Birthdays are always special and when these days are big milestones like a 50th birthday, they become extravagant. And when it is a milestone birthday of someone as special as your mom, that again is a cherry on top. And why not? I mean moms are one of those selfless and modest creatures for whom their children become their lives. When they are young, women tend to be inclined towards self-care and celebrating themselves. But once they become moms and are a long way into it, their wishes and special days take a backseat.
Now imagine your mom, gracefully stepping into her late 40s and gearing up to embrace the fabulous 50s. Wouldn’t you want to make this milestone a memorable one for the rest of both of your lives? Though parents become slightly reluctant to receive gifts and presents at this age, your mom would surely be delighted to be offered one since the woman in her is still fond of surprises. In a world that may often overlook the quiet strength and resilience of our mothers, this milestone serves as a timely reminder to embark on a journey of appreciation.
Having said that, it becomes crucial to celebrate your mom’s 50th birthday by offering her a token of appreciation for all the struggles and sacrifices she has made for you over these years. This is precisely why it is important to shower her with thoughtful presents, for she deserves to be honored and cherished in every possible way. So, as we delve into selecting the perfect gift for your moms, let’s explore a list of the Top 10 Best 50th Birthday Gift Ideas for Mom.
1) Fine Wine
As your mom ages like fine wine and steps into her 50s, mark this breakthrough occasion for her by gifting her a luxurious wine, champagne, or any other grown-up drink that she loves. As moms enter their golden years, they tend to be more open to socializing with their friends, and what better gift than a fine wine like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Chardonnay or even sparkling wines for her cocktail parties? If you want to go all high-end, you may even throw a party for your mom’s 50th birthday and surprise her with one such bottle in front of all her socialites. And even if you are a lowkey, private person or if your mom is such, you may plan a nice family dinner and pop the Veuve Clicquot or Dom Pérignon and offer her a glass to cheer on her big day. Besides if you are not sure about the drink to choose as per your mom’s taste, or if you are low on a budget, you may even opt for decent wine glasses as a brilliant gift. If she enjoys a perfect glass of wine by herself, you may go the extra mile and get a set of glasses designed specifically for her favorite type of drink. This way you can enhance her overall wine-drinking experience and make her feel special.
2) Customized Art Pieces
If your mom is an art collector or someone who likes to preserve old family memories, or even both, you may look for customized pieces of art for her 50th birthday gift. Either go for getting her a painting by her famous artist or look for something that can be made personalized for your family. It could be a handmade family canvas or a customized scrapbook. You may preserve all the photos from your mom’s youth or your childhood and many other mementos in the scrapbook for her to relive her age all over again through the pages. To get sentimental, you may steal some of your mom’s treasured collections of memories and get them all creative on the pages of the scrapbook to see that special smile on her face. Besides, you may also get a hand-painted family portrait for that art-lover mom of yours as a keepsake for whenever you are away from her.
3) Staycation or Solo Trip
As stated earlier, we all know how much our moms need that break from the daily routine they have been following for years together especially to raise us. Now it is time for us to give her a good ‘break’ from all the hustle and bustle of the family and the children since it’s her age of relaxation. She deserves a well-rested staycation dedicatedly of her own where she can peacefully enjoy her ‘me-time’. Know your mom’s idea of peace and plan a wonderful staycation that would suit her preferences. It could either be a beach resort, a glass house on a snow-clad mountain top, or a place that offers fun activities for the elderly. You may also plan it with her friends if your mom likes it. Besides, if your mom still has that adventurous soul even in her late 40s, you may get her a solo trip all-inclusive package for her to travel stress-free and enjoy her time as per her choice. I promise you, she will always treasure the memories of celebrating her golden milestone in this way especially when her child does all this for her.
4) Luxurious Items
Your mom is special and her 50th birthday is extra special. So on this exclusive day, she deserves to be showered with all her favorite high-end products. It could be designer bags, luxe perfumes, high-end makeup, classy watches, etc. – steal a glance at her wishlist and try to know what it is that she has been eyeing for quite some time. It could be that specific brand of lipstick or a particular fragrance that’s her niche. And even if you aren’t aware of what she wants in particular, you may always go for classic brands like Mac Cosmetics or Elizabeth Arden for your classy lady. Especially if you are your mom’s young boy, she will cherish the extra effort you put into getting such a timeless piece for her.
5) Plants
When children grow up and become busy with their lives, moms tend to feel lonely and start spending more time on their own. At this phase, they become friends with either pets or plants. If your mom is also one such plant parent, don’t shy away from gifting her favorite indoor or outdoor plants. You may opt for succulents or flowering plants or even something for her kitchen garden – whatever she likes. Either way, gifting plants is like gifting hope to a person stepping into their golden years. It is also equivalent to gifting a hobby to your mom so she would look forward to spending her time looking after the plants. Besides, you may also invest in a beautiful planter or get one customized with a memorable message for your mom. This will ensure she remembers you and smiles whenever she looks at her plant baby.
6) Customized Jewelry
There is nothing better than celebrating your mom’s golden birthday with some gold jewelry. And what if I tell you that you can make it even more special by getting jewelry pieces specially curated for your mom with diamonds, rubies, or even unique engravings to make it customized? You may go grand by getting a necklace designed for her to make it an unforgettable gift for her on her 50th birthday. This sentimental present will become a keepsake for her for years to come and she can also style it on her special occasion to add to her timeless beauty. Such a thoughtful present will become a reminder of the milestone occasion for both of you forever.
7) Kindle
If your mom is an avid reader and likes to have a collection of all the classic and latest books, you may surprise her with a portable library at her fingertips. It’s time to modernize her reading habits by gifting her a Kindle of her own to carry her collection of readings with her any time anywhere. Buy her a Kindle and help her learn to use it; this will make her happy as she will know that she now has more time to spend on her hobby. Also, identify her favorite books and ones that she is yet to read and get her the e-books handy for her ease and comfort.
8) Anti-aging Skincare
Every woman in every age is conscious about her skin. When entering her 50s, your mom deserves a special treat of skincare products specifically designed for aging skin. You may invest in good-quality serums, oils, and other products to curate a hamper for her. You may include anti-aging wrinkle creams, under-eye gels, masks, retinol serums, etc. from brands like Olay, L’Oréal Paris, and others. You may also invest in superior-quality self-care tools like Jade Rollers and Gua Shas. Make her understand that her beauty needs to be preserved for her to feel confident and pretty at this age. Help her form a skincare routine as a ritual for her to follow every day so that she will again start looking after herself which she might have avoided over these years.
9) Star Map
If you are looking for a gift as unique as your mom, and want to go out of the way when it comes to creativity, surprise her by getting a wall poster with her birthday star map on it. This is a map of how the stars were aligned on the day and time she was born. On her 50th birthday, she will be flipped to have received a present that dates back to the day she was born and how the universe was aligned at that very moment, quite literally. She will always treasure such an out-of-the-box gift and you will win her heart on her big day.
10) Bouquet of 50 Flowers
As you look forward to celebrating your mom’s 50 decades on the earth, you may use the classy and age-old idea of gifting her a bouquet of 50 roses. Besides celebrating her golden milestone, a bouquet of 50 roses also means “I love you without conditions”, and this is what you should be reminding her of on her big day. You may also opt for other beautiful flowers like tulips, lilies, etc. in various colors customizing it as per her likes. Don’t forget to add a special hand-written note to the bouquet so she will treasure it forever. You may also get these roses preserved in resin later on so that they do not perish.
Wrapping up!
To conclude, we can say that celebrating the half-century of grace and timelessness should be as exceptional as your mom herself. The above suggestions of the Top 10 Best 50th Birthday Gift Ideas for Mom have been curated as a token of appreciation for her being as extraordinary as she is. You have various choices to show love and appreciation to your mom through a gift. It should just reflect your love, care, and the thought you put into it.
