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The Golden Age: 5 awesome gift Ideas for a 60th birthday

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It can be a real challenge coming up with fabulous 60th birthday gift ideas. It’s one of those landmark events that calls for something extra. The Queen of England has a Diamond Jubilee on the 60th anniversary of her monarchy. And in China and Japan a 60th birthday marks five cycles through the Chinese zodiac, which signifies rebirth. Hinduism also honors 60 years as a time of rebirth accompanied by elaborate celebrations.

Whether or not you attach cultural significance to a 60th birthday, it’s definitely a milestone and a time to stop and smell the roses. As the inimitable Mark Twain said, «I’m pushing sixty. That’s enough exercise for me.» That perfectly highlights why 60th birthday gift ideas are so elusive. The birthday gal or guy often has more ‘stuff’ than they know what to do with—they’re in the paring down and decluttering stage of life. Retirement is (hopefully) right around the corner, their interests are changing and their tastes are firmly set. So what do you get them?! We’ve rounded up 15 awesome 60th birthday gifts to please even the pickiest sexagenarian.

1. Photo Album or Scrapbook

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Collect photos from family and friends to create a personalized album celebrating 60 years of memories. Milk Books lets you create beautiful, high quality personalized photo albums worthy of becoming family heirlooms. If you want to create a mixed media memory book, Scrapbook.com has a great selection of kits to get you started.

2. Charity

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One of the most meaningful ways to honor a friend or loved one is to make a charitable donation in their name. If you don’t know what causes your giftee supports, do a little investigating or find a cause that relates to them in some way. If you’re unsure about whether your chosen charity is on the up and up, sites like CharityWatch, GiveWell, CharityNavigator and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance are amazing resources.

3. Experience

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A once-in-a-lifetime experience tops the list of unforgettable 60th birthday gift ideas. Experience gift company, Cloud 9 Living has an entire 60th birthday section with everything from race car driving to golf excursions to luxurious spa packages. Take a sneak peek at their bucket list and see if you can’t cross something off.

4. Classes

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Learning never ends and a gift certificate for a fun class is the perfect way to mark this milestone birthday. Encourage your loved one to spread their wings and master a new skill like cooking, pottery, painting, or dance.

5. Kindle Fire

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The Kindle Fire HDX 7 Tablet ($199) makes photo sharing, social media and Skype a snap. It’s also a high-def e-reader and comes with a free month of Amazon prime for movie viewing on-the-go. Especially helpful for the less tech oriented folks, there’s a Mayday button for instant on-screen customer support.

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