Celebrating a new decade is an exciting opportunity to make someone feel loved as they start a new chapter in life. These unique gift ideas for women turning 40 will make them feel understood, celebrated and cherished. Find more gift ideas on Reminded Me organized by interests, relationship and occasion.
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Celebration Book with Stories from Friends
If their birthday is over a month away, you have an opportunity to give an unforgettable gift. All you have to do is collect email addresses and Storyworth will send out writing prompts, reminders and ultimately publish the book.
Daily Desk Calendar with Love Notes
Buy a daily desk calendar that mirrors their interests (animals, cooking, gardening, etc). Rip out the old dates so the first date is their birthday. Then, add handwritten notes on different pages to surprise them with a happy memory, conversation starter or reminder. Check out our other sentimental gift ideas.
Large Luxury Candle
These candles are 16 times larger than the normal 9oz candle at a whopping 150 oz. Perfect for the person obsessed with ambiance, whether as a homebody or host. Save 15% with coupon code REMINDEDME. Check out more splurge-worth gift ideas.
Birthday Bath Bombs
Lush's bath bombs create perfect self-care rituals for anyone that loves spending time in their bath tub. More of a shower person? Check out these aromatherapy shower steamers.
Cool Chain Earrings
Available in 14K gold, white gold, rose gold or from one of New York's most inclusive and unique jewelers. Check out our other jewelry recommendations.
Funny Needlepoint Pillow
Make them laugh with these unique needlepoint pillows from this woman-owned design studio. Perfect for their bedroom, guest room, office or living room. Check out more gift ideas for people interested in interior design.
Milk Bar Birthday Cake
The ultimate birthday cake from female-founded Milk bar in New York City. Perfect for the funfetti lover, or explore other flavor combinations. Available in gluten free! Check out more edible gift ideas.
Book of the Month Pick from Strand Bookstore
For the avid reader, get them a signed first edition book in their favorite genre each month with this unique book subscription from one of New York's most famous bookstores. Check out more gift ideas for book worms.
Loose Leaf Tea Subscription
Set them up for a year of new teas to try! Plum Deluxe's tea subscriptions offer unique blends perfect for anyone that enjoys hot or iced tea. Check out more gift ideas for tea lovers.
Do you think she would appreciate an experience gift?
For people that prefer quality time and new adventures over physical goods, plan an experience gift! Unlock experience gift ideas and hundreds of gift recommendations by becoming a member for $24/year. Members can also set up reminders for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays