80th Birthday Gift Ideas

Looking for fabulous 80th birthday gift ideas?   It can be hard to find a memorable gift for someone who is 80 years old!

You’ll want to find a present that’s unique, thoughtful, and worthy of this milestone celebration. Quickly find just what you’re looking for in our hand-picked collection of the best gifts for the man or woman who is turning 80!

Traditional Gift for 80th Birthday

 Traditional birthday gifts such as flowers, jewelry and chocolates are always welcome gifts!  Read on to find out how to customize these traditional gifts especially for an eightieth birthday.

80th Birthday Jewelry

Jewelry is the perfect gift for the stylish 80 year old!  Delight him or her with one of these fun jewelry gifts:

Inexpensive 80th Birthday Gift Ideas – Under $25

If you’re looking for gifts under $25, check out the great selection of inexpensive 80th birthday gifts at Zazzle. You can choose from notebooks, t shirts, coffee mugs, memo pads, keychains and more in an almost-overwhelming selection of styles.

80th Birthday Tiara

If you just want a little token, consider getting an 80th birthday button at Zazzle – prices start at around $3, and are fun for the birthday guy or gal to wear on this special day.

Photo Gift Ideas

Anyone who is turning 80 has loads of memories to look back on!  Turn some of their favorite photos into a gift he or she will treasure.

Hassle-Free Cloud Digital Photo Frame

Stay in Touch with Family and Friends

Easy-to-use digital photo frame is the perfect gift for the technologically-challenged senior!  Family and friends can send photos via email, Facebook or other social media platforms.

The photos are automatically added to the frame so the senior doesn't have to bother with updating the frame themselves.

An ideal gift to connect with family and friends all over the world - available at Amazon​.

Turn precious memories into a gift by adding pictures to a gift such as a coffee mug, blanket, a canvas , Christmas ornament, a keepsake or a pillow.

My top pick for photo gifts is Shutterfly. They’re experts in photo gifts, and are well-known for the quality of their work.

A gift that’s sure to be appreciated by any senior is a photo book, and Shutterfly offers a Milestone Birthday photo book design that’s perfect for showcasing a lifetime of memories.

Their easy-to-use design tool and choice of embellishments makes it fast and easy to create a photo book that’s sure to impress!

Sentimental 80th Birthday Gift Ideas

A special occasion such as this is a wonderful time to let the birthday celebrant know how much he or she means to you and has made a difference in your life.

Personalization Mall is a great site to purchase sentimental gifts – they have jewelry boxes, keepsake plaques, clocks, frames and other gifts that can feature a personalized poem or message.

It’s also a great place to get inspired if you’re stuck on finding the right words – each present features several pre-written poems or messages that can spark ideas for you. Just click on the individual present to see the poem choices.

The Gift of Travel

If the birthday celebrant is healthy enough, consider giving him or her a long-dreamed-of destination. If you can, try to make it a family trip or a trip with friends as well. The birthday guy or gal will treasure the memories of a trip long after it’s over.

The Gift of Time

Many seniors are a bit lonely, and there’s a good chance that what he or she might enjoy the most is spending time with you. Take them out for lunch or dinner, visit a museum, go to a movie or sporting event, or plan a special outing that you know they will enjoy.

Homemade 80th Birthday Gift Ideas

A homemade gift is a gift from the heart! If you’re the crafty sort, consider making a quilt out of their old shirts (see this Pinterest board for inspiration).

You can also make amazing homemade birthday gifts even if you’re lacking the crafty gene. Check out these great family tree thumbprint templates, this adorable bouquet of photo flowers, and this sweet 80 reasons we love you frame.

If you’re in need of a little inspiration, check out Pinterest…there are always loads of homemade birthday gift ideas there!

FAQs

Q:  What is the traditional gift for 80th birthday?

Official gift lists are associated with anniversaries, not birthdays.  For an 80th anniversary, the traditional gift is oak, while the modern gift is diamonds or pearls.

The idea of official gift lists doesn’t carry over to milestone birthdays, however, so you can pick any 80th birthday gift you’d like without having to worry about sticking to a tradition.   

Read the above article to find some clever ways to customize traditional birthday gifts such as flowers, jewelry and chocolates especially for an 80th birthday!

Q:  What do you get someone for their 80th birthday?

You can find loads of ideas on this website!  Most of our gift suggestions feature the number 80; however you'll find several ideas that most 80 year olds will enjoy that don't feature their age.