A Unique Retirement Gift

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Hail retirement! Shower them with praise and give them a unique retirement gift.

Hail those who retire! Wow. They've made it! They are finally released from the habitual grind of work, work, work.

Hail the one who gets to retire! Freedom of choice has officially arrived and now the anticipation of that freedom is in full view.

Let the festivities begin...especially for that person who is embarking on a new road in life. And what better way than with retirement gifts that possess encouragement, pride, personality, intention, gratitude.

Give them a unique retirement gift, something that helps them embrace their new future.

Here are some ideas to get you thinking.

Give Their Marbles Back to Them

Ha! Sounds hilarious, but haven't you used the expression now and again at work when the crunch is on and the demands of your job pull you in 40 different directions, so much so that you feel like you're absolutely losing your marbles?

This can be a funny retirement gift but it can have a lot of symbolism accompanying it. Depending on the person you decide to give the marbles to, there are a few ways to present them:



A Bag of Marbles - just an assortment of ordinary marbles. "We searched every nook and cranny and found them for you, because, from experience, we all know you probably 'lost your marbles' a long time ago working here."


Childhood Marbles - these marbles are like the ones from when they were a child. Who didn't play marbles way back when? "These marbles are to remind you to kick up your heels and enjoy life like you were young again. Retirement gives you this freedom."


X number of years = X number of marbles - give these marbles in the person's favorite color; showcase them as a personalized retirement gift. Choose a vessel that defines who the person is/was in their life before retirement. Marbles in a box? Chest? Urn? Cup? Envelope? Pill Bottle? Pen Caddy?


Each Marble is significant - Let them know what each marble and it's color (About.com explains the symbolism) means for them: dark blue is to keep mentally active - intelligence; crystal clear - oracle for a wonderful future in retirement; green - signifies keeping good health, growth, renewal; black is a reminder to carry an air of mystery and sophistication; three colored - have fun always; yellow is symbolic of happiness and joy; mottled crappy looking marble - a positive reminder that you don't have to take anyone's crap anymore; orange represents changing of the seasons - your life has come full circle and you have a new appetite for stimulation.

Oh, by the way, some of these I made up. Symbolism doesn't always have to follow rules you know. But you know that already.

This is just one unique retirement gift idea. Stay tuned...but please be quiet. I'm sleeping at my keyboard and dreaming up more.

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