Ideal Birthday Present Ideas

by Nishant Rai
(Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA)

People eagerly await the celebration of their birthday for the fact that they will have a good time and they will get loads of gifts.

Whether you are looking to get a gift for a co-worker, a relative or a friend, the birthday gift you give could be something very sentimental or something very practical. The choice of birthday gifts is quite different for people of different age groups. For example, a child would expect a toy or a game and on the contrary, a young adult might appreciate something related to their job or hobby.

The following ideas will help you to plan out the purchase of your next birthday gift:

1. For Children - The gift for children should be something exciting and something that they can relate to. If you are attending a birthday party for a child, you should search for birthday presents like toys, games, sports equipments, chocolates and sweets.

2. For Teenagers - A teenager might be expecting things like clothes, sports equipment or a bicycle as his birthday present. Apart from this, a couple of music Cd's or Dvd's can also be a good option. Sometimes, the teenagers would also like to get stuff like posters and mp3 players as their birthday presents.

3. For Young Adults - Once the person leaves his/her teens, the choice of gift changes. They might appreciate more practical things like pens, wallets, handbags, clothing or more elaborate gifts such as electronics like an ipod or an iphone.

4. For Men – Birthday gifts for men might include gifts related to their favorite sports team, or a hobby that they enjoy or most men enjoy technology and gadgets.

5. For Women – Birthday Gifts for women could include chocolates, flowers, jewelery, make-up, and accessories. Other ideas might be things tailored to make her life easier or a break from her normal routine or some special pampering for herself like a facial or a massage.

Some birthday presents can be considered universal and is acceptable for gift giving for any gender and any age; sweets such as candies, cupcakes and of course a birthday cake would be greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all.