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Retirement Card Messages & Wishes

Retirement is something that should be celebrated, especially when it comes to family. It should come as no surprise that it is actually pretty common to throw retirement parties on behalf of those who are retiring, kicking off the fresh new start to the rest of their lives.

Give a Retirement Card

Receiving a card from someone always makes us feel special. When it comes in the mail, it’s a nice change from those pesky bills and junk mail that usually clutter the mailbox. Card-giving seems to becoming less and less common amongst the younger generations due to the presence of the new digital age. Nevertheless, cards continue to make people feel good and should still be given on special occasions!

Retirement is one of the biggest milestones that anyone can accomplish in their life. It’s the beginning of a life of peace and enjoyment after so many years of hard work! Not everyone has the ability to retire, so when it happens to a family member, you’d better be there cheering them on!

Retirement Card Messages

Retirement card messages can be nice sentiments to your family or all-out humorous messages, depending on the tastes and personality of the retiree. Since the card is for a family member, it’s likely that you are pretty familiar with their personality and personal boundaries, which is so very important when writing retirement card messages! It can be a very touchy time in a person’s life, so make it a happy one!

Whether you plan on making your own card by hand or buying a blank to write a personal message in, here’s a few examples of what you might want to write!

Funny

  • Better to enjoy retirement while your bodily functions are still working! Congrats on your retirement!
  • If you love me as sisters should, then it’s in your world traveling plans to take me as your carry on. Enjoy your retirement, I am so happy for you!
  • Mom, I’m so proud of you that you finally got to retire. Does this mean you can finish that blanket for me that you’ve been working on all these years?
  • They say a wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. WRONG! Enjoy your retirement, dear brother. Before long, your wife will be home, too!
  • Fishing, camping, traveling. These are on my to-do list for your retirement! Congratulations on your retirement, my big little brother!

Sentimental

  • Husband, I’m so proud of you and happy that you get to retire after so many years of hard labor. You deserve every resting minute! Happy retirement!
  • Never in my life did I think this day would finally come, the day where we can retire together! Let’s enjoy our new journey together and explore life!
  • Sending the warmest wishes to my beautiful sister for a happy and successful retirement!
  • Cheers to you and your recent retirement! Let’s make some plans to make the best of your retirement!
  • Congratulations to you on your retirement decision! Now that you have worked hard, you can play hard!

Religious

  • God knew just what he was doing when you were contemplating retirement. He said it’s time. Enjoy your retirement!
  • May God bless you as you go about the days of your golden years, sister. I can’t wait to join you!
  • Retirement is a blessing that not all get to see. Give thanks to the Lord, for He makes all things possible. Happy retirement!
  • Congratulations on your retirement. Godspeed, dear brother.
  • Praying that you have a safe and exciting cruise for your retirement! Send a brother a postcard, would you? Congratulations to you, you’ve earned it!

Whatever you decide to write in that card, just be sure if comes from your heart!

25 Retirement Gifts for Women

Have a lovely lady in the family retiring? Well then you will be in need of some retirement gifts for women!

Retirement is a very special time in anyone’s life and should be recognized by retirement gifts. For women, it means a lot to receive a gift on any occasion, and luckily, they are pretty easy to shop for!

Here’s a list of retirement gifts for women that are sure to impress!

Gift Ideas Under $15

Retirement Mug: She will enjoy her morning coffee in this beautiful mug for many years to some! A subtle picture with a nice message makes this the perfect gift for anyone retiring!

Retired Tiara and Satin Sash: Throwing a retirement party for her? Then she’d better have a tiara announcing that she is the queen of this party!

“Things to Do Now That You’re Retired” Book: With retirement comes a lot of leisure time, so why not fill that time reading a book that will tell you other ways that you can fill that time?

“Happy Retirement” Charm: Beautiful retirement charm for the lady who is charm bracelet crazy!

“Life Is Good” Ring Keychain: Whether she will be traveling or you will be gifting a key to something on this keychain, this is a great little gift!

Retired Wings & Wishes Angel Pin: Pins are nice and with this one, she will have a guardian angel wherever she goes, one that reminds her to relax because she’s retired!

Gift Ideas Under $30

  • Retirement Angel Figurine: When a woman retires, it’s always a good idea to get her some nice things that she can enjoy in her home. This angel would be perfect for any room!
  • Sweet Reward Clock: A little clock in a frame with a nice retirement message makes this a wonderful universal gift for retirees.
  • Cottage Garden Music Box: This gift will really be music to her ears, with a beautiful retirement message on top! Fill it with something such as chocolates.
  • Retirement Gift Wine Glass: If she likes her wine, then she will probably be joining a few ladies every once in a while, so get her a glass that says she’s retired!
  • Azalea Bonsai Tree: Bonsais are pretty to look at and make a great gift for any occasion, really!

Gift Ideas Under $50

“Because You’re Special” Gift Box: A decorative gift box filled with teas, gourmet treats, a nice picture frame and more! Beautiful gift for your retiring loved one.

Retirement Gift Bracelet: This is a nice gift to give a mother or sister who is retiring. The bracelet might not say anything about retirement, but it comes with a card that does, and she will always remember who and when she got this from!

Ladies Irish Pendant Watch: Irish, are we? Then she will certainly be able to appreciate this pendant watch!

Personalized Hourglass Keepsake: Chances are, she has never had a real hour glass, so personalize it and surprise her!

Beginners Crochet Kit: Hobbies are an important thing to have in order to have a successful retirement. If she doesn’t already, get her into crocheting!

Scrapbooking Deluxe Package: Scrapbooking is a fun pastime activity and she likely has many pictures that she never had time to put in an album before! Well now she has the time.

Flowering Tea Pot Set: Such a gorgeous gift to warmly welcome a loved one to the retired life!

Gift Ideas Under $100

Art of Appreciation Gift Basket: Wow her with this gorgeous and unique gift basket! A handcrafted gift basket brimming with cookies, almonds, chocolate and more!

Tree of Life Large Glass Ball: She’s probably never seen anything like it before, but one thing’s for sure, she will adore it!

Gourmet Tea and Snacks Tower: Retirement time is snack time, right? Well, let her bask in that one for a little while with this yummy treat tower!

Wine Accessory Set: If she is a wine connoisseur, she needs this nice set!

Gardening Gift Basket: Gardening is a wonderful and healthy hobby to pick up at retirement, so give her everything she needs to get started!

You really can’t go wrong with any of these retirement gifts for women! No matter what you decide to get, be sure to get her some chocolate too, because what woman doesn’t love chocolate?

25 Retirement Gifts for Men

With a loved one retiring, it’s a nice gesture to give them a gift, welcoming them to their new life. Many people find that they get pretty bored when they retire, so you will want to find something to inspire a hobby and keep them busy!

Retirement gifts for men can seem like a tough thing to shop for, whether this man is your father, brother, or somehow related, but if you go down this list of retirement gifts for men, you’re bound to find something!

Here’s a list of retirement gifts for men categorized by price.

Gift Ideas Under $15

Retirement Survival Kit: Everyone who knows someone that is retiring needs to buy one of these funny and cheap gag gifts! He’ll get a kick out of it for sure!

Retirement T-Shirt: Shouldn’t all retired men have a t-shirt with a message? If he likes fishing, then he will love this shirt!

“Keep Calm” Retirement Mug: This is the perfect mug for any retiring man!

“How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free” Book: How to enjoy retirement. It will take a lot of getting used to not waking up so early every morning to go to work, but this book should help!

Funny Prank Golf Balls: Nothing says “I’m retired!” like spending the afternoon hitting golf balls at the local club, and these ones will sure make for a good laugh!

Scratch Map: For the world traveling retiree, this map is used for scratching off the gold areas of each place you have visited.

Gift Ideas Under $30

Sweet Reward Clock: What a nice desk clock! For the home office, of course…

Retirement Blessings Travel Mug: Need something for coffee on the go? Here it is.

Retirement License Plate Frame: In the retired world, we’re not in a hurry, so what’s the rush?

Photo and Scrapbook Album: Whether he wants to preserve old memories in the album or use it for post-retirement pictures, this is a nice pick for a man!

Tackle Box: Oh, fishing, what would retirement be without you? Keep him organized on his boat with this tackle box!

Leather Passport Cover: Traveler? Then he should have a nice leather passport holder.

Pocket Watch: This is a beautiful and classy gift for the man who appreciates good style!

Gift Ideas Under $50

French Coffee Press: Ahhh…Now there’s time to really enjoy that morning coffee, so make it the best with a french coffee press!

Day Clock: Who needs the time when you can’t even keep track of the days anymore? Get him this clever clock so he never forgets what day it is.

Craft Beer Making Kit: Quite a fun project to do at home, and you have plenty of time to use it!

Barbecue Tool Set: Let him feel like king of the grill with this nice grill tool set, complete with a hard case!

Gourmet Barbecue Gift Bucket: Like the idea of a barbecue gift? Then you should get him this gourmet barbecue gift set!

2-Piece Luggage Set: One luggage bag and one carry on bag, what more does a traveling retiree need?

Gift Ideas Under $100

Retirement Gift Basket: What a nice gift to give a person who is retiring! It comes complete with a mug, coffee, tea, cheese and crackers, oh and a nice basket of course!

Back Massage Cushion: Now that he will have more time to watch his favorite shows, you’d better get him something to work out all that stress in his back that he’s been building up for years!

Wine Making Kit: If he is a fan of wine, then he will have a great time working on this month-long project! It will surely keep him busy for a while before he can enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Fishfinder: Every avid fisherman needs one of these! It’s a like a fisherman’s companion and it’ll help him keep himself fed!

Golf Bag: Golfers need a good bag, and with this one having a stand, it will make golfing matters much easier.

Akaso Action Camera: With all the action he’ll be seeing, whether it’s fishing, traveling, or spending quality time with family, he should have a hands-free camera!

No matter what you get him, the gesture of giving a retirement gift will be very much appreciated. It’s so hard to find gifts for someone who already has everything, isn’t it?