Gift Ideas for a Neighbor's 50th Birthday
- A little thought in picking a 50th-birthday gift goes a long way.wrapped gifts image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
Living through half a century is no small feat, so make sure your gift will make a lasting impression for your neighbor's 50th birthday. Finding the right gift for your neighbor depends on his personality and interests, and on how close your relationship is. - Depending on the kind of relationship you have with your neighbor, and his own sense of humor, you might get away with giving something that makes fun of his half-century mark. These can include an unnecessary cane, a Just For Men hair coloring kit, a bottle of over-the-counter arthritis medication, a pair of Velcro walking shoes, or even a Botox appointment. Gifts like these can be touchy, so make sure you know your neighbor well enough to know he won't be offended.
- Think back to how you first met your neighbor, and buy a gift that relates to that event. For example, if you first met her when she asked to borrow your rake, buy her a rake with her initials engraved on it. Make the gift personalized in some way to give more meaning to it and remind her of the neighborly times you have shared.
- Buy best-selling books, records and old issues of popular magazines from the year your neighbor was born. If you know which city your neighbor was born in, get a newspaper back issue from the day he was born. You can find back issues through your local library or through Google News Archive.
- If you and your neighbor are not particularly close, a greeting card will suffice, but make it special by adding quotes that relate to turning 50. You can find several online sources of poignant and funny quotes by famous people.
- Throw a mini-block party, and invite not only neighbors but your neighbor's friends and family. The gesture is an offbeat gift that will likely be greatly appreciated, and it enables everybody to share in the celebration.
