Help me pick a Christmas gift for my wife

[Anonymous]

I'm think about something within the $100 to $200 range. Honestly she really has and buys everything she wants but I'd like to get something unique, fun and appreciative. Ladies...start your engines.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

What about a wine of the month club?

My friend's husband purchased this for her last Christmas. So she can taste all sorts of wine and share some with us, too! It's a win-win for all if you drink, that is!

[Anonymous]

Is there a chore that she hates that you could take over or contract out?

Is there an indulgence that she enjoys but feels bad about the time or money?

A calendar with pictures of your kids on it, and days marked periodically where either she gets to enjoy the indulgence while you watch the kids, or days where you will do the chores would be great. For example a once a month pedicure day marked on a calendar. or a calendar where every thursday it says that you will clean the bathroom.

[Anonymous]

Kindle Fire or Nook tablet?

[Anonymous]

Tickets to the theater?

[Anonymous]

How are you all on family photos? Have you been to a photographer recently? Printed albums? Framed recent photos of the kids?

[Anonymous]

I like the photography idea. Get the kids dolled up and sneak them out for a professional portrait. (Perhaps tell wifey that you're taking them shopping, then take them to a friend's house where you will have stashed the clothes, and where perhaps someone can help you do hair and whatnot, if this isn't your thing.) Do this in utter secrecy, and present the framed result on Christmas morning.

[Anonymous]

First, what does she like and what is she into.

For the woman who has everything I think a "coupon book" is a great idea. All you need is a printer and some imagination. Just create a book offering to do/pay for a few things that he normally does:

1. Trip to spa
2. Household chore
3. Go down on her.

I would not get pictures of the kids. They are hers, she knows them and she know what they look like - make it all about her.

[Anonymous]

Really nice pocketbook if you know her tastes. My DH got me a just because hot pink designer bag that I receive ton of compliments on. I've also gotten those tech gifts that were not on my radar that I love like the iPad, back in the day the ipod shuffle, and even my first cell phone were gifts from DH.

[Anonymous]

Jewelry.

[Anonymous]

a book?

Anonymous wrote:First, what does she like and what is she into.

For the woman who has everything I think a "coupon book" is a great idea. All you need is a printer and some imagination. Just create a book offering to do/pay for a few things that he normally does:

1. Trip to spa
2. Household chore
3. Go down on her.

I would not get pictures of the kids. They are hers, she knows them and she know what they look like - make it all about her.

[Anonymous]

Suggestion for supplemental gift...check out Birchbox.com. It's a monthly box with samples of high end beauty items. It could be a fun way for her to try out new things- esp. if she can afford the ones she likes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really nice pocketbook if you know her tastes. My DH got me a just because hot pink designer bag that I receive ton of compliments on. I've also gotten those tech gifts that were not on my radar that I love like the iPad, back in the day the ipod shuffle, and even my first cell phone were gifts from DH.

A purse is very personal. And hot pink? Really? Are you 12?

It really depends on your wife, if she has EVERYTHING (I am one of those women who has everything...I make a lot of money, and if I want something, I get it). You need to get her something that is HER. Last year from Christmas my DH bought me the really old hard cover Nancy Drew books. I loved them as a girl and told him that I had bought two or three and wanted to start collecting them. He bought me the whole collection. Things like this make more of an impression because they show your wife that you're listening to her.

Or a spa day.

[Anonymous]

A locket with pics of your kids. I know I would personally love something like this but alas my husband would never think of it. I'd love a really touching piece of silver jewelry representing my kids like a charm bracelet or something like that. What about putting a book together of your children's artwork? A friend showed me something similar to this once. It was called 'The Book of Mommy' and had lots of cute little phrases the kids said about their mom. Very touching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:a book?

Anonymous wrote:First, what does she like and what is she into.

For the woman who has everything I think a "coupon book" is a great idea. All you need is a printer and some imagination. Just create a book offering to do/pay for a few things that he normally does:

1. Trip to spa
2. Household chore
3. Go down on her.

I would not get pictures of the kids. They are hers, she knows them and she know what they look like - make it all about her.

The gift is not the book, its what in it. My DH got me one for valentines day one year (it was store bought). It had coupons for things like foot massages, dinner out etc. I would rip out a page give it to him and he would so whatever was on the coupon. Its not that complicated.