14 of the Best Gifts For Women in Their 40s (or Turning 40) Because She’s Not Dead Yet!

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Is she just about to finally turn 40? Or maybe she’s already in her 40’s? Well close the casket because it’s not over quite yet! We’ve come up with some fun, yet useful, gifts any woman turning 40 will actually want to use. And, of course, some of these will put a smile on her almost ready to crack face.

On a personal note, there’s nothing worse than hearing all that “Forty is Fabulous!” talk and, even worse is all the gifts you get that say that. Actually, even worse is looking for the perfect present but seeing the numbers “4-0” plastered all over it. Let’s be real, who’s going to really wear that for more than just that one day? As you can tell, we’re already getting old and crotchety.

So, what do you get the woman who has everything? If she’s turning 40, it’s time to think outside the box and come up with a gift that truly celebrates her milestone birthday. If she’s already in her 40s there are plenty of great ideas too like:

1. The Luxury Spa Day

Is there anything better than a day of pampering? Spoil her rotten with a trip to a luxury spa. She can relax and rejuvenate with a massage, facial, and mani/pedi.

2. The Weekend Getaway

A weekend getaway is the perfect way to help her celebrate her 40th birthday. Whether you send her on a solo trip or join her for some quality time together, she’s sure to appreciate this gesture. There are plenty of online gift cards that can also double as location-specific experience gifts like from Tinggly.

3. The Nice Piece of Jewelry

A piece of fine jewelry is an excellent gift for a woman turning 40 (or just about women of any age). It’s something she can cherish forever, and it will always remind her of this special milestone in her life.

4. The Customized Photo Book

Surprise her with a personalized photo book filled with images of your favorite memories together. She’ll love flipping through the pages and reliving all the happy moments. Or, you can always go with the collage frame that can showcase all the great times you’ve all had together. Check out the one from Minted that we’ve mentioned below.

5. An Experience Gift

Does she have a bucket list? Help her check something off with an experience day gift. Whether it’s skydiving or wine tasting, she’s sure to enjoy an exciting new adventure.

6. The Monthly Subscription Box

The right subscription box can be a really great idea especially if she loves surprises. She’ll look forward to each month’s delivery, which can include anything from makeup to books to gourmet food – you name it.

7. The Funny Gift

Ok, fine. Busted. We are going to recommend some funny gifts that’ll poke fun of her being 40 or, at least, in her 40’s. These are typically on a wine glass, beer mug, or t-shirt. There are actually some really cool ones out there and we’ve listed our favorites below.

The major trends we’re seeing this year include:

Anything nostalgic that brings them back to simpler times.
Just about tech everything because they gotta stay sharp.
All the self-care gadgets and serums you can get your hands on.

While there are plenty of ideas out there and it can seem overwhelming, at the end of the day, just pick out something they’ll like whether they’re turning 40, in their 40’s or pretending they’re never turning 40 – like ever.

Check out some of our favorite gift ideas for women hitting the big 4-0!

1. The 40 Year Old Zip Bag

Because staying in their lane was never really an option. A true unicorn at heart, this fun zip up cotton bag can be used to store their makeup, pens, weed, or everything in between. Don’t judge.

2. The "B*tch You Still Look 39...." Candle

Because she’s the type of gal who loves a good joke gift, but still something she can use. This 9 ounce scented candle (choose from 9 different scents) is from the funny Unspirational Living brand on Etsy. You can personalize the label, buy as-is, or even create your own label!

3. The Portable Neck and Back Massager

There’s no shame in my game to admit that simply sneezing can make me pull a muscle in my neck or back. Enjoy a little massage at home each and every day from this top-selling portable massager. You can use it on your neck, your back, legs, or wherever. It even has a heat function to help warm up those sore muscles.

4. The ‘Is You 40’ Wine Glass

A really funny (in our opinion) stemless wine glass for the wine lover who, clearly, isn’t a wine snob. These are priced really low right now and while this is just for one glass, it’s affordable enough to pick her up 2 of them, just so you can drink with her in style. Duh.

5. The Online Masterclass Gift Subscription

This idea is so cool. Now she can take an online ‘Master Class’ with an actual expert! Even better, you can quickly and easily gift her this! She can choose from over 45 different classes (and experts) based on her interests. Check out a cooking course from Gordon Ramsay, James Patterson teaches writing, Steve Martin teaches comedy, and so much more.

6. The Milk Bar Birthday Cake

You may be thinking that a birthday cake (for her birthday) is an odd gift, but trust us – this cake is everything. If there was ever such thing as a “viral” cake, this is it. From the super famous Milk Bar, this three-tier funfetti birthday cake is creamy, crunchy, and can be delivered to pretty much anywhere in the United States.

Right now you can choose a 6-inch cake that’ll serve 8 – 12 people or a 10-inch cake that’ll serve 20 – 30 people, according to the brand. We’ve actually purchased this for our own birthday (yes, really) and as a gift for a variety of other parties and in our experience we felt like the 6-inch cake was kind of small for 8 – 12 people. For a somewhat small group that likes a decent size cake, we recommend going with the 10-inch.

7. The Award-Winning Hanacure Facial

This uber-popular facial has been all over Instagram thanks to Drew Barrymore and Debra Messing (and more) and it shockingly works so insanely well. Both women and men love the way they look during and after using it.

8. The Yeti ‘Hopper’ Flip Portable Cooler

Perfect for when her 40th is a celebration on the road!

Sure when you go with YETI, it’s always a bit of a splurge, but they’ll if they love their backyard parties, tailgating, popping a few drinks on the beach, or just like to drink on the go this is the soft cooler for them. Check the newest discount codes for Yeti today!

9. The 39+ Beer Glass

If they love their beer and actually have a sense of humor, they’ll love this funny beer glass that finds a truly unique way to add things up to their actual age!

10. The Winc Wine Subscription

Great for when it’s always wine time!

It’s the perfect way to test out some different amazing wines and wine-related products delivered right to their door from the trusted folks at Winc. You can either gift them something specific or send them a gift card which they can use ASAP. You really can’t ever go wrong with wine!

11. The New LEVO C Infuser Machine

Perfect for when she’s really ready to bake!

We’ve covered herbal infuser machines in detail around here for the past couple of years and time and time again, LEVO comes out on top. One of their latest versions allows you to infuser butter, oil – you name it – with your favorite herbs, including “that herb” too. Make yourself some pot-brownies, cookies, cakes, gummies, and so much more. The biggest win for this version is that it’s finally dishwasher safe.

12. The Click-and-Grow Smart Indoor Garden

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance way to grow your own herbs and veggies, the Click and Grow Smart Indoor Garden is a great option. This innovative growing system uses pre-seeded pods that are automatically watered and fertilized, so all you have to do is sit back and watch your plants thrive.

We were impressed with how easy it was to set up the Click and Grow garden, and we were even more amazed at how quickly our plants began to grow. Within just a few days, we had healthy seedlings that were ready to transplant into our outdoor garden. The Click and Grow system is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce without all the work.

13. The Customized Photo Heart Framed Wall Art

You’ll be able to quickly and easily personalize and customize this really pretty framed print by uploading your own special photos right to Minted and it’ll create your custom heart-shaped print. A great choice for her to remember her 40th birthday or favorite years in her 40s. You can also choose the kind of frame you want (or choose no frame at all). This is one of their best-sellers of the year.

14. The “You Are Loved” or “You Are Enough” Tee

Simply stated, but a totally needed reminder that they really are loved and enough. This super comfy tee comes in a variety of colors and styles for both men and women. Color options include navy blue, light yellow, light blue, black, light pink, heather grey, and more!

Ali Kelly

Ali is the Senior Product Trends Editor at Trendsicle.com and loves researching, testing, and reviewing a wide variety of must-have products and sales events from some of the top retailers. Ali has been covering all things “shopping” since 2019 and spends her downtime living on TikTok and Buzzfeed.

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