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- The perfect gift for someone who ‘has’ everything.
- Letter box size – posts through most letter boxes!
- Unique 40th birthday gift contains 40 thoughtful surprises to last the whole year, whatever their gender
- Contains 36 fun surprise activities to do with loved ones, plus 4 blank cards
- Stylish black gift box can be personalised with a name, and choice of text colours
Suitable for any gender, this present will surprise and delight that soon-to-be 40 year old, in 40 different ways. Inside the chic black gift box the recipient will find 40 sealed cards, and 36 of them contain a surprise activity. They can be done alone, with friends or with family. As well as the printed cards, we’ve included four blank cards so you can add your own ideas to personalise their present.
Each activity will inspire the recipient to try something new, go to a place they’ve never visited before, and to make a whole bunch of new memories. We’ve included a great mix of activities, to give the recipient some new experiences and adventures. They can do some at home, and others involve a night out or a day trip, a leaflet is included to explain.
To keep special memories in one place we’ve designed a journal which is perfect to hold the cards and any photos, tickets or receipts to be looked back over or shared with others. The journal has 40 double pages to save all the with space to write any notes, the ring bound book is printed in silver on the front and can be added on to your order.
How to make this 40th birthday gift personal
We have two options: an off-the-shelf black gift box with stylish turquoise metallic foil text, and a personalised version where you can choose your text colour and have the recipient’s name added. Just click on the drop-down menu to make your choice and fill in your message.
Curiosity getting the better of you?
If you want a sneaky look at a few of the ideas included, click on the SNEAK PEEK button below. We know some of you want a complete surprise, so please don’t click on it if you don’t want any spoilers.
Like to know what you’re gifting?
Here’s a sample of what type of activities are included:
Ice Cream Sundaes
Everyone has a different favourite. Recreate yours and share with those around you
Take in some culture
Museum, gallery or a site of historic interest - all tend to have nice cafes too.
Live music night
Watch a band at your local, find an orchestra, find a YouTube channel to watch or even wait and book tickets to see your favourite artists
If you have any additional needs, please get in touch so we can help.
Environment
We aim to produce gifts that are 100% recyclable, and we encourage all those enjoying opening envelopes to recycle them after they’ve completed their activities.
Our boxes are 100% recyclable, and are constructed from ‘greyboard’ which is made from a mix of recycled and waste paper. The outer wrap paper is also recyclable.
Where possible the paper we use for our card and envelopes is sourced from FSC certified suppliers.
Shipping Information
We wish we could hand deliver every order placed with us. Alas this isn't possible so we have to rely on the postman.
We offer free Royal Mail 24 Tracked delivery on orders to the mainland UK over £20. These are usually delivered the next working day, but this is not guaranteed.
Express orders are sent using Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Orders less than £20 are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typical takes 2 to 3 days to be delivered
We also offer free international shipping on international orders over £60 to most countries.
Our international orders are sent via DPD or Royal Mail International depending on where in the world an order is sent.
Tracking is provided on all orders once it is sent, this will be shown in your dispatch email.
We aim to send your order within 1 working day of receiving your payment. Orders received before 1pm UK time, will be shipped the same day (excluding weekends and bank holidays). (*Shipping will be calculated at checkout and any delivery costs required will be added at this point.)
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Unique 40th Birthday Gift
The gift that keeps on giving, for someone that’s about to reach the big 4-0. Give them 40 ways to make new memories over their 40th year.
Friends & Family Ready
Activities can be enjoyed with friends and family
Luxury box
which can be personalised
Celebrate longer
Help the birthday celebrations last all year
Save the memories
with our Making Memories journal.