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cheese
26th July 2009, 20:31
Ok can you guys give me some ideas I'm a bit stumped.
I want to get her something from my son.
And something small from me (going to get her some Jewellery made later on)
I'm just struggling for some ideas.
crazyhorse
26th July 2009, 20:33
lingerie is always a nice thing to receive - and if she's had kids (which is obvious), then it would be one of the last things she'd go and buy for herself:love:
Give her your credit card and say
"Help yourself to as much as you need love". :msn-wink:
Just kidding.
Theres some boody awesome (an cheap) deals for holidays on the Gold Coast or up to the Islands at the moment.
Maybe she'd like a winter break somewhere warmer.
peasea
26th July 2009, 20:55
Ok can you guys give me some ideas I'm a bit stumped.
I want to get her something from my son.
And something small from me (going to get her some Jewellery made later on)
I'm just struggling for some ideas.
Edible undies.
klingon
26th July 2009, 21:04
What kind of gal is she? e.g. Is she the frilly, girly type or an adventurous outdoorsy sort? Does she like arty/crafty activities?
Is it a 'significant' birthday? (translated as: how much do you want to spend?)
One of my best birthday surprises was when my partner brought my sister into town (I don't get to spend as much time with her as I would like). She stayed with us for the weekend and my lovely man :love: paid for both of us to have luxury pedicures at a beauty spa place!
Just yesterday I was wandering around Devonport and noticed a hat place that runs 'fascinator' workshops... I would love to do that with a bunch of girlfriends then go out for High Tea at the Langham in town, wearing our newly crafted fascinators!
Go on, give us some more clues about her personality and interests...
Fatt Max
26th July 2009, 21:09
From my son, I would buy some nice perfume, bath stuff or other nice smelly frilly stuff
A small thing from me would be my cock
Fatt Max
26th July 2009, 21:11
Mind you, I did treat my missus to a deluxe 'Stallion' three speed vibrator one year.
She set the thing on max speed......knocked all her teeth out....
wbks
26th July 2009, 21:11
From my son, I would buy some nice perfume, bath stuff or other nice smelly frilly stuff
A small thing from me would be my cockWhy do you feel the need to tell NZ about your small penis at every opportunity?
Recently I bought my mother a little Tea Pot. Very simple, affordable but still adorable. And yes, she did love it! She now can't wait to invite guests.
But again, this was a Son -> Mother gift so I can't really recommend for Husband -> Wife. Sorry. However many says Kitchen Utensils work (e.g. Knife, china dish, kettle, stainless steel refrigerator, or even a full-time dishwasher i.e. The Husband etc...) Again it depends on people so...
My $0.02...
Number One
26th July 2009, 21:18
What Klingon said - help us out some man!
Number One
26th July 2009, 21:20
Kitchen Utensils work (e.g. Knife, china dish, kettle, stainless steel refrigerator, or even a full-time dishwasher i.e. The Husband etc...)
:lol: kitchen utencils!!!! Don't go THERE unless you want a slap and a vacuum cleaner for YOUR birthday. :rofl: I remember my dad giving my mum a 'battery recharger' once when I was quite young and her being REALLY pissed about it...then when I was older I found out (when I was old) that was only half the gift :blip:...still she was mad as hell about it anyway - perhaps NOT one of those :lol:
Maha
26th July 2009, 21:25
Just tell her its Classic Kiwiana.
:lol: kitchen utencils!!!! Don't go THERE unless you want a slap and a vacuum cleaner for YOUR birthday. :rofl: I remember my dad giving my mum a 'battery recharger' once when I was quite young and her being REALLY pissed about it...then when I was older I found out (when I was olde enough that was only half the gift :blip:...still she was mad as hell about it anyway - perhaps NOT one of those :lol:
LOL again depends on people :lol: Gosh if only someone could gift me a nice set of kitchen knifes :drool:
Well anyhow, good luck with the search Mr. Cheese :sunny:
Number One
26th July 2009, 21:30
Kitchen knives? Crikey that's scary too!
Maha
26th July 2009, 21:31
LOL again depends on people :lol: Gosh if only someone could gift me a nice set of kitchen knifes :drool:
Well anyhow, good luck with the search Mr. Cheese :sunny:
If knives are ever gifted, the giftee must pay the gifter (even 20c) for them, other wise it will cut their freindship....personally I am not superstitious but OMG! whats those peacock feathers doing inside!!!!!
Big Dave
26th July 2009, 21:38
A 2500 watt Makita percussion drill or a Table Saw.
Number One
26th July 2009, 21:43
If knives are ever gifted, the giftee must pay the gifter (even 20c) for them, other wise it will cut their freindship....personally I am not superstitious but OMG! whats those peacock feathers doing inside!!!!!
:lol: I''ll be sure to follow that up with someone whom I have just given knives...ha ha, yeah right!
OK one last thing, I saw this video on youtube a few months back and I found it quite useful/humerous.
How to avoid giving terrible gifts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qmi8ymF_sU&feature=fvsr
Maha
26th July 2009, 21:49
:lol: I''ll be sure to follow that up with someone whom I have just given knives...ha ha, yeah right!
Stanley Knives dont count.....:shifty:
klingon
26th July 2009, 21:51
If knives are ever gifted, the giftee must pay the gifter (even 20c) for them, other wise it will cut their freindship....personally I am not superstitious but OMG! whats those peacock feathers doing inside!!!!!
My Grandma used to say that! You should never give a knife or scissors as a gift. :no: That's why the other person has to pay you for them - so they are no longer a gift. But then it means you didn't give her anything for her birthday! :mellow:
Maha
26th July 2009, 21:58
My Grandma used to say that! You should never give a knife or scissors as a gift. :no: That's why the other person has to pay you for them - so they are no longer a gift. But then it means you didn't give her anything for her birthday! :mellow:
Grandma's are happy with a phone call or a visit and a hug....:love:
But for birthdays (as kid in the early 70's) one would make me a Golliwog and the other would give me some knitted slippers....<_<
Not something you would now give to your wife as a present, ones now illegal and the other is just wrong.
avgas
26th July 2009, 22:08
From my son, I would buy some nice perfume, bath stuff or other nice smelly frilly stuff
A small thing from me would be my cock
Bobbit style??????
klingon
26th July 2009, 22:10
Grandma's are happy with a phone call or a visit and a hug....:love:
But for birthdays (as kid in the early 70's) one would make me a Gollywog and the other would give me some knitted slippers....<_<
Not something you would now give to your wife as a present, ones now illegal and they other is just wrong.
:laugh: I really did LOL at that... because right this very moment I am wearing a pair of slippers knitted for me for my birthday, by my partner's dear old Mum. :love:
I wonder how impressed Mrs Cheese would be if her hubby learned to knit just so he could give her a pair of knitted slippers for her birthday?
Grandma's are happy with a phone call or a visit and a hug....:love:
But for birthdays (as kid in the early 70's) one would make me a Gollywog and the other would give me some knitted slippers....<_<
Not something you would now give to your wife as a present, ones now illegal and they other is just wrong.
Are you expecting something tomorrow? :sunny:
short-circuit
26th July 2009, 22:13
Tony Veitch it: A knuckle sandwich?
Laava
26th July 2009, 22:15
I bought Jo a hose and reel for xmas and she was rapt! Ha ha ha ha, how lucky am I?
So Mr Cheese, background info?
Magazine subscription? Probably not a bike/porn mag.
Maha
26th July 2009, 22:22
I wonder how impressed Mrs Cheese would be if her hubby learned to knit just so he could give her a pair of knitted slippers for her birthday?
We have a winner, nothing says 'I love You' more that a pair of Knitted slippers!!!
Are you expecting something tomorrow? :sunny:
47 rings a bell....:shifty:
Virago
26th July 2009, 22:28
Tony Veitch it: A knuckle sandwich?
Or sing her a Tony Veitch love song:
"I kicked a girl and I liked it..."
short-circuit
27th July 2009, 07:04
Or sing her a Tony Veitch love song:
"I kicked a girl and I liked it..."
The first suggestion was bad enough without putting the boot in as well
CookMySock
27th July 2009, 08:44
Outdoorsey? Brand new Stihl Chainsaw (must be brand new), brushcutter, chipper/mulcher, forestry combined helmet (muffs, visor, lid), oscillating (the proper one) garden sprinkler, tramping backpack/boots/jacket, sea kayak, motorcycle, gym/pool membership.
Indoorsey? Kenwood chef mixer and a grand worth of attachments, wand blender, stone pizza oven, asian/other cooking classes, $500 quality knife set, "top mum" figurine for kitchen windowsill (do not underestimate this one), hand-made cards.
Good luck.
Steve
cheese
27th July 2009, 09:17
She is turning 30, so need something reasonably good. I'm getting her an eternity ring made, so hence the need for a small something.
Some good suggestions there thanks guys.
one fast tl1ooo
27th July 2009, 09:19
good luck on that one
klingon
27th July 2009, 09:44
More stuff I have thought of overnight...
Luxury beauty spa treats:
Manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, hair do
Courses:
Cookery class, art class, cheese-making course, barista training, jewellery making
Gorgeous things:
Shoes, scarves, jewellery, handbag (virtually anything sparkly, shiny or beaded). Sexy underwear or nightwear (silk nightie or pjs, embroidered silk dressing gown or kimono, embroidered silk slippers.)
Household/decor (Be careful with this one... needs to be something luxurious for her rather than something just for 'the house')
Luxury egyptian cotton sheets and/or duvet cover, warm rug for her to put her feet on when she gets out of bed on a cold morning, a piece of artwork for the wall or a beautiful vase, lamp or other item she has admired recently
L Rider
27th July 2009, 13:59
Take Jack to Paint the Earth in Takapuna - get him to paint something for her or other cheaper option is to get some canvas & get him to paint or do hand/foot prints.
Get photo of you & jack or jst Jack framed
From you:
Voucher for a massage, facial or similar.
If she likes reading a book voucher
kave
27th July 2009, 15:04
Cookery class
Whatever you do, do not pay for your wife to attend a cookery class as a present. Odds are she will take it as an insult regarding her ability to cook. You may as well buy a "Jenny Craig" or "Weight Watchers" membership.
ManDownUnder
27th July 2009, 15:08
Gift cards with your son offering to do (age appropriate) tasks.
Littlies can take out the rubbish or open doors for breakfast in bed, not so littlies can make breakfast in bed, do lawns, dishes etc.
Cards can be "cashed in" at any time she sees fit over the next 12 months
klingon
27th July 2009, 15:10
Whatever you do, do not pay for your wife to attend a cookery class as a present. Odds are she will take it as an insult regarding her ability to cook. You may as well buy a "Jenny Craig" or "Weight Watchers" membership.
:laugh: I didn't think of that!
First, buy her a cooking lesson voucher, then a weight watchers voucher, then you might as well whack yourself on the head with a rolling pin before she does it for you. :bash:
We really do make it impossible for you blokes, don't we? :confused:
Reckless
27th July 2009, 15:22
Well I'm freckin hopless at this shit but my wife has one rule Its HER birthday therefore buy something for her.
Not for the house like a new toaster or to learn how to cook with etc etc!
So I'd limit my choices to her? The pic from your kid (good idea) involves time thought and effort (they like that)! or the langerie or perfume!
Or if you are definatly getting the ring maybe a suprise night out and organise everything so she doesn't have to do anything, again the time thought and effort thing is formost here!!
Big Dave
27th July 2009, 15:26
Some good suggestions there thanks guys.
The drill or the power saw?
crazyhorse
27th July 2009, 15:32
I got a $3,500 chainsaw once - and then he took it with him when he left - cheek of it! But not like I wanted it - it was one of those typical guy gifts - you know the ones, fella's - give them what you really want - cause you'll get it anyway LOL :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
The Pastor
27th July 2009, 16:14
take her out for dinner? tell her that good things take time and she'll get the gift later...
BiK3RChiK
27th July 2009, 16:36
I got a $3,500 chainsaw once - and then he took it with him when he left - cheek of it! But not like I wanted it - it was one of those typical guy gifts - you know the ones, fella's - give them what you really want - cause you'll get it anyway LOL :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Hell! I'd be around there with my steel toe caps to take the thing back! Nobody touches my tools without permission....:laugh:
SpikedPunch
27th July 2009, 18:54
Take Jack to Paint the Earth in Takapuna - get him to paint something for her or other cheaper option is to get some canvas & get him to paint or do hand/foot prints.
Get photo of you & jack or jst Jack framed
From you:
Voucher for a massage, facial or similar.
If she likes reading a book voucher
Paint the earth is a cool idea! You can do all sorts of stuff there. I think you can even do jewellery boxes there so maybe get jack to paint the box and present the ring to her in it?
I think most girls like presents with thought and effort, something that targets a specific interest or whatever of hers would be good, even if you think it's silly. The ring sounds like a great present on it's own, so yeah, just something little and thoughtful would be well received I think.
(My 30th pressie for krad was an evs neck brace and a nice dinner out, but I don't think the former would go down so well with her eh ;) Dinner was at harbourside and quite nice, but the weather was crap so we couldn't sit on the balcony, be a bit nicer in summer I think.)
Pegasus
27th July 2009, 20:20
Get a baby sitter, take her out to dinner, then if finances permit, a motel for the night with spa in the room. Make a night of it and spoil her.
What girl wouldn't be wrapped with that? She may even let you join her. :rofl:
pete376403
27th July 2009, 20:26
Is she into video games? Have a look for the Shii, (like a Nintendo Wii, but for women)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SXNAtwYMBw
nodrog
27th July 2009, 20:44
take her to the dump and let her throw bottles at the man in the bulldozer. thats what i did for my women on our first date, and now she wants to marry me.
but beware, once you have set the bar high like i have, it becomes harder and harder to top such a great gift every year.
jellywrestler
27th July 2009, 21:33
two AA batteries with a note "PRESENT NOT INCLUDED"
Big Dave
27th July 2009, 21:48
two AA batteries with a note "PRESENT NOT INCLUDED"
Two AA batteries and a suitable unit in which to stow them would get a better result.
Big Dave
27th July 2009, 21:49
take her to the dump and let her throw bottles at the man in the bulldozer. thats what i did for my women on our first date, and now she wants to marry me.
but beware, once you have set the bar high like i have, it becomes harder and harder to top such a great gift every year.
She's sick of watching haircuts already?!?
Creeping Death
27th July 2009, 21:53
Shout her to Transformers 2 then Bruno straight after.
Highlander
31st July 2009, 05:20
Get a baby sitter, take her out to dinner, then if finances permit, a motel for the night with spa in the room. Make a night of it and spoil her.
The Baby Sitter or the Wife? :whistle:
I heard of one guy whos wife suggested for her birthday she would like something red that goes from Zero to one hundred in less than four seconds.
He bought her bathroom scales :bash: :angry2:
YellowDog
31st July 2009, 06:14
Ok can you guys give me some ideas I'm a bit stumped.
I want to get her something from my son.
And something small from me (going to get her some Jewellery made later on)
I'm just struggling for some ideas.
24 volt Cordless drill set.
She'll love it and I am sure she will let you borrow it too!
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