| Know somebody who is about to turn 60? You | | | | continue to explore what life has to offer. |
| obviously want to find him or her a gift that will | | | | 3. Respect Their Age and Physical Condition: |
| ring in their birthday with style and class without | | | | At the same time, keep in mind that they are no |
| breaking your entire year's gift budget. | | | | longer 20, either. You want to avoid any gift that |
| Because this is a special birthday - their 60th - do | | | | could push them beyond reasonable physical limits. |
| you need to spend a lot of extra money on their | | | | In other words: you may want to avoid getting |
| gift? Happily, no. If you know where and how to | | | | them a bungee jumping gift certificate or a pair of |
| shop for the right birthday gift, you can get away | | | | boxing gloves. |
| finding just the right thing to express your feelings | | | | 4. Think Of Their Spouse: |
| for them without spending a bundle. | | | | If the person is married, your birthday gift choice |
| If you are looking for gift ideas for a 60th | | | | should be considerate of the abilities, needs and |
| birthday, here are 5 tips that can help: | | | | preferences of their spouse. Of course, the gift is |
| 1. 60 is Beautiful: | | | | NOT for the spouse. But, at age 60, most |
| Keep this in mind as you look for the right gift: 60 | | | | married people are pretty involved in the lives of |
| is not old - 60 is beautiful. Meaning: it is important | | | | their significant other. Make sure you avoid buying |
| to emphasize this person's youth, vigor and | | | | anything that could annoy or otherwise put off |
| passion for life - NOT the idea that they are just | | | | the spouse. Instead, consider getting something |
| getting another year closer to death. | | | | the two of them can enjoy doing together. |
| In decades past, it was funny to joke about how | | | | 5. Celebrate Their Life: |
| old someone was getting with each passing year | | | | The gift should celebrate his or her 60 years on |
| after 40. These days, most people take pride in | | | | the planet. If possible, your gift should reflect |
| their ability to stay youthful, even as they age. | | | | some of the life experiences they have had over |
| Your gift should reaffirm their belief that they | | | | the years. These could be related to places |
| remain youthful and full of life. | | | | they've lived, things they have done, or interests |
| 2. Most 60-Year Olds Have Stayed in Great | | | | they have had. The item could reference these |
| Shape: | | | | places or activities directly or just indirectly allude |
| Sure, there is that pesky obesity problem on the | | | | to them. |
| rise today. But, all-in-all, people are living more | | | | A well-chosen sixtieth birthday gift will make you |
| active, productive lives right up to the age of 60 | | | | seem like the thoughtful friend or family member |
| and far beyond. No more polyester pants and | | | | that you are. A person only turns 60 once, so |
| eating dinner at 3:30 p.m. Your gift should | | | | make sure to find him or her a memorable gift - |
| emphasize and enable the person's ability to stay | | | | without going over your allotted budget. |
| in the best-possible physical shape as they | | | | |