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40th birthday gift ideas for friend?

10 replies

Tinysnickers · 07/07/2022 23:02

My friend turns 40 at the end of next week. I've been rushed off my feet at work and dealing with poorly kids so I just haven't managed to give any thought to a gift.
Can anyone help me out with ideas for a lovely 40th birthday gift?
She doesn't like smelly candles or body products, and food is tricky due to intolerances. (I have already got some chocs that I know she's ok with.) She's not into spa days/treatments or 'experience' gifts. Clothes tricky as we are opposite ends of the size spectrum and I wouldn't know where to start with sizing/what would look flattering etc.
I know another friend has already got her some jewellery so would prefer to avoid that.
Have you had a present that you loved?
Budget up to £50ish.
Supe greatful if anyone has any amazing suggestions.

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Nutsabouttopic · 07/07/2022 23:11

I got vouchers for theatre, afternoon tea, a massage, cinema tickets, tickets to a show. Friend brought me out for a drive and brought a picnic. Another friend brought me on a guided night walk which I would never have thought of doing for myself. A magazine subscription

Luredbyapomegranate · 07/07/2022 23:22

Can you frame a great photo of the 2 of you?
Fancy cinema and drink beforehand
Is she a cold type? Nice scarf and gloves?
Something like a national trust membership
A cushion with a funny message that means something to the two of you
A day trip to a museum or country house for the two of you
If you can do 50 for you as well as her then cocktail night
Gig tickets for 2

Notimeforaname · 07/07/2022 23:29

A meal out with you.
Vouchers, so she can buy her own clothes
A nice bag
Fancy flowers and wine
Books
Make a photo album for her

Blankbias · 07/07/2022 23:31

Anna Lui bracelet from liberty. Very delicate, not stuffy and can be worn with anything. Around £40

coodawoodashooda · 07/07/2022 23:35

A voucher for something nice, a card with a lovely message and a bottle of bubbles. I'd go cheaper with the bubbles and splurge on the voucher.

RomainingCalm · 08/07/2022 00:01

Vouchers for somewhere like The White Company. Their bath robes are amazing.

Marlaah · 08/07/2022 00:07

gift vouchers for John Lewis type store; a fresh flowers subscription; cashmere socks; book tokens. Maybe tokens are a safer option?

Happynow · 08/07/2022 00:11

So many beautiful suggestions ... what do you think?

Happynow · 08/07/2022 00:16

What's your budget? Did I miss that?

FlissyPaps · 08/07/2022 00:21

Perfume, purse/handbag, wine/champagne/treat hamper, robe/dressing gown, slippers, shoes, afternoon tea, theatre show, preserved flowers and bouquets that can last up to a year

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