No one would disagree that the 50th birthday is a big day in most people’s lives. Since this day is a one-of-a-kind type of event, it deserves a totally unique 50th birthday gift. Fortunately, there are many different, yet unique, types of gifts you can purchase for a personalized and personalized gift. Focusing on the first half-century of life is a common theme for a 50th birthday party, providing the perfect opportunity to give one of the following 5 types of “This is Your Life” gifts.

custom magazine cover

Most likely, the birthday guest of honor has a hobby, a favorite pastime to dream of fame and glory. Having a personalized magazine cover made to present the birthday ‘girl or boy’ is an ideal way to make their dreams come true. Men can appear as the most popular baseball star or the richest business executive, while women can be the center of attention as the ‘most successful businesswoman of the year’ or the sexy girl on the cover of a suit magazine. bathroom All you have to do is search for the term “custom magazines” online and you’ll be presented with quite a few options to choose from.

“Your Hometown” Framed Print

Give the gift of a trip down memory lane. How cool would it be for your loved one to be able to see the candy store they went to after school as a kid or the high school they graduated from or even the first house they lived in as an adult? There are companies that specialize in making framed prints of “your” town. It can be any city you feel sentimental about. It doesn’t have to be your hometown. When you order, you’ll need to provide information about the city, buildings, and any landmarks you’d like included in the print, so make sure you know exactly what you want in the image.

Coins, stamps and “birthday” newspapers

Giving a birthday and yearly coin, stamp, or newspaper is a sweet, affordable, easy-to-get, and personal gift. Archived issues of the newspaper can be purchased from the newspaper company as long as they are still in business, just like magazines. You can also check out places like eBay for people selling old newspapers, coins, stamps, etc. Prices vary a lot depending on what you want and where you buy it. It may take some time to look, but it will be worth it when you see the look on your loved one’s face.

Family Tree Quilt, Poster or Book

If you have a good understanding of the birthday person’s family, you can order a special item to display their family tree. Family tree quilts are beautiful, warm and practical, while posters and books can be looked at again and again and even passed down as family heirlooms. Again, all you need to do is type “Family Trees” into Google or another search engine and you’re guaranteed to find something you like. However, these items can be a bit pricey, so be prepared to shop around and get the best deal. A less expensive alternative is to buy a blank family tree book and fill it out yourself and then add some embellishments.

autographed memorabilia

Most people have that “special celebrity” whose autograph they would love to have; sports heroes, movie stars, famous musicians and authors, to name a few. By searching online and on eBay, you have a good chance of finding that one-of-a-kind item autographed by the person most admired by the birthday boy or girl. Depending on the fame of the person and the item purchased, prices can range from quite affordable to outrageous. You can even find a $15,000 football helmet signed by super bowl winners! Once again, take your time and shop around for the best deal. However, make sure that what you get is authentic; it’s worth the extra money to get the real deal.

When shopping for a 50th birthday gift, keep in mind the personality of the person turning 50. Personalized gifts are almost always a better option than an ordinary gift and will better show how much that special 50-year-old means to you.