1st Christmas: Gift ideas for wife?

by Little Drummer Boy 16 Replies latest social family

  • Little Drummer Boy
    Little Drummer Boy

    Ooookay,

    First of all, exwitless, don't read this thread!

    I mean it!

    Shoo!

    Thanks in advance to anybody who wants to help!

    This will be our first Christmas since we DA'd. I have never been all that creative with gifts, especially under pressure. I LOVE to give gifts for people when I find out spontaneously that they need or want something, but the "expected" gift giving times like holidays, weddings, etc. have always been a huge problem for me (back before I was in the borg and celebrated holidays, ofcourse).

    Anyway, I hope that I can get some cool gift ideas from all you nice people, pretty please, if you don't mind, 'cause my wife is really special and she deserves to be surprised and happy.

    I guess I should say that we aren't all that wealthy, but I can spend a moderate amount on gifts.

    OK, let's see, she likes music, and is an aspiring vocalist. We have invested a little bit into recording and such like gear so that she can pursue that. I would say that is her main hobby at the moment. The recording is done on our computer, so if anyone has ideas for that, that would be neat. If you need specifics on our current hardware/software, I'll give that as needed.

    She doesn't really wear much perfume or a lot of jewelry, and over the years that we have been married (all in the borg), for our wedding aniversaries I have many times given jewelry, so that seems over done.

    I'm not even sure what other info to provide. (other than she's smart and pretty and I luv her and she makes me happy, and if she's reading this then I'm going to have to give her a stern look)

    Also, if this thread turns into a general help thread for any other clueless husbands like me, then that is fine too, since it will probably help stir up ideas.

    Thanks everybody!

    LDB

  • Virgochik
    Virgochik

    Well, I was gonna suggest jewelry, cuz a girl never refuses a pretty ring but, if you think not...how about browsing on Ebay? Even if you don't find "the gift" you might be prompted with some ideas! Have fun!

  • Kudra
    Kudra

    ...maybe something *naughty*?

    ...that has batteries? don't know if ya'll'd do that.

    (sorry if that was inappropriate)

    Maybe if she is a mom and is totally inundated with day to day work, chores etc, you could get her something TOTALLY frivilous. Like bath stuff, or some pricey perfume she has been eyeing but doesn't want to splurge on.

    How bout a gift certificate to a local day-spa?

    -K

  • parakeet
    parakeet

    - A pretty Christmas tree ornament personalized with your wife's and your names and the year commemorating your first Christmas

    - Gourmet coffees and/or teas

    - A gift certificate for a facial, massage or day at a spa

    - Clothing accessories that don't need to be fitted (scarves, gloves) - If you're not sure what color she would like, stick with neutrals that go with everything (black, gray, white, beige)

    - Good quality scented candles (check out illuminations.com)

    - A romantic comedy on DVD

    - Flowers


    An early Merry Christmas to you and your wife!

  • Kudra
    Kudra

    I second everything Parakeet mentioned.

    Especially a christmas ornament with your names and the year. It will be so cherished 10 20 30 yrs down the road...

    Good luck!

    oh, have you signed up for secret santa yet? angharad (sp?) is organizing it.

    -K

  • Little Drummer Boy
    Little Drummer Boy

    Wow Ladies!

    Amazing ideas one and all!

    Thank you very much.

    It means a lot to me that you all took the time to give me help, and so quicky too!

    I will run with these ideas and see what I come up with.

    If you think of anything else, please share!

    Thanks a million-gazzilion,

    LDB

  • zagor
    zagor

    Well I suppose if you're married you'll know what makes her tick. What lightens fire in her eyes ... That's what I'd by to my lady. But I guess, I'm not married, hence too romantic ;)

  • GentlyFeral
    GentlyFeral
    OK, let's see, she likes music, and is an aspiring vocalist. We have invested a little bit into recording and such like gear so that she can pursue that.

    Two suggestions:

    • Find the best voice coach in your area - for the kind of music your wife likes to sing - and pay for a few singing lessons. Call it a "consultation" or "master class" if she's sufficiently advanced.
    • Surprise her with an account at a site like ArtistServeror ArtistLaunch, and help her put an album together!

    gently feral

  • misanthropic
    misanthropic

    ..maybe something *naughty*?
    ...that has batteries? don't know if ya'll'd do that.
    (sorry if that was inappropriate)
    Maybe if she is a mom and is totally inundated with day to day work, chores etc, you could get her something TOTALLY frivilous. Like bath stuff, or some pricey perfume she has been eyeing but doesn't want to splurge on.
    How bout a gift certificate to a local day-spa?
    -K

    You can't go wrong with the certificate to a day spa. Of course I'm hoping to get the first thing mentioned...

  • My MILs worst nightmare, a nonJW
    My MILs worst nightmare, a nonJW

    Here are a couple of CD's suggestions:

    Queen Latifah made a jazz CD called the Dana Owens CD which is really, really good

    Alison Krauss sings like an angel, has won over 20 grammy's CD's recommended New Favorite, Forget About It

    How about concert tickets to her favorite performer ?

    For Xmas, I always get her gift certificates from the boys for Bath and Body Works, Borders, Best Buy or Dillards. Dillards (department store like Macy's) is good because then she can go to the after Xmas sales and get what she wants.

    Stuff her Christmas stocking with a bunch of little things that she likes. Perfume, her favorite candy, her favorite flavored coffee. (If she doesn't have a Christmas stocking, then buy a really good one and stuff it full of cool stuff).

    Take the time and get her a nice card or create a homemade one telling her that she is the only woman for you, etc....

    If you have no money, but a lot of heart and a little technical expertise....do a photos to video montage of your life together with appropriate background music (nothing will pull on the heartstrings more).

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