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debbieplus3
debbieplus3 Posts: 28
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Hello MFP's,
It's my 40th birthday later this year, and I'm undecided as to what to do to celebrate. Any of you have any fab idea's or did anything special for your 40th's? Thanks all :bigsmile:

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  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,424 Member
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    What do you like to do? Are you married? Kids? who do you want involved? How much money do you want to spend? I spent my 40th moving into my house (love my house but wouldn't recommend that!). Working on my next milestone birthday and I want to do a Mediterranean cruise!
  • debbieplus3
    debbieplus3 Posts: 28
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    Yes, i'm married with 3 young boys. I was thinking maybe go away with hubby somewhere, then I thought maybe a party with friends (minus the kids this time). Neither of which are particularly original I know. Thought some MFP's may be able to inspire...
  • serendipity22
    serendipity22 Posts: 248 Member
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    I plan to do something I haven't done yet when I turn 40. If I haven't done these things by then, I might do one of these things.

    Hot air balloon ride with your husband
    Helicopter ride
    Sky Diving
    Whitewater rafting
    Weekend Sailing School
  • tmoyer1209
    tmoyer1209 Posts: 215 Member
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    Whitewater rafting is amazing! And one of my goals is hot air balloon ride, so both of those are awesome ideas. Also maybe a historic hotel stay or a quaint bed and breakfast for you and the DH!
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 940 Member
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    if you have a bucket list, find the most exciting thing and do it
    if you dont have a bucket list, write one, then find the most exciting thing and do it

    its what I did at 40
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,424 Member
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    I'm all about travel so I'd pick someplace you've always wanted to go and go with just you and your husband-if it's new to you it's original! I agree with the bucket list idea too. That's how we plan most of our vacations!
  • debbieplus3
    debbieplus3 Posts: 28
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    Thanks all. I'm liking the sound of a hot air balloon ride, might look into that some more. Appreciate all your comments :bigsmile:
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
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    Get under the covers and don't come out until you are 40 years + 1 day. Then forget about birthdays.
  • krystico
    krystico Posts: 104
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    My hubby's 40th is next year, but I'm thinking ahead! Long weekend in Vegas? Something more low-key - weekend at a Bed & Breakfast a couple hours away from home? We did that a couple years ago - we had a great time!
  • hkulbacki
    hkulbacki Posts: 187 Member
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    I started training for my 1st marathon on my 40th
  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
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    Im doing a casino in a tux for my 30th :)
  • NashvilleShelley
    NashvilleShelley Posts: 238
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    Plan something fun for yourself. I had planned on being in great shape and going to a beach. Reality...I had a two week old baby and the next day I woke up and needed glasses! LOL!! I don't know what happens when you turn 40 but the eye site seems to go down hill!! Six years later, I still haven't made it to that beach and I am still trying to get in shape. Maybe for my 50th.....
  • psychopiglet
    psychopiglet Posts: 130 Member
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    40 is an excellent age to learn about the apostrophe and its uses. Of course, 30 years ago would have been ideal but as they say, "It's better late than never" :D
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
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    There has been a tradition with my husband and I for many years now. I really don't care about presents/flowers/chocolates so instead, we create "memories". My husband always takes the day off from work and plans a mini vaca for us. So far its been stuff like six flags, on my 30th birthday we went up in a sigh seeing airplane over the coat followed by a romantic dinner by the waves, We have gone hiking and sightseeing at our state park, whale watching cruises,...all kinds of things. I love the ocean so its usually centered around that.

    I highly suggest celebrating birthdays this way because honestly, who remembers what kind of present they got 10 years ago? I don't, but I do remember the day we spent together. :)

    Saying that, this is a milestone in your life and its pretty important you do something you have always wanted to do. Life is short. If you don't have one already, I would make a bucket list and pick something off that :)
  • rayleansout
    rayleansout Posts: 234
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    Run a 5k, find one on your birthday!
  • MrsR0SE
    MrsR0SE Posts: 343 Member
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    40 is an excellent age to learn about the apostrophe and its uses. Of course, 30 years ago would have been ideal but as they say, "It's better late than never" :D
    Lol!
  • debbieplus3
    debbieplus3 Posts: 28
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    Loving the Vegas idea....

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