For your 60-somethingth birthday…

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… what would you like as a little material gift from your adult children?
Not a ‘big’ birthday. Budget £60-100.
No obvious hobbies other than reading and socialising (and swimming though has all accessories for that). Not into gardening or crafts.

We’ve done spa vouchers and afternoon tea vouchers to death.

Help!

They could take me to a live show. I much prefer experiences. If they insisted upon a material gift mist likely earnings for up to £100 probably 9 CT gold studs. I'd wear them on occasions I knew they were coming to.

The only thing I want from my adult children is their time, so to meet for coffee, lunch etc is perfect.

A nice travel bag
sundial for the garden
good quality throw

I’d be happy just to be taken out for a meal or even bought a take away which is what my adult son does. The best gift you can give anyone is your time.

Kettle bells. Massage voucher. Book subcription. Tree or shrub for the garden. A Folio Society book or a special edition that's signed.

First choice would always be time together - have lunch out somewhere and if they want to give a physical gift, then a book of my choice or a good candle (not for everyone but I love candles). Or nice gloves or a scarf.

Or maybe see something together at the theatre, although that can be expensive; maybe an exhibition at a museum or gallery and coffee or a drink afterwards.

I also like the 'pay for a takeaway' option mentioned by a PP.

I'm 67. My choice for years has been a meal together. Home cooked preferably.

Does your mum wear makeup? I’ve bought these as gifts and I also have one. They are beautiful.
They do wash bags, sunglasses pouches and bags too.

Does she like the theatre is there anything you could book that you could go and make a day/night of it. Dinner and show,

I am a bit younger than her but I am a bit fed up of stuff last birthday I got reasturant vouchers, and we went out when everyone had free time.

A trip with you to one of those make your own gin experiences if you live near one.

As a 60--something, I wouldn't want or expect any birthday presents.
But, if pushed, an Art Pass is a great idea if you like museums and galleries, and lasts for a full year.
Or membership for a specific theatre company (eg RSC) or gallery (eg Tate).
As a reader, a Kindle voucher is always welcome.
Absolutely no "stuff" or stereotypical "old lady shit".
Failing all of that, a decent bottle of gin!

Me too. I'm 61.

I honestly have all the stuff I will ever need and want.

I'm late 60s and hate gifts...I like theatre/ gig tickets , everyman membership or book tokens

Absolutely no "stuff" or stereotypical "old lady shit".

I soooo agree with this. Every card shop now has garden plaques and foldable shoppers with the names popular in the 1950s and 60s on. The afternoon tea industry must be kept afloat by vouchers for mums.

My daughter bought me some Ugg slippers for my 60-somethingth. I hadn't asked for them and they are the sort of thing she knows I would never spend my own money on (despite being able to afford it).

I absolutely love them. I've had them 5 years now and they get worn every day. They are definitely overdue for the bin and I am contemplating "treating" myself to a new pair.

I had this one year: Unisex Organic Cotton Classic Robe | Robes & Dressing Gowns | The ... It's really lovely.

I also had a summer dressing gown from here, too: Gowns – One Hundred Stars

This.
Mine went through a phase of buying expensive experience gifts which I didn't like and had to fake enthusiasm for.
Eventually I told them (diplomatically) not to spend much. A bunch of flowers and their company is all I want.

Thank you so much all, these are really helpful ideas. It’s tricky because she - as many of you have said - has loads of stuff and tends to buy herself what she fancies when she fancies it. We all live in different countries, away so going out for a meal etc isn’t an option. I appreciate all the input!

Subscription to a monthly delivery of a bunch of flowers is what I’d like.

I would love this,

Art Pass, magazine subscription (GH, Woman & home) voucher for sports massage, online JL voucher ( to buy chocolates and gin), etsy necklace of their initials...I'm 67 and would love any of those!

Forgot to say, no " stuff" please, I've got too much already..

Ticketmaster voucher.
I can always use a JL voucher.

I’d like a well thought out photo album/frame, curated photos of my loved ones.

my sister did something like this for our dad‘s 70th: she got a basic photograph album, got lots of photos from different friends and relatives from over the years – from DF‘s 20s onwards – and got quotes from family members. Nothing too mushy … stuff like first memories of him, nice moments, funny stories, etc.

I know it might sound boring to some people but a book token would be heaven for me and I'm the same age. Browsing in a bookshop and being able to buy a selection of new books would be an ideal present.