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Birthday present ideas- what would you like to get

15 replies

Rory786 · 17/05/2019 23:01

Hi everyone,

I'm terrible at buying presents...ideas please!

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HappyBumbleBee · 17/05/2019 23:05

Vouchers - garden centre, book voucher, gift shop or boots etc.
Something for the garden - solar light things. ..my sis got me a fairy one time, and recently got our mum a lovely toadstool that lights up inside is windows at night.
Flowers or plants etc.
Mind you, my birthday is next week and everyone is asking me what i would like - and i don't have a clue Grin

doodlejump1980 · 17/05/2019 23:09

I want a bird box with a Wi-fi camera

WeeM · 17/05/2019 23:13

I always like perfume, never goes wrong. Can be Hard to pick for someone if you don’t know what they like though. Or a spa treatment voucher-not something I often go for myself but a lovely treat.

Aimily · 17/05/2019 23:13

I've asked every year since I was 14 (half my life) for a hot air balloon ride. Still haven't had one.
Afternoon tea for 2
Spa day
Gift vouchers

colouringinpro · 17/05/2019 23:17

I'd like some new Birko's, artists paint, some decent face cream and a funky ring Grin

daisyboocantoo · 17/05/2019 23:21

I would love a) hairdresser vouchers b)babysitting vouchers c) a cleaner to visit d) theatre tickets and a babysitting voucher e) wine

iklboo · 17/05/2019 23:27

Amazon vouchers for books
Afternoon tea
Gin
Voucher for massage / facial / eyebrows / nails at my favourite place
A nice family meal out

Rory786 · 17/05/2019 23:30

Great suggestions! Please keep them coming- lots of birthdays coming up!

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Bunnylady53 · 17/05/2019 23:35

Definitely spa vouchers!
Luxury toiletries
Perfume
Handbag
Car valet voucher because I know I just won’t get it done otherwise!
A really nice clock
Pictures
Charging phone case
Theatre/concert tickets
Posh chocolates
Posh wine/champagne
Afternoon tea
Depending on budget, a weekend away
Headphones
Photo shoot
Portrait painted or one of your pets ( considering commissioning a friend to paint our bunnies for DH’s Birthday)
Experience eg motor racing

Bunnylady53 · 17/05/2019 23:37

Really nice stationary ( or is it stationery?!)
Expensive pen
Dvd boxset of fav series
Cookery course ( or another course). I would love to do sculpture
Unusual plants eg bonsai, cacti, orchids etc

Bunnylady53 · 17/05/2019 23:44

Silk scarf
Jewellery box
Watch
Purse or wallet
Clothes
Sponsor an animal - I have done this with horses, donkeys, penguins etc & my brother sponsored a tiger for me
A tree ( Woodland Trust or similar)
Rose bush
Bird table or birdbath
Lingerie
Books
Lamp
Make something personalised eg compile a photo album/big frame
A load of crafting stuff or whatever suits the person’s hobby
A vintage style radio
CD player
Car CD player
A pet
Soft toy
Pyjamas/dressing gown/slippers

Tavannach · 17/05/2019 23:45

Elemis pro collagen marine cream. This is something I love but it's out of my price range for face cream so would be a lovely treat.
Cashmere socks.

ayepad · 18/05/2019 00:12

stationery

Beechview · 18/05/2019 00:16

A day/meal out
Books
Lip gloss

CakeNinja · 18/05/2019 05:48

Anything from SpaceNK
Kindle voucher
GHD glide brush thing that’s permanently out of stock
Theatre tickets
Wireless headphones that don’t fall out
Handbag I’ve had my eye on

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