| Finding a suitable birthday present can be difficult but | | | | you could share as a memorable experience together |
| there are ways to discover the ideal gift. The choice | | | | followed by a meal at a restaurant. |
| will depend mainly on the interests and characteristics | | | | Other birthday treat ideas include a day or weekend |
| of the recipient. A wide range of presents and price | | | | experience. For adventurous types consider a |
| levels for all ages are available. | | | | hang-gliding lesson or balloon ride - but you don't have |
| Ideas for children's birthday presents can be easier | | | | to go with them this time! |
| than those for gifts for adults. Toyshops are full of | | | | Less risky experience gifts include various types of |
| possibilities for younger children although you have to | | | | sailing and boating, horse riding and vouchers for a |
| be careful to choose gifts suitable for their ages and | | | | special pampering body treatment. Birthday presents |
| abilities. | | | | such as these create unforgettable memories, and |
| The bicycle remains a firm favourite as a child's | | | | ones which will always be associated with you. |
| birthday present. For those too young to cope with | | | | Many of the above ideas can be found and actioned |
| two wheels, ride-on pedal-driven toy tractors and other | | | | on appropriate websites, with tickets or gifts being |
| vehicles are great fun. | | | | delivered to you or to the recipient as a surprise |
| Special interest gifts go down well. Fishing tackle or | | | | birthday present. |
| other sports equipment provides plenty of birthday | | | | A magazine subscription associated with a particular |
| present ideas. Lessons in sporting or leisure activity | | | | interest is a thoughtful lower-cost birthday present idea. |
| skills could be a good choice as long as you're sure | | | | And another way to keep the price under control is to |
| this would be welcomed enthusiastically. | | | | make a present yourself. If you are good at arts and |
| For a birthday boy or girl of older years, jewellery and | | | | crafts, use your skills to make a birthday gift that's |
| watches provide plenty of choice. Of course, these | | | | personalised in some way. You will know what |
| can also make great gifts for adults. Finding a perfect | | | | appeals to your friend or relative and the time and |
| birthday present for an adult can be complicated, | | | | effort that goes into a piece of jewellery, knitting or |
| though - often the problem is that he or she already | | | | needlework can be greatly appreciated. |
| seems to have everything you think of. Plenty of | | | | Someone with woodwork or do-it-yourself skills might |
| websites provide suggestions for birthday gifts and the | | | | consider carving a wooden ornament or constructing a |
| opportunity to order them online. | | | | present. A table lamp decorated with a lampshade |
| Practical, consumable presents may suit some people. | | | | bearing meaningful images and symbols would make |
| These include luxurious brands of food, wine, perfume | | | | an appealing personalised present. |
| and make-up. Vouchers for a restaurant meal or a | | | | Using photographs to make a calendar, collage or |
| special purchase of another luxurious treat may | | | | framed picture, designed as a reminder of good times |
| appeal. | | | | together, is another low-cost way to make a gift. A |
| Theatre or concert tickets fall into the same category | | | | computer with suitable software could be used to do |
| but need to be chosen carefully to match the | | | | this. Alternatively, take your photographs to a high |
| recipient's taste and preferences. This present is one | | | | street print shop to have them mounted professionally. |