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Turning 30 can feel like a huge deal — and it is! Once you've reached your thirties, you typically have more responsibilities and less time for socializing than in your twenties, but that doesn't mean this decade is a total no-fun zone. Remind them of all they have to look forward to by celebrating this major milestone with a unique 30th birthday gift they'll love.
But what exactly are you supposed to get someone turning the big 3-0, you ask? Our gift editors have found that the most meaningful gifts often reflect the recipient's personality and interests, as well as your relationship to them — after all, personal and thoughtful touches can make any gift special! This might mean upgrading your boyfriend's favorite tech gadgets, giving an experience gift like a spa day to your friend or sister who really needs it or going the more sentimental route for your husband or wife.
To help get your wheels turning, we've put together this guide to our favorite gift ideas for people turning 30, including a wide range of options to fit every budget, including gifts under $50 and luxury presents if you're looking to splurge on something that will make their special day, well, even more special. Just don't forget to include a cute "Happy Birthday" card while you're at it!
Interested in more age-specific gifts? Check these out:
Gifts for Women in Their 20s | Gifts for Women in Their 30s | Gifts for Women in Their 40s | Gifts for Women in Their 50s
If you just want to give them a little something, go with this cool card that highlights all the major moments and trends from the year that they were born.
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Funny Birthday Card
'13 Going on 30' Birthday Card
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Funny Birthday Card
'13 Going on 30' Birthday Card
Is there any 30-year-old more iconic than Jenna Rink? We think not. The card is blank inside, so you can write a personalized birthday message to your friend.
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Get them hyped for the big 3-0 with this custom 44-page book that's filled with fun facts about their life and the year they were born. Upload personal photos and inside jokes, and in less than 48 hours, it'll be printed, shipped and on its way to their doorstep.
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With this cool art print, they can time travel back to the year they were born and learn all about what the world was like, including popular events, movies, music and facts from that time. Although it comes unframed, it fits into any 8x10" frame easily.
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Boarderie Customizable 30th Birthday Cheese Board
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Boarderie Customizable 30th Birthday Cheese Board
Make them feel extra special by sending this over-the-top ready-to-eat cheese board that includes a variety of hand-selected artisan cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, crackers and jam — plus a set of rainbow birthday candles.
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Funny (and Cheap!) 30th Birthday Gift
30th Birthday Wine Bottle Labels
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Funny (and Cheap!) 30th Birthday Gift
30th Birthday Wine Bottle Labels
Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable! — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Just pick up a few of their favorite bottles to complete the gift.
We're sure he has a ton of techy gadgets he loves, but we bet this one made his list yet. To use, all he has to do is place his phone in the right spot, and it will be protected onto a bigger screen for easier watching.
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Mark a milestone occasion in a major way by creating a custom book that plays a personalized video montage. The gift comes fully charged and the video will play automatically when they open the cover. Cue the tears!
Artwork is one of the best gifts you can give, especially when it has a custom touch to it. Here, you can pick any city — where they were born, where you two meet, etc. — and a get a cool map poster created.
Their thirties will come with extra stressors, so give them a way to relax and unwind at home. This bathtub tray can hold everything from their iPad to a much-needed glass of wine.
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For your burnt-out (or just skincare-obsessed) friend, gift a set of the buzzy beauty tools known as ice globes. Filled with an anti-freeze liquid, these beauty tools can be popped in the freezer and used whenever they need a little bit cooling and de-puffing.
Going out every night is for your twenties — your thirties is all about staying in! Help them cozy up their pad with a candle warmer. The lamp heats up the candle's wick so it can emit those fragrant aromas sans flame. This popular pick from Cozyberry comes in pink, black and white.
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Matching jammies: cozy, comfy and so grown-up. Welcome to a new decade of put-together, confident style (even while you sleep). This set has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, and there are over 30 different color options to choose from.
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They might have less time to focus on themselves the older they get, but with this journal, all it takes is five minutes to practice a bit of mindfulness.