No main present still

[NoIdeaWhatIWantAtAll]

I know it's a bit late now but...My DH has bought me hotel chocolate chocs to open as requested and apparently a small surprise but it's not main present worthy apparently! We were going to buy something I've wanted for ages but without going into details I've decided to have it for my birthday later next year if its still "needed".

We usually spend £100 roughly on main presents to each other...he keeps asking me and I don't really know!

Can you give me inspiration at this late stage?! Maybe there's something I've forgotten about...

I'm not really bothered this year tbh!

If you can't think of anything you want whats the point of thinking of something just so you have a "main" present. Just wait until you actually want/need something.

@Hellocatshome yeah that's what I keep saying to DH but thought I'd do one last "thinking" via mumsnet before giving up 😂

A night away somewhere?

@NoIdeaWhatIWantAtAll if he is insistent I would just ask for the cash

This is the exact reason that my husband and I don’t buy for each other , there is never anything I want , and I I do want something I generally buy it then not wait until Christmas / birthday .

Yes, how about an "experience" present rather than a thing? A voucher for an expensive restaurant you want to try, or a chocolate making class/ Spa day, etc?

I hate the whole “main present” thing. If you’re not bothered then don’t force it, and just enjoy the day together.

Perfume?
New coat?
Any gadgets you want?

I always choose jewelry because I like it and it's not something you just buy for yourself regularly...or perfume.

@SalsaLove
just enjoy the day together.

Yes, this is what I've said. As long as I've got him, our LO and chocolate I'm happy.

I'm bit too attached to my LO for any experience stuff, only had her this year.

I think it'll be another "IOU" like my birthday this year was 😂

Credit note for clothes in the January sales?

I'm pretty sure dh has bought me a new purse which is just what I wanted.

Gift voucher for your favourite shop.

A luxurious throw to cuddle up in and feel indulgent whilst eating your Hotel Chocolat.

A cooking class
Theatre tickets
A new coat
Great pair of boots
Three months cheese subscription?!!

(These are all things I'd love!)

Molton Brown here, Dh knows the ones I like and will get me a "layer up" set... shower gel, lotion and scent, costs enough for him to be happy it is a main present and all gets used every time, so no "stuff" to find a space for.

Massage and nice meal somewhere

Why not go out for a nice meal or a show instead of having a present. Or get a tree planted in a place you like going to?

If you can't think of anything you want whats the point of thinking of something just so you have a "main" present. Just wait until you actually want/need something.

I completely agree.
Don’t buy just for the sake of having something to open.

Have an I.O.Y and use it for when you think of something in the new year.

Mine would be a massage /spa day.

Kindle? Nice dress coat? Perfume?