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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband is impossible to buy gifts for. Give me some inspiration and tell me what you're getting yours this year.

I have had good luck with experiential presents in the past - classes, concerts, etc - but am blocked on those too. If anybody has genius suggestions in that department, I welcome them.[/quote]

DH here. Maybe I can help.

First, when I say I really don't want anything, I'm being genuine. I want for nothing -- I'm not into gadgets, don't have patience for video games, am sick of screens, etc. etc. etc.. But I also understand it's important for you to be giving, and to demonstrate giving behavior for the kids. So, I've had to put some thought into it and I've come to the conclusion that things that give me NEW things to do, or create, or explore are best.

Which is why I do like the experiential stuff you mentioned. If you want to go that route again, consider woodworking lessons, sailing lessons, golf lessons, etc. Always fun. If he's into grilling, there's a BBQ course at the Greenbrier (although that's a bit pricey!)

Lately, however, I've had an urge to MAKE things. So, I asked my family for something that will allow me to grow chili peppers indoors -- a grow house, if you will, but not for pot! I also want a collection of sterile bottles, and some recipes. I want to grow the peppers and eventually make them into hot sauces. I want the kids to help me come up with names and make the labels.

Similarly, I'd like to dry home brewing of beer, although I've heard that's pretty involved. And you need space.

I also love my bike, so bike gear and stuff is always welcome.

Also, I could use some new boxers.

Hope this helps at least in some way :-)

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so funny, we don't get each other presents-doesn't make sense since we can always buy what we want-but my husband has become quite the gardener the last year-similar to what you describe.  Never would have thought-he also loves hot peppers.  I will say that I do go out of my way to buy his family nice gifts and am spending a lot of time making Chanukkah dinner for them tomorrow--they arrive in town tonight.  They can drive me nuts but I know it is important to him so I am happy to do it.  I will also make a second Thanksgiving dinner Friday since we are going to his sister's who eats a bit differently from us and he likes to have leftovers for sandwiches for a few days.  [/quote]

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