If it was your birthday next week, what would you like?

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Looking for inspiration (for myself)!

I'm a carer so rarely go out/have time for hobbies. Mid 40s, recently quit smoking so self care is a bit more on the agenda than it has been. Love reading thrillers/crime novels and already have a kindle.

If you have any suggestions please share!

Or just tell me what you would wish for if you had a birthday coming up and I'll see if any of you ideas inspire me 😊

That’d be easy, a new pair of telescopic loppers to replace the ones I broke last week (they were a birthday present some years ago, my favourite presents are garden —weaponry— tools.

Ganni leopard tote bag
Medik8 retinol
Brazillian blow dry
A smegg yellow toaster and kettle
Some new Birkenstock Arizona sandals
Ouai hair mask

Well done for quitting smoking!
I quit 5 years ago. I do still vape low nicotine juice though
A Nespresso pop machine as my 10 year old one doesn't hear well any longer.
YSL libre.. my bottle is almost empty and it's my " signature scent"
Mac " maraschino much" lipstick.
Recently found brights suit me
Lindt chocolates
Socks

A really lovely pair of chunky silver earrings.

I don't really want much - people tend to complain that I'm hard to buy for 😅

However last year I bought DW an extendable bath table. It's wooden, with spaces either side for snacks/drinks/candles etc and has a lift up bit in the middle for her to put her books or tablet. I also bought dissolving bath petals to make it all pretty looking and she loved it.

Actually, I'd like the home marshmallow toasting sets. They're from the Naked Marshmallow company and have loads of flavours!

It is my birthday next week. I won’t get the one thing I want which is a full night’s uninterrupted sleep.

Not keen on "stuff" any more really unless consumable. DH will get me some Molton Brown Rhubarb and rose shower stuff. DD22 a scented candle. DD24 Lindt chocolates. We will go out for a meal at some point around all family birthdays and have cake - lemon drizzle for mine. (Chocolate for others)

This vintage choker

www.harveynichols.com/susan-caplan-vintage/1990s-vintage-kenneth-jay-lane-lion-head-necklace-993727-ms01-msc-185766/

This cape

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/jackets/product.asymmetric-wool-cape-beige.1237974003.html

This bag

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/midi-mayfair-2-in-oyster-lizard

Tag carrera cara special edition
David Yurman Renaissance 18kt gold cuff

Tom Ford soliel blanc
Afternoon tea at the Ritz
Drone
Gift card to a large department store

It my birthday tomorrow, I gave my husband a list incase family asked him what I wanted of books, scented candles and perfume I liked and said some nice coffee would be nice and no chocolate!

It was my birthday yesterday I got
Chanel perfume
Bath sets
T shirts and new bras I got with money (I'm so happy lol)
Wine
Yankee candle
A nice cosy dressing gown
And some new shoes, I never get shoes so looking forward to wearing them!

It's mine in a couple of weeks, so far on my list I have
A purple leather jacket
Loungewear
Night dress
Sandals
Civilization VII for my Xbox
Yoga pants.

DD will get me a book. I trust her taste so don't know what it'll be

I need to think of some cheaper things

Spa day with a friend complete with massage

Mine is the week after next. I would like the same as every year - for someone else to decide what’s for dinner, cook it, and clean up after. Other than that, I’d rather it wasn’t mentioned at all. At a push, some compost would be great!

I hear you loud and clear. LOUD AND CLEAR! When asked what I would like I said 'Sunday dinner out' no prep, no cooking, no yelling up the stairs to teens that dinner is ready 36 times before they grace me with their presence, no clean up,

Did I get it? Yes. I booked it myself.