Summer Birthday Ideas – Gifts for Women and Girls:  

Do you need a good idea of what to give to your friend or family member on their special summer birthday?  Do you want to find fun summer warm weather activities that both kids and adults can enjoy on their birthdays?  Check out a great way to celebrate a women’s or girl’s birthday with this list of fun gifts for the birthday girl of any age!

These summer birthday gifts can be used at a local park, at a casual tea party, at a wedding, for a summer seafood chef, for the home decor queen, for a women who loves to travel, and for the women trying to live a more sustainable life.

If you are looking for gifts for your favorite girl, you’ll also find items to give her the best time for her summer birthday party.  Whether it’s the end of the school year, or the middle of the summer, your girl’s birthday party will be filled with amazing gifts with this summer birthday gift guide!

Pickleball Paddles:  

UPP Pickleball offers a wide range of pickleball paddles that cater to professionals and beginners alike. They offer high-quality paddles from ProXR Pickleball, Boundless Pickleball, and Paddletek that will take mom’s game to the next level.  Paddles fit all price ranges.  Perfect for “sunny days” and “outdoor play”

My Experience:  I remember first hearing about Pickleball back when I was in high school gym class and just laughed at the name.  My team of 4 spent more time goofing around rather than playing for real.  If there are any Calvin and Hobbes fans out there, we turned it into a game of Calvin ball.  It was fun though!  Then in the past few years hearing that it’s trending was surprising for me!  This Carbon UPP Pickleball paddle is the real deal – it’s not like the crappy wood ones I used in high school.  In fact, I feel like it’s too good of quality for me to use since I’ve only played a couple of times as an adult.  If your mom or friend is a fan of Pickleball, then splurge and get her something high quality that will last for years!

This is the perfect addition for summer birthday party ideas and entertainment!

 

Kubo Tea

 (Rated Amazon’s Choice – 480+ 5-Star Reviews!)

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Elevate your energy levels naturally with Kubo Tea. Crafted with Organic Green Tea Caffeine, their blends offer a revitalizing boost without the crash. With more caffeine than traditional teas and coffee, Kubo Tea activates your metabolism and increases energy levels. Enjoy clean, natural energy with Kubo Tea – sugar-free, high in antioxidants, and utterly delicious.

You can give this as a gift, or serve it at a summer birthday party!

Kamsah – Serving Platter

This essential ceramic dish set is perfect for any occasion, including appetizer plates, dipping dishes, or cheese trays. They also make excellent serving trays for parties. This 8-piece set is ideal for wedding anniversary gifts, bridal shower gifts, wedding gifts for the couple, mother’s birthday gifts, kitchen gifts, housewarming gifts, Christmas gift ideas, birthday ceramic plates, and party platters and trays. Elevate any celebration with style and functionality!

I used it along with this upcycled cheese platter to make a nice spread as a charcuterie board!  I love the festive colors and have received some great compliments when used at summer gatherings!

Deiva Scented Sachets

Deiva prioritizes the well-being of your loved ones, consciously crafting each sachet with kid and pet-friendly materials, ensuring a worry-free fragrance experience. Deiva‘s exquisite scented sachets are crafted with care and inspired by the rich heritage of old-world Southeast Asian fragrance rituals. They feature therapeutic-grade perfume oils and are made of Turkish volcanic stone, a non-toxic blend of naturally occurring materials. Lava stones are known for their natural ability to absorb and gently diffuse fragrance oils, infusing small spaces with a slow release of scents over 8 to 10 weeks. Designed for use in small spaces such as wardrobes, bathrooms, bags, luggage, drawers, cabinets, and cars.

I received a sample of Litchi Cinnamon which has a combination of warmth of spices and vanilla, reminiscent of gingerbread and chai lattes by a crackling fireplace.  I’m waiting to open mine and hang it in the bathroom come the fall.

I also received a sample of Bloom on Equator has a palette of refreshing berry notes complemented by a botanical blend of green tea, invigorated by a subtle hint of peppermint.  Its floral and fruity and smells amazing hanging in my closet!

Safa Rose Body Oil:

Formulated with 100% pure plant extracts and phytonutrients, Safa Body uses an organic blend of superfood oils that are cold-pressed and unrefined to deliver firm, smooth, glowing skin, while revitalizing the skin barrier. Dried organic petals are infused within the oil, with natural fragrances that promote energy and vitality, soothe the mind, and uplift the mood. A blend of Moroccan Argan, Sweet Almond, Vitamin E, & Apricot Oil hydrate and moisturize the skin while evening the skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Safa Oils also improves scalp health and promotes hair growth for strong, soft, shiny hair.

My Experience:  When I opened the bottle and took a deep inhale, my eyes closed and I was drifted away into a summer-time paradise of roses!  That may sound dramatic – but this was seriously how I responded.  Every spring when our lilac bushes bloom, I do the same inhale and it’s instant aroma therapy.  Not only does this oil smell amazing – the oil soaks right into dry skin and it makes you feel so special and pampered!  I put some oil into my duaghters hair too!  I love that this is so luxurious both in scent and texture, but is an affordable organic rose oil!  This will be so much fun to give this to your friend or even pre-teen girl as a way to smell good!  It is so fancy, and yet so affordable – a win win for any happy birthday celebration. 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Shore Cookbook

Chef and mixologist duo Sammy Monsour and Kass Wiggins share more than 75 recipes for their favorite seafood dishes and drinks from the coast and watery byways—along with their passion for Southern cooking, hospitality, and culture. 
 
Advocates for sustainable eating, as well as civil rights and environmental activism, their enthusiasm for good food, modern craft cocktails, and community shines through on every page of this beautiful cookbook. Through recipes and stories, Sammy and Kass aim to inspire informed choices that support coastal resiliency and marine ecosystem health. 
 
Celebrate the coasts and waterways of the South with outstanding seafood, ocean advocacy, and beach-front feasts to enjoy at home. 

This cookbook is great for finding recipes for summer birthday party ideas.  Not planning a party?  No problem!  Giving this cookbook as a gift is the perfect way to celebrate a seafood-loving home-cook’s desire to experiment with more seafood recipes!

The Wizard of Oz: The Official Cookbook 

Written by Elena P. Craig, Emma Carlson Berne, and Elizabeth Fish 

Celebrate a timeless classic with more than 70 dishes from the charming world of The Wizard of Oz! Filled with magically tasty mains, appetizers, and desserts straight from the Emerald City, this family-friendly cookbook includes an enchanting roster of recipes that fans will love. 
 
With this deluxe cookbook, you won’t need to leave Kansas (or your home) to share a magical meal. Featuring full-color photography, comprehensive nutritional information, and helpful tips and tricks, The Wizard of Oz: The Official Cookbook will prove that there’s no place like home! 

Recipes include:                    

·         Over the Rainbow Crepe Cake                   

·         Cornstalk Cheese Straws 

·         Field of Poppies Focaccia Bread  (pictured above)

·         Emerald City Pistachio Cake with Glass Pears 

I made the Badwitches recipe with french bread (but they recommend using the Wicked Black Bread instead,) which combines blackberry jam, chocolate chips, brie cheese and chopped basil as a unique bruschetta recipe – and it is one of the best combinations I’ve ever had!!

Get a 16″ X 20″ Canvas for just $14.99!

These are perfect for your closest friends – find a picture of you both that is worth turning into one of these canvas prints that can be displayed on your friend’s wall – for a reminder of that memory that will live in infamy.  Or get a print for a girls birthday party – maybe one of her pet, that she can hang in her room!

Prince of Scots Highland Tweeds Wool Throw –

Highland Tweeds Wool Throws are certified by the Woolmark Company, the Global Authority on Wool. The Woolmark is one of the most renowned textile logos in the world. Created in 1964, the design represents the softness, elegance, and modernity of wool.

They are made of sustainable 100% Pure New Wool, a BIG Throw measures 59 x 80 inches, perfect for Indoor or Outdoor Use. Snuggle up with a good book or cozy up around the campfire.  Perfect for a friend who loves to be outside on a cool summer night while star gazing or enjoying sleep in a tent.  This is a HIGH-QUALITY throw blanket that can be used all year long!

 

Newport Tote

Made for the modern go-getter, this sleek 15″ Newport® East-West Tote is outfitted with both sleek style and protection.

Rollink Suitcase

• For the mom who loves to travel but hates how much space her suitcase takes up!
• Rollink Flex Vega 360 22″ Carry on Luggage has a TSA lock and silent and smooth 360 double-spinner wheels.
• Rollink is an innovative, collapsible suitcase, 75% thinner than an average suitcase that is durable, water-resistant, and impact-resistant polycarbonate hard shell
• Comes in 4 styles ranging from Large Checked, Medium Checked, International, and Domestic Carry-On
• They also offer travel accessories like packing cubes, travel neck pillows, and minibags

Keeki bag

Introducing the Keeki Bag – a plastic-free, beeswax-lined linen solution for effortlessly preserving your bread’s freshness. With a wide opening and drawstring closure, it’s more convenient than a traditional wrap, allowing your bread to breathe while preventing moisture build-up. Plus, a portion of sales goes to the Ontario Nature Protect Pollinators charity, supporting the environment and ensuring your choice is not just about freshness but also a commitment to sustainability.

Perfectly Satined – Baby Pink Corduroy Satin Lined Bucket Hat

Introducing Perfectly Satined: Your go-to hat brand for stylish, inclusive hair protection. With sizes ranging from medium to extra-large, they ensure a comfortable fit for everyone. Their hats are meticulously crafted to address the unique needs of the natural hair community, offering both style and functionality. 

You’ll want to throw one of these colorful bucket hats in your bag for your upcoming summer trip!  

I have a size medium, and it fits me and my 15-year-old daughter perfectly!  I have a cute magenta-colored bathing suit with pink flowers that will look perfect with this when we are at the beach!

 

Taylor Swift Is Life:  A Superfan’s Guide to All Things We Love about Taylor Swift

This gift idea can be for adults too, but I can’t help but think it fits better for pre-teen or teen Swifties.  My 11-year-old LOVES this book.

Celebrate your best Swiftie life with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing biography on everything there is to know and love about the modern icon that is Taylor Swift.

From her first vocal lessons at age nine, learning the guitar at twelve, breaking the internet with the Eras tour, and becoming the most downloaded woman on Spotify, Taylor’s life and career has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Taylor Swift Is Life gathers her incredible life story, music, epic achievements, and fan culture all in one place, capturing her incredible ability to connect with her fans like no other musician before her. This comprehensive journey is a treasure trove of essential Swiftie knowledge, including:  

• A full biography capturing her early inspiration and first performances through her the record-setting 2023-2024 Eras Tour

• A full discography of Taylor’s music, the personal significance of each album, the meaning behind every Track 5, and all the hidden Easter eggs and symbolism behind the songs.

• Swiftology – Taylor A to Z – covering significant words, imagery, and people in Taylor’s life that every Swiftie should know, from arm poetry to maple lattes, and polaroids to Zoë Kravitz

M&G Games:  What’s Next? A Life-Size Game

• What’s Next? A Life–Size Game – Place the tiles on the floor in numerical order, roll the die, and walk to that tile to see what you’ll have to do next. To win, be the first to reach the finish line by landing on or passing tile #24. This game can be played by ALL ages.  If your birthday girl loves life-sized board games that helps to get everyone moving, then this is the game for your family members!  
• It is also fun for picnics, camping, vacations, birthday parties, and family reunions. With you as the game piece, the brand provides the following to get the fun started: 
  • 1 large die 
  • 25 fun, weatherproof tiles
  • 1 mesh carrying bag 
  • 1 easy-to-read instructions sheet 
  • The family-owned brand created the concept during the pandemic out of a strong desire for screen-free time and a boredom cure. The original What‘s Next? A Life–Size Game got the brand off to a great start and now they offer a line for adults, kids, and those with special needs (games have received CPC Certificates for safety) that are a hit for game night with great reviews!
  • You can also use this game with a whole class who needs to move and learn at the same time.

 

Gabb Phone

This is the safest cell phone out there that a young girl can use.  Give this as a gift and she’ll love that she has her first own phone!

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The ALEX DIY Paper Swirls Swirl Station – introduces young craft enthusiasts to the world of quilling; making art with rolled paper strips. Make art, cards, toys, jewelry and more with 200 colorful strips of paper. The Swirl Station makes quilling easy by rolling the strips in seconds, with the push of a button. The instruction booklet teaches you how to make lots of suggested shapes, or you can swirl around body forms to make bigger creations. The creative possibilities are endless. Ages 8+.  My craft loving daughter is going to LOVE this!

Learning Resources Botley The Coding Robot Activity Set 

This coding robot helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. Botley teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that’s perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Botley is ready to code right out of the box and will have your kid coding in minutes!  Botley features completely screen-free coding; no phone or tablet required. Botley’s easy-to-use remote programmer transmits your commands and sends him rolling
Botley’s smart logic lets him detect objects in front of him and avoid them. He can also follow looping commands, take on obstacle courses, and follow black-line paths. He even has hidden features to unlock!  My engineer husband is going to grab this toy before my girls do, and it will be great for all of them to play with together!

The Kid’s Awesome Activity Book: Games! Puzzles! Mazes!

This is a parent’s best friend, guaranteed to entertain your backseat travelers during those endless summer road trips. Readers can create their own comic strips, write a hit song for the hedgehog hoedown, decode pirate word scrambles, and help a little leprechaun find his pot of gold. All they need is a pencil and their imagination!

Every girl will find entertainment with this birthday gift idea.  Plus it’s screen free!

Anything else you think I should add to this list?  Did you get something new or unique that was special?  Did you purchase anything from this list and give it as a gift?  If so, comment below and tell us!