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Inexpensive Gifts
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100 Things to Do Bucket List Scratch Poster
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100 Things to Do Bucket List Scratch Poster
Since they’re on the hunt for a new hobby, 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.
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Retirement Recipe Cutting Board
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Retirement Recipe Cutting Board
Credit: GiftHerCook
They’ll have more time to cook now that they’re retired. The board is made of pine wood, so it’s actually functional, but it’s the sweet message on it that they’ll really love.
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Retirement Gift Wine Bag
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Retirement Gift Wine Bag
Want to really help them get in the retirement mood? Just place their favorite bottle of wine or champagne inside this fun bag.
Retirement will give them tons of free time they might not know what to do with at first. With this dice, all they have to do is give it a roll to find something fun to do.
Although inexpensive, the sweet message and the year charm really elevate this gift. As a bonus, you can give it to them along with one of the great books on our list.
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Thoughtful Gifts
Like we said, people just want to know that their time was appreciated, so giving them this reminder will be so meaningful.
We’re getting emotional just reading the front of this card. What’s really nice is the back simply says “goodbye and good luck” with plenty of room for a long message or a bunch of signatures.
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Now is the time for them to start exploring their dreams outside of work. That might include travel, which would this even more appropriate. “This was a gift for a co-worker who is retiring after 42 years. I was looking for something that was artistic, functional, with quality material and appropriate for someone entering a new phase in life. The size was perfect and it works wonderful,” one Amazon reviewer wrote.
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1-800-Flowers Wonderful Wishes Bouquet
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1-800-Flowers Wonderful Wishes Bouquet
Credit: 1-800-Flowers
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To A Great Co-Worker Bracelet
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To A Great Co-Worker Bracelet
The brand says that Amazonite “as been worn to promote courage, success and hope,” while the ladybug represents good luck. It is elastic, so it should fit most wrists, and it even comes with a little card.
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You’re saying goodbye to working with them, but not to your friendship. Let them know you’ll always be there for them no matter where you two are in the world.
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“Stop and Smell the Roses” Bangle
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“Stop and Smell the Roses” Bangle
Credit: Nordstrom
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 Gifts
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Day of The Week Wall Clock
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Day of The Week Wall Clock
Credit: DayClocks
A ton of Amazon reviewers say this is the “perfect retirement gift.” It actually works, so they’ll always know what day it is, which is especially helpful now that they don’t have a set schedule.
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Retirement Toilet Paper
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Retirement Toilet Paper
Credit: party greeting
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.
Need they say more? We especially love the cute design that’s featured on them.
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“I Can Wine All I Want” Wine Glass
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“I Can Wine All I Want” Wine Glass
Credit: Shop4Ever
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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F–k This S–t Makeup Bag
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F–k This S–t Makeup Bag
If she’s thrilled to be leaving her job behind, there’s nothing that will make her laugh harder. It also helps that it is a totally functional bag and doesn’t specifically mention retirement, so she can use it whenever.
Commerce Editor, Gifts & LIfestyle
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today’s shopping network, Reviewed.com.
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