50th birthday present

[Mytupenceworth]

Aibu to ask what would you like for a milestone birthday. Definitely not a boastful post but I really feel I have everything I need.
I seen a thread on here ages ago about really comfy pjs ( can't find it) and I remember saying to myself maybe that's an idea.. I have plenty of good jewellery and perfume

So wise people any ideas?

From whom, a spouse or a friend?

Would help to know budget.

Sorry if I wasn't very clear, from my husband to me I suppose €200 it there abouts

Are there any experiences/classes etc. you'd like to try? 50 is a great age for self-exploration. What about a journal writing workshop? Or something else creative--something that connects you to art or movement, to seeing the world differently? It's a time for a pivot and reevaluation. So travel is good, too. There could be a trip to somewhere you've been in the past, or somewhere you've always wanted to go. Or, there could be a ring or necklace that has a symbol of where you want to go with the rest of your life. At fifty, you should have, on average, at least 30 years of life left. What are your goals for those years?

Rather than presents - we booked a weekend away in a lodge with both my adult children and their partners. We made sure there were sufficient bedrooms, and two bathrooms, and it was really nice. Going away meant that the focus was on me , and I rarely have all my family together as one of them has moved away and we don't have room for everybody to stay comfortably in our house.

And everybody contributed something to the cost of the weekkend.

Jewellery for me. A pendant, earrings or bracelet.

For me a weekend away or something for the garden that l would enjoy all year round. But l love my garden!

I think milestone birthdays are about thinking about the adventures you want to have next, so I would go for a new experience or something that might help you get started.

I’ve asked for a bramwell brown weather clock for mine and suggested family chip in for one with husband

Thanks for the suggestions, please keep them coming!

I'm 50 in January.
DH is taking me to my favourite city for 3 days in a swanky hotel.
Haven't asked for a present because I dont know what I want.

Does anyone remember the thread about someone paying alot of money for really nice and comfy pjs.
We had a weekend in Portugal in October and the way things are I wouldn't like to go away for a while yet.
I have loads of good jewellery collected over the past 25 years.My husband got me a keep forever handbag for my 40th I enjoy crafting, but I could open my own shop with the supplies I have. I know I'm very fortunate to be able to say I have everything I want, hence really nice pjs are the only thing I can think of.

DH bought me a Dyson hairdryer, it was nice to have a luxury version of an everyday item and has been great for my fine prone to frizz hair

if you use the search function, there are endless threads about pyjamas, including "posh pyjamas"

I’m 50 next year too. For my 40th DH took me shopping to find something nice (he couldn’t be bothered to look himself beforehand). I felt fat and nothing fitted so I picked an exercise video!
Now, no longer feeling fat, got no money (due to pandemic) to get anything nice or go anywhere.
I think I’d like a weekend away though. It won’t happen. DH isn’t thoughtful and won’t plan anything. If we go for a meal I’ll end up paying as money/credit card is joint. I’d love him to say he will take me out and use his credit card even tho it’s from the same account

I'm taking my friend to the ritz for afternoon tea for her 50th and that has gone down well

@ cherrypiepie that sounds amazing but I'm in Ireland

I got a lovely piece of jewellery from a friend for my 50th. I bought myself a three-week holiday abroad in my favourite area.

I've just had a new Didrikson coat for my 50th but that's because I'm into nice coats. It cost 250 quid but it will last me forever. Is there anything that you really like but you wouldn't normally buy because you can't "justify it"?

How about a day of intimate massage?
from him obviously.

We always (as we should) make love concerning ourselves with the needs of our lover. How about selfishly indulging in intimacy made just for you (obviously if he is a willing participant!!).

It's free, is healthy, no waste. Nothing bad about it at all. Yay!

@Mytupenceworth is there anything similar in Ireland?

I think it was for my benefit as much as hers - just gave me a great excuse to do it!

It's such a pity there's not a like or thank you button on mumsnet. @cherrypiepie, yes there is and it's such a lovely idea!

Ah that great @Mytupenceworth ! Hope you get your posh tea 🫖

Do you like lipstick? I would absolutely love to be given the YSL custom lipstick creator - www.loreal.com/en/articles/science-and-technology/ysl-perso/ - but YMMV if you’re not a lipstick and colour geek!

[quote cherrypiepie]@Mytupenceworth is there anything similar in Ireland?

I think it was for my benefit as much as hers - just gave me a great excuse to do it! [/quote]
The Shelbourne Hotel does afternoon tea. Would imagine it's fab and such a lovely setting