It’s my 40^th birthday this year and I think I need to write a list of presents I would like to try and give my husband some pointers!  I think it’s a bit of a milestone birthday.  Having survived everything that life has thrown at me so far surely that’s a cause for celebration.  I know that I can’t escape turning 40 so I might as well relish the moment and be well and truly spoilt!

The last fortnight I have cut cake out of my life.  It’s been tough if I am being completely honest!  Booking Afternoon tea is going to be out of the question when it comes to gifts to get me.  Before it was my all-time favourite thing!  It probably still is but I am not letting myself be tempted!  I am really pleased I have lost three pounds so far and its the perfect motivation to keep going.

Candles

With the cold weather setting in lighting candles in the evening is my favourite thing.  Miller Harris have some amazing fragrances.  Tangerine Vert Candle (£45) sounds like a real treat for the senses!  Especially whilst I am not experiencing the sweetness of cake I can enjoy the fresh citrus scent instead!  It might help me until my cravings start to subside.

Loungewear

Our house is freezing so I need lots of loungewear that I feel comfortable in to survive winter.  Oversized knits that keep me toasty teamed up with my trusty pair of slipper boots.  I am all for the hygge lifestyle trend, as you can probably tell seeing that I have already mentioned candles, quickly followed with cosy loungewear.  The Danish even have a word for those pants you would never be seen in public but love wearing for unwinding at home – Hyggebukser!

Vouchers

I know some people think they are boring, but I love vouchers!  They give me the freedom to pick out something I need.  Money is always tight for anything beyond the essentials so it’s a real novelty having free rein with a voucher to pick whatever I want!  I don’t always spend them straight away but keep them until later in the year when I feel I want a bit of retail therapy!

Experiences

There is so much I want to still do and I am not getting any younger!  I had planned to write a 40 things I want to do before I turn 40 list!  Covering lots of things I still wanted to try.  I feel I have left it too late with just over three months to go.  But I could still tick off something like indoor sky diving whilst my ticker can still cope with the sensation!

Fitbit

I would love one of these.  I am really trying hard to improve my health!  Yes, you need to love the body you’re in, I get that.  But as I have got older I have also realised I need to take care of it.  I want to be able to track my fitness goals and see how I am doing.  The Fitbit is such a stylish bit of kit, I can’t resist adding it to my birthday wish list.  I think with it I will do more steps as I will be able to easily see what I need to aim for and how many calories I am burning!

Have you turned 40 recently, what did you wish for?