A Little Birthday Wishlist
Every year, around this time, my mom sends me a text or an email asking if I have a birthday wishlist.
And every year, I literally cannot think of a single thing I want or need.
(This is not because I’m some sort of evolved human who doesn’t believe in material possessions but rather because my brain has zero capacity to remember things like this).
This year, I started keeping a little birthday wishlist so that when the moment came that my mom or Bart asked for ideas or, more likely, I decided to buy MYSELF a birthday present or two, I’d remember what things I’d thought, “I’d love this for my birthday.”
A birthday wishlist
A keyboard for my phone. I saw this on Leanne Barlow’s InstaStories and generally I’m not a person who thinks “I NEED THAT.” But this one? I NEED THAT. I spend so much time on my phone for work, responding to Instagram DMs or posting, and I hate typing on a little screen keyboard, so this basically looks like heaven on earth to me.
A new wallet. I’ve had the same wallet for nearly a decade and it’s so ratty and sad at this point. I am NOT a slim 3-card wallet user, either. I need something that can hold ALLLLL my cards, some cash, coins, stamps, my ID, plus a bunch of random gift cards and business cards. I love this one!
A handheld steamer. I don’t mind ironing at all, but sometimes you just need a quicker option and my sister Merrick has raved about hers. I love that it’s small enough to tuck in your closet and that you don’t have to pull out the ironing board and the iron when a t-shirt is just a little bit wrinkly. Plus the reviews are insanely good.
The illustrated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I mean, it doesn’t come out until a few weeks after my birthday, but I cannot WAIT to add this to my collection. (Also, I read the 4th one with Ella last year and I was reminded of how fantastic this one is).
A pair of leopard flats. Back in 2012, I bought a pair of leopard flats for about $8 and I wore them EVERYWHERE until they were literally falling apart. I’ve missed them virtually every day since then but never replaced them (this tells you everything you need to know about me right there). This feels like the time to finally replace them and I LOVE this pair.
Glass Tupperware. And in case you ever wondered if I am, at heart, a very boring person, yes, yes I am. But our tupperware set is starting to fall apart after 9 years of heavy use and I’d like to replace it with a glass set (especially now that we don’t live in a house with tile floors like we did in Arizona).
I’d love to hear some of the best birthday gifts you’ve received (or what’s on your birthday wishlist!).
Quick thought on the wallet. My life was revolutionized when I decided to carry 2 wallets. One just a card holder (one I found on amazon that carries 28 cards I think?) and one just a slim wallet for my ID, credit, debit, and a little cash. I keep the cards in my purse so I always have them with me when going to museums or restaurants and places I need that card. Then I keep the slim one in a different, more accessible pocket for when I’m just getting gas or running into a store to buy something. Now when I don’t have a purse, I can grab the small wallet and not have to find a place for a big bulky wallet but still have all my cards in the purse…just in case. Also Costco carries glass Tupperware for cheaper. 😊
Those are both great tips! Thank you!
Happy Birthday!!
I have to make a wish list too, otherwise I completely forget! Is this something unique to moms? I feel like I never was this way before kids. 🙂
I bought Merrick’s steamer and can attest to how fantastic it is. I also bought her beach wave iron thing for my hair.
My list is mostly facial products – a microneedle instrument, a jade massage roller, and Olay clay sticks. I also want the Ugg Pom Pom fleece slipper socks.
I don’t enjoy shopping or spending money, so I’ll often be interested in something and simply talk myself out of buying it, but it might be a fun birthday gift. Yet I’ll never remember it when my birthday rolls around, which just so happens to be in December, only two weeks before Christmas, so I’m asked for double the wish list at basically the same time. It’s my cross to bear, I guess. 😉
The Lauren Clutch Wallet by Hobo is absolutely 100 percent the BEST!!
I second this!! I LOOOOVE mine!! Definitely on the pricier side. But worth every penny.
I keep a running Amazon wishlist too 🙂
A note about the containers- the other commenter is right, Costco is where it’s at! Also, we had a set of the glass ones like you have posted (Snaplock brand) and the pyrex ones- I like the pyrex wayyyy better. The lids are easier to get on and off and honestly, I’m not crazy enough with my leftovers to need the super tight lids that don’t always snap on 4 sides. Also, the pyrex seem to stack better with the lids off. if you can test them both out in store, I would. We sold our snaplock ones in a garage sale and bought extra pyrex!
Happy happy Birthday! Your blog is my very favorite. 🙂 I wish you the very best (and lots of cake & ice cream :))
Oh I definitely want boring things for my birthday (which is also next week!) Like having all my windows cleaned. Or basically any manual labor jobs that I hate doing!
I don’t like ironing and I dislike wrinkles even more. I found a very economical DIY recipe for the Downy Wrinkle Release spray. It works really well and makes your clothes smell nice too! I reused an old Downy Wrinkle Release spray bottle. Any spray bottle that has a very fine mist will do. Then fill it with 4 c of distilled water, 4 tsp of your favorite liquid fabric softener, and 4 tsp of rubbing alcohol. Works like a charm for our families needs.
I have those exact leopard flats (going on about five months now) and they are AWESOME!
I have had wallet struggles over the years and carried two at one point (splitting into every day and cards) but have been really pleased with my Fossil Logan RFID wallet. I grabbed one at a Fossil outlet store so it was very reasonable but it’s got quite a bit of room while still being pretty slim. The clutch strap is a big bonus I think.
Fun! I love seeing other people’s wish lists and getting ideas. My birthday is this month too. I got a beach cruiser bike, and as soon as Arizona cools down, I’ll actually ride it. 😂 Also on the list: AirPods, some hair products, illustrated HP, water flosser, and some baking stuff. I love September!
I love my Cath Kidston wallet. I think I have the continental zip version. I have a super cute London print that makes me happy every time I see it. 😊
Target sells really fun Pyrex tupperwares with cute sayings on the side! I love ours. One consideration with glass tupperwares is that you might have to switch where you store them because they’re pretty heavy if you have a big set. We used to store them in a drawer but the rails broke! The cabinet we have now is much better.
For my birthday this year, the only thing I really wanted was a set of matching glass jars with labels so that all my spice containers would match and look pretty. If that doesn’t say “I’m turning 34”, I don’t know what does.