Guys...what are you getting the wife for Christmas?

Danase · 11-27-06, 11:33

Just like every year I am stuck trying to figure out what to get the women for Christmas. I always have trouble with my wife and mother. You would think that someone you spend so much time with would be easy to know what to get!

TigerMike · 11-27-06, 11:42

Diamonds are a woman's best friend!

I am thinking diamond stud earrings, but that may be for our 1 yr anniversary (shortly after Christmas). Also, I am looking at a nice Seiko watch and a few other goodies.

What about her favorite perfume? Favorite clothing store/shoes? Gift card to the spa is always a nice gesture.

Regards,

Mike

flatstick · 11-27-06, 11:46

Well what I do is have her make a list of what she wants. I will pick a couple small items from here list so that she gets some stuff she needs. I always keep my ears open for when she sees something she likes but will not spend the money on herself. one thing I seem to get every year is her favorite perfume as she would run out of it if I did not. does she have an omega necklace? you can buy her a charm for it. another good idea is a gift certificate to a spa. they offer a few packages and tell me a woman who does not like a massage and some pampering, especially after the holidays. I know my wife very well as far as taste goes so I am lucky in that I know what she likes or wants. tried to be more general here. hope this helped out a little. lol looks like we have some of the same ideas already ha ha ha ha ha .

rjstaaf · 11-27-06, 11:48

I gave up trying to figure out what to get for the wife years ago so now I just flat out ask her what she wants.

This year she wanted a Mother's bracelet with the kids names and birthstones.

I will probably also get her a spa gift certificate and some of the usual stuff from Bath and Bodyworks

jsatek · 11-27-06, 11:54

My wife got me qualified for a Black American Express card this year. Isnt she sweet!

There is nothing left in the stores to bring home. I guess she will be out of luck on Dec 25th.

zippymbr · 11-27-06, 12:15

I'm with Flatstick. I listen and then buy. I think she will be getting a new coat and some brown leather boots.

lukeinva · 11-27-06, 12:19

I am getting my wife a diamond necklace. Just got her a diamond ring for our anniversary in Oct.

BigAl3 · 11-27-06, 12:27

women always seem to like $$$

Danase · 11-27-06, 12:34

Yeah, I have asked but she just tells me she needs new pajamas. I would like to sort os surprise her with something more than just pj's. LOL I think the spa idea might work. There is a good spa right down the road from us too.

BlueLibby04 · 11-27-06, 01:06

My father and mother are getting a new refrigerator.. They agreed not to get anything else for each other but that never goes well..

Danase · 11-27-06, 01:09

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Originally Posted by BlueLibby04

My father and mother are getting a new refrigerator.. They agreed not to get anything else for each other but that never goes well..

That is what my parents usually do too. They just buy something for the house and not buy for eachother.

flatstick · 11-27-06, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Danase

Yeah, I have asked but she just tells me she needs new pajamas. I would like to sort os surprise her with something more than just pj's. LOL I think the spa idea might work. There is a good spa right down the road from us too.

The spa will be a nice surprise for sure. is there anything you can remember her saying she would like in the last couple of months ? I know if I keep my ear open my wife will actually tell me what to get her, without knowing it of course lol. did she have anything she uses break on her recently that needs to be replaced ? what are her hobbies ? maybe we can narrow things down a bit. there must be something she wants but will not spend the money on for herself.