| A birthday is always a special occasion. Whether | | | | 70th Birthday Gift Ideas - 5 Steps to the Right |
| for a man or a woman, a birthday is not just | | | | Gift |
| another day on the calendar: it is a time to | | | | Here are 5 steps to choosing the right gift for this |
| commemorate the birth of a life. | | | | septuagenarian in your life: |
| And, when someone turns 70, the birthday is all | | | | 1. Figure out what they represent to you: Close |
| the more special. These days, 70 years old is not | | | | your eyes for a moment and think hard about |
| considered really so old, and most 70-year olds | | | | what this special person represents to you. Is this |
| today remain incredibly active. Mentally and | | | | person a dreamer? A doer? An artist? A |
| physically, many people at this age are in total | | | | businessperson? The answer to this question will |
| control of their lives - and in fact may be having | | | | help you figure out whether to go whimsical or |
| the time of their life. | | | | practical with your gift. |
| Celebrating 70 Years of Life | | | | 2. Make a list of their favorite things to do: Do |
| Seventy years on the planet is a respectable | | | | they love the arts? Maybe baseball? Fishing? |
| amount of time. It means having lived through 12 | | | | Collecting stamps? Playing golf? Baking? Be sure |
| or 13 U.S. presidents, numerous economic | | | | to list at least 5 things that this person loves to |
| downturns and booms, tons of fashions going in | | | | spend his or her time doing. |
| and out of style, and hundreds of models of new | | | | 3. Think practical or ornamental: Will you buy a |
| cars and other products being introduced. | | | | useful gift, such as a utility knife, an electronic |
| On the personal side, celebrating this big birthday | | | | gadget, or a garden tool? Or, maybe something |
| milestone for most people means having known | | | | fun like a coffee table book on their favorite |
| hundreds or even thousands of people over the | | | | subject, a set of DVDs of movies they love, or a |
| years. Most were acquaintances, co-workers, | | | | fishing rod? |
| people around town, or neighbors. Some were | | | | 4. Keep in mind any physical limitations they have: |
| friends. But only a handful were best friends and | | | | Remember, this person may still be very active, |
| family. | | | | but they are not 30 anymore. Be conscious of |
| The Gift You Give Reflects Your Thoughtfulness | | | | any limitations this person has that may make it |
| As you prepare to celebrate this person's life, you | | | | difficult for them to use the gift you give. |
| are lucky to count yourself as one of those | | | | 5. Be kind to your own budget: It is never fun to |
| acquaintances, best friends, or family members. | | | | give a gift if you later regret the money you had |
| You want to show the appreciation you have for | | | | to spend. Make sure to set a budget for yourself |
| your friendship, for who they are. You want to | | | | and stick to it. Remember, you can make a |
| do so with the right gift. | | | | strong impression without spending a whole lot of |
| Your choice of gift for this special person will say | | | | money. |
| a lot about how you feel about them - and about | | | | Follow these 5 steps to getting the right 70th |
| how thoughtful you are. It is important to choose | | | | birthday gift and they are sure to be pleased - |
| well. | | | | and so will you. |