Life Begins at 40. Have guests bring gifts for different categories to represent something a person would need if they were starting out in that stage of life. Categories include Baby, Teenager, Young Adult, Responsible Adult, Newly Wed, Person with experience and knowledge, senior citizen,  etc...  Gifts for the person with experience can include a day at a Health Spa, Cash for new clothes, and Breakfast / Brunch Out. Decorations could be for a regular party or retro-party. Music and Entertainment are optional but should portray the same theme as the decorations.