40th Birthday Gift Ideas and decorations

40th Birthday - ideas for gifts and decorations.

What to get someone for their 40th birthday? This page includes some inexpensive yet thoughtful 40th birthday gift ideas. The Billboard Top Hits 1968 cds are an interesting gift, and you could pair it with a 40th birthday book, or t-shirt, etc. Check out the 40th birthday decorations from monkey to grim reapers.

Billboard Top Rock Hits from 1968

For rock lovers, here is what was popular in 1968. Makes a great 40th birthday gift for music lovers as it has some good songs! "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" and "Chain of Fools" may be the most recognizable ones on here.

Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1968

Amazon Price: $6.25 (as of 10/08/2008)

1. Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
2. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band
3. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
4. People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
5. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
6. Green Tambourine - The Lemon Pipers
7. Cry Like A Baby - The Box Tops
8. Mony Mony - Tommy James & The Shondells
9. Yummy Yummy Yummy - Ohio Express
10. The Horse - Cliff Nobles & Co.

How About a Dr. Seuss Book?

This is the Dr. Seuss book for OLD people and makes a funny birthday gift.

You're Only Old Once! A Book for Obsolete Children

by Dr. Seuss

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/08/2008)

40th Birthday Humor Books

You Know You're 40 When.....

What You Don't Know About...

How To Survive Your 40Th...

Over The Hill Gift Basket

Oh No Over the Hill Birthday! Gift Basket - $ 75.00
Whether it's over the hill time or just for fun this birthday ensemble is sure to generate smiles all around. The medium version comes in a black gift box (not a basket) with an over-the-hill ...

More 40th Birthday Books

The Big 40!: Are You Ready to Face . . .The Best Age Ever

by Joshua Albertson, Lockhart Steele, Jonathan Van Gieson

Turning 40 isn't so bad!

Amazon Price: $12.76 (as of 10/08/2008)

Forty Things to Do When You Turn Forty: Forty Experts on the Subject of Turning Forty

What is it that people who are forty should do?

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/08/2008)

On Women Turning Forty: Coming into Our Fullness

by Cathleen Rountree

Sometimes it's tough for a woman to turn 40, but you aren't alone!

Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 10/08/2008)

40 Over 40: 40 Things Every Women over 40 Needs to Know About Getting Dressed

by Brenda Reiten Kinsel

Information about creating a great wardrobe at 40+

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/08/2008)

40th Birthday Gifts

40th Birthday White T-Shirt

from Fortieth Birthday tees and gifts

Price: 20.99

40th Birthday 2.25" Button (100 pack)

from Fortieth Birthday tees and gifts

Price: 124.98

40 and Still Computin' Dark T-Shirt

from 40 Years Old and Still Computin'

Price: 22.99

40 and Still Computin' Mousepad

from 40 Years Old and Still Computin'

Price: 15.99

More Birthday Gift Ideas?

Want more Over the Hill Gift Ideas that aren't specific to 40?
Over the Hill Birthday Gift Ideas

40th Birthday Cookie Bouquet

You could buy a 40th Birthday Cookie Bouquet or make your own.

40th Birthday Gag Gift: Fart Fire Extinguisher

This 40 year old fart extinguisher can also be a funny prop when you bring out the birthday cake.... if you have 40 candles on it. That's a lot of candles though, maybe you'll go with the number 40 as a candle instead.

Gag Gift -Old Fart Fire Extinguisher

Amazon Price: $7.88 (as of 10/08/2008)

1968 - Year of Birth Cards

1968

Take a step back in time with Year of Birth cards. These unique retro designed Birthday cards span six decades with fun and interesting facts about each year.

A popular pick...

More 40th Birthday Gifts

Dave Barry Turns 40...

and shares his wisdom

Dave Barry Turns 40

by Dave Barry

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 10/08/2008)

Dave Barry shares his wisdom on growing old in this book. If you must turn 40, you may as well get a few laughs out of it!

Movie Flashback to 40 years ago: Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1968) DVD [Remastered Edition]

Amazon Price: (as of 10/08/2008)

How cool is it if you were born 40 years ago when this zombie movie came out in 1968? I think it would make a funny 40th birthday gift for those that can appreciate being born the same year that this movie came out.

Over the Hill Birthday Party Invitations

Over the Hill Birthday Invitation

$1.69

A humorous birthday invitation to celebrate somone who is climbing over the hill...at whatever age that may be... From our latest collection, featuring a revolutionary new process called Krystal Graphix that adds dimension, texture and sparkle. Comes with white envelopes.

Is a Black Rose too Mean for Someone Turning 40?

40th Birthday: Grim Reaper Balloon

Grim Reaper 40th Birthday Balloons

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Make the 40th birthday boy or girl freak out with these 40th Grim Reaper Balloons! Maybe they're too mean, but for the right person, they can be funny.

Stuff to go with the Grim Reaper Balloon

Disposable Helium Tank

To fill up balloons with helium.

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Grim Reaper 40th Birthday Party Invitations

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Grim Reaper 40th Birthday Lunch Napkins

Amazon Price: $3.18 (as of 10/08/2008)

Grim Reaper Birthday Hanging Cutouts

Amazon Price: $4.68 (as of 10/08/2008)

MONTY PYTHON'S HOLY GRAIL - GRIM REAPER POSEABLE PLUSH

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Funny Forty Year Old Movie

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Unrated Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

Steve Carell is hilarious as the 40 year old virgin. It is hard to watch the part where his hair is getting waxed. Ouch. This would make an interesting 40th birthday gift for a comedy lover.

One More Candle - 40th Birthday Theme

What's One More Candle Deluxe Party Kit - 40-yrs. Old

Amazon Price: $37.99 (as of 10/08/2008)

You can use these 40th birthday decorations along with grim reaper decorations or by themselves.

Supplies for 8 Guests: Includes Plastic Tablecover, 16 Beverage Napkins, 8 Disposable Dinner Plates, 8 Dessert Plates, 8 Cups, Centerpiece, 24-Piece Disposable Cutlery Set, 16 Lunch Napkins, 8 Invitations

Also Includes Three 75' Curling Ribbon Rolls, 3 81-Foot Crepe Streamer Rolls, 9" Plastic Serving Tray, 24 Cake Candles, 12 Balloons

More 40th Birthday Decorations

One More Candle 40 Additional Guest Adult

If you bought the Deluxe kit, you can also order supplies for an additional guest.

Amazon Price: $2.79 (as of 10/08/2008)

One More Candle 40th Birthday Large Cutout

This 40th birthday cutout decoration goes with the One More Candle Theme.

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One More Candle 40th Birthday Stickers

These 40th stickers go with the One More Candle Theme.

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One More Candle Party Wand

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Get someone a '68 Hot Wheels Camaro for their 40th birthday!

Hot Wheels G-Machines 1:18 1968 Chevy Camaro (Red)

Amazon Price: $31.24 (as of 10/08/2008)

If you want to get someone a '68 Camaro for their 40th birthday, how about a Hot Wheels? They won't be able to drive it, but it sure looks cool!

Live Your Life and Forget Your Age

1968 Billboard Pop Hits

Here's the top billboard pop hits from 1968.

Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1968

Amazon Price: $6.25 (as of 10/08/2008)

1. Classical Gas - Mason Williams
2. A Beautiful Morning - The Rascals
3. Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
4. Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat
5. Young Girl - The Union Gap
6. Spooky - Classics lV
7. Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
8. Abraham, Martin And John - Dion
9. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
10. Hush - Deep Purple

40th Birthday Monkey Theme Decorations

Monkey Around 40 Deluxe Party Kit for 8

Amazon Price: (as of 10/08/2008)

Supplies for 8 Guests; Includes 8 Cups, 8 Forks, 8 Invitations, 8 Knives, 8 Disposable Dinner Plates, 8 Dessert Plates, 16 Lunch Napkins, 16 Beverage Napkins

Also Includes 24 Cake Candles, 18 Assorted Balloons, Centerpiece, Three 75' Curling Ribbon Rolls, 3 Rolls Crepe Paper Streamers, Table Cover