30th Birthday Gift Baskets

I’ve done a few “survival” gift baskets for 30th birthdays, all of which contain at least 30 items to help friends with the transition into the 30s! I love the Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving theme (from 13 Going on 30) and utilized this for several. I’ve also done a tropical/spa theme. I always ensure to include personalized items that I know my friends will get a kick out of and will help them relax!

I love putting together gift baskets. I typically go to Five Below or a Dollar Store to get most of the items including the basket. Now that I have a Cricut, a personalized glass with 30 on it is a must. Here are some lists of items I’ve included for the various themes to give you some ideas. You can utilize any combination of items (the tropical and spa items do cross over a little).

Key Items to Include:

1. Pretty personalized glass with 30 on it
2. Card/note wishing Happy 30th Birthday
3. Candy they enjoy (chocolate is always a favorite)
4. Alcohol they like (wine, liqueur shots)
5. Toys they liked to play with as a kid (e.g. slinky)
6. Things that will help them relax (e.g. home spa or gift card)
7. Items with colors/designs that match their personality (scarf, fuzzy socks, towel)

Tropical Gifts Ideas:

1. Personalized tropical glass
2. Rum shots (coconut and regular)
3. Drink umbrellas
4. Beach towel
5. Sarong
6. Flip flops
7. Sunglasses
8. Platypus (travel water bottle)
9. Tropical lotion
10. Tropical body spray
11. Tropical coconut oil
12. Tropical/coconut shower bath bomb
13. Tropical dry shampoo
14. Coconut lime mermaid hand sanitizer
15. Tropical lip gloss
16. SPF chapstick
17. Tropical sunblock
18. Tropical candle (Bahama Mama)
19. Tropical travel pillow

Spa / Pamper Gift Ideas:

1. Nail polish
2. Manicure set (includes clippers)
3. Pedicure set (includes foot scrubber)
4. Foot lotion
5. Gel or fuzzy socks
6. Exfoliating glove
7. Spa headband
8. Cooling eye mask
9. Cucumber mask
10. Sleep mask
11. Massage roller / ball
12. Massage gift card
13. Bubble bath / bath pearls
14. Body wash
15. Luffa 
16. Body spray / perfume
17. Lip gloss / balm
18. Makeup (eye shadow)
19. Earrings
20. Pretty Scarf / leggings
21. Satin night gown
22. Hand bag / clutch

Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving (13 Going on 30) Ideas:

I like to include 80s themed candy. Although everyone born in the 80s has now reached their 30s so all may not be super applicable now. Several of the candies (razzles and fruit roll ups) are featured in 13 Going on 30. 🙂

1. 13 Going on 30 movie
2. Razzles
3. Fruit roll ups
4. Laffy taffy 
5. Ring pop
6. Pop rocks
7. Pixie sticks
8. Airheads
9. Nerds
10. Tape gum
11. Chiclets

Here’s the card phrase I included with this gift:

Happy 30th birthday my dear and beautiful friend! You’re young, fabulous, and thriving! Pamper yourself and continue living every moment with fervor!  

P.S. Enjoy some fun treats from the 80s 🙂