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100 Gifts for Baby Boomers

From Adaptable Tablet Holders to Chalkboard Cheese Platters

— December 3, 2015 — Life-Stages
These gifts for baby boomers are perfect for anyone who is over the age of 50. By now, many baby boomer have retired or are entering their last few years of work. With this in mind, there are a number of gifts that will help baby boomers enjoy their golden years.

For the hobbyist on your list, why not opt for something that will help the recipient enjoy their favorite activity. For example, there are adult coloring books that allow boomers to get in touch with their creative side. There are also pocket-sized cocktails kits that help anyone whip up the perfect drink.

For boomers that are eager to keep up with new technology, a tech-oriented gift is a perfect idea. Boomers may not spend their days browsing Instagram and Twitter, but they likely use a smartphone or tablet to keep in touch with friends and family. Some high-tech gifts for baby boomers include adaptable tablet holders, retrofying smartphone radios and sleek wooden amplifiers.
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Coastal Drink Pads
Coastal Drink Pads
These Wooden Drink Coasters Let You Show Off Coastal Pride
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Flat-Packed Wooden Lamps
Flat-Packed Wooden Lamps
The 'Kovac Family' Created these Unique Lamps That Grow Into Orbs
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Touch-Activated Lamp Speakers
Touch-Activated Lamp Speakers
This Touchable Lamp Speaker Features an Updated Vintage Design
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97
Average Person Publications
Average Person Publications
Humans of New York: Stories Details the Lives of Ordinary People
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Space-Bound Whiskey Glasses
Space-Bound Whiskey Glasses
The Ballantine's Zero Gravity Tumblers are Made for Drinking in Space
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Digital Art Anthologies
Digital Art Anthologies
The Super-Modified Book From Behance is a Special Collection
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Magnetic Smartphone Docks
Magnetic Smartphone Docks
The MagMount Holds Your Smartphone in Place Without Clips or Stickers
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93
Antique-Inspired Vases
Antique-Inspired Vases
These Rustic Metal and Porcelian Vases are Meant to Look Ancient
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92
Painted Pocket Mirrors
Painted Pocket Mirrors
Felix Doolittle's Reflective Accessories Feature Charming Illustrations
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Woven Metal Tea Accessories
Woven Metal Tea Accessories
'Toast Living' Has Created a Line of These Metal Tea Accessories
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Scent-Enhancing Whiskey Tumblers
Scent-Enhancing Whiskey Tumblers
This Glass Design Offers a Hybrid Between a Tumbler and a Snifter
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Omni Device Docks
Omni Device Docks
The FistCase Black Walnut Gadget Stand Works with a Wide Range of Devices
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Spun Brass Tea Sets
Spun Brass Tea Sets
The 'Form Tea Set' Provides an Elegant Way to Enjoy a Cup of Tea
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Typographic Coloring Books
Typographic Coloring Books
This Unique Coloring Book by Gillian Johnson Inspires Adult Creativity
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Chalkboard Cheese Platters
Chalkboard Cheese Platters
This DIY Serving Platter Project is Perfect for Holiday Gatherings
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Wireless Wooden Speakers
Wireless Wooden Speakers
The Soundfreaq 'Sound Rise' Alarm Clock Speaker is Powerfully Ornate
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Canadian Cheese Platters
Canadian Cheese Platters
These Handmade Boards are Shaped Like Different Canadian Provinces
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At-Home Cheese Kits
At-Home Cheese Kits
Furlotti&C's Cheese Platter Provides a Party-Sized Taste of Italy
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Hide-and-Seek Tea Sets
Hide-and-Seek Tea Sets
El Escondite by Leslie Montes is Playful, Space-Saving and Minimalist
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Monetary Card Decks
Monetary Card Decks
These Gold Foil Cards are Covered in $100 American Bills
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80
Limited Edition French Presses
Limited Edition French Presses
Jetboil Introduces an Ultra-Light Way to Make Coffee On-the-Go
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Shakespearean Cheese Boards
Shakespearean Cheese Boards
Mustard's Kitchen Accessory Boasts a To Brie or Not to Brie Message
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Star-Shaped Tea Sets
Star-Shaped Tea Sets
This Tea Gift Set Provides a Sample of the '12 Teas of Christmas'
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Music Streaming Radios
Music Streaming Radios
The Revo SuperSystem Features a Retro Design with Spotify Connect
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Etched Noble Globe Glassware
Etched Noble Globe Glassware
This Glassware Set Takes You Around the World
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City-Specific Coloring Books
City-Specific Coloring Books
The Adult Coloring Book 'Fantastic Cities' Lets Imaginations Run Wild
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Aerating Alcohol Tumblers
Aerating Alcohol Tumblers
Sempli's Frosted Drinking Glasses are Shaped Like Spinning Tops
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Wooden Antique Speakers
Wooden Antique Speakers
These Beautiful Cube Speakers are Made Using 19th Century Heart Pine
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Superspy Car Catalogs
Superspy Car Catalogs
This Photographic Book Documents the Illustrious History of James Bond Cars
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Ergonomic Whiskey Tumblers
Ergonomic Whiskey Tumblers
These Luxurious Glasses are Milled From Aerospace-Grade Aluminum
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Wooden Smartwatch Cradles
Wooden Smartwatch Cradles
The ENVEO Chestnut Smartwatch Dock Fits Apple and Pebble Devices
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Wooden Smartwatch Docks
Wooden Smartwatch Docks
This Apple Watch Dock by OVA is Crafted From Rich Dark Maple Wood
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Upcycled Wooden Plant Pots
Upcycled Wooden Plant Pots
Nir Meiri's 'New Mexico' Collection Employs 3D-Printing & Handmade Wood
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Cartographic Kitchen Decor
Cartographic Kitchen Decor
Fancy's Decorative Tray is Inspired by a Map of United States Geography
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Luxe Notecard Trunks
Luxe Notecard Trunks
These Stationery Designs Add a Little More Glam to Card-Sending
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Rustic Desk Decor
Rustic Desk Decor
The Murphy Desk from JM&Sons; Boasts a Reclaimed Wood Construction
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Artisanal Office Storage
Artisanal Office Storage
Best Made Company's Utility Chest Boasts a Rustic and Vintage Look
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Sophisticated Coloring Books
Sophisticated Coloring Books
Johanna Basford Makes an Intricate Child-Inspired Pastime for Adults
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Minimalist Tablet Stands
Minimalist Tablet Stands
This Sleek Stand for the iPad is Made Out of Locally Sourced Materials
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French Press Travel Mugs
French Press Travel Mugs
The 'Oomph' Portable Coffee Maker Creates Scrumptious Brews On-the-Go
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Streamlined Device Stands
Streamlined Device Stands
The Mika Tablet Stand Is a Sleek Design for Your Handheld Accessory
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Retro Wall Calendars
Retro Wall Calendars
West Elm's Heritage Calendar is Printed on a Textile Canvas
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Whiskey-Enhancing Glasses
Whiskey-Enhancing Glasses
This Cup Uses Turkish Glass for the Best Whiskey Aroma and Taste
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Topographic Coloring Pages
Topographic Coloring Pages
The 'The City Works' Map is an Intricate Fill-in-the-Lines London Scene
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Concrete Photo Blocks
Concrete Photo Blocks
Print Studio Designs a Dual-Purpose Home Decor Piece
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Eco-Friendly Device Cradles
Eco-Friendly Device Cradles
The FistCase Wooden Tablet Shelf is Crafted as a Home For Your Devices
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Hybrid Coloring Notebooks
Hybrid Coloring Notebooks
This Notebook Has Pages for Taking Notes and Coloring Illustrations
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Fossilized Wood Decor
Fossilized Wood Decor
Terrain's Petrified Wood Trays are Each Uniquely Crafted
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Worldly Tea Gift Sets
Worldly Tea Gift Sets
This Delightful Tea Set Makes for a Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift
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Boomer Bathroom Accessories
Boomer Bathroom Accessories
The Sabi Space Line for Bathroom Organization Solutions is Coming Soon
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Scent-Enhancing Oak Tumblers
Scent-Enhancing Oak Tumblers
The OKA Whiskey Cups is Designed to Heighten the Taste Quality
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Vintage Tool Lamps
Vintage Tool Lamps
The First Light Collection is Inspired by Old Hand Tools
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Vintage Aircraft Lamp
Vintage Aircraft Lamp
This Lamp Will Brighten Up Your Home and Reveal Your Travel Dreams
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Vinyl Wall Clocks
Vinyl Wall Clocks
This Project Breathes New Life into Vintage Vinyl Records
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Athletic Cheese Boards
Athletic Cheese Boards
This Sporty Cheese Plate is Shaped Like a Tennis Raquet
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Artisanal Tool Boxes
Artisanal Tool Boxes
Best Made Company's Product Features a Myriad of Unique Supplies
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Sustainably Curved Tablet Stands
Sustainably Curved Tablet Stands
The Yohann iPad Air Dock is Made with Pesticide and GMO-Free Wood
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Angular Plant Stands
Angular Plant Stands
CB2's Architectural Plant Accessory Boasts Simplistic Elements
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Ornate Playing Cards
Ornate Playing Cards
This 'Green Monarch' Card Deck is Decorated with Shiny Gold Foil
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Stress-Reducing Coloring Books
Stress-Reducing Coloring Books
These Adult Coloring Books are Designed to Fight High Stress Levels
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Flat-Packed Planters
Flat-Packed Planters
The 'Vas' Modular Planter Allows You to Take Gardening Indoors
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Retrofying Smartphone Radios
Retrofying Smartphone Radios
i Ready O by PlusD Repurposes Old iPhones for Cloud-Connected Music
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Naturalistic Coffee Makers
Naturalistic Coffee Makers
The Purple Clay Coffee Press Will Become Even Better With Use
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Modular Planting Systems
Modular Planting Systems
The 'iPot' is Made Up of a Series of Customizable Vertical Planters
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Retro Amp Key Holders
Retro Amp Key Holders
The 'Jack Rack' Guitar Amp Key Holder Hangs Keys in Style
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Telling Tipping Tumblers
Telling Tipping Tumblers
The Tilt Glass Indicates a Volume of 6 Ounces by Leaning to One Side
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Brick Record Players
Brick Record Players
This Functional LEGO Turntable is Made Almost Entirely Out of the Block Toys
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Daintily Designed Java Makers
Daintily Designed Java Makers
The Masanobu Ando Coffee Dripper Makes a Beautiful Cup of Coffee
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Faux Risque Architecture Books
Faux Risque Architecture Books
'Cabin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere' is Relaxed
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Copper-Colored Coffee Makers
Copper-Colored Coffee Makers
This Custom Coffee Filter is Perfect for Drip Brewing
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Adaptable Tablet Holders
Adaptable Tablet Holders
This Leather Tablet Stand is Perfect for Use on Laps, Couches and Beds
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Vintage Craft Beer Openers
Vintage Craft Beer Openers
The 'Eagle Cap-Off' Brings Back a Retro Device from the Industrial Age
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Multi-Device Charging Docks
Multi-Device Charging Docks
The ALLDOCK Wood Console Hides Cords & Charges Devices Simultaneously
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Vertical Turntables
Vertical Turntables
'Gramovox' Unveiled its High-Performance Sideways Turntable
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Sustainable Garden Beds
Sustainable Garden Beds
Vita's African Keyhole Garden Bed Conserves Water Over Time
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Gold-Plated Whiskey Chillers
Gold-Plated Whiskey Chillers
You Can Now Sip Your Whiskey in Style with a Set of Whiskey Balls
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Hourglass Coffee Machines
Hourglass Coffee Machines
This Automatic Coffee Machine by Chemex Boasts Ultra Precise Brewing
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Rustic Cocktail Kits
Rustic Cocktail Kits
MakersKit's DIY Drink Set is a Perfect Father's Day Gift
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Vintage Roll Wallets
Vintage Roll Wallets
The Bandito Pocketbook Furls Up to Hold Everything from Money to Sunglasses
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Minimalist Vintage Time-Tellers
Minimalist Vintage Time-Tellers
The Brick Flip Clock by Erwin Termaat is Full of Simplistic Style
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Sleek Whiskey Tastings Kits
Sleek Whiskey Tastings Kits
This Limited-Edition Johnnie Walker Tasting Kit was Designed by TUMI
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Modern LED Planters
Modern LED Planters
These Garden LED Accessories Illuminate Outdoor Spaces
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Pocket-Sized Cocktail Kits
Pocket-Sized Cocktail Kits
This Tiny Cocktail Kit Includes the Ingredients for an Old Fashioned
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Stick-On Window Planters
Stick-On Window Planters
Spoon and Tomago's Paper Planter Are Versatile and Compact
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Foldable Mobile Desks
Foldable Mobile Desks
The 'Levit8' is a Standing Desk That Comes in the Size of a Magazine
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Wood Computer Stands
Wood Computer Stands
Evernote Helps Organize Desks with the Bent Ply Family
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Coffee Waste Planters
Coffee Waste Planters
This Sustainable Herb Garden Uses the Waste Generated from Coffee Shops
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Magnetic Self-Watering Planters
Magnetic Self-Watering Planters
This Magnetic Planter Can Be Placed Anywhere in Your Home
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Modern Pocket Watches
Modern Pocket Watches
The ZIIIRO Titan Updates a Vintage Time-Teller for the Contemporary
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Retro Wooden Amplifiers
Retro Wooden Amplifiers
This Portable Amplifier for Smartphones Resembles a Vintage Radio Speaker
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Effortless Gardening Kits
Effortless Gardening Kits
GardenIn's Zero-Maintenance System Comes Out of the Box Pre-Assembled
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Geometric Cocktail Glasses
Geometric Cocktail Glasses
Urban Outfitters' Drink a Diamond Glass Set is Decorative
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Portable Herb Planters
Portable Herb Planters
Nomad by The Garden Apartment Encourages Sustainable Kitchen Ingredients
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Retro Record Amplifiers
Retro Record Amplifiers
This Natural Phone Speaker Dock Provides Perfect Portable Atmosphere
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Automated Herb Planters
Automated Herb Planters
This Vertical Planter Provides an Easy Way to Grow Herbs Indoors
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Autonomous Planters
Autonomous Planters
This Self-Watering Planter is Perfect for Forgetful Users
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Adult Coloring Books
Adult Coloring Books
This Coloring Book Ups the Complexity for an Older Crowd
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Minimalist Wooden Desk Organizers
Minimalist Wooden Desk Organizers
DeskPal is a Simple Workplace Organizer for Today's Products
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Smart Indoor Herb Gardens
Smart Indoor Herb Gardens
This Pot and Plant App System Makes It Easy to Grow Food Without a Yard
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Clever Key Holders
Clever Key Holders
Andre Rumann Allows People to Park Their Keys When at Home
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