To ask for birthday gift ideas for my daughters 30th?

[equalmeasures]

Daughter is 30 next year, it will also be the summer she graduates from university. She has done a lot the past 6 years to really turn things around, she was heading down a very bad path and has turned into a kind, caring and thoughtful daughter so I would like to make her 30th special.

My budget is no more that £1000. Any ideas?

That’s really lovey GRMA.

I think I like lol the crazy different wrapping paper! Minions is y fave.

My parent gave me a nice watch for my 21st. Lost it at a beach a-few years later. Still feel guilty about it!

I think you spend this year understanding what she might like best and don’t try to imagine what might suit. A thirtieth isn’t like a 21st so a piece of jewellery might not be as well received as something else.

Our son is marrying next year (he’s 27 this year) and we know he wants a vintage ice cream van for his wedding for his present. We’ll do that and some Locke shoes he covets.

Our daughter is 29 this year and moving into a new house. Usually she’d want a weekend away or a bag etc but this year she wants her her new garden made lovely and easy care - planters, steamers, plants, table and chairs etc.

Asking for random ideas might not provide as good ideas as talking to her about a list of options wish list. If you’ve a year or so to go, you can ask about what she’d do if she won a thousand pounds on the lottery and she won’t necessarily link it to her Birthday, so it’s still a lovely surprise.

I wouldn’t have wanted a watch for my 30th.

I'm 30 next year too & expecting and tbh OP I couldn't think of a nicer way to spend my birthday than with my daughter and my mum. Maybe a trip away for the three of you?

I think a trip would be the best option if she's not into hobbies that much - perfect way to create some lifelong memories.

If she loves reading, you could also get her a book subscription? I got one for my daughter from Mr B's Emporium - they have a very fun quiz to fill out and then send a book every month based on their personal interests. Highly worth every penny so far.

Another vote for a nice piece of jewelry! If travel restrictions are lifted next year, then maybe a trip to somewhere nice. You can add something fun to the gift, too, like a Birthday slideshow that would contain pics of her from her childhood and school times up until current moment.

For my husbands 30th I gave 3 presents of all his favourite things.

**30 not 3 presents

My dad got me a mulberry handbag for my 30th and I love it.

For my 30th I was given a Mont Blanc pen. At the time I was aghast, it cost more than a month’s rent.

But I use it every single day. And it’s beautiful. I work in a role where previously I’d be loaning my pen out for contact details and it’s always remarked on.

I've been very lucky in my parents gift me very good quality jewellery for special birthdays and life events; I absolutely adore these gifts and have kept it all in top conditions and keep wearing it.

Started with diamond stud earrings for my 13th birthday and last gift was an emerald tennis bracelet 3 years ago for a job secondment to Singapore.

On the flip side, I know my dad loves going to events rather than material things, so I also find great tickets to shows or dinners for his birthday - last big birthday for him was his 60th and I gifted a trip by helicopter to a winery for a 12 course chef's table degustation with wines (surprisingly not that much more than hiring a driver!).

Or when my mum was alive, one of our favourite things was an annual trip together for 5 days. Our last trip was my 25th birthday present and I treasure the memories.

Could be an option for you two?

Not an Apple Watch

I'm on my second one now. They don't last more than a few years

What degree is she doing? She might need a total wardrobe make over if she is going into a corporate role so a shopping trip could be welcome, obviously if it's nursing not so much.

A holiday?

A piece of jewelry / watch not Apple, a proper time piece

I spent my 30th on the back of a Harley in Western Australia.

What are her interests? Difficult to give ideas with no idea of what she likes. I personally would hate an apple watch, as I hate apple products.

No Apple products in this house, we say they are evil and smell of poo

I went to London with my DM for my 30th, Planet Hollywood and saw Chicago but had a Zoo Keeper experience in Bristol Zoo for my 40th. That was amazing.

I think gift, something she chooses and a short break with her DD.

I'd second the idea of a book subscription so she gets a new book every month. Persephone books do one, and have a really interesting range of books.

I;d not have wanted a watch.

A nice holiday or weekend away with my mum would have been good tho. Nice hotel, somewhere warm, lots of nice food.

Actually my parents contributed to an expensive trip I had book to go on my own (big adventure expedition type thing). Was awesome. Great 30th.

Diamond jewellery, a watch but not a smart watch, a piece of art, a sterling silver frame, a classic handbag, a city break. Really depends on what she likes.

@equalmeasures

She can drive and has a car.

Apple Watch is something she could get herself if she really wanted. She actually doesn't have 'hobbies' per se.

She enjoys cycling but as an enjoyable day out not as a hobby.

She loves, loves, loves reading and is constantly buying new books.

She's not a huge jewellery person but I think if it was something sentimental she would enjoy it.

She enjoys spending time with her daughter, doing activities, for example, she often talk excitedly about all the holidays she's going to take with her daughter once she has her degree and is earning. She says she can't wait to make memories with her.

A trip away is a good idea...she would like to go to NYC I know that.

You already have your answer!!

An acitivity or a short trip away with her daughter. I’m sure she would really appreciate that. Gift her the memories she wants to make with her daughter x