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Birthday Gifts for grown children

grandma petes — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:00:49 GMT

My amazing son turns 43 next week. It was always so easy to buy for him when he was little, but now it’s harder to buy for him. He is an electronics geek, so he buys what he needs or wants in that department. I gave up trying to buy him clothes years ago.😉

So now, I buy him gift cards to his favorite places to eat, grocery gift cards and gas gift cards. Then I make up a big care package filled with homemade cookies and banana bread, some of his favorite candy, some munchies and I even throw in some of his favorite packaged PHO soup. Since it’s cold season, I also put in some cough drops and nighttime cold medicine. He really loves getting the care packages.

Anyway....just thought it might spark some ideas for others.😊😊

Re: Birthday Gifts for grown children

sweetee2 — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:07:59 GMT

Sounds like you have figured it out.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:10:31 GMT

my mom usually gives me a check.....which is ALWAYS appropriate.

a small "something" to open ......usually a piece of jewelry, a scarf, or a handbag.

she lets me choose a place for my birthday dinner.....and cocktails, of course!

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Cookie2025 — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:37:39 GMT

I give my 25 year old CASH for his Birthday and Christmas. He has been getting money for his birthday since he was 18.

I prepare 'junk bags' - usually a Trader Joe's brown bag - with junk food and soap, toothpaste, socks, hair bands, cat and dog treats, ect that I find for him and his Girlfriend (and the Fur Kids too).

They LOVE the bags. Each bag has something different - never the same and nothing expensive either.

Re: Birthday Gifts for grown children

software — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:54:53 GMT

I don't give gifts for birthdays for adults.

We party pretty well for the grandkids.

I am generous to my adult children at Christmas

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esmerelda — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 01:29:50 GMT

@grandma petes People often give others gifts they would like to receive. What kinds of gifts does he give you for your birthday?

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haddon9 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 01:34:14 GMT

@grandma petes Sounds great!

My son turns 31 next month and I've been at a loss as to what to get him. He also just gets whatever he needs but I like the idea of a care package...will have to think of some goodies to put into it.

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halfpint1 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 01:49:07 GMT

Some money and clothes with eagles on them. He was 60 last month.

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lynnie61 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 01:51:41 GMT

I am 58 and my 80 year old dad still gives me cash and something to open. (A top, scarf, haha nail polish, etc). Do we need it, no, but we have a small family and we enjoy it. Also, dinner at our restaurant of choice, yes a cocktail or two also. He still makes me feel special on my birthday. My sister and I do the same for him. Not gads of gifts, but something we want or enjoy.

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wagirl — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:24:07 GMT

my 30 something kids get a crisp $100 bill whether they want them or not! 🤑

Re: Birthday Gifts for grown children

grandma petes — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:30:05 GMT

@esmerelda My son is a total electronics geek, so whenever he upgrades his phone, earphones, iPad, etc....he passes them on to me....which I love and appreciate very much. He wants his old mom to be current with technology...and with how un-techy I am....I think sometimes he regrets that decision....LOL....😊😊because he has to teach me how to use them all.😉😉😉

Re: Birthday Gifts for grown children

grandma petes — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:34:37 GMT

@haddon9 My son truly loves the care packages....I always include treats and goodies he might not buy himself....the one I sent him for Christmas had some kitchen gadgets that he really needed....silicone pot holders, kitchen towels, a couple of scrub daddy’s. I also make his favorite Monster Cookie Bars and Banana Bread. Even a box of microwave popcorn is fun....so many fun ideas...I’ll be anxious to hear what you included in your sons care package.

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:43:27 GMT

For my daughter's birthdays, I take her out for lunch and then shopping so that she can pick out a gift for herself.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:20:00 GMT

Our daughter will be 36 in a couple of weeks. We generally give her money, and she and I have a girl’s lunch out.....while my husband watches the grandkids. We give our SIL money also.

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bonnielu — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:30:41 GMT

Eight grandchildren. Amazon cards and let them pick out what they want.

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VenturaHighway — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:45:21 GMT

Our family has wish lists on Amazon. So it is easy to buy a gift that you know they want.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:22:22 GMT

That works. You know your son so you know what pleases him. My girls are in their early 30's and now that they each have a child and husband of their own, we don't give them serious birthday gifts. A pair of silver earrings, a bottle of their favorite cologne, a restaurant gift card, a bottle of wine. Something I know they will like and appreciate. I don't give my girls or their husband's gift cards, other than to a restaurant, because it's like giving cash and they don't need cash. Also, I like wrapping gifts.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:38:11 GMT

I realize I am an Odd-ball when it comes to gifts. As a 40 something adult, I don't need anything for my birthday. All I need from my parents is a simple Happy Birthday, nothing else. If someone asked me what I wanted I am really sincere when I say nothing. If I need something I will buy it for myself.

DH and I don't exchange gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, valentine's day or x-mas. For birthdays we go out to dinner as a family but that's as far as it goes.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:53:29 GMT

I give my son a generous gift card or check & DH & I take him & his girlfriend out to dinner.

During the year if I see something I know he would like I get it for him too.I call it “a just because gift”.

Re: Birthday Gifts for grown children

grandma petes — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:07:37 GMT

@NicksmomESQ I also get my son just because gifts. It’s always fun to surprise him....he is always so appreciative.😊