Does the thought of giving a used undergarment seem to be a plausible birthday idea? A stained handkerchief, the remains of a picked over meal or an autographed photo of a “reality” celebrity, who the recipient has never heard of, are not the types of birthday ideas that most people appreciate.

But, not all used or iconic gifts are  necessarily unwanted. Certain recycled or used birthday gift ideas, such as a vinyl album, a vintage leather jacket or antiques are acceptable and sometimes even cherished birthday gift ideas.

Although, gifts that are unhealthy for one’s health are usually appreciated, birthday ideas, they are inappropriate for the recovering alcoholic or drug addict. Nevertheless, for the cigar aficionados, oenophiles and bourbon connoisseur these birthday ideas are definitive winning ideas.

Don’t give a stay at home mother a household cleaning product as a birthday gift, unless it has been a specifically requested. 

The vast majority of women prefer indulgent gifts: a massage, a day at the spa, jewelry, perfume, et cetera.

Taking a person, who has a fear of heights to the John Hancock’s 95^th floor to dine is a thoughtless birthday ideas – that would prove to quite  traumatic for the recipient.  

It’s not a good birthday idea to plan a joyride through a local cemetery to help a person with a propensity for remember their mortality.

Dinner cruises, rollercoasters and balloon rides are not optimal birthday ideas for individuals suffering from motion sickness or vertigo.  

Last, but not least avoid those birthday ideas, which require the recipient to spend money or have to buy other accessories to enjoy the gift. Nonetheless, gift cards are unimaginative, yet  easy solutions for the birthday gift quandary.