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Raia
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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!

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Take her on a road trip through every state.
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Raia
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Haha... not practical, but cute. [Smile]

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

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

In each of the fifty states!
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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

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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.
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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?

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Godric 2.0
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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?

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

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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.

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Matchbox?
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magazine cover from the year of birth , perhaps?
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Nothing says "Mom. your beautiful life reminds me of Kruschev"
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Raia
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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]

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