I'm being threatened with a spa day

[FairfaxAikman]

So I’m getting demands for ideas for a present for my upcoming birthday. If I don’t come up with something I’m being threatened with a spa day.

Problem is there’s nothing I really need or want (I love Scandi clothing but am trying to lose weight so think it would be a waste to ask for this)

I like books - but have a kindle - Harry Potter, Diet Coke, dogs (but have one already) “classic rock” music (think Queen/Led Zeppelin/Deep Purple/Rush) and sleep.

I don’t like make up or perfume and I hate stuff like spa days.

I work predominantly in an office environment but very occasionally out and about - and wear Docs to work, so have those already (though is it just me or is the quality declining?) and use a backpack instead of a bag (have a Berghaus one). Nice pens are a no go as the best pen for super quick note taking (which i do a lot of) is a cheap bic biro.

What the hell would you buy me?

Vouchers

Spa day is also my idea of hell

Vouchers from an approved list you provide

Jewellery vouchers from a jeweller you like?

Not that it's relevant but I'm similar sin as I want nothing. I've asked for a BB gun for Xmas and targets.

Just say you don't want a present. I hate stuff like this. It makes me feel embarrassed. If I want anything I'd rather buy it myself. It's just well embarrassing. Just say 'honestly. No pressies. It's a lovely thought but I get embarrassed. Bring some cake in for all of us to share! "that'll do me" or similar

People don't listen though when you say that

I love giving presents to people and I genuinely thought into what I buy.

For me I like seeing people happy with something

Could you go Humble and ask for donations to a food bank or charity that is close to you?

@123rd

Could you go Humble and ask for donations to a food bank or charity that is close to you?

Comes across as a bit virtue signally 😬

I said I didn't want presents - and was threatened with a spa day.
This is my DSis and she insists it has to be for me.

Oh and I have loads of jewellery - most of which is never worn.
Skincare consists of soap and water flowed by Aveeno moisturiser.
Not interested in fancy stuff as a skin condition limits what I can use.

Nice booze? Fancy hamper from posh food shop?

Buy you ‘adopt an animal’ from WWF

I had a helicopter flying experience which was fab. There's loads of things to choose from for experience days.

Want to learn anything? Books/ online course/ musical instrument?

That sort of thing maybe

Your favourite perfume?
Your favourite alcohol?

Audible subscription? Or subscription to a magazine? Eg New Yorker for the short stories ...

Really nice bedding and a bedtime pack (fancy bubble bath, hot chocolate, normal chocolate, cake, book, promise of at least 3 hot drinks brought to you in bed over 3 hours and the dishes and cups taken downstairs and no washing up left for tomorrow)

I'd have some sort of subscription like Gower Cottage brownies or happy socks (I like socks) or a stationary hamper

Oh sorry, no perfume.
Hmmmmm
Voucher for a nice shop?
A slap up lunch with said sister?

I thought you could only have a spa day if your husband has taken the piss by staying out late?

Cordless headphones or speaker?
Nice bottle of your favourite wine/spirit?

How about a years membership to somewhere you enjoy ~ national trust, english heritage, theme park, zoo, botanical garden, historical sites etcetera.
They wont be closed for ever.

Booze?
Art? A print you’d like for anywhere in the house?
Camera? Instax?
Do you have a record player? Could start collecting vinyl for those bands?
Or fancy earphones?

Something you love - upgraded? Slippers, dressing gown, trainers, gloves, games console, jewellery?

Spa days- agree that they are a special kind of awkward hell on earth.
Vouchers for something you like would seem the best thing.
.

Other than reading abs music you don't mention if you have any hobbies. Do you? Something to do with those? If not what about a set to try something new?

A cris stitch kit with everything you need to do a little project?

A knit a hat kit?

A cookbook with a new cake tin or the like?

A nice pad and some watercolours?

@FairfaxAikman yes, I think the quality of docs has declined. I’ve had mine for 3 years and they are falling to pieces. I had hoped they’d just look nicely worn in by now...