Buying birthday presents for other adults can be a challenge; people tend to buy everything they want or need themselves, especially if they have spare income. This means it can be a struggle to figure out what to get your friends and family for their birthday when they’re adults. In this article, we look at several different ideas that can be used for almost all adults. You can keep this handy list and refer back to it when you’re struggling to figure out what to buy for a birthday gift.
A fancy box of chocolates
Chocolate always goes down well, and a luxurious box of chocolates isn’t something that people typically purchase for themselves; this makes it even more special. It feels like an indulgent treat when someone gets you a luxury box of chocolates. In addition, these types of chocolates aren’t usually favoured by children, so the person can keep them all to themselves, enjoying them whenever they fancy a sweet treat.
A plant or flowers
Plants and flowers are another great generic gift you can buy for almost anyone. Flowers are great for brightening up your home and adding colour and a lovely fragrance. Plants do the same thing, but they last much longer. You can purchase plants and flowers from many different places, including supermarkets, enabling you to quickly and easily pick up a present on your way to see the individual. In addition, plants and flowers don’t need to be wrapped, so this can save you time and additional stress.
A fancy or novelty mug
Almost everyone drinks hot drinks as part of their daily routine; therefore, a mug can be a great generic gift that’s easy to purchase. You can either purchase a nice fancy mug you think the individual will appreciate or a novelty mug that will make them laugh and can be fun to use. If you know more about the person, you can purchase a mug with something related to them or a personalised mug with a photo on it that they will appreciate.
A nice bottle of wine
A nice bottle of wine is a great gift for an adult's birthday; wine is a very popular drink which many adults enjoy. Try to choose a wine you think the person will like and opt for a nice bottle of wine compared to one they might buy themselves. Burgundy wine is an ideal gift for an adult who enjoys red or white wine. Red burgundy is medium-bodied, fragrant and fruity, which is hard to dislike. White Burgundy wine is another easy-drinking wine that has lemon and apple citrus notes. A good bottle of Burgundy wine will go down well with any wine drinker.
Self-care products
Many adults have busy, hectic lifestyles and often struggle to find the time to relax and take time out for self-care. Products such as indulgent body wash, bath bombs, candles and eye masks can be great for a wide range of people. Having these things will give them the opportunity and motivation to try and relax and take time out for themselves for self-care. You can often purchase self-care sets for both men and women that can be great for giving as a birthday present to almost anyone.
Snack hampers
Snack hampers come in all different sizes and tastes; you can buy ones with well-known snacks or more exotic snacks from other countries. These hampers offer something for everyone with a huge variety of different snacks that can be enjoyed alone or as a family. The great thing about many snack boxes is all of the products are individually wrapped so they can be enjoyed over a longer period of time rather than going out of date quickly.
If you’re unsure what to buy for your next adult birthday, you can use these ideas for inspiration. The majority of the ideas in this article can be given to any adult as a birthday present. However, if you know the person well, you should try to get something more personal you know they will appreciate. Think about who you’re buying for and try to tailor the gift as much as possible before resorting to a more generic gift.