Updated on: Jul 19, 2023
Turning 70 is a big milestone that should be celebrated with the best, most thoughtful gift. The question is, what do you get for a mom who has already had 69 birthdays and has probably already gotten everything that she has wanted?
Well, the answer is to get creative and make this year's 70th birthday for mom something that she won't expect. The key is to find her a gift that she didn't know she needed until she opens your present. Luckily for you, this article contains the top 35 gift ideas, which will not only surprise, but excite the 70-year-old person you are giving the gift to while also staying within your budget.
Custom Gifts for This Year's 70th Birthday for Mom
1. Special Gift Basket
Gift baskets are super easy to order and can be sent directly to the person whose special day it is. It is always a wonderful surprise to open a door to a stranger who bears a beautiful gift that you were not expecting!
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2. 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70
Giving her a book, which gives her a new perspective on what she can do in her new decade, can give her hope that she still has things to look forward to. The book gives her 70 ideas on what she can still do in her lifetime that she may have never thought of doing before!
3. Organic Spa Gift basket
Let your mom be able to pamper herself at home with a luxurious spa gift basket that has organic, dye-free baths, and body products.
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4. 70th Birthday Necklace Gift
Every woman remembers the exact day that she receives a necklace, so why not commemorate her very special day by getting her one! There are rings for every decade. Every woman likes to be showered with beautiful and meaningful jewelry.
5. Expensive Wine
A 70-year-old will always appreciate a nice bottle of wine. Or get them wine from some special place you visited. Taking them to a vineyard as well to pick out their bottle is another fun birthday gift idea!
6. Dinner at Favorite Restaurant
Some 70 year old’s just want a mellow birthday and would love to go to their favorite restaurant with you and spend some quality time together. Restaurant themed invites might be an exciting way to gather guests for their special dinner extravaganza!
7. Personalized The Day You Were Born Canvas
Everyone knows the year that they were born, but no one really knows what was actually going on in the world around them. Provide your mom or grandma with all the information they need to get educated on the exact day they were born on.
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8. The New York Times Front Page Jigsaw Puzzle
A brain teaser is always popular with the older crowd because it helps the time pass during a long day and keeps their brain fresh! The best part about this gift is that you can create the puzzle from the time when your mom/grandma was born, so it's personalized for them.
9. Slide Show
This may seem like a simple idea to go with but trust me showing your mothers' journey in life and sharing it with the people she loves most will certainly stir up happy emotions. To add on, showing the honoree from when she was young with her family to when she finally got married will keep the audience engaged and keep the party feeling intimate.
10. Personalized Picture Frame with Poem
Let your mom know how much she means to you through your own words that you write. The personalized frame makes it even more special and a keep-sake forever. You can add a picture of you too so that every time she looks at it she knows that her special son/daughter wrote it for her.
11. Personal Messages
Have people that come to celebrate your mother's birthday write a message on a small note card or postcard about a nice or funny experience they shared with your mother. Make sure to ask them for as much detail they can provide to make the messages very intimate and thoughtful.
12. 70th Birthday Gift Box of Retro Nostalgic Candy
If you have a mom that has a major sweet tooth, then getting her this chocolate box filled with treats that are delicious and fun to reminisce on is the most ideal gift. The chocolates from her childhood will make her think back on good memories and become nostalgic.
13. Photo Shoot
The 70th birthday celebration is a day to remember, and what better way of marking the occasion than by having a photoshoot with family and friends. Your backdrop can be as simple as a green screen with props or if you want even more breathtaking photos consider choosing a very scenic outdoor location. Regardless of your choice of scenery, the photos you take that day will make for a great gift and memorabilia for all to enjoy.
14. Favorite Foods
Show your mom that you truly know her by having a large assortment of her favorite foods for all to enjoy. Whether your mother loves lavish foods or enjoys having a cookout taking the extra effort to put it all together will show your mom that you truly care for her and put thought into what she would want.
Useful Gifts for This Year's 70th Birthday for Mom
15. Extendable Back Scratcher
Nobody says no to a free back scratch, especially not one that you can do by yourself with an extendable back scratcher! Giving mom an extendable one is important as many 70-year-olds struggles to reach around to their back in general, so make sure you give her one that will benefit her the most! The back scratcher can also get that itch that has her going crazy, but again they have no one around to do it for them, every 70-year-old loves to be as independent as possible.
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16. Seat Gap Filler
I think everyone could use this gift in their car because what’s more annoying than trying to fetch your stuck credit card for an hour. Losing things for a 70-year-old can be even more complicated and frustrating because sometimes they cannot physically get into those little nooks and crannies anymore. Keep them from losing their phone, money, and food down the cracks in their car and get them the seat gap filler.
17. Digital Hearing Amplifier
70 is about the age that we all begin to lose our hearing. SO, help them hear what you are saying and place this digital hearing amplifier in their ear and be amazed that you have to say things once again! Never have to shout again!
18. Folding Garden Kneeler & Seat
Many older people like to spend more of their time in the garden and planting; a folding garden kneeler and seat. The seat is especially good for seniors with bad knees and backs. It is easy to fold up and store wherever.
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Easy to Carrying and Store - Comes with a detachable belt and 2 larger tool bag, hang the bags on your garden kneeler or connect it to a garden tool belt, making your garden work easier. This garden tool set can be folded and easily to stored only taking up any a small space. The foot pad protective covers can attached to the metal frame, preventing the garden seat from sliding on and damaging hard floor surfaces.
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19. Reacher Grabber Tool
Back pain is a commonality in 70-year-old's, so a reacher grabber tool makes it easier for them to reach that top shelf that is too hard for them to reach now. The grabber can also pick up things from the floor.
20. Robot Vacuum Cleaner
This is perfect for those 70-year-old’s who simply do not have the energy anymore to clean. Give them the helper they need around the house with this gift. This gift is super intelligent and automatic, so all they have to do is set it off and watch it vacuum the entire place!
21. Cooking Appliances and Gadgets
Who doesn't love to eat? If you’re trying to find a gift for someone who is handy in the kitchen or likes to grill every night, then consider this gift as a new tool for their culinary skills.
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22. Automatic Pill Reminder
This is a gift that I would even want for myself because no one can ever remember precisely when to take their pills; each day runs into the other. A lot of medications that older people take are significant to their daily health, and thus, it is important that they do not forget it. So help your mom out and get her a pill reminder, so you will not have to worry about her again.
23. Rocking Chair
Older women enjoy rocking chairs because they now have the time in their lives to relax and enjoy the sunrise and sunset every day. Rocking chairs are entertaining and relaxing. She can nap, read a book, talk on the phone, or just sit and enjoy the silence.
24. 70th Birthday Shopping Bag
All the 70-year old women that I know love to shop at least once a week, so they should really have their own bag that they can take with them everywhere and be able to carry their items in one bag. She can use it for groceries at the market, or as a purse to go out and about, or just a tote.
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25. 70th Birthday Gift Customized Apron
A woman who likes to cook and be in the kitchen should definitely have their own personalized cooking apron. The good thing about giving an apron as a gift is that it can be washed again and again and last for years! Every time that she cooks in the kitchen, she will think of you.
Funny Gifts for This Year's 70th Birthday for Mom
26. Prescription Coffee Mug
People in their seventies usually have to take lots and lots of prescriptions on a daily basis, so this hilarious prescription coffee mug is a comedy! This mug, shaped and painted just like a prescription bottle, could be a funny joke to your mom or an awesome reminder to her everyday morning to make sure that she takes her pills.
27. Senior’s Texting Code Mug
So, maybe you think that your mom will not find the prescription coffee mug to be funny but...what about a texting code mug instead! No 70 year old nowadays knows how to use a cell phone, let alone know all of the texting codes that their grandkids are sending them. So, help mom out and get her a funny gift that will actually make them text savvy as well!
28. You’re Only Old Once! Book
Get her to laugh about her old age by getting her the classic Dr. Seuss book that pokes fun about getting older.
29. Pinatas
Pinatas have been a time-honored tradition for many birthday celebrations and are a great way to involve guests of all ages. However, with it being your mother's 70th birthday celebration the need to spice things up is necessary. What better way of doing so than by having your pinata customized to look like your mother. Everyone will be shocked and amused by the fact of how similar the two look and it will be a great method to keep the celebration lively.
New Experiences for this Year's 70th Birthday for Mom
30. Yoga Class
We want our seniors to have a healthy retirement, so why not get them into yoga; great exercise for 70-year-olds. Getting them to be active and enjoy the activity is suitable for your conscience because you know that they will not just be sitting around all day during retirement.
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31. Trip Somewhere
Where have they always wished they had gone? Take them there! Create an adventure they will not forget, and don’t forget to take lots of photos to capture the memory.
32. Symphony Tickets
Classical music is just that classic; everyone can enjoy it. If you are getting a gift for someone who loves the sounds of music, then take them to a relaxing evening at the symphony and then reminisce about it in years to come.
33. Casino Trip
Give the new 70-year-old a night on the town by going to the city’s casino! Casinos are where all the fun is, and the 70-year-old wants a part of it. Set a limit for how much you both will spend and have at it for a night. Invite guests with these casino themed invites. Maybe you all will get lucky!
34. Theatre Tickets
Going to a live theatre show is such a unique experience that is a great gift because often, people will never splurge on themselves to buy their ticket. Give them the gift of a night of memories that they will not forget.
35. Luxury Cruise
The best trip for a senior is an all-inclusive cruise where all they need is right at their fingertips. A cruise makes for a trip efficiently planned and very affordable. Invite a few people to come along with these cruise themed invites.
Conclusion
With this, it is concluded that any one of these gifts will be perfect for this year's 70th birthday for mom. It is always the unique ideas that will shock your mom and give her something that she would never buy for herself. The price of the gift does not matter, especially for the 70-year old, it is the thought of the gift and the creativity that she will love you for.
It's also great to plan for the other birthday party ideas that would be great for adults including decorations and party favors that will make all of your guests happy. Take your time deciding on what your mom would like best and use the most and then go and order it right now!
Written by Helena Jones; Contributor: Julia Batista