25 Unique 30th Birthday Gift Ideas, From Someone About to Turn 30

It seems like the older I get, the more I have to carry around. This puffy tote bag is perfect for running errands, heading to the gym, or commuting to the office. It has a front zippered pocket and two side compartments on the outside, and a laptop compartment and three pockets inside.

Splurge-worthy kitchen gear—namely investing in a KitchenAid—has become a man topic of conversation among my friends. This stand mixer, which aced our Lab tests across the board, makes it easy to knead bread, whip cream, and mix cookie dough. There are also compatible accessories like a pasta maker, spiralizer, and juicer,

They’re never too old for Legos. My fiancé got these for Christmas, and he had so much fun making the baby dracaena plant and baby pilea plant. They’re tiny (4.5 inches tall) and look adorable on display.

Smart rings are trending right now—my friends are always talking about their readiness scores. The Oura ring makes it easy to track more than 30 health metrics, from sleep activity and stress levels to heart rate and ovulation cycles.

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For girls who frequent pilates, yoga, or barre, these top-tested leggings are a game-changer. Our editors rave about the buttery soft, smooth fabric and the lack of a center seam to prevent camel toe.

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All of my friends starting carrying digital camera again—they’re fun and nostalgic. According to online reviewers, this compact camera is easy to use and takes quality photos.

Pavoi jewelry has been all over TikTok, with influencers raving about the impressive quality of the cubic zirconia pieces. This popular tennis bracelet is made from 14K gold plating, and online reviewers say it looks just like the real thing.

Listening to records is no longer a forgotten art. Big artists, like Taylor Swift and Paramore, are putting their work out on vinyl. This retro-style player is easy to use, but there are also built-in Bluetooth speakers.

Go the sentimental route with this personalized journal that’ll help her memorialize this milestone year. It has 150 lined pages, and you get to choose the book and font color.

In your thirties, comfort is key. This best-selling crew neck (especially when paired with the matching sweats) will still make her feel put together. It’s made from midweight French terry that’s smooth on the outside and fleecy on the inside.

Whether you’re shopping for a partner, child, or best friend, a new gaming system will guarantee this birthday is memorable. The new Xbox has faster loading times and quick resume. Want to buy him a few games? Minecraft, Sonic, and NBA 2K26 are most popular.

You can’t go wrong with a sweet treat. Coming from Crumbs Bakeshop on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, this package serves 12 people (your chose of regular or jumbo cupcakes). There are three flavors: Birthday Cake, Devil’s Food, and Red Velvet.

Although they’re pricey, a Le Creuset dutch oven is worth the investment—several of our staffers have had theirs for decades. It earned a high score in our Lab’s heat distribution tests and it was easy to clean.

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Your thirties is a great time to nail down a consistent skincare routine. This limited edition kit bundles three winter essentials in the mini rhode bubble bag: the popular glazing milk, barrier butter, and a scented peptide lip tint of your choice.

Inspire them to learn something new from iconic experts, like Joanna Gaines, Gordon Ramsey, and Serena Williams. Masterclass offers more than 200 different classes, sessions, and original series that update monthly.

I remember begging for my first pair of Uggs in middle school, and now I’m wishing for a new pair for my 30th. The platform minis are the trendy style this year, especially for women who could benefit from a few inches on their side.

Now that she’s turning 30, she’s likely thinking more about her skincare routine. These ultra-moisturizing eye masks will brighten and moisturize to fix those dreaded dark circles.

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It’s time for them to swap their cheap bedsheets for something a bit more luxe (sleep is way more important these days and harder to come by, after all!). These are my personal favorite, but our textiles experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute also rated these the best overall sheets thanks to the strong yet smooth fabric.

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Customize the cover with their name, birthday, newspaper publication, and book’s title, and Wonderbly will do the rest. The book will be filled with a lifetime of real newspaper headlines—the biggest stories from the day they were born.

LED face masks are more than a craze, they can deliver major benefits, such as anti-aging and acne-fighting effects. Our testers found this mask easy to use (the treatment only takes three minutes), and worked wonders for all different skin conditions.

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