Christmas gifts for the wife

Dave128 · 12-12-2013, 10:15 AM

I'm at a loss this year as to what to get my wife for Christmas. I've done the jewelry route just about every year and I don't/won't buy her clothes. I'm looking for something unique that will really be useful to her and make her smile.

I was wondering what your current ideas are or what you've given her in the past that she has really enjoyed. Thanks in advance.

Ogre · 12-12-2013, 10:18 AM

A day at the spa, just as good as jewelry

Porch Dweller · 12-12-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

A day at the spa, just as good as jewelry

MY wife LOVES this.

Blak Smyth · 12-12-2013, 10:24 AM

Watching this thread myself, I am the worst gift planner ever...

Zane · 12-12-2013, 10:36 AM

I grabbed the starbucks mug that gets you a free espresso drink once a day for the month of January, a gift card to her favorite spa, some aroma therapy stuff from Bath and body works and a bag of chocolate covered espresso beans. Oh and a few special ornaments for next year.

I think I am doing well this year.

Also, this is what I am planning on getting her for valentines day/birthday with some other stuff.

http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/b...=productsearch

jledou · 12-12-2013, 10:39 AM

I will typically pick up jewelery or a spa gift certificate (so she can chose what package she wants). I have also grabbed her a new case or two for her phone in the past.

This year I believe I am going with more jewelery and trying to find her a wall mounted - swinging arm, makeup mirror for the bathroom. I have already gotten her a new Chiefs jersey to wear to the football game we went to a couple of weeks ago.

AdamJoshua · 12-12-2013, 10:41 AM

One year I went with a professional makeup kit, no not the Krusty The Klown one, it was by MAC, I just went and told the girl at the counter to fill one up. (it's good to grab some of her makeup so you know basic colors and complexion stuff), wife wasn't HUGE into makeup but it was a great gift because it was something different, not something a guy would usually spend the time to get so it was really a great gift (her words).

CigarNut · 12-12-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

A day at the spa, just as good as jewelry

A spa day is always a winner, particularly when combined with an overnight hotel stay somewhere nice. Works out well for both of you

pnoon · 12-12-2013, 12:17 PM

How about a scrub brush and knee pads.?

As suggested, spa days are always good.
Also, if you are so inclined, give her coupons/chits for chores you will do that she normally does - grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, etc.

Catfish · 12-12-2013, 12:22 PM

Anything from Victoria's Secret. Anytime I buy the wife a bottle of Rapture perfume, she's thrilled to no end.

Bath & Body works has all sorts of good smelling body lotions, potions, soaps, butters, candles, etc. and they always run great deals at Christmas time.

An engraved Christmas ornament.

Godiva chocolates.

Make up index cards with "wishes" on them. A back rub, dinner cooked for her, a date night, breakfast in bed, etc., etc., Mama can turn them in to you when she wants one of those wishes.

Just a few of the things I've done before.

hazydat620 · 12-12-2013, 01:15 PM

Does she like artwork or sculptures, something to hang in the bedroom? New kitchen appliances are always nice, like a mixer or something. nice pair of galoshes, I bought the GF a pair of juicy couture rain boots and absolutely loved them, she got lots of compliments on them. Any time you can give her something that makes the other ladies say ooh and awwh, it usually gets you extra brownie points.

Blak Smyth · 12-12-2013, 01:23 PM

I think they sound like lame gifts but I think I am getting my wife new non-stick pans and a nice smoothie blender. I know she needs these things and needs are more important this year than wants...

mosesbotbol · 12-12-2013, 01:42 PM

Botox or medispa treatments are always welcome. High end perfume, nice scarf from Gucci or Hermes. Christian Louboutin shoes.

Zane · 12-12-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Botox or medispa treatments are always welcome. High end perfume, nice scarf from Gucci or Hermes. Christian Louboutin shoes.

I think if I suggested botox she would probably stab me in my sleep... maybe thats just me.

bruceolee · 12-12-2013, 02:10 PM

There's the usual jewelry, perfumes, victoria secrets, and so on. What about technology? A new phone, an iPad? Maybe a beautiful watch? A special book or journal. Technology seems to be a big winner these days from what I can see. How about a cruise or vacation? A jacuzzi? who knows, good luck though

DirtRider500R · 12-12-2013, 02:14 PM

Nothing says "I love you" quite like a brand new Benelli Supernova

RWhisenand · 12-12-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

Nothing says "I love you" quite like a brand new Benelli Supernova

Nice! My wife shoots a Beretta Urika 391 youth, loves it.

This year she completed a project in that she built her own bicycle, so I hooked her up with a lot of road biking gear and a trainer.

DirtRider500R · 12-12-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

This year she completed a project in that she built her own bicycle, so I hooked her up with a lot of road biking gear and a trainer.

Sweet!!! What bike?

RWhisenand · 12-13-2013, 04:01 PM

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Sweet!!! What bike?

For her birthday I got her a used Orbea Orca frame and fork set. She picked out a Campagnolo Chorus component set and we built it from there. This fall she had the rod and some screws taken out of her leg from an old MX accident, so this was kind of her recovery project. She got to ride it once, the next day it snowed twelve inches! Oh well it's what we expected.

dijit · 12-13-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand

For her birthday I got her a used Orbea Orca frame and fork set. She picked out a Campagnolo Chorus component set and we built it from there. This fall she had the rod and some screws taken out of her leg from an old MX accident, so this was kind of her recovery project. She got to ride it once, the next day it snowed twelve inches! Oh well it's what we expected.

That is an awesome set up especially if it is the more recent frame geometry.

12-12-2013, 10:15 AM	#1
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Christmas gifts for the wife I'm at a loss this year as to what to get my wife for Christmas. I've done the jewelry route just about every year and I don't/won't buy her clothes. I'm looking for something unique that will really be useful to her and make her smile. I was wondering what your current ideas are or what you've given her in the past that she has really enjoyed. Thanks in advance. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife A day at the spa, just as good as jewelry __________________

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife Watching this thread myself, I am the worst gift planner ever... __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife I grabbed the starbucks mug that gets you a free espresso drink once a day for the month of January, a gift card to her favorite spa, some aroma therapy stuff from Bath and body works and a bag of chocolate covered espresso beans. Oh and a few special ornaments for next year. I think I am doing well this year. Also, this is what I am planning on getting her for valentines day/birthday with some other stuff. http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/b...=productsearch __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

12-12-2013, 10:39 AM	#6
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife I will typically pick up jewelery or a spa gift certificate (so she can chose what package she wants). I have also grabbed her a new case or two for her phone in the past. This year I believe I am going with more jewelery and trying to find her a wall mounted - swinging arm, makeup mirror for the bathroom. I have already gotten her a new Chiefs jersey to wear to the football game we went to a couple of weeks ago.

12-12-2013, 10:41 AM	#7
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife One year I went with a professional makeup kit, no not the Krusty The Klown one, it was by MAC, I just went and told the girl at the counter to fill one up. (it's good to grab some of her makeup so you know basic colors and complexion stuff), wife wasn't HUGE into makeup but it was a great gift because it was something different, not something a guy would usually spend the time to get so it was really a great gift (her words).

12-12-2013, 12:17 PM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife How about a scrub brush and knee pads.? As suggested, spa days are always good. Also, if you are so inclined, give her coupons/chits for chores you will do that she normally does - grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, etc. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife Anything from Victoria's Secret. Anytime I buy the wife a bottle of Rapture perfume, she's thrilled to no end. Bath & Body works has all sorts of good smelling body lotions, potions, soaps, butters, candles, etc. and they always run great deals at Christmas time. An engraved Christmas ornament. Godiva chocolates. Make up index cards with "wishes" on them. A back rub, dinner cooked for her, a date night, breakfast in bed, etc., etc., Mama can turn them in to you when she wants one of those wishes. Just a few of the things I've done before. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

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hazydat620 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Chad(choad, schoad) Location: PDX, the great Northwest Posts: 241 Trading: (10)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife Does she like artwork or sculptures, something to hang in the bedroom? New kitchen appliances are always nice, like a mixer or something. nice pair of galoshes, I bought the GF a pair of juicy couture rain boots and absolutely loved them, she got lots of compliments on them. Any time you can give her something that makes the other ladies say ooh and awwh, it usually gets you extra brownie points. __________________ " Buy the ticket, take the ride"- Hunter S. Thompson

12-12-2013, 01:23 PM	#12
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife I think they sound like lame gifts but I think I am getting my wife new non-stick pans and a nice smoothie blender. I know she needs these things and needs are more important this year than wants... __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife Botox or medispa treatments are always welcome. High end perfume, nice scarf from Gucci or Hermes. Christian Louboutin shoes. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife There's the usual jewelry, perfumes, victoria secrets, and so on. What about technology? A new phone, an iPad? Maybe a beautiful watch? A special book or journal. Technology seems to be a big winner these days from what I can see. How about a cruise or vacation? A jacuzzi? who knows, good luck though __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

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DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Christmas gifts for the wife Nothing says "I love you" quite like a brand new Benelli Supernova __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around