[andrew.kretz]

Hello all, I am currently deployed over in Iraq and I am trying to find a unique gift on line to send to my wife to put a smile on her face and let her know that I think about her 24/7. Thank you.:confused:

[RickJ]

Thank you for your service to our Country, andrew!

Do you have access to any shops or vendors there where you might be able to find something unique, pretty, cool or neat?

[Catseyes]

Rickj : The problem with buying something in Iracq is that he would probably have to pay a lot to get it sent to the US ( customs declaration, postage cost... ). And it is possible it will never arrive...
But maybe being in the army, there are special postal services ( I do not know about that... )

Andrew : I hope you're doing OK in Iracq.
For ideas, depends on your budget. Also, is a special day coming soon ( birthday, anniversary... ) ?
Whatever your answer is, I would suggest something not too expensive : ads on TV promote the idea " you have to spend a lot to make your woman happy". I am a female myself, and I think it's crap !
You could try inexpensive jewelry from kay or zales like a necklace or bracelet : she could wear it everyday.
Flowers ( using the online services ) are OK, but they will last only a couple f days.
Does she like to read ? A nice book from Amazon could be great : surprise when you receive it, plus time spent to read it!
But no book like " 10 ways to get skinny " or " how you can become a reat cook " : she could take it not too well... :p

I do not know if that's possible, but if it is : try to buy an online gift certifiacte for a nearby spa, then send her the email with the certificate : she would get pampered thanks to you !

Those are my ideas so far. Hope this helps!

[LisaB4657]

If you have access to a digital camera that takes short videos, I'm positive your wife would love it if you emailed her a short video telling her that you love her and you're always thinking of her. If a video isn't possible, then maybe a picture of you with a big smile, holding a sign saying "I LOVE YOU AND I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU!"

Thank you for serving, Andrew. Good luck over there!

[cowgirlupmay23]

I just checked out this site. You may find something on here that she would love. Great "Classic" bracelets... try www.sorrelli.com

[cowgirlupmay23]

And Thank you for your service for our Country. Stay safe and God Bless you!

[NeedKarma]

Spa gift certificate for a half day package - how wrong can you go with that! :D

[Cgirl]

Go to the main website of the city your wife lives in(if it's a bigger town or city) and a lot of times they will have links on there for healthspas etc. That is a great gift idea, I know that from experience (that's what my husband got me for Christmas)... otherwise there is a lot of unique jewelry websites like Gwensjewelry.com etc. just do a Google search "unique jewelry" or "unique gift ideas" Hope this helps! Thank you for your service to our country

[andrew.kretz]

Thank you all very much for the gift ideas. I have tried to buy stuff here in Iraq, however I have noticed that what you buy in the shops at the camp are about double or triple the costs of what I can get on line or back home. So I figured buying on line is the best way for now. And thank you also for your support to the country for supporting us. God Bless!

[appolloniBAKER]

Someone said flowers only last a few days but, having someone bring flowers to the door from your husband overseas really lets us know that you're thinking about us. The spa idea is a great one too. We need it!

[cheerldcpt]

Hi,
The gifts that I love are little gifts such as..
Sephora.com has tons of cool makeup and feminine items. I love shopping there online. I always love nail polish also.
I love getting lotions and shower gels from bath and body works online. These are small things that makes us feel good.
I hope this helps

[pazzazz]

Hi Andrew,

I agree with the others. A short video and some pictures would be the most touching kind of gift. But some people--many people--like to know you spent money on them.

If your wife likes jewelry, any of these places are good starting points for good quality, low priced jewelry:

- http://www.amazon.com
- http://www.overstock.com
- http://www.naturesbracelets.com

Good luck!

[cromptondot]

Thank you for what you are doing in Iraq. The spa idea is great,and maybe you could record a favorite song for her or send her a c.d. of her favorite music to listen to after the spa visit. If my husband were over there,just knowing he is o.k.and thinking of me would be enough. I wouldn't think you would need to spend a lot.

[robinad]

Check online for gift ideas. Also I would ask her if there's anything special she wants. There's no shame in being direct.

[Cat1864]

Robin, please pay attention to the dates on the thread. I would hope that he has found a gift in the five years since he posted this question.