Guide to Find the Most Unusual 50th Birthday Gifts

Turning 50 is a major occasion in one's life that requires super amazing 50th birthday gifts.

To acknowledge this mega event, you should go for the unexpected, original, fun presents that will leave your birthday celebrant speechless and overwhelmed.

Short on ideas?

Don't worry, below you'll find some of the most surprising, extravagant gift ideas for your 50-year-old loved one:

Make a Dream Come True

Everyone has a dream, find out what is your birthday honoree's dream and try to make it come true. For example, does he/she ever want to be a singer, a pilot, to drive a racing car?

For your flight buff you can gift with the ultimate thrilling adventure of flying as a fighter pilot or flight lessons.

You can turn a racing enthusiast dream into reality by giving him the exhilarating experience of riding a NASCAR most exciting tracks.

Or for someone who always wanted to be a singer but sings only in the shower, make a dream come true and give the supreme recording studio experience.

"This is Your Life"- 50th birthday gifts

An amusing idea for a parent who's turning 50 is to create a "life story" album with photos from birth till today marking all important landmarks in their life accompanied with funny stories, quotes, nostalgic memories and history for each photo.

Another fun idea is to make a movie from your digital photos; add music, narration, captions and titles and burn to DVD. The PhotoShow DVD is a great way to preserve memories and especially awesome way to present when you are planning a big party so you can show this as a surprise.

Adventure Trips & Experiences

If your birthday celebrant is a thrill seeking adventurer then adrenaline pumping experience would be a gift he will never forget. African safari, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, mountain climbing, rafting, hang gliding, just take your pick.

Childhood Memories

Nostalgic gifts form childhood that bring back forgotten memories could be super fun 50th birthday gifts.

It could be a retro candy box filled with candies from the 50's, a "what a year it was" book containing a collection of photos, news, songs, movies and a lot of other info about the year they were born. Or a nostalgic toy they loved to play with, such as a bag of marbles or a doll.

Just for Laughs - 50th birthday gifts

Some happily great their fifties, others dragged about it. No matter how your birthday boy or girl is feeling about their 50th birthday, a humorous gift might be just the thing for them. (Just make sure they appreciate humor and will not get offended).

For those who need a pick-me-up try a funny t-shirt, humors delicious and stress soothing chocolates for menopause, or a personalized sport towel for the hot flashes.

"Spare body parts" (chattering teeth, jumbo rubber ears), prune juice and a nice champagne glass or a jumbo bib could be also hilarious gift ideas.

For a couple who's been married for a long time and need a little bit of a change, you can get the inflatable husband (or wife). A gift to true marital bliss, no wandering eyes, no need to clean after, and you get to talk to a totally attentive partner. (Available at Baron Bob and Wonderfully Wacky )

It's Time to Relax

What better time than a 50th birthday to nurture their body and mind? If your special birthday boy or girl had quite enough adventure in their life already a relaxation gift might be just what the doctor ordered.

You can go for a spiritual gift, a few private Pilates sessions, an indulging spa treatment, romantic gateway on an exotic island, exciting day on the golf course or fine whiskey and a cigar for sitting back and relaxing at the end of the day.

Tip: If you're planning a big 50th birthday party you can bake 50 cupcakes, write 50 on top of each and place a candle. To jazz up your party use these fun Printable Birthday Games.

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