese jade. Jade is considered a lucky stone in China that also protects the wearer.
Clothing
A gift of beautiful clothing can help a person see themselves as beautiful. Consider clothing appropriate to the body of the recipient. Whether a beautiful dress, nightgown, or lingerie, make sure that she will look at herself in the mirror and see her beauty. Consider clothing with beautiful textures and patterns made from a material that feels nice. Either natural or synthetic silk can be an excellent 40th birthday gift.
Flower, Bushes and Trees
Flowers are a traditional gift, but cut flowers will eventually die. A gift of a favorite potted plant or flower is often much appreciated. If you live in a house where outdoor plants will grow, a gift of flower plants, flowering bushes, or trees may be a good gift. If where you live is conducive to fruit trees, a gift of a cherry tree or other fruit tree is a gift that will continue to present gifts every year. Japanese flowering plum trees or cherries will give flowers in the spring and fruit in the summer. A gift of a fruit tree will bring back memories of the birthday for many years to come.
Special Cakes
A birthday cake is commonplace at a birthday. Consider having a very special cake made for a 40th birthday. Many bakeries can make a special cake decorated with the recipients favorite fresh flowers. If you don’t know what flowers the person likes, have a cake made using edible flowers. Another possibility is a cake made with fresh fruit. Many Chinese and Peruvian bakeries specialize in cakes made with either flowers or fresh fruit. The key is to make the cake for her 40th birthday very special.
Spa Gifts
A massage or other spa gift may be a very good gift for a 40th birthday. Many cities have day spas. Day spas often offer gift certificates for massages, facials, or other services. If you live in a place that has natural hot springs, a gift of a day or weekend at a hot spring may be a good choice. If giving a gift of a massage, there are many types of massage. A more traditional massage might be a Swedish hot oil massage or a traditional Thai stretching massage. Some massage and beauty schools offer books of coupons for massages. Depending on the recipient, a more appropriate massage might be for a modern hot stone massage or a massage that includes aromatherapy.
Getaways
Depending on your budget and the tastes of the person who is celebrating her 40th birthday, a getaway may be a perfect gift. One thing to consider is a weekend at a nearby bed and breakfast. If the recipient likes to ski, a weekend at a favorite ski resort might be an excellent gift. Depending on your relationship, a weekend at a nice hotel in the city where you live is also often appreciated. Local hotel weekends can often be paired with a gift of spa services.
