25 Unique Retirement Gifts to Celebrate Their Next Chapter

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Whether they're ready to shed their 9-5 for a life of leisure or aren't quite ready to give it all up, reaching retirement is an exciting event that should be celebrated. After decades of after work emails, stressful meetings and a gigantic workload, it's time to move on to a more relaxing time in their life. To help you mark the occasion, we've rounded up the best retirement gifts we could find after tons of online digging. Our goal is to leave them beaming (or crying) once they receive it.

No matter if you're shopping for a parent, coworker, sister, brother or another family member, we've got gifts here that are just right. This list has everything from funny gifts that'll make them belly laugh to sentimental picks that'll bring them to tears, and some personalized finds just for good measure. If you're shopping on a limited budget, there are also presents under $30 that'll be just the ticket.

Plus, if you're teaming up with coworkers or siblings, we've included some luxury gifts to split that will make your favorite retiree feel appreciated.

Under $30

Retirement Recipe Cutting Board

They'll have more time to cook now that they're retired. Made of pine wood, it also has a sweet message that'll warm their heart.

Retirement Dice

Retirement will give them tons of free time they might not know what to do with at first. They can simply roll the dice and have an activity right at their fingertips.

100 Things To Do Scratch Off Poster

Since they're on the hunt for a new hobby and all, give them this poster with 100 scratch-off squares that reveal activities they wouldn't necessarily think of, like standing on a glacier and knitting a jumper.

Recipe Card Tin

Now that she's done putting in late nights at the office, she has more time to experiment in the kitchen. For a more personal touch, have the whole office include their favorite recipe and stick it in the tin.

Whiskey and Rum Making Kit

Nothing tastes better than homemade, especially when his nightcap is concerned. With this timeless oak barrel, he can flavor all three essences — whiskey, rum, and bourbon — to his tastebuds.

Sentimental and Personalized Gifts

Retirement Paperweight

Bring them to tears with this beautiful paperweight. "Well-made, nice little gift for someone - can sit upright or be used as a paperweight." One Amazon reviewer gushed.

Wonderful Wishes Bouquet

It's all in the name: This beautiful mixture of lilies, white roses, carnations, and greenery is the ultimate way to say "best wishes" to your former colleague.

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The New York Times History Of Golf

Perfect for a golf enthusiast, this book will keep him engaged even when he's not practicing his swing. It can come personalized with his name and comes with pages straight from The New York Times of all golf's greatest history moments.

Mercury Glass Frame

Throughout your many years of working together, you two have been through it all: weddings, babies, promotions, and so forth. Print one of your best throwback photos — we're talking shoulder pads and perms — and stick it in one of these mantle-worthy glass frames.

"Stop and Smell the Roses" Bangle

She probably needed this more when she was at her 9-5, but the sentiment still rings true in her retired years. In addition to looking cute, this stackable bangle will remind her to enjoy the small things like hummingbirds outside her porch or morning coffee with her husband.

Funny Retirement Gifts

Classic Day of The Week Wall Clock

They have no schedule anymore, so this clock can help them keep track of the week. It doesn't hurt that it looks great to boot!

Retirement Toilet Paper

If they're feeling the retirement blues, this gift is a great way to make them laugh. "I got this for my husband because he retired last week. I switched the rolls out so when he when to the bathroom this was there. He got such a laugh. You could hear him from the bathroom laughing," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

"I Am Retired" Socks

When wearing these socks, he'll just sit back, relax, and wait for someone else to bring him the remote. He's earned it, don't ya think?

"I Can Wine All I Want" Wine Glass

Raise a glass to the retiree with the help of this punny glass. Pair it with a bottle of their favorite vino — red, white, or rosé — to get their new life started off right.

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Retirement Activity Book For Men

He'll never run out of retirement activities again with this fun book, designed to stimulate his memory and keep him active during his twilight years.

Cloud Slippers

They'll be spending more time in slippers now, so why not give them these hot-selling slides? Cushy and comfortable, they also come in unisex sizing.

Practical Gifts

Hand Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder

They can watch birds right from their window now that they have commute free mornings. This beautiful hummingbird feeder is made of beautiful hand blown glass for the perfect yard decoration.

Monthly Subscription

With more time on their hands, they finally have time to catch up on the best-selling books from the last few decades. Get 'em started with this three, six, or 12-month subscription, which lets them pick one new read at the beginning of the month.

Magnetic Wristband

He'll have a lot more time for home improvement projects now that he's retired. Make sure he never drops a nail again with this handy wristband, embedded with 15 strong magnets.

Good Housekeeping Magazine Subscription

With a monthly subscription to Good Housekeeping, she can stay up-to-date on the latest home, beauty, fashion, and food trends. You might even benefit from it, since she'll need a guinea pig to test out her latest recipe attempts.

Luxury Gifts

Wine Subscription

Once she creates her Winc account, they get to know her pallet and send four handpicked bottles of wine straight to her door, depending on her preferences. Included are flavor notes, pairing suggestions, and more to ensure that any sommelier status can enjoy the blends.

Versa Lite

Just because he's retired doesn't mean he can spend his days holed up on the couch. Once he straps on this lightweight Fitbit model, he can track his fitness, food intake, sleep patterns, and heart rate.

Kindle Paperwhite

With their new jet-setting lifestyle, they need a compact, travel-friendly way to carry around their beach reads. The latest model of the Kindle Paperweight is their thinnest, lightest version yet, but still holds every book, magazine, or newspaper they could think of.

Cruiser Deluxe Suitcase Turntable

Even though some of his best moments are yet to come,this classic gift will take him back to the good ol' days. Depending on what kind of vibe he's feeling, he can either play analog records with stereo sound or use Bluetooth to listen to his newest Spotify playlist.

Golf Club Set

Thanks to special technology that improves control and accuracy, these top-rated golf clubs will help them make the most out of their time on the green. First: You need to figure out if they're right or left-handed to ensure that you get them the right set of clubs.

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