60th birthday gift

I would definitely have loved a professional family photo of both my families. Maybe if I get to 70 it might happen

Holiday
Treat eg spa day
Vouchers for cinema or theatre.

Where I can see it every day, not answer it!!

My gift from my 3 sons on my 60th was a framed collage of photos of me from childhood, and including my DS's, DGD, siblings and nieces and nephews, also some photos of my late parents. It hangs in the living room where I answer it every day.
We also had a fantastic holiday in Barbados, with a personal guided tour of the island on the actual day.
A birthday to remember.

OOOh timely question.

My 60th is in Sept . Im throwing myself a 50+10 party ( because I am the party thrower in this family - although DH did throw me a surprise party for my 50th !)

I don't really expect any presents because everyone will come and that's a cost in itself as we are far flung.

What I'd really like is a night in a hotel , the night of the party and to come back after breakfast and find my house is clean and tidied and all back together

NEVER going to happen !!!

How about a professional photograph of the whole family? Or a piece of jewellery? Experience days have been very successful with my husband - falconry and organ playing in Gloucester Cathedral. Membership of the NT or a subscription to a magazine?
I received an easel and paints from my children on my 60th and taking up painting has changed my life

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Twice as nice your day sounds so lovely and thoughtful ! One of my favourite presents when I was 40 was a barometer. I always wanted one and I look at it every day when I leave the house. It is very accurate at predicting the weather too

Twice as nice your day sounds so lovely and thoughtful ! One of my favourite presents when I was 40 was a barometer. I always wanted one and I look at it every day when I leave the house. It is very accurate at predicting the weather too

stansgran I hate it when they have to be reminded too.
Hope you perk up soon, it's hard when your family go home.

Sad to say I'd been so busy that I'd forgotten that my birthday was coming up until DH asked if there was anything I had in mind. I've had to scrabble round to think of things as I hate waste and if I don't like it it is a waste . I would actually like to give it a miss this year as it's the age my mother died and I feel very drained of verve and energy. Also I've just said goodbye to DD1 and children and I never hear from her for weeks on end as she is so tied up with work but DH reminded her that it was my birthday which I wish he hadn't. I feel if she has to be reminded of her mother's birthday it is a it poor show. My hastily scribbled list includes a large vase as bouquets seem to get bigger these days , leather gloves for winter in orange so I won't lose them,a set of Joseph chopping boards in a sleek case which I have been coveting for ages, and a cruise around the Black Sea. Hope my list might give ideas. I suspect I will get black gloves from M&S .

A trip to see the northern lights would be a lovely treat.

I have just had my 60th in July. My girls took me and the grandchildren to London. We went to a live butterfly exhibition at the Natural History Museum (4yr old grandchildren loved it even more than me) then black cab ( a treat in itself) to a lovely Italian restaurant (my favourite food) and they also bought me beautiful turquoise Italian glass earrings ( I don,t think I,m dressed without earrings) and had a big personalised photo album made of the little girls from birth to present year including photos of me and their mother and Aunty with them as we'll. I absolutely loved it and it was such a personal present made up for me with love and I,ll treasure it always. I agree that something personal to you is a lovely memory. Hope you have a great time when your birthday arrives. 60 is the new 40!

My two children in NZ and OZ gave me a photo book full of pictures of my five Grandchildren. It's a lovely keepsake. They took the photos whilst staying in OZ and there were quotes from each of the children. It was a smashing gift.

I would have like a picture of all my daughters (3) as well but I was very happy.

I reckon an experience would also be a good idea or alternatively a great family day out.

Hope you have a lovely day whatever you decide

My children and partners and a nephew came over to help me celebrate and I treated myself to a group Geology trip to Iceland in a very cold March.

Thanks for all your suggestions.
My list now includes a teasmade, touch lamp, cushions (lovely ones that I would never buy for myself) - or 'experiences'. It seems a little odd to be making lists of things I'd like when I'm actually going to be away on holiday on the day itself, but my lovely mother in law is hosting a family dinner for me a couple of days before we leave. I have enjoyed each of the passing decades, but knowing that (with the exception of my mum) the womenfolk of previous generations in my family died in their sixties lends it a certain poignancy.

At 60, I had just moved house and was still in recovery, so I had a small get-together with close family and friends. 70th was a very different story - a big party in a community hall - old friends, family and in-laws. Great!

I hit that number next September long way off !!,

Had party for my 40th and 50th but have always said want keep low
Profile for the next milestone!

Maybe special holiday!

Like some of these ideas!

My 60th last year was more or less cancelled with flu wiping out myself and some of the family who were coming to celebrate. So I had a 60+1 birthday this year and DH gave me a surprise trip to London. He'd arranged that on the actual day we went on a tour of Houses of Parliament, something I'd always wanted to do and it was Free! Rest of trip was brilliant but not free. Cabinet War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London,a theatre visit to see Matilda [brilliant] and a lunch at one of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants. What I'm saying is that I didn't want any 'things' on my birthday, but experiences that leave you with wonderful memories. Think of something you've always wanted to do or see or an amazing restaurant you'd like to try. These days, consumable gifts are much appreciated - theatre tickets,restaurant vouchers, champagne.... Nothing that I am going to have to dust! Only exception is jewellery. Dear St-S bought me a Thomas Sabo charm bracelet and I've had lots of fun adding charms that represent all the good things in my life.

I've had a dresser since last summer grannyactivist and I still find myself sitting a gazing at it and thinking "Wow! At last!"
I can't remember what I had for my sixtieth - I think the main thing was a nice family meal out.

I was 6o on Sunday, here are some ideas from what I received a 'terramundi' pot to save for a special holiday I smashed mine last year for a holiday but never replaced it.... An authentic Harris Tweed handbag, a silver brooch, a new watch with larger numerals on it. (I was always rummaging for my iphone to check the time. Tickets for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (went to late show Sat night with fireworks it was brilliant)

If you have any particular interests (painting, writing, embroidery, pottery, yoga, etc., etc.) - a residential course. (Personally, I'd love to go on a residential writing course).

A weekend away.

A "pampering" session (facial, massage, etc. etc.) or a spa weekend with OH or friend.

My friend went with her husband on a day trip on the Orient Express, which included a lovely lunch.

Cinema membership.

A collage of your own photographs printed onto canvas (there are businesses that do these).

Son gave us a joint Art Pass for Xmas & daughter signed me up as a Friend of the local Theatre (so something for a Charity AND for you). They are used a lot so I think of them every time I do.

I've booked to go away for my 60th. So any contributions towards costs would be welcome.
I also love the idea of a professional photo of DD and her family.