• Give your neighbor a birthday gift that shows you care. Living next door in a friendly relationship has revealed your neighbors interests, likes and dislikes. Other things to consider when choosing a gift might include whether the birthday falls near a holiday or during a changing season, your neighbors profession or his simple needs.
  
  

Gift Baskets

• Give your neighbor a special "basket of cheer" with an assortment of treats. These can include coupons for movie rentals, fruit, gourmet foods, a potted plant, stationery and notes, cookies and chocolates. Place the basket into a cellophane bag, attach a few balloons and a satin bow with a tag that reads, "Happy Birthday to a wonderful neighbor." Other items that can be included in a gift basket are books by authors or subjects the neighbor likes or a collection of imported bath products.
  
  

A Gift of Time

• Give your neighbor a special gift of your time. Depending on his interests, an outing for the day that includes lunch at a favorite restaurant and a tour through an art gallery, museum or historic home. A trip to the beach (if it's not far and a nice day) or a few hours of shopping. If you're not sure what would work best, create a coupon for an outing of his choice and place it in a birthday card. An example of a coupon can say, "This coupon good for a day trip and lunch of your choice." This kind of gift is often appreciated by someone who lives alone.
  
  

Personalized Gifts

• Give your neighbor an engraved item for his desk or personal use with his name on it. A rosary case, pen set, a door mat, pendant, photo album, key chain, memory or trinket box are a few ideas that make very nice personalized gifts. Other options include embroidered T-shirts, beach towels or napkins.