7 Fun Retirement Gift Ideas
Retirement is a life-stage that should be acknowledged and celebrated. Take a look at these fun retirement gift ideas that will surely bring laughs to the retiree in question.
Do not miss this list if you know someone who’s about to retire. After all, what better way is there to start someone’s senior living than with a good dose of humor?
Check out our best ideas:
1. An engraved wine glass.
There are wine glasses with funny inscriptions like “This wine tastes a lot like I’m not going to work tomorrow”, “No worries, no hurries, I’m retired” or “Cheers to retirement”.
Pro tip: make your gift even more special by also bringing the wine. You’re welcome.
2. A laid-back clock.
Clocks aren’t only practical and decorative; in this case they can be amusing too. Look for clocks with no numbers on it or for the ones with inscriptions like “Whatever. I’m retired.”
3. A shirt that tells it like it is.
Of course we didn’t forget about witty t-shirts… they’re not among the most popular gag gifts for nothing, right?
You can get t-shirts that say “Aged to perfection” or our favorite “If things get better with age, then I’m approaching magnificent”. Preach the truth!
4. This fun book: 1,000 Unforgettable Senior Moments: Of Which We Could Remember Only 246.
This book is about famous character’s mental lapses. It’s a great comfort-read. Informative and entertaining, this book guarantees that everyone has “senior moments” and that include Mick Jagger and Einstein.
5. Some (sweet) retirement pills.
You can get candy packaged as pills. Some even come with funny instructions. This is the way to go if the person who’s retiring has a sweet tooth. And let’s face it; everyone needs a chill pill from time to time.
6. A fun mug. Or water bottle. Or book marker.
Basically you can get anything that comes with that bumper-sticker humor that we’ve come to know and love. Another way to go is to personalize your gift with an inside joke or catchphrase the two of you have.
7. A cocktail making kit.
Ok, we admit it: this isn’t funny per se… but it sure is fun. If you want to gift something classy, go for a cocktail making kit with recipes and mixing equipment. Creating a perfect cocktail requires time and retirees can make some to learn new skills and be the life of the party.
Don’t forget the best part –you can easily find all these gifts online.
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