Need ideas for birthday gift for sister and bil who are turning 60.

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<p>My sister and BIL are both turning 60 in a few weeks and their kids are having a dinner party for them. I don’t want to get two separate gifts. </p>

<p>I was thinking either making a gift certificate for two tickets to Broadway show of their choice (she would have to tell me after what show and when.) I don’t want to just pick a show and I don’t know what day would be good for them. </p>

<p>My other idea was a gift certificate to their local movie theater. They go to the movies at least once a week. It would be in an amount of $150-$200. </p>

<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated. </p>

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<p>Maybe a gift certificate to a fairly local nice bed and breakfast (a couple of hours away perhaps). The ideas you’ve already come up with sound good as well.</p>

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<p>Good idea. They are in CT so lots of B&B within a couple hours drive. Thx. I wonder if I can purchase a weekend but with dates left open. Will have to do some research. </p>

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<p>bedandbreakfast.com has customizable gift cards (getaway cards). </p>

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<p>Do they have a specific hobby or interest? You could get them something related to that (though I love the b&b idea) </p>

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<p>Gift certificate for their favorite local restaurant</p>

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<p>Jym, not really - unless you call shopping a hobby. :wink: </p>

<p>Kiddie, my sister rarely cooks and they eat out almost every night. I’d like to get them something a little more special. </p>

<p>Sevmom, thx for the link. I am really liking the B&B idea. </p>

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<p>They like to shop? Gift card it is!</p>

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<p>I like the Broadway tickets idea! Not just a certificate, but actual tickets :slight_smile: It does have to be a show they both would want to see, so that takes away the surprise element.</p>

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<p>I would obviously have to ask her and I’d rather not do that. My ister is a wedding planner and I would have no idea what would be a good date for them to go either, because she needs to be at the weddings. They wouldn’t go on week night or to a mantinee. I was thinking of something along the lines of, “This certificate entitles Mary and John to two tickets to a Broadway show of your choosing.” she could then pick a show and date and I would purchase them. </p>

<p>Not going to do just plain gift card to a store. Not special enough. Plus, she shops at whole different price point than I do! </p>

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<p>Would they be willing to go to the half-price ticket booth(s) for Broadway? You can buy a gift certificate on-line or in person, spending however much you want. Then, they can go on the day they want to see a show and use the gift certificate to pay for it. I did this once as a wedding present for an older couple. I think they liked it–at least they said they did. It’s true that it’s unlikely to get a ticket to a “hot” show, but at the same time, I personally am always a bit reluctant to buy a ticket 2-3 months in advance for a specific day and time. And I’ll admit I HATE paying full price for a show that is available on half-price, often not only at the booths but through other outlets too.`</p>

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<p>Jonri, I would do that. My sister no way. </p>

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<p>There are wonderful schooner sailing trips, (sunset, moonlight, foliage, etc.) on the Hudson River and also around Manhattan. You could buy a gift certificate, it would be in your price range.</p>

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<p>Ooh, good idea EC! I will look into that! Thx</p>

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<p>I just booked the private sunset sail for my sister & bil. </p>

<p><a href=“http://www.blackswansailing.com/charter.html”>http://www.blackswansailing.com/charter.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Thanks EC for the great idea and everyone else for their suggestions, too! </p>

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<p>Sounds like a very nice gift. Always good to make a decision and feel like you found something that the recipients will enjoy . Hope you enjoy your sister and BIL’s birthday dinner party!</p>

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<p>When I was looking at the sailings for emilybee, I decided that I would like this as my September birthday gift!</p>

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<p>^ Did you book one and tell your hubby what he got for you? :wink: </p>