Special Birthday Gifts

Birthdays are always cause for celebration and while we don't like to have favourites, it's just facts that certain birthdays are more important than others. From turning the big 1-8 to reaching half a century and every milestone in between, as special as these special birthdays may be, finding the perfect gift (within budget) is not always a piece of cake. That’s where we come in...

Lucky for you, our top-notch birthday gifts from the crème de la crème of brands are always up to 60% less*, so you can gift better than you ever thought you could — all whilst sticking to your budget. From what to gift Uncle Barry who's turning 50 next week to your picky sister who's about to turn the big 3-0, your special birthday present-buying pickle is going, going, go..

The milestone birthdays

Sure, all birthdays matter, but some matter way more than others. After all, you only turn 21 (and 30, and 50) once! If a friend or family member is reaching one of these big ol’ milestones very soon, then you’re probably in a right ol’ pickle trying to find them a special birthday gift that rivals everyone else’s, right? Say no more…

21st birthday gift ideas

Oh, to be 21 again. The novelty of partying still hasn’t quite worn off, and they now find themselves on the cusp of adulthood with a bit more money in their back pocket than when they turned the big 1 8. So, put the personalised gin bottle down and treat your giftee to an oh-so special birthday gift from a swanky designer brand they’ve always dreamed of owning. Think a designer purse, fancy fragrance or a piece of fine jewellery. It is their 21st after all. Our designer goodies are a fraction of the cost, but shh, they don’t need to know that…

30th birthday gift ideas

Saying goodbye to one’s twenties is bittersweet — one minute you’re partying ’til 3am, the next, you’re reorganising your kitchen cupboard for fun. If this giftee loves a Sunday stroll down our homeware aisles, then why not create a candle hamper chock-full of candles or treat them to a set of crystal wine glasses they’ll keep forever. Fashion lover? Spoil them silly with a pair of designer sunnies. Or if you reaaaally love them, a designer handbag (for up to 60% less*, obvs).

50th birthday gift ideas

Nothing says ‘happy half a century’ quite like a fancy-schmancy pen in a box or a coffee table book on gardening, eh? We’d like to think that by 50 they’re pretty set on what they do and don’t like, so there really is no excuse for a pants pressie (or socks, for that matter). Avoid the generic and get personal. For foodies, treat them to a top-quality knife set they’d never buy themselves. For the pampered princess (*cough Aunt Sue), only a 5* skincare gift set from that brand will suffice. General rule = would they LOVE this gift but could never justify buying it for themselves? There’s your winner…

Baby’s first birthday

Yes, yes, we know… baby might not be able to open their own pressie (or have a clue what on earth’s going on) but that doesn’t mean they still don’t deserve the most special first birthday gift of all. From the sentimental to the cute and the unique, spoil the little bundle of joy with a beautiful gift that’s budget-approved.

Birthday gifts for her and birthday gifts for him

Present-giving pro or need some serious inspo? Check out these gifts for her and gifts for him below…

Ballin’ on a budget?

As special as the giftee may be, nobody’s special enough to break the budget for. Lucky for you, our curated gifting edits are shoppable by budget, meaning you can easily find just the right gift at just the right price.

Give 'em the gift of choice

If you’re stumped for the perfect gift (or a last-minute Lenny that’s short on time), then a gift card is the perfect pressie. Ours never expire, can be spent online and in store at TK Maxx, and at our sister store Homesense too. What’s more special than picking a gift you actually want?