A solid date, like a man’s 85th birthday, be it dad, grandfather or an acquaintance, is always accompanied by painful thoughts about the gift. In this article, we will consider the most practical and creative gifts.
How to choose?
Having reached such a venerable age, a strong half of humanity becomes no less sentimental than its female part. Therefore, men will gladly accept gifts made with love and care. One of the best gifts will be the attention of loved ones and the time when they all gather at the festive table. Having decided to purchase a material gift, you should still heed a few tips.
- It is worth choosing only useful and practical gifts that the hero of the day can definitely use. If this is a household appliance, then it should be easy to operate and be with clear instructions in the kit.
- It is necessary to rely on the hobbies and wishes of the birthday man, while taking into account the capabilities of men. It is inappropriate to give gardening items to an avid angler. Or give things for fishing, when the hero’s health no longer allows him to do what he loves.
- It is no secret that many people by this age are beginning to have health problems, so items for strengthening the body will be a good gift.
- Choose gifts, focusing on the lifestyle of a man. Some at this age are still very active and open to new knowledge and adventures.
- Refuse to purchase items to maintain bad habits, whether it is drinking alcohol, even in moderation, or smoking. Even if the birthday boy has such a bad habit, you should not promote it. That is why you should not buy elite alcohol, cigars, an ashtray or glasses.
It is also worth abandoning the grandiose festive program with musicians, fireworks, rallies and many guests on this day. From such a bright and noisy feast, the condition of the hero of the anniversary may worsen.
Practical gifts
For a birthday, it is better for dad or grandfather to give practical and useful things that they will definitely use. This category includes the options below.
- Household appliances and modern communication devices. Such a gift will be especially appreciated by active men who love to learn everything new. As a gift, you can use a modern TV, tablet, mobile phone, as well as a universal remote control. It can both switch TV channels and turn on air conditioning. An electric fireplace also deserves attention as a gift for an elderly person, as it gives the room coziness and homely atmosphere. The main thing is to teach the hero of the day to use it correctly.
- Modern and practical gifts include a pedometer., especially if a man monitors his health, or playerwhere he can listen to his favorite songs or audio books. No less worthy gift will be digital photo frame with pictures of the whole family.
- Necessary and comfortable furniturefor example, a rocking chair or a table that can be placed near a bed or sofa.
- Personal items such as electric shavers. In this case, it is better to choose a simple model that works from the network. An orthopedic mattress and pillow are suitable, which also maintains health and strengthens a person’s sleep.
- Bath set, warm pajamas, soft slippers, a light but warm blanket (or plaid) will become indispensable and practical gifts for the anniversary.
- Gifts related to maintaining health and maintaining the body. These include an air ionizer, which is indispensable in urban apartments, a salt lamp, a massager for the whole body or individual parts (arms, legs, head). You can also present as a presentation a ticket to the sanatorium, an examination at the medical center, or simply give the necessary medications.
The latter option is best used not as a separate gift, but as an addition.
- Gifts related to the hobby of the hero of the day. It can be modern fishing tackle, a comfortable folding chair with a back, glasses that protect against glare on the water. For a person who likes to spend time at the cottage, garden furniture of compact sizes, a samovar or street lamps that are charged from the sun will be an excellent option. For a lover of collecting collections, you should buy a new copy. Those who are interested in games will use checkers, chess, dominoes; a set of construction tools - for the master.
Creative presentations
At this age, many do not lose their sense of humor and can appreciate comic and unusual gifts, for example:
- a sweet set of jam, honey or chocolate with pleasant wishes on the package, a bouquet of products that the birthday boy loves;
- an unusual cake, possibly with a photograph of the hero of the day or his entire family, self-made pastries;
- a set of products in a tube or the so-called set of an astronaut - a birthday person should appreciate such an original gift;
- a collage of family photos or pictures of the hero of the anniversary starting from infancy, a computer presentation or a movie about a birthday man with congratulations from all family members;
- comic awards, letters of appreciation and gratitude will also help bring cheerful notes to the celebration and cheer you up;
- grandfather can be handed drawings of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, decorated in a beautiful album.
You can find out what else you can give to grandfather and how to pack a gift in an original way from the next video.