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If you're a woman in your early 50's...

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ohblowmedown · 15/07/2022 19:58

Who loves your dog, home and garden, isn't much of a drinker or a traveller, what would you like for your birthday?! Budget about £20.

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Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 15/07/2022 20:01

A cream cake for me and a nice dog treat for my dog. Or a really nice dog lead. (I love a nice padded handle yet soft lead, preferably wide, highly visible with a good chunky clip).

DecimatedDreams · 15/07/2022 20:02

Hopefully we aren't buying for the same person, but I've ordered my friend Nesti Dante soaps, as she's trying to be plastic free so has switched to bars.

If you're a woman in your early 50's...
ohblowmedown · 15/07/2022 20:02

Isn't that more a gift for the dog?! I'm sure she would like cake though 😋

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Hidehidehi · 15/07/2022 20:03

I was given a rose bush which shared my name for my birthday, which was lovely. I'd also like perhaps a voucher to buy a book, or for a nice cafe or coffee shop so I can treat myself. Or stationery, a nice set of pens or a notebook.

Arnaquer · 15/07/2022 20:03

An Emma Bridgwater dog mug if they have them with friends dog breed on it?

ohblowmedown · 15/07/2022 20:03

DecimatedDreams · 15/07/2022 20:02

Hopefully we aren't buying for the same person, but I've ordered my friend Nesti Dante soaps, as she's trying to be plastic free so has switched to bars.

I don't think this friend is much of an eco warrior, but it's given me an idea for another birthday!

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ohblowmedown · 15/07/2022 20:06

Arnaquer · 15/07/2022 20:03

An Emma Bridgwater dog mug if they have them with friends dog breed on it?

Blimey, I thought you'd nailed it then! Just checked online and the have the right dog breed but wrong colour 😕

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Pieceofpurplesky · 15/07/2022 20:06

A plant for my garden, wax melts, candles, soap bar for hair - luxury stuff

justforthisnow · 15/07/2022 20:07

A voucher for local posh garden centre with home goods and offer to bring for lunch at the same place.

CheshireCats · 15/07/2022 20:10

L'Occitane hand cream and soap.

Chasingsquirrels · 15/07/2022 20:10

I do like travel, but other than that meet your description.

I'd like chocolates, an orchid, flowers, nice house plant.

Sorefrog · 15/07/2022 20:11

Is there a garden centre with a nice cafe near her? I’m under your age limit but there’s one near me that has lovely fresh food and very good cakes and pastries. A £20 voucher would buy coffee, cake, a plant and a dog toy - all garden centres sell dog toys.

Chasingsquirrels · 15/07/2022 20:11

justforthisnow · 15/07/2022 20:07

A voucher for local posh garden centre with home goods and offer to bring for lunch at the same place.

Actually, I'd much rather go for lunch or coffee & cake with my friend than receive a gift from them.

rookiemere · 15/07/2022 20:13

A really nice shower gel and/or a metal water bottle. Friend got me a water bottle a couple of years ago and I've used it so much and think about her every time I use it.

user50and · 15/07/2022 20:14

Some lovely shower gel/bath oil/body lotion

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 15/07/2022 20:14

@ohblowmedown 🤣🤣 yes, but you asked what I would like - and a lovely lead would be for me to use and a dog treat (or anything that makes my dog happy) would make me happy - as you’ve acknowledged my passion and gives me something in accordance with that.
Also I could eat my cake in peace….!!

OldTinHat · 15/07/2022 20:16

A craft kit - something like a cheese making kit or macrame plant holder! Had both, loved both!

NotMeNoNo · 15/07/2022 20:19

Amazing chocolate from artisan shop.
Isle of Skye candle
Faith in Nature toiletries
Plant for house or garden

Spangledstarlight · 15/07/2022 20:19

Another vote for a lunch or coffee and cake rather than a gift, experiences much nicer!

Rina66 · 15/07/2022 20:21

A potted garden plant
A garden centre voucher
Potted herbs
Nice lounging PJ's
Sleep head phones
Packing cubes incase I do leave the house

Dacquoise · 15/07/2022 20:23

A ladybird house for my garden so I don't have to use pesticides on my roses. I got one for Christmas. It looks very cute on the wall.

perimenofertility · 15/07/2022 20:27

I'm 40s but otherwise same category. I love any presents related to my dog. Someone bought me a personalised tag which is now on my keyring. It has my dogs initial inside a paw print which is inside a heart. As I type this I realise how crazy-dog-lady I sound, but I do really love it!

PoppyBird · 15/07/2022 20:29

I like just iustforthisnow's suggestion. I receive a lot of dog-themed gifts (mugs, scarves, dog toys etc) and while I do appreciate them, I'd prefer a voucher and/or lunch.

StopStartStop · 15/07/2022 20:29

A soft cushion. No gems or sequins, just soft.

NashvilleQueen · 15/07/2022 20:30

Always a plant

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