Top 15 Best Retirement Gift Ideas for Women

Retirement is both a scary and anticipated experience in most people’s life. It marks an end to something they have been doing for ages but signifies the beginning of a period of endless relaxation and free time. Coming up with great retirement gifts can be a pretty daunting task but you need not worry. We have compiled a list of retirement gift ideas for women just for you, because we understand that gifting should not be a cringe-worthy affair.

1. Fruit Infusion Water Bottle.

After toiling on a job for most of their adult lives, your coworkers or loved ones need to relax and this is what the Brimma Leak Proof Fruit Infuser water bottle does. With an infusion tube where you can add the fruity flavor of your choice. The water bottle ensures your water gets your preferred flavor for a refreshing drink. This is a great gift especially for your hiking and water-chugging friends and mates.

2. Mermaid Tail Sleeping Blanket.

This mermaid tail blanket tops the list of funny retirement gifts that you can gift the retiring coworker or friend. Shaped like a mermaid’s tail, the blanket keeps one warm during night activities whether reading, movie nights, fireside chilling or just lounging with family. Moreover, this hand-stitched blanket is made with soft skin-friendly material for a warm, friendly and comfortable experience.

3. Stylish Coffee or Tea Mug.

This floral and butterfly-engraved coffee or tea mug is an excellent retirement gift for women. The floral design and artistic impressions are designed to blend perfectly with the picturesque scene of a flower garden or lawn. The stylish design and golden finish also add to the beauty of the cup.

4. Scented Candle Set.

If you are one for non-conventional gifts, this scented candle set should definitely be your first choice. The set by Yuegang Scented Candles consists of four natural soy wax candles with a pure cotton thread. This set is guaranteed to burn without a smoke while offering a relaxing experience to whomever you gift it to. Each of the candles comes with a separate and uniquely decorated travel tin with a different flavor each; lavender, violet, cider and spring fresh. Besides holding the candle, the tins can also hold trinkets like earrings and necklaces.

5. Assorted Tea Set.

Another great retirement gift would be the award-winning Vahdam assorted tea set. The holiday tea set consists of three-holiday teas in a tea sampler presentation gift set. Their unique trio set of teas include the Earl Grey Masala Chai, the Saffron Masala Chai and the Sweet Himalayan Detox Green Tea. A perfect gift for a personalized retirement treatment, this gift is sure to be appreciated.

6. Retirement Wine Bottle Labels.

As far as funny retirement gifts go, this would also make a great one. The set of 12 adhesive labels contain customized retirement phrases to keep your retired friend amused as they pour their champagne or drink from the wine bottle. The stickers are also waterproof to ensure they do not disintegrate in the moisture of the chilled bottle.

7. Scratch Off Travel Map.

This personalized travel tracker is also one of the best retirement gifts for men and women and even couples who like travelling. The Tomojo Scratch-off World Map is a gold-colored map with a multi-colored base map underneath it. After visiting a state, or country, one can scratch off the state to reveal its individual vibrant color. The base map is scratch proof and laminated to ensure that your map is not full of scratches after each scratch.

8. Jade Glass Bud Vase.

The jade glass bud vase is a glass block with a slot for affixing your flower. The block has specially designed artwork that complements the design of the glass. It is also a customizable gift as it has a space for personalized messages. Its floral design and purpose make it one of the best gifts for women.

9. Service Award Recognition Clock.

Perfect for a retirement party, this clock would be a great gift for management or an employer to present to the retiring employee in recognition of their work and service to the organization. This silver desk clock is encased in glass chrome and cherry wood top and bottom. It also has a silver plate for engraving the name of the recipient and an inspirational or farewell message. This is undisputedly one of the best retirement gift ideas for women and even men at large.

10. Coffee Mug.

Coffee mugs still remain great gifts for any occasion, and in this case, even a retirement party. Gift your coworker with this funny retirement gift to put a smile on their face every morning. The “forget the tension, enjoy the pension” coffee mug is carefully imprinted to make sure the message shows on whichever side the cup is held.

11. Engraved Wine Glass.

For wine enthusiasts, this is an excellent retirement gift idea. The stemless Shop4Ever wine glass is engraved on the side with a retirement message, “I can wine all I want. I’m retired”. It is made of quality glass and is dishwasher friendly as well, for hassle-less cleaning.

12. Retirement Appreciation Pendant.

Even with the abundance of gift retirement ideas for women, one can never go wrong with jewelry. This amazing pendant from JanToDec is not only a piece of jewelry but also an appreciative message. The engraved quote is bound to show appreciation to the recipient and to remain memorabilia of how much you appreciate her.

13. Connoisseur Gift Basket. 

Engage your coworker’s taste buds with this gift basket from Wine Country. The gift basket is filled with a variety of snacks and teas to satisfy the connoisseur tongue of anyone you gift it to. The gift basket also comes with a gift card, customized or generic, to suit the occasion.

14. Bamboo Cheese Board and Cutlery Set.

Another great retirement gift for women is this cheese board and cutlery set from Bambusi. The bamboo board also has a hidden drawer with slots for four cheese knives. It also serves as a serving board with grooves on the side to hold crackers, nuts or olives. The quality craftsmanship in making the board prevents absorption of odor and ensures that the recipient enjoys their retirement cheese without stress.

15. Yellow Gold Rose.

This yellow gold rose tops the list of gift ideas for women. The rose is a natural rose dipped in certified yellow gold for a perfect finish. The rose also comes with a gift card in the accompanying novelty box to add a personalized touch to the gift.

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