muffinmom Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Will be turning 40 soon and need some inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I would have loved a little get away with girlfriends. My 40th is close to my 20th anniversary and for that I of course opted for DH. But for my 40th I would have LOVED a fun weekend away or small cruise with girlfriends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Yes! A relaxing weekend away! A spa trip for me and a few friends! Some nice R&R.... ahhh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I think a spa day or weekend would have been nice. To go with that? A good read! My favorite title for the 40's? SCREAMING TO BE HEARD by Elizabeth Vliet, MD.;) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 A BFP!:D Well, that is just me. I suppose a weekend away would be grand. A friend of mine's husband flew her to France for the weekend. He works for BP oil. Gas was 3.50 a gallon. :ack2: so I guess he could afford it! I am still jealous four years later!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 My best friend turned 40 in October, and she flew to Portland, OR to meet me! We stayed at a fancy boutique hotel downtown (courtesy of her hubby's credit card points) for 4 nights. It was awesome! We spent an entire day at a bookstore, ate out, watched North and South in our pj's at the hotel (with a few bottles of red wine and some take out), went shopping, walked the city, toured some historic homes and ate where we wanted to. It was the best! We have promised to do it again next year for my 40th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Dd14 and I will turn 15 and 40 the end of April, and I really wanted just the two of us to go away for a week to someplace special, like London (with the baby, of course). I know the weather isn't the greatest in England at that time, but I still thought it would be fun. However, I doubt that will happen, and I probably will just go out with dh and whichever kids are home at that time for dinner. Oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 My 40th birthday present was a certificate that said I could pick whatever house I wanted (that we could afford, of course - we were house hunting). Unfortunately, we had to stop house hunting before we picked anything, so I essentially got nothing for my birthday. :tongue_smilie: If I had known that, I would have asked for a week away at a silent retreat. We have four girls in a row. I need silent. At *least* a week. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Dh says he wants to take me to the mountains for a long weekend. Sounding pretty good, just considering my options! Oh...that silent retreat sounds interesting. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnL Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My birthday's New Year's Eve, and when I turn 40, I'd love to go to Disneyland, just dh and I, and ring in the new year. Not going to happen, but a girl can dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knit247 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'll be 40 in a few weeks. We moved to Germany last summer, and I would love to travel to...well...anywhere in Europe for the weekend! But, alas, we still have a house on the market in VA and are paying crazy-expensive rent here (DH is paid in $$$ and our rent is in €€€ - not good right now)! I think my best bet will be dinner out and a coffee press, LOL! I can't really complain, though. I live in Germany!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Dh and I are going to Bali next month and it has cost us less than a trip within Australia. We are going for 4 days, 3 nights...and its our first ever trip away together without the kids (since they arrived). I wish I had thought of it before (it was my brilliant idea). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Dh and I are going to Bali next month and it has cost us less than a trip within Australia. We are going for 4 days, 3 nights...and its our first ever trip away together without the kids (since they arrived). I wish I had thought of it before (it was my brilliant idea). If we go to the mountains it will be the longest we have been away from the kids. We've only been away one night at a time before now. Ds7 is already worrying about getting homesick (they'll be at their aunt's)!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'll be 40 in a few weeks. We moved to Germany last summer, and I would love to travel to...well...anywhere in Europe for the weekend! But, alas, we still have a house on the market in VA and are paying crazy-expensive rent here (DH is paid in $$$ and our rent is in €€€ - not good right now)! I think my best bet will be dinner out and a coffee press, LOL! I can't really complain, though. I live in Germany!!! Oooh, as soon as you get a chance, go to Prague and Vienna. Salzburg and the lake district too. Some of my faves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I love going to the theater, so for me the ultimate gift would be a weekend in NYC with DH, a nice dinner, and a Broadway show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 :DWell I am planning my 40th birthday March 31 and my 20th Anniversary July 7 We have been looking at the VRBO site. We were just looking last night and this is the one my DH chose. You will love the title of the ad! http://www.vrbo.com/174246 We are still trying to decide. He wants to go back to Maui (We went for our 11th anniversary) My actual birthday will be spent at a Day Spa. I have never gone to one matter a fact I have never had a manicure, pedicure, massage or any of those girl things. So I am having the works!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 :DWell I am planning my 40th birthday March 31 and my 20th Anniversary July 7 We have been looking at the VRBO site. We were just looking last night and this is the one my DH chose. You will love the title of the ad! http://www.vrbo.com/174246 We are still trying to decide. He wants to go back to Maui (We went for our 11th anniversary) My actual birthday will be spent at a Day Spa. I have never gone to one matter a fact I have never had a manicure, pedicure, massage or any of those girl things. So I am having the works!:D I will stay far, far away from any cottage labeled "Baby Maker" !!! We will be celebrating our 20th anniv. in 2010 as well! BTW, we love VRBO...used it to find a great place to stay on Amelia Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 I think what I'm having trouble with is whether I want to go somewhere familiar (such as the mountains, about 3-4 hours away) or if I want to go somewhere new. We only have a long weekend (and I'm not keen on flying). I suppose the mountains would be like new if the kids weren't with us! ;) Anyone know of a great place, maximum 5 hours from Nashville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 This year for my 40th Dh bought me the folk harp for which I have been longing for years. I am now learning to play it. :) It's delightful. Our family went out to a family restaurant for dinner and it was a surprisingly relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Dh also did as much as he could taking care of the kids and house so that I could relax, read, and play with my harp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We took the kids and went to Europe (London and Paris) in celebration of my 30th! (Well, it was actually almost my 31st by the time we took the trip, lol.) It was fantastic. I would love to do that again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Anyone know of a great place, maximum 5 hours from Nashville? Louisville is a neat city and it has one of the best hotels in the world. http://www.21chotel.com/hotel/default.aspx Well worth a visit and perfect for an adult long weekend. Museums, theater, sports, shopping, food. It's about 3 hours from Nashville an easy and beautiful drive up 65N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 We took the kids and went to Europe (London and Paris) in celebration of my 30th! (Well, it was actually almost my 31st by the time we took the trip, lol.) It was fantastic. I would love to do that again. :) what a present! how old were your kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Louisville is a neat city and it has one of the best hotels in the world. http://www.21chotel.com/hotel/default.aspx Well worth a visit and perfect for an adult long weekend. Museums, theater, sports, shopping, food. It's about 3 hours from Nashville an easy and beautiful drive up 65N. Hadn't thought about Louisville. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I am turning 40 tomorrow (Dec. 31) and since we have no plans, I guess I will have my own little pity party. LOL Just kidding. I am sure if I wanted to, my husband would take me out somewhere nice, but I am kind of tired from all of the holiday traveling and would just rather stay home. We did talk about going to Cancun this summer, but neither one of us likes to fly, so I guess I don't have any suggestions for you... Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 what a present! how old were your kids? They were six (a few days shy of seven, actually) and nine-and-a-half. We all had an amazing time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I am turning 40 tomorrow (Dec. 31) and since we have no plans, I guess I will have my own little pity party. LOL Just kidding. I am sure if I wanted to, my husband would take me out somewhere nice, but I am kind of tired from all of the holiday traveling and would just rather stay home. We did talk about going to Cancun this summer, but neither one of us likes to fly, so I guess I don't have any suggestions for you...Joy We celebrated my dh's July 40th birthday the following January! Just didn't have time or childcare before then! Don't give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I prefer things over experiences when it comes to big gifts. For example, when I got a huge bonus at work, I got LASIK surgery and now I'll have 20/20 vision for the rest of my life (it was 20/1200--I couldn't see a thing before the surgery.) So, I wouldn't like the trips or the day spas. I'd take the money and get a new floor for the livingroom or something like that. Something that I would see and enjoy and use every day for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I prefer things over experiences when it comes to big gifts. For example, when I got a huge bonus at work, I got LASIK surgery and now I'll have 20/20 vision for the rest of my life (it was 20/1200--I couldn't see a thing before the surgery.) So, I wouldn't like the trips or the day spas. I'd take the money and get a new floor for the livingroom or something like that. Something that I would see and enjoy and use every day for years to come. Very interesting perspective. That gets me thinking in a different direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hmmm...vacation in Hawaii! :D I'd even be OK with taking the kids, as they'll be 9 & 11 then. :001_huh: I just realized how close I am to 40. :svengo: Shouldn't have opened this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina J Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'm celebrating my 40th next year with a trip to Japan with a friend I met when I was living there in 1992. She lives in NYC and turned 40 last August. It will be my first trip out of the country since 2001 and my first time away from the kids. I'm excited and a bit nervous too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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