What should I ask for? Birthday!

ECUGirl2004

My mom called me a little while ago and asked what I want for my birthday (in a couple of weeks).  She said if I wanted, she'd taking me out shopping for clothes this weekend, since it's tax-free weekend.

Clothes are nice, but I'm not sure if that's what I really want... though I could always go for new shoes.  IDK, I always have a really hard time thinking of things I want.  I would like a laptop and I've thought about getting a Kindle, but those are probably out of the price range.

Honestly, I'd prefer just to have cash to put in the bank, but I know my mom would like to go out with me, and she likes giving gifts.  I just don't know what to ask for.  Ideas?

I know I'm lucky that she's offering to get me a gift, but trying to come up with something I want always stresses me out!

raceyrae

Given I had to answer the same question , on my list is:  stand mixer, pastry knife, new book by my favorite author, new comfy sweater, brown belt -- so as you can see, not that exciting. 

cate1119

I always have such a hard time coming up with ideas too!  On my list this year is a new kitchen knife (a nice chopping one), new yoga pants, and a gift certificate to one of those make your meals and freeze places.  My birthday is in Nov, but thought that might be nice to have some in the freezer before #2 comes along.  Oh - and I also told DH I'd like a prenatal massage  .  I've learned to keep a running list in Outlook Memos so when I think of something I jot it down.  I'm a dork like that

raceyrae

cate1119:

I've learned to keep a running list in Outlook Memos so when I think of something I jot it down.  I'm a dork like that

Good idea!

crescentmoon99

I always want, and never can ask for b/c my birthday is in October, a pair of these Maine Isle flip flops from LL Bean.  They have so many cute patterns!  I do have 1 pair and they are SO comfy.  Other things I asked for recently were a new glass pitcher from Crate & Barrel and a trifle bowl.

GL coming up with a list!

starz080

I would answer with fancy kitchen gadgets or a GC for a massage.

crescentmoon99

What about an iTunes gift card?