30th Birthday Gift Ideas: Creative Inexpensive Gifts

A man thirty years old, I said to myself, should have his field of life all ploughed, and his planting well done; for after that it is summer time.
- Lew Wallace

If any of your dear one is stepping into his/her thirtieth year, you will definitely wish to convey your wishes and love. What could be a better way to convey your feelings than a well-thought-of birthday gift? Selecting a birthday gift is always confusing. But, if you know the person's tastes, your work is half-done. To complete the remaining half, you will have to be creative. A birthday gift need not to be always plush and extravagant. Inexpensive ones also express the same feelings as the expensive ones.

Birthday Gift Ideas for Everyone

• Personalized gifts like coffee mugs or tee shirts with the person's name printed on it will be a perfect gift for both, men as well as women.
• If it's your dear friend's birthday, you can make a collection of items or photos that remind him/her of childhood or the times you spent together. Making a collage or scrapbook out of it is a personal, inexpensive and creative gift idea.
• If the person has a home office, you can gift him/her personalized stationery like a calendar, calendar holder, personalized note pads, note books or even a business journal.
• Gift baskets are cool, creative and can be made according to your budget. You just have to know the person's tastes and favorites, and make a potpourri of all the related things.
• Gag gifts are also inexpensive and are considered great humorous gifts for 30-year-olds. Check out in gag stores, you will definitely find something suitable for your friend.
• Husbands/wives can plan surprise parties, or drives to romantic locations for their spouses. This can also be a good old but romantic birthday gift.
• Homemade chocolate gifts, chocolate cookies, homemade cakes with nuts are creative inexpensive gifts that can be given to men as well as women. If you have never cooked, cooking a dinner for your beloved is a good birthday gift. Make a scrumptious dinner and have it al fresco, just the two of you.

Gifts for Men

• Sport equipment and accessories is probably one gift idea that men of all age groups love. Sports or even gym accessories come in myriad varieties and you will definitely find something suiting your budget.
• You can also gift men a personalized beer mug, or elegant wine glasses.
• If he is a lover of music, you can gift him a collection of music CDs of his favorite artists, music club membership, iTunes gift cards, etc.
• If it is your partner's birthday, you can plan surprise adventure trip, surprise party, etc. for him. Sentimental gifts like poems, '100 reasons why i love you cards' etc. can also be considered if he appreciates it.

Gifts for Women

• It is a great option to gift a woman with recipe book, or a collection of different types of sauces and mixes, or gourmet food products, if she loves cooking.
• A woman definitely loves to pamper herself with perfumes and scented oils. If you are looking for inexpensive options, you can look for homemade perfumes and oils. If your friend or partner is a busy working woman, she will appreciate these relaxation gifts.
• Women also love beautiful candles in different colors, shapes and perfumes. You can even gift attractive candle stands along with it.
• Another creative gift idea for women is junk jewelry made of colorful beads or stones. These are easily available in many parts of the world.

You can choose from these gift ideas to express your love and care for that person, be it your partner, friend or sibling. Every birthday is equally important and special. You can buy or make a personalized gift so that the 30th birthday of that special person in your life becomes memorable. Good luck!