Gift idea for woman, buying in Sainsburys

[Walkingtheplank]

My birthday is coming up and DH has asked me to tell him exactly what teen DD can buy for me in Sainsburys. They are going after lunch. I expect will spend up to £10.

I'm at a loss really but would prefer not toiletries (I have c.60 toiletry items from previous birthdays/Xmas's) and not chocolate as on a diet.

DH thinks I should just be able to name an item, otherwise it will be chocolate.

DS has bought me some books so that's not an option, and I generally don't read the popular books they have at Sainsburys.

Any ideas?

Taste the difference cremant, or flowers.

Finders fee means they increase their budget ti £15

Magazines and a bottle of wine
Or
Some gloves and scarf
Or
Stationery - I’m a sucker for coloured pens etc

Having spent December sorting everyone's gift list, passing it to relatives who've asked, then been asked to buy and wrap it all myself, I'm not best pleased to effectively be sorting out my own birthday too. To be honest, I'm not hugely fussed (gifts arent important) but if I dont specify I'll end up with something that will take up space. I really cant accommodate more toiletries and we're going the same way with candles. It sounds so ungrateful to moan about it.

@PennineSpring

Why do you have to do the thinking here? It’s your birthday! Can’t DH and DD put their heads together and think for themselves? It would be a nicer present as they’ll have put some thought and effort into buying something.

I'd far rather be asked than have people try to guess. Pyjamas or flowers/plant would be my choice.

I might ask for flowers.

I don't see providing a list of suggestions as being a problem if it will avoid getting something you really don't want.

Big fluffy socks would be on my list - I would have loved to get some for Christmas.

Candle or diffuser

I can see how it would grate on you that they can't even think of something nice to get you must make you feel deflated ! Yeah just ask for flowers and enjoy them.

They sell some really nice homeware items, and I think they still have the green and gold lion range in store?

They do some good books in the book section.

If they're having to ask op to think up her own present in the first place, I wouldn't fancy their chances of being familiar with her reading preferences.

Re: providing lists/suggestions rather than them choosing, assuming that the OP has access to money that she can spend how she likes, she can buy herself something for £10 whenever she wants to.

It sounds like they are buying something in the supermarket, so it is likely that they are buying her gift while they are doing the grocery shopping, probably following a list that the OP will have had a part in drawing up.

So by choosing her present herself it's just another item on the grocery list, but in minds of the DD and the DH they have bought the OP a present, but they really haven't, as they haven't done any thinking or choosing themselves. It's often not the value of the item that's important, but that the gifter has thought about what the recipient might like and presented them with something nice, without the recipient having to put any mental effort into the process.

Actually, THEY'RE asking YOU what you'd like and you're asking on here...maybe that's why they don't know what you'd like....

Sainsburys do a really good multi-star thick balsamic vinegar that costs about £10 for a tall thin bottle - it's great for drizzling over salads. Or there's Willy's organic Apple Cider Vinegar (£7ish), multiple New Year style health benefits.

If not chocolate or toiletries, I'd probably choose upgraded versions of something I like but don't usually buy for myself, eg exotic fruit, branded tea bags instead of own brand, high end olive oil. So more of a treat than a gift.

But only if you can guarantee sole use and the family don't snaffle it!

Do you like tea? This is £14: www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/coffee-machines-44/1000ml-glass-teapot-with-infuser-and-black-lid

I'd ask for thick socks.

Just to be clear @bluesheep8 I've already provided a few inexpensive ideas, which I know have been bought. I didnt have enough ideas for everyone and didnt expect Sainsburys to be the only shop available (due to lockdown and DD liking to buy in store not online). I just couldn't envisage what is available gift-wise as I always turn left rather than go to clothing/household). I cant stress enough that I'm not fussed about presents, other than not adding to items I cant use quick enough. Flowers will be fine.

A nice mug.

DVD/CD? you could have a DVD and some posh popcorn to go with it?

Apologies OP if I was a bit harsh but I’ve two DC with birthdays around Christmas and I’m sick of family members expecting me to do all their thinking for them. It becomes rather tiresome and rather rude.

The best gift really is when someone puts the thought in themselves. Hope you have a lovely birthday.

A nasty mug, with something extremely rude printed on it.

Why does everything on MN have to be 'nice'?

I like the home stuff in Sainsbury's.

They sometimes have lovely houseplants. Otherwise I'd say a vase or candle.

I really like the habitat range of homeware they have in our store. They had nice habitat serving boards, but appreciate that is my kind of thing and maybe not everyone else's!1

I'm looking at one of their house plants right now - it's a Schefflera (sp?) which has flourished despite benign neglect from day one. I'd forgotten how nice it is to have something green growing next to my desk. YY to house plant.

Do they have an Argos in your Sainsbury's? You could then look online and they could order it.