10 Fun 70th Birthday Gifts

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You've been invited to a 70th birthday party.

You have received the 70th birthday party invitation, and now need a special birthday gift. What to bring? You want to take something the birthday girl or boy will think is fun, that will get a laugh, or something that is special to that person. Most 70 year olds would probably prefer to have no present, except your presence, so you want to take a small gift, just to let them know you were thinking of them. Here is what we found when we were shopping around....

Music from 1940

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Music from a Very Special Year

They may not remember their birth year, but chances are they will remember the music hit of the day! Celebrate this 70th birthday with a gift of music from 70 years ago. This CD is available from a great resource for milestone birthday gifts, overthehillgifts.com.

70 Years Strong

Gift for a Coffee Lover

If the birthday girl or boy is a mug collector, this is a fun mug you could fill with candy or treats to easily make a small, appropriate gift.

For the gardener

A personalized cap

Face it. When you turn 70 you rarely want or need much. A fun gardening cap is both entertaining, small and actually useful, even if it is only worn for a photo the day of the party. This fun design is from Cafe Press.

Choose any week!

Life Magazine from any year

No matter which dates you choose, a Life Magazine from a special time in the birthday boy's  (or girl's) life will be fun to read! Graduation year?  Wedding year? Your choice.

Nostalgia Pack

Memories in a Box

This site, Wellhaven, has memory boxes for milestone years, including this one from 1939. It also carries other fun gifts for Seniors and Boomers including wine and beer glasses personalized for the occasion, and music collections of hits from the birthday year.

Super 1940

A T-Shirt for the Big Day

This company, Mega Celebrations, offers many designs of T-shirts for the big day, including this super style T for the year 1940. A very good year for babies.

"Do you remember push lawnmowers?"

"I Remember" Bingo

A gift that can be played at the party, this conversation starting bingo game is actually from the Alzheimer's Store because it doubles as a memory stimulation game.

Personallized Nutrition Bars

For the health conscious, consider these made-to-order nutrition bars as a fun birthday gift. YouBars also offers trail mix and other personalized products.

Go Granny!

Granny Racers Game

Sure to get a laugh, every one will want a turn at the controls to see their favorite Granny pull ahead on the race course. Add a little fun to your birthday with this two player racing game from Seniorstore.com

Not for the memory challenged!

Senior Moments Game

We all have senior moments. Game includes hundreds of crazy lists. Recite lists, find your keys, and out-memorize your opponents as you make your way around the board. Fun party game for your family gathering. 

Comments

Samuel 18 months ago

For my mom's 70th birthday, I gave her the red Just5 cell phone. She loves this phone because she finds no trouble using it despite it being her first phone. Plus, she can rely on the phone's emergency response features such as the SOS button and automatic alarm anytime and anywhere. Plus, this is a very affordable phone as compared to the great benefits it offers. I learned about this phone at www.just5.com.

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