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What can I get myself for my birthday.

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Imagoodperson999 · 26/06/2025 18:37

Think everyone has forgotten it's my birthday soon. Also everyone is kind of skint. So fuck it i will treat myself 🤣 so what can I buy myself.

I will say no to:
Hair dressers, spa, alcohol. A night out. No make up type things

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TheLostStargazer · 27/06/2025 11:25

How old are your kids? How about all of you go out for a picnic in honour of your birthday?
Pop to the shops and ask them to help you choose some flowers or a plant or whatever.
If your dc goes on about their birthday, remind them playfully “hey! It’s my birthday first so that’s more important right now”
Show them that you matter too. This is an opportunity to show your dc how to be considerate and caring of others as well as Showing them that their mum is an actual person in her own right who deserves attention and kindness, just like everyone else.

Globules · 27/06/2025 11:35

Currently listening to a 3hr music mix my X put together for me. Easily the best present he gave me.

Can you pay someone to mix together lots of your favourite tracks?

Imagoodperson999 · 27/06/2025 12:52

DueyCheatemAndHow · 27/06/2025 11:18

This. Again. For the upteenth thread. And when you point this out OP will tell you you're wrong.

Well clearly your not reading my posts I have already said. Tattoo/trainers

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GalileoFigaro · 27/06/2025 18:52

I'd treat myself to a weekend away to a lovely city I'd never been to before.

LaraLondon1 · 27/06/2025 19:31

its my birthday next week and I bought myself a good hair masque that I wouldn’t normally fork out for .

BCBird · 27/06/2025 19:34

I don't think it's pointless treating yourself. I usually treat myself at Christmas. I'd be buying some 🍫 and perhaps a book or tickets to something I want to see.

Errolwasahero · 27/06/2025 19:39

I love my birthday; we don’t really bother at all except for a wee surprise once in a while, but I use it as an excuse to treat myself. We don’t have much money but I go ‘oh I’ll have that, it’s my birthday!’ This year I had a birthday month 👍. It was fun! 👌

Guttedagainagain · 27/06/2025 19:45

Ignore the mean comments. What is your budget OP?

karatemam · 27/06/2025 20:24

City break if you love travelling!

JoeyJava · 28/06/2025 12:54

Seems like you don't want or need anything

dudsville · 28/06/2025 12:56

Imagoodperson999 · 26/06/2025 18:44

I don't like flowers as gifts. I don't even own a vase . I could definitely eat loads of cake though 😋

What about ordering a box of things from Betty's then? They have such nice stuff to eat.

Imagoodperson999 · 28/06/2025 13:15

dudsville · 28/06/2025 12:56

What about ordering a box of things from Betty's then? They have such nice stuff to eat.

Im going to lunch with dd and ds in a bit . Im going to get a tattoo but im going to save for it so I will do that at a later point im happy with going for a meal 😃

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/06/2025 14:17

Aromatherapy associates shower oil
Teeth whitening
Personal training
Sports bra and new yoga outfit
New trainers
Nice pretty and smart sandals
New bras
A professional declutter er
Spanish lessons
Hello fresh meal kits

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/06/2025 14:18

Luggagerackistopheavy · 26/06/2025 18:50

I don't see the point in buying yourself a birthday present tbh. It won't mean anything.

It means self love and a nice treat to make herself happy and celebrate her existence on the planet!

dudsville · 28/06/2025 14:44

Imagoodperson999 · 28/06/2025 13:15

Im going to lunch with dd and ds in a bit . Im going to get a tattoo but im going to save for it so I will do that at a later point im happy with going for a meal 😃

When I posted I didn't realise that today is your birthday. Happy birthday!

ElizaJ74 · 28/06/2025 14:57

Lego. A trip to another city and go somewhere fancy for lunch with a good book. A good book. The Switch 2. The posh seats at the cinema.

vadypops · 28/06/2025 14:59

I bought my self a little treat from Tiffany’s for my birthday , just an idea 🤨 xx

Imagoodperson999 · 28/06/2025 15:50

dudsville · 28/06/2025 14:44

When I posted I didn't realise that today is your birthday. Happy birthday!

It's not today couple of days . Thank you though 😃

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Cojones · 28/06/2025 17:10

Imagoodperson999 · 27/06/2025 12:52

Well clearly your not reading my posts I have already said. Tattoo/trainers

@Imagoodperson999 what do you have in mind for your tattoo? Is there a specific design you have in mind? If you’re not sure, as a present to yourself could you find someone to design your tattoo for you while you save up for the actual thing?

I want one, just for me, somewhere I can see it but can keep it covered. As I’ve told people what I want and it’s quite specific I’m not sharing!

Imagoodperson999 · 28/06/2025 17:40

Cojones · 28/06/2025 17:10

@Imagoodperson999 what do you have in mind for your tattoo? Is there a specific design you have in mind? If you’re not sure, as a present to yourself could you find someone to design your tattoo for you while you save up for the actual thing?

I want one, just for me, somewhere I can see it but can keep it covered. As I’ve told people what I want and it’s quite specific I’m not sharing!

Years ago I had a memory tattoo for my dad . As I was holding his hand just after he died. And I decided I wanted a tattoo of my hand holding his. With the words for ever holding your hand . But its a bit shit . So I wanted it redone properly with proper colour.

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dragonfly52 · 01/07/2025 16:30

When I was working and earning tips, I would save all of the tips and go on holiday, particularly in August for my birthday, the best birthday to me from me - a fantastic holiday. How about a trip away - or a nice pair of trainers or Doc Marten boots ( if you like them obviously) theatre, fancy meal, but until you decide, a nice cake and a bunch of flowers, maybe a fancy candle. You can do what ever you want, its YOUR birthday. Happy birthday !

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