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Birthday gifts can be tough to shop for–especially when it comes to a milestone birthday like the big 5-0. If you're trying to come up with a 50th birthday gift idea for someone special in your life, you might wonder if any present could be good enough–or if they'll even want a reminder of time's passing. Ree Drummond certainly didn't! When she turned 50 in 2019, she wanted to pretend her birthday wasn't even happening. 😂
Thankfully, Ladd didn't listen and threw her a surprise party at The Merc. It wasn't exactly a small affair—Ree's sister, Betsy, flew to Pawhuska from Seattle, and her childhood friends came in from San Diego, Dallas, Kansas City, and Atlanta. They celebrated with lots of food from The Mercantile, including cream puffs, lobster bites, arancini, and—of course—a floral cake. The best gift? A bejeweled cowboy hat (!) from Ree's friend Jenn.
Even if a big surprise bash isn't in the cards for your loved one this year, you can still go big on presents! From jewelry to books to flowers, here are 25 unique, thoughtful gifts that are perfect for celebrating the start of a new decade. Ree's go-to gifts include perfume, bubble baths, and pretty candles, but if all else fails, just shop like she shops for Ladd. "Food and wine is the universal love language, so that’s an easy thing to fall back on," she says. This gallery is also a great resource for birthday gifts for men who are impossible to shop for and birthday gifts for her that are almost as special as she is. Whether you want to keep the celebrations simple or splurge for the special day, you're sure to find plenty of ideas they'll love right here.
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They can celebrate in style with this 50 and fabulous charm bangle. It features an expandable wire bracelet and comes in an envelope with pretty greeting card-style packaging.
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Turning 50 doesn't have to be scary! Show your loved one the positive side of their birthday milestone with this thoughtful book.
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For the Sweet Tooth
50th Birthday Gift Box of Nostalgic Retro Candy
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For the Sweet Tooth
50th Birthday Gift Box of Nostalgic Retro Candy
Now this is a sweet treat! A box of 30 assorted retro candies will bring back fun childhood memories for the 50 year old in your life. Who could forget wax lips or candy buttons?
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Send them on a trip down memory lane while reminding them just how much you care with this highly rated digital picture frame. It's such a unique way to display photos of important moments through the years.
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Upgrade their living room with one or two of these extra large, extra soft throw pillows. They're handmade in Buenos Aires, Argentina in a family-owned shop that uses ethically sourced materials.
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Ree loves receiving perfume because she doesn't have time to sniff all the scents when shopping. 😂 This raspberry, rose, and musk scent from Coach is one of her all-time faves. And she actually found out about it at The Merc! "I took a picture with someone who smelled so good, I decided I had to smell just like her!" Ree says.
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Discovery+ is the latest streaming service to hit the market, and offers lots of programs from your favorite networks including HGTV, Food Network, TLC and more. You’ll have access to more than 2,500 shows—and yes, one of those is The Pioneer Woman!
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