30 best 30th birthday gift ideas anyone will love
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If someone special in your life is approaching their big 3-0, don’t just settle on a gift card. Help them celebrate this incredible milestone with a thoughtful gift, because a present can let people know you care about them and their needs.
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From that KitchenAid stand mixer you know they’ve been lusting after for years to the comfy onesie of their dreams or something practical like luxurious sheets, an air fryer, or a weighted eye mask that relieves stress, we've rounded up some of the best gifts to take to a 30th birthday party.
1. For the one who has a lot to carry: Coach Zip Top tote
A sturdy yet stylish tote bag is a great way for someone to enter a new decade. Coach makes some of the best, like the Coach Zip Top Tote, available at Coach Outlet. This simple-yet-elegant bag is loved by Coach shoppers for its sleek design and roomy size. It's got a wide, zippered compartment and multiple interior pockets to store a phone, tablet, journal, or anything else you need.
2. For the one who wants to preserve memories: Mixbook photo book
This Modern Year In Review by Studio Calico photo book is a thoughtful way to say happy birthday. Mixbook has several selections, from year-in-review photo books to cards, home decor or calendars. All designs are customizable to truly reflect interests. You can even start with a blank canvas to create a unique photo book to celebrate the day they were born.
3. For the cook who wants to save space in the kitchen: Always Pan
The Instagram-famous Always Pan is wildly popular for a reason: This nearly five star-rated cast aluminum pan is essentially eight pieces of cookware in one. With ceramic nonstick coating, it functions as a fry pan, steamer, skillet, sauté pan, saucepan, spoon rest, spatula, wok and Dutch oven.
Reviewed’s cooking writer considers the Always Pan especially great for deep frying and says it's a good gift option for anyone who does a lot of stovetop cooking but is short on cabinet space.
4. For the one who needs a morning caffeine jolt: Keurig K-Cafe
Our most versatile single-serve coffee maker, the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee is for anyone who needs a quick jolt of premium coffee in the morning. With this machine, a coffee-lover can brew everything from a strong cup of joe to lattes and cappuccinos. Its stylish, sleek design and intuitive control panel made using this kitchen essential a dream.
5. For the one who desperately needs a vacation: Travel accessories
The Away Carry-on is TSA-approved and available in various millennial-approved pastel color options to choose from. There’s even an upgrade available that charges electronic devices, so the traveler in your life is less likely to stress about battery power as they’re jet-setting to their next destination.
6. For the one who’s obsessed with skincare: Laneige products
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is praised by Reviewed’s beauty writer, who loves how supple and moisturized this left her lips feeling after every use and considers it a beauty staple. The leave-on lip mask is moisturizing and packed with antioxidants that work while you sleep.
7. For the one looking to upgrade their kitchen appliances: Cosori Air Fryer
The Cosori Air Fryer Max XL Is our best-value air fryer because this powerful kitchen gadget held 2 pounds of crinkle-cut fries and delivered them "well-browned and crispy" during testing. We also love its nifty digital controls and useful preset settings. The inner basket is somewhat difficult to remove, but for its affordable price and large capacity, it's a valuable 30th-birthday gift that anyone would be sure to use—even if they're a cooking newbie.
8. For the one who likes to make fitness fun: Bala Bangles
These trendy wearable Bala Bangle Weights are the perfect solution for anyone who gets bored working out at home and has been searching for creative ways to make their everyday regimen more fun. In our review, we gave the Bala Bangles major kudos on account of how comfortable they are to wear and how effective they can be for adding an extra amount of external resistance to exercise.
9. For the one in need of these cult-favorite leggings: Spanx Faux Leather leggings
It's hard to find a pair of leggings that fit great and turn heads as you walk down the street. Spanx Faux Leather Leggings manages both with its ever-popular faux leather leggings. This closet staple features a glossy finish, great for a night out. Many Nordstrom customers admired the flattering fit, with some repeatedly wearing them throughout the week.
The site says that these leggings may run small, but most customers seemed to disagree. Still, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to double-check measurements before you hit "buy."
10. For the one who wants to double down on comfort: Free People Just Because onesie
This Free People onesie is great for spending the day inside or slipping something easy on before running to the grocery store. Customers loved the comfy, slouchy fit and some even dressed up this stylish loungewear with some wedges or boots to wear out on the town.
11. For the one curious about their heritage: Ancestry DNA Kit
Turning 30 is a major milestone—one that could leave someone with a desire to discover new things about the past. An AncestryDNA Kit can help kickstart that journey and help someone wander deeper into their own ancestral history, from uncovering family secrets (psst, it really does happen!) to creating family trees, and more.
12. For the Netflix streamers: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Whether your streamer wants to binge their favorite movie and TV shows on Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime or more, they'll love the Fire TV Stick 4K, one of our favorite streaming devices.
Compatible with favorite streaming services and including support for 4K (HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision sound), this budget-friendly gadget is a must-have. It's also compatible with Alexa and has an easy-to-use remote.
13. For the one who needs a pick-me-up: A bouquet from 1-800-Flowers
Flowers are one of those evergreen (pun intended) gifts that never hurts to send. If your 30-something loves flowers, consider getting them the gift of this gorgeous Floral Embrace Bouquet for their birthday.
You can shop from the selection of seasonal or non-seasonal bouquets and pick out your favorites based on their color palettes and sizes at 1-800-Flowers. Schedule your delivery to have the flowers shipped directly to your giftee on their birthday.
14. For the one who appreciates a good blow-out: The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Our beauty editor found this Revlon Hair Dryer to be a magical hair tool that cut her drying time in half. Billed as a “one-and-done” hair-care solution, this gadget can help transform wet, frizz-prone locks into the perfect blow-out in half the time it would ordinarily take with an old blow dryer and brush—all without going to a salon.
15. For the one whose wardrobe is athleisure: lululemon leggings
A pair of Lululemon’s much-celebrated Align High-Rise Pant leggings is certain to put a smile on your favorite leggings-lover. These leggings are terrific for everything from yoga poses to lifting weights and more.
16. For the one who loves comfort: Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
We all know how weighted blankets help you fall asleep faster and more comfortably. Now, imagine this for your eyes! The Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask would be a great gift idea for someone who suffers from migraines or simply needs something calming. It contours to your face, blocks out light and provides gentle pressure to relieve stress.
17. For the one who loves to stay organized: Happy Planner
Even if that about-to-be-30-year-old in your life spends most of their time on their phone, a daily planner like this Layers LifePlanner from Erin Condren can be a sweet way to help them relax, focus, and find their zen through organization.
From tracking budgets to staying on top of monthly goals, this best-selling planner can be a tender way to show support for that special someone throughout the year.
18. For the one who’s curious about smart tech but hasn’t tried it yet: Echo products
Amazon’s Echo line is a fabulous way to discover the wide, wonderful world of smart tech. For someone who is interested in exploring smart tech but hasn’t dived in fully yet, the Amazon Echo could be a great gift option. It’s one of our favorite smart speakers.
However, if you think they might prefer a smart speaker with a screen, the Echo Show 5 is a steal at its current price point and can be a great way to play tunes, watch videos, follow along with recipes, and more.
19. For the one who hates vacuuming: eufy Robovac 11S
The Eufy Robovac 11S is our favorite affordable robot vacuum because it’s so budget-friendly. Many robot vacuums can go for double, even triple the price of the 11S. But that’s not all: This zippy, whisper-quiet gadget offers incredible suction and in our tests, picked up around 11.6 grams of dirt per run, which far exceeded what most iRobot units could handle.
If the person you’re shopping for is pushing 30 and still considers vacuuming one of the worst household chores ever, the 11S could be just the thing they’ve been needing to help maintain their floors between deeper cleaning sessions.
20. For the one who's always cold: BareFoot Dreams throw blankets
If your giftee loves to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea, get them a plush new throw blanket. Celebrity-approved brand Barefoot Dreams makes some of the best and you can snag one now in various colors and styles (like the funky, leopard print “In the Wild” pattern) at Nordstrom.
Stylish and incredibly soft, Nordstrom shoppers love it, calling this throw "worth every penny." For a simpler, more classic style gift try the monotone CozyChic Throw Blanket—the perfect addition to any couch or lounging surface.
21. For the one who’s all about relaxation: Bath products
Feel like really treating someone? Consider grabbing a box of the best bath bombs we’ve tested here at Reviewed, the LifeAround2Angels Bath Bombs Gift Set, which comes with 12 fizzy, colorful and moisturizing bombs. Amazon reviewers swear they’re just as good as Lush bath bombs but are more affordable.
22. For the one who’s serious about baking: KitchenAid stand mixer
The KitchenAid stand mixer is iconic and one of those aspirational gifts that are probably on every home baker’s wish list, but given the price tag, they might be sheepish about saying so.
Here at Reviewed, it reigns supreme, and we consider the 5-quart version the best stand mixer money can buy. It’s easy to use, comes with an assortment of attachments (even a pasta maker). Often imitated yet never truly duplicated, a genuine KitchenAid stand mixer can be wonderful for everything from baking bread to grinding up meat and so much more.
23. For the one who spends a lot of time in bed: Brooklinen sheets
These top-rated Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set could be a terrific gift for someone who loves to sleep in. In testing, our experts adored these sheets, which are designed to fit mattresses up to 15 inches deep and are made from 100% cotton with a soft sateen weave.
24. For the one who loves plants—even if they kill them: Real or artificial plants
The Sill is one of the best plant delivery services we’ve ever tried because of its impressive inventory of cute plants and quick delivery times. The ZZ Plant is a great gift option because it’s not too difficult to care for. Our Reviewed editor found the plants to be a welcome addition to her living room that earned tons of compliments.
25. For the one who loves smelling good: Bastide perfume
Mark a 30th birthday with a signature scent. Bastide Eau De Toilette is made in France and will transport you to Provence with just one sniff. Pink peony, olive leaf and cashmere woods accumulate together to give a truly divine scent.
26. For the one who loves to cook: Staub round cocotte
The Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte was named our best Dutch oven for its solid, sturdy and easy-to-clean design. It was great at braising both meat and veggies and simmering stews. Though slightly on the heavier side, its large sautéeing area and evenness of cooking make it the perfect gift for your foodie friends.
27. For the one who needs to hydrate more: Hydro Flask
The Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap is among one of the best water bottles we’ve tested at Reviewed. Portable, durable, and exemplary in its ability to keep water cold for up to 24 hours, the classic 32-ounce version is the most perfect water bottle I've ever used, especially if you grab one with a straw lid.
28. For the one who wants to see what the fuss is about: Birkenstocks
If your giftee has never experienced the near-heavenly sensation of having their feet molded into the cloud-like soles of a pair of Birkenstocks, do them a favor and give them these Arizona Soft Footbed Sandals. You’ll probably win at gift-giving forever because of it.
29. For the photographer: Instax Camera
This Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera with a retro look will capture the best memories. It's compact, so your favorite photographer can take it anywhere they want. Whether they're going on a scenic trip or are simply hanging out with friends at home, this camera is sure to make an appearance every time.
30. For the artsy one: Crafts 4 All Acrylic Paint Set
This top-rated Crafts 4 All Acrylic Paint Set for Kids and Adults carries 24 art items including various acrylic paints and paintbrushes. With more than 40,000 reviews on Amazon and a 4.7-star rating, this paint set would make a great gift for anyone who loves to paint on canvases, fabric or more.
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