No money and boyfriends birthday coming up

imfedup

Need some ideas on what I can do for my bf, we have been together 4 years and its his 32nd birthday coming up in few weeks and I have no money.

He has said not to spend money on him as he knows I have nothing but would like to do something special.

I was going to cook him a nice meal but we have the kids and before we know it it will be really late at night before we can sit down, but its still an idea.

Any other ideas for a cheap but tasteful birthday??

Giggles_Fairy

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Vouchers for things he would enjoy - eg. a hour child free playing on Xbox, watch his favourite film (one maybe you usually dont watch), and dont forget the cheeky ones if you wanted!

As you have children could you get them involved? Make it a family meal with them helping out (not sure on ages), maybe some cupcakes or a cake decorated by them, handmade cards etc. A big Happy Birthday homemade banner.

Also I knwo you said you have no money but if you have a spare few pounds have you looked on ebay for some little wrap ups? Especially if hes in to anything 'geeky' like star wars or star trek. I few years ago we set a £10 budget for christmas I got : a picture book made, a 1980s star wars pencil tin and Chewwie pencil topper, the complete star wars tazos set, mini love hearts with our picture on the wrapper, and a couple of other bits I cant remember now. He absolutely LOVED the vintage star wars stuff and it cost me pennies! I also bought him a 1980s Gordon T Gopher puppet off ebay christmas just gone, it cost me £3.01 in total and he said its the best gift he has EVER got as he had one as a child and he had always wished me still had it for old times sake.

imfedup

Thanks for the ideas, I am going to get the kids to make him a birthday cake and they are looking forward to that although I dont think my kitchen is!

Will look on ebay now and see, although I never know where to start on ebay but am sure wont take long to get the hang of it.

Giggles_Fairy

If you are not used to ebay when not head to some car boots at the weekend and see what you find. Its amazing what you can find at car boots!

stephanie_cupcake

In similar situation - we have little money to spare as a family and I got given a hand written time off voucher from hubbie for christmas. A friend and I had coffee and lunch for a £5 each, but it was the time off bit that I appreciated most. Hubbie looked after our and her kids. Lots of people now hail him as super sensitive hubbie and all for a £10!!. Also seen that you can buy these time off vouchers (cheap romantic vouchers) on amazon if you need inspiration

mr_and_mrs_ts

Maybe a picnic the day after as got kids? All the best.

melancholly

is there anyone you can ask to babysit? i bet dinner, just the two of you, would be great!

hearts

You don't need to spend money or even leave the house. Have a wee think about it. ;-)

Rachel021967

A love letter telling him you love him and why. Taking from the Make do and mend programme, how about a homemade picture frame with a picture of your family. Time off to relax from the kids. When its my husband's birthday I always but my daughter to bed and do the washing up. For his last birthday we invited over his parents and I cooked them his favourite takeaway dish. I found its the little things that count.

motherhen2234

Vouchers - As mentioned these can be a range of things from sexy treats to domestic chores.

Bake him a cake - whilst i dream of being nigella its not something i do that often but I always make him a cake. It doesn't cost much and my OH loves the effort (and laughs sometimes at the appearance!). You could always get the kids to help.

Day Out - Have a look to see what free events are on near you if you can get a baby sitter. Museums, art gallerys and even concerts can be found. A comedy club near me also do really cheap tickets on odd nights like a sunday (think a £1) so there might be something you can treat him to outside the house

Go retro / thoughtful - Is there something that means a lot to him in his childhood, a favorite obsessions or something geeky. If so search ebay or charity shops for something daft he'll love. I remember buying my OH a chorlton and the wheelies video and he loved it! It might be cheap but the though and digging around will make it worth while!

Hope these help

XxXfashionqueenXxX

Theres another thread called 'Homemade gift!' with some excellent idea's.