Birthdays may be more common than you think. About 20.8 million people are born on the same day of the year.
Yet, this doesn’t make a person’s birthday any less significant or special. This is why we spend so much time and energy trying to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. The best gift ideas are thoughtful, personal, and appeal to their personality traits.
Looking for some inspiration for an upcoming birthday? Here are 10 special and unique birthday gifts to surprise your loved one with.
1. A Musical Gift
It can be difficult to find unusual birthday gifts for people who love music. A retro briefcase turntable is ideal for vinyl lovers and record collectors. It’s the perfect gift for those who enjoy a sense of nostalgia in the modern age.
This gift offers great sound quality for playing endless records. It connects to Bluetooth and features built-in speakers. It comes complete with different record playing speeds.
It even has an MP3 transfer for backing up music. It’s well-priced and the turntable is also easy to pack up and travel with. The same can’t be said for older vintage models.
2. A Coffee Lovers Gift
Searching for unique birthday gifts for her? The mother figure who never seems to stop moving?
A temperature-controlled coffee mug is a well-appreciated gift. It’s ideal for people who are always having to reheat their morning coffee. The Ember ceramic mug keeps your cup of java the perfect temperature for an hour.
These custom mugs work with an app to set your preferred beverage temperature. This ranges from 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your preference.
You can buy the mug in a 10 or 14 oz size and it also comes with a charging coaster. This brand also makes travel mugs for those always on the move. Pair it with their favorite coffee beans for a special birthday gift.
3. An On-The-Go Gift
This birthday present idea is great for anyone with a sense of humor. It’s great for visiting the neighbors or heading to a nearby park for a picnic lunch.
A motorized cooler lets your loved one scooter around town. It also keeps your beverages and snacks cold.
The scooter only goes about 13 MPH, so it’s safe for most adults to operate. It’s battery operated and gets about 18 miles per charge.
4. An Intergalactic Gift
The Night Sky company allows you to create a star map as a gift. This map features a special event, like their birthday. This way you can gift them a framed photo that shows the position of the stars on a certain date.
Other ideas for unique birthday gifts include naming a star after a person. You can name a star in memory of someone and receive a sky atlas star map.
5. A Memorable Gift
This gift is for the person who takes tons of pictures and loves documenting their experiences. Instant photo printers are the perfect birthday gift ideas for her. This could be for a mom, daughter, or tech-savvy grandmother.
These small printers connect right to their smartphone and print pictures. The Canon Ivy mini photo printer or HP Sprocket portable photo printer are two great options.
There is also the KiiPix brand which offers different color printers. Get them in pink, blue, or black. This model doesn’t need to work off WiFi or cables.
Pair this gift with clothespin string lights so they can hang their pictures in style.
Another memorable gift would be a mini-figure that looks like someone. It’s an unforgettable present because of the details you can add to it such as costume, background, accessories, and more. Go to this bobblehead website to order, send an image of the giftee, and provide as much details or instructions as possible.
6. A Boozy Gift
Mimosa sugar cubes are fun and unique birthday gifts for women. This gift features small cubes that you drop into a glass of Champagne for an instant mimosa.
They offer different flavors, like peach, strawberry, and raspberry. You can also choose from grapefruit, lemon, and orange.
This is also a great idea for throwing a birthday party. Pair mimosa sugar cubes with custom etched Champagne flutes for the perfect gift.
7. A Pet-Friendly Gift
Did you know that over 50% of pet dogs are a mixed breed? That makes a pet DNA testing kit a great gift for these pet owners.
This kit tests your pet then shows you all different breed types for your dog. It even features a comprehensive percentage breakdown for each breed type.
You’ll also learn an estimate of how big the dog will get. Some brands also test for certain genetic conditions.
8. A Challenging Gift
Know someone who loves games and puzzles? Then a personalized jigsaw puzzle is the way to go.
This is a great gift for couples who love doing puzzles together. Older family members will also appreciate it.
You can order puzzles made into a map of their hometown. Other ideas are puzzles made from a family photo or a favorite vacation picture.
9. A Spicy Gift
Looking to turn up the heat on your gift idea? This birthday gift is ideal for those who like to add some extra spice to their favorite foods.
Get them a make your own artisan hot sauce kit. They can mix different spices, peppers, and vinegar to create spicy concoctions.
They will get to experiment with arbol, chipotle, and guajillo peppers. The kit gives 6 different bottles for trying out different recipes.
10. A High-Tech Gift
Giving the gift of the future is another unique idea. A smart coffee table makes for a great gift idea for millennials.
As younger generations value smart home technology. They even pay more for items that offer these features.
The smart table features refrigerated drawers for keeping cold beverages and food nearby. It also offers USB plugins and power outlets for charging your phone and other devices.
The table has built-in Bluetooth speakers and features a touchscreen control panel. It also offers underside LED lighting for creating the right ambiance.
Unique Birthday Gifts to Impress Your Loved Ones
These unique birthday gifts offer a great surprise for any loved one in your life. The gifts will be well-appreciated and leave a lasting impression for years to come.
Looking for more inspiration for making special events more memorable? Check out the holiday section of the blog for more!
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