30 Unique 30th Birthday Gift Ideas That Don’t Suck

A unique 30th birthday gift idea, this photo collage uses 25-40 photographs to make up the number 30, and comes in 3 formats – printed, printed and framed, and digital download only.

If age was counted in levels, it would sound so much cooler! This tee does just that, with a games controller graphic and the words ‘Level 30 Complete’ on the front.

Commemorate her past 3 decades with a sterling silver necklace on which hang 3 pretty rings – gold vermeil, sterling silver, and rose gold vermeil – in a choice of 3 different lengths.

If you know someone who is sensitive to light, Allay will make their life so much more comfortable. Using a narrow band of green light, this lamp generates smaller electrical signals in the brain which allows those with light-sensitive eyes to enjoy life without living in the dark.

Help them take their surfing to the next level with an eFoil Electric Surfboard. Available in four designs, this incredible elevated board has a battery life of up to two hours, and can travel in excess of 30 MPH, giving them the exhilarating feeling of flying across the water.

Whether you’re looking for a 30th birthday gift idea for a partner, a work colleague, or a family member, the NoteCube will make a stunning choice. Simple to create, the NoteCube is a little box of memories that contains up to 60 personalized messages based on the qualities they possess.

If she’s reluctant to leave her twenties behind, this funny mug will mark her 30th in a hilariously rude way. Made from ceramic, this pretty pink marbled mug includes gold detailing, and ‘I Am 29 + 1’ on the front, with the one being represented with a raised middle finger.

Boxing is the perfect way to get fit while also working off any pent-up stresses, and the Liteboxer will let them do both from their own living room. With top trainers and more than 100 fitness classes included, this at-home system also allows them to compete against others, set goals, and track progress.

Being at the right temperature is crucial to comfort and sleep, but it’s not always easy to control our own thermostat. Solve the problem with the Embr Labs Temperature Control Device. Worn like a watch, this device allows heating or cooling sensations to be delivered at the touch of a button.

Whether or not they are fans of the Instagram sensation ‘Strange Planet’, this book will make a great gift as it’s filled with ‘insights’ into the other world that fans have come to know and love. With cute pink, green, purple, and blue illustrations, it’s a quirky gift for a quirkier person.

Let them know exactly where they came from with an Ancestry Genealogy DNA Kit. With one simple test, they can find out their ethnicity make up, the regions they have come from, how and why their ancestors moved, and potentially introduce them to other family members that they never knew they had.

If they’re fans of Friends, they will totally appreciate this awesome ‘The One Where They Turned 30’ mug. Printed in the instantly recognizable TV show logo, this personalized white ceramic mug holds 11oz of their own version of Central Perk’s finest, and features the design on both sides.

The Out of Office Pet Carrier is the ideal gift for anyone who wants to head off on adventures with their furry friend in tow. Built from marine grade materials, this carrier doubles as a pet bed and car seat, and also comes with a handy leash for walkies attached.

Give a wine lover a subscription to FirstLeaf and they will discover wines they have never tried before. A quick quiz will set the scene for their first delivery, and then as they rate the subsequent bottles their 1, 2, or 3-monthly selections will become more and more customized to suit their palate.

If they like to make the most of every workout, give them a pair of these Bala Bangles to add resistance to their training. Weighing 1lb each, these adjustable bangles can be used on the ankles or wrists to give their yoga, aerobics, running and more a little more oomph.

Whether they spend a lot of time away from home or are just proficient in killing greenery, the ZZ Plant will make an excellent gift. Happy to go without water for weeks on end, this attractive plant is a powerful air purifier which removes large amounts of toxins from the air.

It could be a portrait of them, of you, or of their whole family, but whatever you choose it can be created from one of more photographs. Available in a range of mediums, the portrait can even include a friend or family member who’s no longer here for a truly touching, poignant gift.

Give them a way to decrease their stress and anxiety with The Shift. Available for men and women, this wearable piece of jewelry will change the way they breathe, elongating their exhale to 8 – 10 seconds, which will slow the heartrate, decrease the stress hormone, and loosen tense and tight muscles.

Add some Italian cuisine to their next barbecue with an Ooni outdoor oven. Capable of cooking a fresh pizza in just 60 seconds, this oven heats up to 950°F/500°C, meaning delicious pizzas will be theirs in less time than it takes to roll out the dough (or open the wrapping) for the next one.

Percussive massage is a powerful way to knead tired, aching muscles and work out knots from a strenuous workout in the gym or just a stressful day at work. No louder than an electric toothbrush, this handheld device reaches 60% deeper than other massage devices, meaning relief can be found much quicker.

A coffee maker is an essential in any caffeine lover’s kitchen, but they all tend to look the same. Give them a real retro vibe with this adorable SMEG version. Available in 4 colors, this 1940s-inspired machine comes with an automatic start mode, and a keep warm function to keep the pot hot.

Life’s a beach when you hit 30, so turn that party into Club Tropicana with the 23 fabulous ideas in this blog post, from paper leis to coconut cups – cheers!

A special birthday deserves a special card, and this one lives up to the name. Open the envelope and out pops a cascade of celebratory splendor, dominated by the number 30.

Balloons, banners, tassels, and more balloons make up this party pack which will make any 30th birthday go with a rose-gold bang. Includes 40” number 30, 15 tassels, and numerous balloons.

Say it with flowers, thanks to these cute growing kits which come with soilless growing medium, cork lid, glass pot, instructions, and seeds for the recipient’s birth month bloom.

With one bead representing each year, this adjustable cord bracelet holds thirty 14K gold dipped beads, making it an unusual gift for the lady who’s leaving her 20s behind.

Choosing a theme for a birthday party can be a bit of a struggle, but with this guide you can throw a beautiful boho party with a decidedly hippy feel.

30 – that’s a lot of candles on a cake, so why not swap them for this single personalized soy candle that smells of cake, and burns for approx. 50 hours, instead?

Straight Outta My Twenties is a fun play on the iconic movie, and this t-shirt is a fun way to announce to the world that he is no longer a 20-something!

30 birthdays, and each one commemorated with the front page of the LA Times from that date, bound together in a hardback cover with gold embossed name, and dedication inside.

Chart the past thirty years with a scratch off map of the world. Simply rub the gold covering off to reveal a colorful reminder of the journey so far.

The queen of birthdays will adore parading around the party with this miniature crown that glitters and sparkles as she moves, proudly displaying the number 30 as she celebrates.

Buying 30th birthday gifts is a mug’s game – this sweet set comes with a decorated mug, and enough ingredients for 2 delicious microwave ‘cup’ cakes to share or stash.

30 AF’ could mean 30 and fabulous, even though we know it doesn’t! This t-shirt comes in 5 colors and a variety of sizes to suit everybody and every body.

Once you lick the toppings off, all you’re left with is ice-cream, but this freezable mixing board allows you to create your own ice-cream by combining toppings which also become ‘bottomings’.

Handcrafted from stained glass, each dainty trinket dish is fashioned along the theme of a month’s birthstone, and finished with a flourish of color-matched beads and crystals on copper wire.

If you know someone who’s thirty, flirty, and thriving, this is the gift for them! In 4, 8, or 16oz size, this soy candle comes in a choice of delicious scents.

The birthday girl will appreciate some peace and calm after her birthday celebrations, and that’s exactly what these Himalayan Salts, soy candle, and season-dependent chocolate-themed hot drink will give her.

Leave party goers in no doubt as to who is celebrating what with this pink and white sash that proclaims that the wearer is ‘dirty thirty’. Glittery, girly, and attention-grabbing.

Tea lovers will love the tea that comes in this set of ten tubes, each containing enough leaves for 8-10 delicious cups of different single-estate teas from around the world.

All grown-up kids will recognize the Little Miss characters, and now the birthday girl can have a mug featuring Little Miss Thirty to help her morning start with a smile.

These incredibly unique heart pendants are made from antique lace, which is dipped in wax before being encased in copper and 24K gold, to keep the romance of the original intact.

Personalize this 30th birthday memento which comes with a special message and plenty of space for friends and family to sign, delivered as a digital download ready for you to print.

Are you looking for inexpensive ways to decorate a room for a 30th birthday party? These tissue fringe garlands are simple to make, either color-coordinated or in a riot of shades.

Ideal for celebrating on the go, this handsome stainless steel flask holds 10oz and comes embossed with a birthday greeting, along with 2 shot glasses and a funnel for no-mess pouring.

Make a wish every week for a year with a birthstone wishing ball, which comes with 52 slips of ‘wishing’ paper to be written on and deposited within the beautiful spheres.

Somewhere over the rainbow…is a shot set that’s perfect for parties. The oak board holds the 12 colorful glasses securely, and comes with handles so the host doesn’t spill a drop!

If the birthday girl is hosting a dinner party, this cotton and polyester apron will keep her looking clean and fresh while cooking, with a nod to her brand new age.

Make sweet music with this gift of 8 wine glasses which have been labelled with sandblasted fill-lines, each one depicting a different note. Simply pour and play – sheet music included.

Playing on the cult movie, this glass mug displays the famous logo, with the words ‘Straight Outta My Twenties” on the front, and optional name in black vinyl on the back.

The ‘artist’ formerly known as 29 will adore this t-shirt which changes those well-known lyrics to the year of their birth – in this case, 1989 – perfect for 30th birthdays.