Gift for 90th Birthday

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

I am usually pretty good at choosing gifts and I'm known for always getting it exactly right (!), but this one is a bit of a challenge. My cousins are having a party to celebrate the 90th birthday of my beloved aunt, and I am at a loss re a nice gift for her.

She's not "elderly" other than her age. She has some vision problems, but is otherwise in good health. My uncle is in good health as well. They are fairly wealthy, have a pretty active social life, and lots of friends. She doesn't live near me (so taking her out for dinner or something like that is not an option), and I don't really want to give her a gift card or anything like that.

I'm trying to give as much info as possible, to rule out things like stationery & stamps, or a gift card to their favorite restaurant, or things more appropriate for an elderly person who rarely leaves home.

TIA to anyone who has any ideas! I have a few of my own, but would love to hear other opinions. Thank you!!

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

If your aunt has a favorite charity she donates to, you could donate to it in her name.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

If you have an exceptionally nice pic of her -- old or new -- find a pretty frame for it.

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

Perhaps a gift certificate to enjoy a manicure, pedicure, and/or other 'pamperings' at a day spa?

She can even get her hair colored, cut, and/or styled for a refreshed and updated look.

If she hasn't done this already, of course.

They sound like an amazing, extra-blessed couple.

IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

If you have time to get this done, buy a really nice scrapbook. Disassemble it, and send a page to every cousin. Ask them to fill their page with their best, most fond memories with your Aunt and Uncle then return the page to you. Re-assemble the book and present your gift at the party.

Strive for respect instead of attention. It lasts longer.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

Audiobooks, if she has enjoyed reading in the past.

A subscription to audible.com

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

hummermom · ‎01-01-2015

NYC Susan, perhaps a series of floral arrangements? You know, like "flower of the month," only better?

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

My mother was the "woman who had everything" and didn't need anything. She has always liked lovely decorative glass works of art.

I was at a loss as to what to get her for her 90th birthday when I was browsing the gift department of one of our fine dept. stores. There it was! A beautiful glass plate with an artistic birthday cake slice with birthday candels on it as the design on the glass. It was perfect. I hung it in her bedroom on a plate holder right opposite her bed, where she could see it every day when she woke up, to remind her that all her children came to her 90th birthday party to celebrate it with her.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@baker wrote:
If your aunt has a favorite charity she donates to, you could donate to it in her name.

Thanks - I will probably do that in addition to whatever I give to her. We have a family fund established in the memory of a family member, so we all contribute to that fairly regularly.