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speechlesstx · Dec 15, 2008, 03:34 PM

OK, I'm drawing a blank on what to do for my lovely wife for Christmas, so how about tossing your ideas this way... what would YOU really like for Christmas from your husband/wife/significant other?

N0help4u · Dec 15, 2008, 04:18 PM

I think a weekend getaway for the two of you is a great idea and it benefits you as well as her.
(Even if it is not very far away)

southerngalps · Dec 15, 2008, 04:59 PM

I think you can never go wrong with diamonds :)

southerngalps · Dec 15, 2008, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by N0help4u

I think a weekend getaway for the two of you is a great idea and it benefits you as well as her.
(Even if it is not very far away)

Yes... everyone can use this at anytime!

southerngalps · Dec 15, 2008, 05:01 PM

A day at the spa :)

speechlesstx · Dec 15, 2008, 05:52 PM

All great ideas, but been there, done that. Any more? Come on, I know you folks are very creative. :)

theguywithnolife · Dec 15, 2008, 06:53 PM

Ask her about her Childhood around Christmastime, any traditions she did, foods she ate, etc..

Then go from there

tomder55 · Dec 16, 2008, 09:47 AM

I take it you've already maxed out on gifts for whatever hobby she has.

I have... short of actually getting my wife a horse.

Honestly ; we plan weekend getaways frequently . With her mom living with us she needs the time away . Also the jewelry idea works almost every time. Not very imaginitive I guess , but it is something of value they always have . I go through catalogues like Danbury Mint and pick up something that is not your standard run of the mill jewelry .

For Sapph :

But it is probably too late to order now and get it on time unless you shell out $$$ for overnight deliveries.

speechlesstx · Dec 16, 2008, 10:25 AM

Yep, the jewelry thing always works well. I have long built collections for her from a regional favorite, James Avery. This is my fallback item, she has the earrings (and loves them) and needs to complete the set:

Petite Blossom Ring with Pink Sapphire

Still, throw out your ideas folks. Your creativity may help others as well.

spitvenom · Dec 16, 2008, 10:34 AM

ARUGULA!! Just kidding :) How about a really nice Digital Camera. I like the Nixon CoolPix P80. Less then 300 bucks and takes great pictures. Or they have the new touch screen Nixon CoolPix S60.

HistorianChick · Dec 16, 2008, 10:36 AM

Does she like Broadway? What about a Broadway weekend in NYC? Catch a few shows, etc.

speechlesstx · Dec 16, 2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by spitvenom

ARUGULA!!! Just kidding :) How about a really nice Digital Camera. I like the Nixon CoolPix P80. Less then 300 bucks and takes great pictures. Or they have the new touch screen Nixon CoolPix S60.

Cameras aren't really her thing but I do think she'd love a Blackberry, I just don't like the monthly bill that comes along with it. She'd LOVE the arugula, and then smack me upside the head for not buying the diamond, too :D

speechlesstx · Dec 16, 2008, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

Does she like Broadway? What about a Broadway weekend in NYC? Catch a few shows, etc.

Thanks, that would be awesome and we'd both enjoy that. But unless tomder puts us up for the weekend it's a bit out of my price range for now. I do have a 25th anniversary coming up in June, though ;)

spitvenom · Dec 16, 2008, 10:45 AM

Yeah the monthly bill is a killer. Like with AT&T if you get a regular phone they charge you 15.00 dollars for unlimited data plus the voice plan . IF you get a blackberry same plan is $30.00 plus the voice plan.

HistorianChick · Dec 16, 2008, 10:51 AM

A coupon book - of random "things" you'll do for her...

Clean the bathrooms...
Wash the dishes...
Night out...
... other creative gestures...

It's a thought! :)

speechlesstx · Dec 16, 2008, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

A coupon book - of random "things" you'll do for her...

Clean the bathrooms...
Wash the dishes....
Night out...
...other creative gestures...

Its a thought! :)

Gee, another awesome idea for the average husband. I don't clean the bathroom that much but I often wash the dishes, I do a lot of laundry, dust occasionally, do the floors about half the time and I do most of the cooking. Maybe I need a coupon book from her? ;)

By the way, all awesome ideas everyone... keep 'em coming.

spitvenom · Dec 16, 2008, 11:21 AM

This may sound strange but how about a Tivo? I got one last year and my Fiancé uses it more then I do. She records all the shows that might be on when she is at work and If I am watching the eagles or something like that she can record what she wants to watch while I am watching the game. Once the game is over she watches all her stuff.

They are about 300 bucks (Or you can get a refurbished one from Tivo for $179.00) plus you will need to rent cable cards from your cable provider they usually charge about 5 bucks a month for the cards. You don't need their cable box anymore so your cable bill goes down a little bit. They do charge 12.95 for the Tivo service. But you can pay for the entire year all at once and it equals out to about 10.95 a month.

tomder55 · Dec 16, 2008, 11:31 AM

Get her a book about how to win at Fantasy Football... oh wait... never mind... she's got that down pat already . (Purple Phaze def. Peyton, 181-158)

speechlesstx · Dec 16, 2008, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by spitvenom

This may sound strange but how about a Tivo? I got one last year and my Fiance uses it more then I do. She records all the shows that might be on when she is at work and If I am watching the eagles or something like that she can record what she wants to watch while I am watching the game. Once the game is over she watches all her stuff.

They are about 300 bucks (Or you can get a refurbished one from Tivo for $179.00) plus you will need to rent cable cards from your cable provider they usually charge about 5 bucks a month for the cards. You don't need their cable box anymore so your cable bill goes down a little bit. They do charge 12.95 for the Tivo service. But you can pay for the entire year all at once and it equals out to about 10.95 a month.

Love it, Spit. We have 2 Dish DVR's and I think they're handier than a big flat screen TV could ever be for sports fans... or if you just like to watch endless airings of A Baby Story. I know, it's starting to sound like what do you get for the girl who has everything? She really doesn't have everything but I love all the ideas and maybe they'll help some other shopping challenged person out there, too.

Synnen · Dec 16, 2008, 11:37 AM

A maid for a week.

A day at the spa.

A framed picture of you and/or your kids---a NICE frame.

A picture of her favorite place, professionally framed and matted.

Jewelry is good, but personalize it. Get a ring engraved with "your" saying (ours are strange, so I can't give you an example of ours, but something like "love you forever and a day" or "you are my heart's desire" or whatever silly thing you sign cards with)

Lessons for something she's always wanted to try--skydiving, belly dance, cooking, pottery, whatever--that you can usually get from your local community college.

A night on the town--dinner, play, a day at the casino, or race track or a cruise on a local river or the Holiday Train or whatever you can find locally that's OUT and NOT something you normally do.