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Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

I thought this might be a bit of fun to brainstorm publicly on Hatrack, so everyone could help me come up with some awesome ideas. [Smile]

The 11th of this month is my mom's 50th birthday. Since it's such a landmark birthday, I want to do something special and unique. I always put a lot of thought into gifts anyway, so I don't want a normal thing that I would do, like getting something big I know she really wants... plus, I'm leaving big gifts to my dad.

Instead, I'm thinking about doing a "50" themed gift. DVDs that are 50th anniversary edition, things written/created/made in 1958, whatever. But the "whatever" is the problem... I'm a bit blocked when it comes to ideas.

Help? [Smile]

Thanks!

Posted by EmpSquared (Member # 10890) on :

Take her on a road trip through every state.

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Haha... not practical, but cute. [Smile]

Maybe I can work in the 50 states somehow. I'll think on it.

Posted by Elmer's Glue (Member # 9313) on :

Half dollar?

Posted by lem (Member # 6914) on :

Take her to a 50 Cent concert.

Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :

quote:
Originally posted by lem:
Take her to a 50 Cent concert.

In each of the fifty states!

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

More possible all 50 state quarters, though they won't all be available (maybe 45 are right now?).
http://movies.toptenreviews.com/list_1958.htm 1958 movies

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

48 are already out, the other two come out later this year. It would be a good gift idea for a 50 year old who likes coins, if her birthday is after the last two are released.

Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :

50 kinds of chocolate [Smile]

For a birthday cake, 50 fancy cupcakes instead of one big cake.

50-year-old bottle of wine?

Write down 50 reasons why she's great?

Posted by Godric 2.0 (Member # 11443) on :

This site has some creative gift ideas...

I have no idea how feasible it would be, but how about a bouquet of the 50 state flowers?

A roll of 50 cent coins from 1958?

Posted by Clem (Member # 11704) on :

50 flowers are obviously in order. But aside from that... If you were a millionnaire, I'd advice a 50-days cruise on some boat around the world, but unless you're Bill Gates, I guess won't happen [Wink]

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Haha, well, a lot of these ideas are out of my price range, but I do like them... thanks for the ideas!

Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :

Hmm, how 'bout writing lyrics to a song? 50 Ways to Love my Mother.

Y'know, I often worry when I type something that it can be interpreted as something creepy. This time more than most. But I still think there's potential to come up w/ a non-icky take on the old Simon song. ;-)

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

The rule is:

Turn 50, get a sports car.

Now, all you have to do is find a sports car that fits within your budget.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Matchbox?

Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :

magazine cover from the year of birth , perhaps?

Posted by Shawshank (Member # 8453) on :

Nothing says "Mom. your beautiful life reminds me of Kruschev"

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Haha, maybe not Kruschev so much, but that's still really cool!

Bob, if you find a sports car for around $100, let me know. [Razz]