simka2 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 What do you get yours? I want to surprise dh with something unexpected this year. I have struck out every Christmas with him. So, I am casting my net wide and looking for ideas!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This year I'm giving Dh a shotgun and shells, a DVD, and a sweater if I can find one I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I have NO ideas for this year either!:glare: Last year I scored big points when I got him an IPOD. Plus he didn't feel too bad about for us what was a big gift because I got it refurbished. Looking for some ideas:bigear: too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 In the past I've gotten dh: bicycle good quality leather wallet clothes (not very exciting, I know) guitar Risk board game - a childhood favorite Gift certificates for favorite golf courses. This year I'm getting Kinect for his xbox and ? He is so hard to buy for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) .. Edited December 30, 2012 by ksva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 My dh is a sappy guy. I got him this: Kiss me Goodnight Personalized Canvas Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The best gift I ever got hubby was a Mr. Beer beer-making kit. I am seeing them now in stores for about $40. If your guy likes beer at all, he will enjoy this kit - my hubby is now in a beer club, grows his own hopps, makes ales, mead, stout, etc. - it has become quiet the hobby! I was able to get him a few dozen brown glass bottles and a bottle capping kit as a gift the following year - this year he asked for a 20-gallon pot to cook brew stuff in. If he is not a beer guy - never mind. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This year I got DH a big stack of books, the complete remastered Blackadder DVD collection, and an expensive DNA model he's been going on and on about for some reason. :confused: I'm also knitting him another scarf because his horse ate the last one. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamonaQ Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 One year I had dh car detailed (I managed it all). He was so surprised, and really appreciated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This year, dh handed me a list of theology books. . . .:001_smile: But he really got a kick out of it the year I got him the entire boxed set of "Get Smart" DVDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I got mine slippers and some metal brain teasers and wooden ones and he asked for buckyballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 My husband asked for a cd with Dave Brubek's Take Five on it. So I got him a 50th anniversary special edition of Dave Brubek music which came with 2 cds and a DVD. He will like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Do you have any Marriot points? :D Any good deals on a local hotel. You know where I am going with this...a coupon in hist stocking for Hotel Tea. I don't think you have to cast your net too far. Nor do I think you can strike out with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 For Hanukkah this year, I gave my husband two shirts and I got tickets for he and I to go see a comedy show next month and gave those to him, too (already lined up a babysitter for it and everything!) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I got mine slippers and some metal brain teasers and wooden ones and he asked for buckyballs. the buckyballs look like something my 17yo would like. What non-cyber stores might carry them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 What do you get yours? I want to surprise dh with something unexpected this year. I have struck out every Christmas with him. So, I am casting my net wide and looking for ideas!!! I nice wool golf/newsboy hat from GB. He looks very dapper in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 the buckyballs look like something my 17yo would like. What non-cyber stores might carry them? I don't know! I am on complete bed rest so I did all of my shopping on the internet. FWIW: They are very dangerous for kids, so I would not allow them in my house. I will tell hubby that he has to take them to work. That is what he wanted them for anyway, a desk toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 How about a new Blu-ray player with internet streaming? I just got this one for an early Christmas present and love it! It streams Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Hulu Plus as well as about 20 other internet video sources. It also can stream music. I'm particularly enjoying streaming Christmas music from the seven different flavors available on Pandora. While we already had a Blu-ray player, we did not have a streaming device and this one reportedly has a better picture than the Roku box due to the powerful video processor included. BTW, if you decide to go this route, please ensure you have an internet jack behind your entertainment center before purchasing the above unit, as it does not have wireless built-in. If that is the case, you will probably want to spring for the next unit up, the Sony BDP-S570. I hope you are successful with whatever gift you choose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This year I got him something that will allow him to take his tape collection and turn them into mp3s, Backyard Ballistics, software for printing sheet music, and a Make Your Own Rootbeer Kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 How about a weekend in Galveston? You could stay someplace nice like this or this or this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Music, books, and every 10 years a new guitar! Oh there was the year with the key finder gadget. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 What is your budget? Is he an outdoorsy guy or a computer geek or a hunter or a fisherman or a hiker or a book collector or a stamp collector or a video gamer? Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Ug! Mine is impossible. He dosen't need much ever. He usually just goes and gets the electronic or whatever he decides he does need. (However I have a rule banning any purchases between Sept. 1 and Christmas. His birthday is Sept. 29, so between that and christmas it's just too hard if he's out there shopping for himself as well!) This year I'm hoping I hit it right. He has SO many passwords between work, Air force, banking/bills and just regular electronics. And he has to change the AF ones on a regular time schedule, and they have to have so many numbers and letters and some have to be in a certain order. So the password thing is really hard to keep up with. I found a password minder at LTD Commodities. You can put in up to 40 or 50 accounts and passwords. You only need to remember the password to that minder to open it. It shuts down for 30 minutes after 5 incorrect answers. It was only about $40. I also found at Brookstone a heart rate monitor, but it's a ring, not the usualy watch style. He'd never strap on the watch style because he's already got his watch on. (I know, he's got two wrists, but he still won't do it.) It was also only about $40. He's also getting a DVD, one I'm shocked we don't already own because we also watch it when it's on TV. A extra set of sheets - drives him crazy that I wash, dry adn put back on the bed. He thinks we need an extra set. A roll of paper towels. Yes, paper towels. I made all cloth napins and hang out extra dish towels, so I got rid of the paper towels and napkins. He's still not quite adjusted. He gets his own role that only he can use when he feels the cloth 'just doesn't do it the way I need it done!' as I'm still sometimes told. I know it seems odd, but he'll get a kick out of it and appreciate me doing it. His stand by is chocolate as usual. Every birthday/chirstmas/anniversary is chocolate. Usually truffles. We got the middle sized $52 dollar box this year. Hopefully this year something will be a bigger hit than the chocolate! But maybe not. Chocolate may always be the big hit no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Do you have any Marriot points? :D Any good deals on a local hotel. You know where I am going with this...a coupon in hist stocking for Hotel Tea. I don't think you have to cast your net too far. Nor do I think you can strike out with this one. :iagree:I think all husbands would be thrilled with this. Great idea, LibraryLover! I'm also adding this Tim Hawkins dvd. I bought my dh the "I'm No Rockstar" dvd last year and the whole family enjoyed it. Ok, not just regular enjoyed it, but almost wet our pants laughing enjoyed it. This year I'm getting his new dvd - "Insanitized". Maybe I should stick a few Depends in the stocking. Edited December 4, 2010 by Mothersweets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm making a date calendar again for mine. You don't even have to have all the money for the year lined up yet. I find a cheesy "Romantic" or "Love" calendar at the dollar store, and attach an envelope with a date inside it to each month's page. At the beginning of the month, he opens the envelope, we choose a time/day, and have the date. Some things I've done in the past include miniature golf (bought a certificate), video arcade (bought tokens), restaurant, video date (gift cert from Blockbuster--this was pre-Netflix), massage date (at home, just us--bought some oil, but just put a certificate in the envelope), game night, movie out (certificate from the movie theater). This year I think I'll do a movie and laser tag, and a couple of restaurants. A few months will be "free" b/c we live near DC and it's easy to catch an art show or go hiking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I've just started to buy for my hubby. I found The Pacific series on sale. I know he'll love it. http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-HBO-Miniseries-Blu-ray/dp/B001VNB54A/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1291487449&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I usually get him art books, as that's what he loves, but this year I'm getting him a bicycle - a men's cruiser. Either a Giant or Electra. He has a mountain bike that was his brother's that's uncomfortable to lean forward onto. Maybe I'll get him some bike shorts too (if I get the Giant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMomNP Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 This has been tough for me since I stopped working. I don't have any money and have to ask him for money to buy stuff so anything I get him he'll know about and have paid for himself really. He says it is silly to take money from him to buy him stuff that he could just buy if he wanted. I have been trying to explain to him that my son likes to give him gifts and that is part of the tradition for us. I think he is starting to get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I paint a tshirt for my dh every year. I am thinking of a bonsai plant this year, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Do you have any Marriot points? :D Any good deals on a local hotel. You know where I am going with this...a coupon in hist stocking for Hotel Tea. I don't think you have to cast your net too far. Nor do I think you can strike out with this one. I just checked, and we DO have Marriott points!! I am so doing this! He'll love it. : ) Thanks for the great idea.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Iron and Wine concert tickets (we already went to the concert, and it was very disappointing :glare:) a copy of Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid by Lemony Snicket a bottle of real maple syrup for his stocking (back when we were really, really broke - as opposed to the simply really broke that we are now :tongue_smilie: - he commented that one thing he really missed in our scrimping and saving was real maple syrup, so he's gotten a bottle in his stocking every year since) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I just got my dh a flying lesson for our anniversary. It was a huge hit. He got to fly the plane a good bit and I got to ride along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Do you have any Marriot points? :D Any good deals on a local hotel. You know where I am going with this...a coupon in hist stocking for Hotel Tea. I don't think you have to cast your net too far. Nor do I think you can strike out with this one. :iagree: This never fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm buying Officer Daddyman a new gi. Hopefully he won't check the forum tonight and find out! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The most successful gift I ever gave my husband was a year of Bacon of the Month Club. Every month, a little package of bacon would arrive at our doorstep, each from a different artisanal...bacon maker? Baconist? Husband still sighs sadly when he picks up a package of supermarket bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The most successful gift I ever gave my husband was a year of Bacon of the Month Club. Every month, a little package of bacon would arrive at our doorstep, each from a different artisanal...bacon maker? Baconist? Husband still sighs sadly when he picks up a package of supermarket bacon. Perhaps it is time to sign him up again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) The best thing I've given my dh is things to do. One year I got us both season tickets to a local theater - they had a 4 play package deal at Christmas. On the other end of the spectrum, I once planned a short trip to Rome for him to take by himself as a Christmas gift. I'm glad that's done with because I know I'll never top it so I can stop stressing and trying to. ;) Edited December 5, 2010 by farrarwilliams left out a shocking number of words in the middle of a sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 DH loves live theater, so this year I've purchased a membership at a local dinner theatre. Seven times during the coming year, we'll go out to dinner and see a play. (It's not a surprise though...it was expensive and I wanted him to be OK with spending the $$.) I've also got him a copy of the extended version of Avatar, a 3-d puzzle to build with ds and a new coffee mug from our summer trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 This year I am giving DH the Sketch a Day Journal, a nice set of pencils (still need to decide which one), and Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking. In his stocking, he'll have a BPA-free travel mug, and a selection of espresso pods for his travel espresso maker. He will also have tickets to see Blue Man Group (everyone in our family will have these in their stocking), and now I'm thinking it's time to check on hotel points here too! Love the calendar idea, as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lula Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The Mariott idea is what my husband gets every year, if the actual hotel isn't in the budget he gets the same gift. I have never had a complaint. This way I know that he will like at least one of his presents and he has often said that I can forgo other presents and just give more of this particular one. Plus, it's cheap and fits every budget! :D This year he is also getting camera gear, more gear and I'm doing all accountant meetings the entire year, including phone calls, by myself, because he hates them more than anything and inevitably we have way too many meetings with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 This year he's getting new aikido weapons and, possibly, an itunes certificate. He knows about this---a friend of his has dropped aikido and is offering to sell my husband his very nice weapons for about a third of the regular price. It'll be a combo birthday-Yule gift (his birthday is tomorrow). I found a copy of James Lipton's book, "Inside Inside," about "Inside the Actors' Studio," one of his favorite series, at the dollar store, so he's also getting that for his birthday. In the past: a caped greatcoat (I drafted the pattern and made it out of free material) Playmobil violin lessons dvds books/bookstore certificates tarot cards made and embroidered a scarf as well as a bag for his tin whistles (Greenman motif) really sharp cheese music/itunes gift certificates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 A years worth of lawn care. He hates doing yard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Someone else reminded me... DH once gave me a year of coffee in the morning. Not once did I have to make the coffee. He either made it each morning before I got up, or made sure the coffeemaker was programmed and set up each night. It was heavenly. My absolute, all time favorite gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 My best gift to dh was concert tickets. It was for Paul McCartney. I think he cried.:tongue_smilie: So far this year will probably be a theology book, some foodie things like dark chocolate and coffee. And probably a radiator.:glare: He's a car guy and is working hard on restoring his 66 Mustang so that's all he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Do you have any Marriot points? :D Any good deals on a local hotel. You know where I am going with this...a coupon in hist stocking for Hotel Tea. I don't think you have to cast your net too far. Nor do I think you can strike out with this one. What a great idea! I may have to use this for our.. Um.. 12th anniversary. Maybe 13th.. He would LOVE this! (I'm having a baby due Feb. 6, so it will be a while before I can get away.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Well, it would be a private gift involving me and maybe a strategically placed bow or two. That would be the most exciting gift for James Bond. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I am making my dh one of those fleece tie blankets. I found some beautiful fleece with trout on it. He loves to fish, so I know he will like that. I am also getting him a gift card to Bass Pro Shop. And I'm thinking the hotel tea idea is a good one. Thanks LibraryLover. It's been a long time since we've had hotel tea. I happen to think it's some of the best kind, and he would agree. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 contemplating giving him a punching bag and gloves to decompress after a day in his work environment. :D He's definately getting an acoustic guitar and Guitar for Dummies. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The idea of hotel TEA is appealing, but then I start to think about all the bedbug threads there have been lately. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The idea of hotel TEA is appealing, but then I start to think about all the bedbug threads there have been lately. . . :lol::lol: thanks for making me smile this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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