Sensible pressie for my sister's 40th

[malumbu]

?50 - ?100

She doesn't live in a Bohemian area such as ED, and has a fairly conventional lifestyle - two kids under 10, semi, garden etc etc.

I'm thinking of theatre vouchers.

I could try "I want one of those dot com"

I am not doing a red letter day. Or Lush vouchers.

[TillieTrotter]

How about taking her out for supper and a comedy night/gig. Quality time with her generous big brother.

[Seabag]

Iceland vouchers or slippers in the shape of a Racoon or a trip to Alton Towers ?

Seeing as "She doesn't live in a Bohemian area such as ED, and has a fairly conventional lifestyle - two kids under 10, semi, garden etc etc"

[red devil]

A 'no expense spared' trip to the local nail bar?...

[Applespider]

My sister bought me a gin tasting at the Ginstitute in Notting Hill. It's at top end of your budget but it is a great informational (well lubricated) night out and you leave with two bottles of gin - one of which is made on the night to your tastes.

If she has a local beauty spa, then vouchers for a massage are often appreciated. Treats that you'd never splurge on usually.

[Seabag]

How about getting her teeth whitened

For ?50 you could get at least 2 of them done, then when she's 50 you could pay for the other 2. Personally, i'd whiten the 2 main top teeth (as these stand out, as it were). Then go for the bottom ones in 2024

Tho it would be unfortunate if any fell out in the decade between 40-50

[Local tramp]

If she's not content with the semi you could get her one of these

http://m.annsummers.com/p/rampant-rabbit-the-expanding-one/07scnras1124041.

Only ?45 what a bargain !!!!

[Salsaboy]

Hahahahahahaha genius!

Local tramp Wrote:

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> If she's not content with the semi you could get

> her one of these

> http://m.annsummers.com/p/rampant-rabbit-the-expan

> ding-one/07scnras1124041.

> Only ?45 what a bargain !!!!

[Robert Poste's Child]

I'd suggest something in the 'pampering' category such as a gift voucher for the best beauty place in her area.

[seemster]

A trip to a decent art gallery (eg the Tate Britain, could be free or a paid exhibition) plus her choice of artwork from the day, nicely framed.

[PeckhamRose]

Go up the Shard with the one she loves....

[Jeremy]

PeckhamRose Wrote:

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> Go up the Shard

Never really understood that euphemism... unlike "up the oxo tower" which always worked much better.

[midivydale]

I would be over the moon for pampering vouchers.

[Otta]

malumbu Wrote:

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> She doesn't live in a Bohemian area such as ED,

> and has a fairly conventional lifestyle - two kids

> under 10, semi, garden etc etc.

Le Creuset cookware.

http://www.johnlewis.com/le-creuset-round-casseroles/p310796?kpid=231452279&s_kenid=6ed9771a-a7f6-2ac9-f25f-000031b858c0&s_kwcid=129x47486&tmad=c&tmcampid=73

[ClareC]

Pampering vouchers and offering to have the kids whilst she goes :)

[Laur]

A pampering day spa in London like the 'Sofitel So Spa' in Piccadilly.

This deal includes use of sauna, jacuzzi, afternoon tea and a 60 minute treatment for ?95.00 (I've been there twice and would recommend) :

http://www.buyagift.co.uk/Pampering/So-Magnifique-Spa-Experience-with-Afternoon-Tea-at-Sofitel-So-SPA-BR-10520519.aspx