Turning 40 Gift Ideas that CountBy Kate Downs.Sep 29, 2008In Gift Ideas for HimWhen a birthday doubles as a major life event, such as turning 40, gift ideas can make the difference between a celebration and a personal crisis.  A sensitive, forward thinking approach can brighten a friend's outlook on the coming year.  Likewise, a random or cliched selection can contribute to an unspoken sense of mourning.