Hey girl, today let’s chat about the most thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas for her.
Is there someone you know turning the big 4-0 and you are looking for thought 40th birthday gift ideas for her? Girl, I am here for you.
I just had 2 older sisters turn 40 and I am not far behind them, not to mention some of my dearest girlfriends too, so I am here to give you the best thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas that she will love and use.
You know the birthday girl best (and she is so lucky to have you in her life) so pick something that you know she will love.
And even though we are talking about thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas for her, these make perfect Christmas gifts and gifts for any lady ranging from about 35 to 45.
Let’s jump into the most thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas that are so good you will want them too.
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Best Thoughtful 40th Birthday Gift Ideas
1. Birthday Card
Get her a birthday card and write a sweet message. Your birthday girl is going to be so touched that you took the time to do this for her.
2. Flowers
Send (or deliver) some flowers to the birthday girl. You know she is going to get all the feels with flowers.
3. Chocolates
Ooh, girl, chocolates are one of my favorite things to get on my birthday because I just love them.
Ghirardelli and Lindor Truffles are 2 chocolates that women have a hard time resisting because they are so delicious.
I usually have a stock of both of them in my pantry at all times.
4. Candle
You can find this gorgeous candle at Walmart and she will instantly fall in love with it. There are so many scents to choose from.
The best part is that it is fragrant until the very end. I am always disappointed when you get partway through a candle and just can’t smell it anymore.
5. Jewelry
Turning 40 is a huge milestone and should be celebrated as such. Giving a classic piece of jewelry will be something the birthday girl can cherish for the rest of her life.
6. Shower Steamers/Bath Bombs
If a gift card to a spa is not in the price range (or there isn’t one nearby her) then you have to get her shower steamers or bath bombs.
I prefer the shower steamers since I rarely have time to take a bath. They make my bathroom smell so good and make taking a shower so relaxing.
7. Sugar Body Scrub
Even though this sugar body scrub is on the cheaper end, don’t think for one minute that the quality isn’t there. This stuff is great and will leave her skin so soft.
Tree Hut made a variety of scents to choose from but my favorite is the Coco Colada.
8. Lotion
Women need to use lotion and depending on where you live, some need more than others.
Aveeno has a fabulous fragrance-free lotion that will leave your girl’s skin so hydrated.
9. Perfume
Don’t you just feel so fancy when you talk about perfume? I certainly do.
If you know which perfume she likes to wear then get her a bottle of it.
However, if you think she might want to try something new then I have 2 options for you that both smell heavenly. They are Dior – Miss Dior and Valentino – Donna Born in Roma.
10. Lip Balm
This stuff is so good that I have been gifting it to all my sisters and friends and they have been telling me they love it just as much as I do.
The best part is it lasts forever.
11. Makeup
Do you know the birthday girl well enough to know what makeup she likes to wear? Stock her up on her favorites.
A few amazing products that I use every day that any woman can use include Benefit Clear Eyebrow Gel and the Shiseido Eyelash Curler.
12. Nail Polish
Is the birthday girl into wearing nail polish (and doing it herself)? Make her a DIY nail basket. You can include polish, a clear top coat, a few nail files, and anything else you think she may need.
Girl, I have 4 kids so if I want polish done I do it at home and Essie nail polish has been my go-to for years. With the clear top coat, I can get almost 2 weeks with polish on my fingers. It lasts way longer on my toes.
13. Kindle
Is your birthday girl a reader? Get her a Kindle. It will completely change how much she reads.
I got my first Kindle in 2015 and have used it almost every day since. It is by far the most used gift ever.
14. Digital Picture Frame
Whew girl, a digital picture frame is a must for any woman. She can load pictures onto it directly from her phone.
She will thoroughly enjoy checking out all the pictures on it.
If you don’t have one, you should get one for yourself as well!
15. Yeti Tumbler
I know Yeti Tumblers are old news but I am telling you, she is going to use it! Pick out the color that screams “that is so her” the most and run with it.
If she is anything like me, she likes using it for her hot drinks and saves water bottles for her cold drinks. Yep, that is extra but she is 40 now and can be extra if she wants to be.
16. Water Bottle
And speaking of water bottles, you know they are all the rage right now. Who knew water bottles could be so beautiful and popular?
Of course, I am talking about the Hydro Flask Water Bottle and the Stanley Quencher.
Both are amazing.
17. Margarita Machine
Let’s talk about some adult beverages for a minute. If your birthday girl is a margarita fan, this Margaritaville Machine is the perfect gift for her.
With the right recipe, it makes the most delicious margaritas.
18. Wine
If she is more of a wine girl, pick her up a bottle or 2 of wine.
My aunt introduced me to this electric wine opener and it is amazing!
19. Can Cooler
Or maybe she likes her drinks from a can, please let me tell you about the BruMate can coolers. These babies keep drinks cold on the hottest of days (I tested that out).
They make a skinny can cooler, a regular can cooler, and a bottle can cooler.
20. Charcuterie Board
Is your birthday girl an entertainer? She can get fancy with this charcuterie board. Sometimes it is all about the presentation.
What is your favorite party appetizer? Let me know in the comments below.
I love pickle roll-up dip and can never pass it up.
21. Wind Chime
Let’s step outside. She will love listening to this wind chime when she is out in her yard.
My kids got me one for Mother’s Day a few years ago and I am obsessed with it.
22. Bird House or Feeder
The perfect gift for the bird enthusiast – a birdhouse or bird feeder.
My kids and I love watching all the birds that come to our feeder and live in our birdhouses.
23. Cozy Socks
If your birthday girl is anything like my sisters and me then her feet are cold most of the winter. These socks are amazing at warming up your feet.
The best part – there are grippers on the bottom.
24. Blanket
Along with those socks, she will love snuggling up under this Sherpa Fleece Blanket.
Even though the lap blanket size works fine, go for the twin or queen size. Those sizes are just more useful.
25. Tickets
If there is a concert, show, or something that needs tickets and you know the birthday girl would enjoy it, get her the tickets.
Building memories together here!
26. Gift Card
And last but not least gift cards. There are gift cards for everything these days – coffee shops, restaurants, movie theaters, a spa, and so much more.
If nothing else on this list seems right for your birthday girl, a gift card it is.
This post was all about thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas for her.
What do you plan to do to celebrate with the birthday girl? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.