40 Gifts for 40-Year-Old Women

40 is a great age. By now, a person has had a lot of experiences and weathered a lot of storms. It’s a time to acknowledge how far they’ve come while doubling down on what is important. 

The celebration of a 40th can be done in many meaningful and joyful ways. Choosing a gift for that particular person is a wonderful way to celebrate all they have been through while looking forward to the awesome times ahead.

Choosing the best gifts for 40-year-old women

At the age of 40, many physical and emotional changes take place. Technically, you’re not young but you’re not yet old and for many, this is the start of the best years to come. Due to hormonal fluctuations, she’ll notice changes in weight, eating habits, sleep patterns, and menstruation. Mood may be altered and she may experience heightened anxiety, fatigue, irritation, and a sense of urgency. These are all normal symptoms as perimenopause begins. It can be quite confusing though and may lead her to begin to take stock of the things that are important to her. 40 is a stage of reevaluation. If she has kids, they may be going through the teenage years, leading to stress and financial burdens as college approaches. This is also something that leads to the aforementioned sleep disturbances. 

When choosing a gift for a woman who has turned 40, it is important to find items that reduce stress and promote mental and physical wellness. Her style is also changing and her choices in clothing, decor, and what she surrounds herself with may be different. Take note of these new developments and tailor your gifts to her growing interests. Keep self-care at the center, and think of things that will enhance her everyday experiences. 

How we identified the best gifts for 40-year-old women

Many of our gifts focus on a woman’s changing appearance. At 40, things no longer look how they did at 20. This can lead to a decrease in self-confidence which is why many of our gifts focus on style and elegance. Putting effort into your appearance has been shown to improve mood and boost self-esteem. For women at the age of 40, it’s not always about how they wish to appear to other people, but more about how they wish to appear to themselves.

With the added stress of growing older, career milestones, child-rearing, and financial issues that may arise, we chose gifts that focus on relaxation and meditation like therapy dough, meditation figurines, and items of self-care. Taking care of their skin at this age becomes increasingly important as this is the stage in which wrinkles start to become more pronounced. A lot of our gifts seek to pamper her and make her feel important. Exercise is also an important factor when one turns 40. As the body changes and its metabolism begins to slow down, it’s imperative for women this age to stay healthy and step up their exercise and diet program. In order to encourage well-being we’ve included some fitness items geared toward comfort and peak performance such as our choice of workout aerobic steppers. 

We also realize that comfort is essential to women of 40. They no longer want to wear uncomfortable clothes that pinch and are more focused on coming into their own and being practical and comfortable when having downtime. This is why we included a bunch of comfortable pajamas, blankets, throws, and outerwear to enhance her day-to-day experience. 

Tips for buying the best gifts for 40-year-old women

1. Choose things that upgrade her lifestyle
   At this age, it’s all about the upgrade. 40-year-old women want better things for themselves and are willing to take the time to work for them. When choosing a gift, make sure it’s something that enhances their lives and can be useful. Lasting impact is the goal.
2. Be age-appropriate
   Remember, she’s 40 and probably has most of the necessities already covered. Make your gifts thoughtful, unique, useful, and fun. Her interests will have changed in the last decade or so, and may be more mature. Stick to more elegant gifts, and leave the gag gifts for Secret Santa. 
3. Choose sustainable products
   Gifts that have a long shelf-life are always a win. It doesn’t need to be years, but something that lasts more than a couple of weeks is a good choice. At this stage of her life, quality, and longevity are important to her, so choose a gift that keeps on giving.