Moxie Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm usually really good at coming up with something big and surprising for DH for his birthday. This year, I'm totally stumped. He is expecting me to get him the new Star Wars Blue Ray disks; I hate getting things that aren't a surprise plus we have all the old ones and he never watches them. I thought about getting him an Ipad but they are $500 (right? let me know if I was looking at the wrong thing). Suggestions, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Bacon of the month club membership? Teaching Company lectures on CD to listen to in the car? Sweatshirt with his college team on it? These have been my husband's best-received gifts lately, though I have never, ever done better than the year I gave him weekly lawn service. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Martin Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 A Kindle Fire is much like an iPad but costs $200. If not that, are there any books you know he'd like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Does he golf or play any other sports? My dh loves a gift card to his favorite golf shop. Does he workout? The new generation of hand weights are amazing -- dh just got a set. E-reader? something else electronic? New phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 A Kindle Fire is much like an iPad but costs $200. If not that, are there any books you know he'd like? I thought about that but they don't ship until mid-Nov. I hate giving IOUs. Hmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Um...get him what HE wants, the Star Wars Blue-ray. After all, the point is to please the gift-getter, not the giver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Does he golf or play any other sports? My dh loves a gift card to his favorite golf shop. Does he workout? The new generation of hand weights are amazing -- dh just got a set. E-reader? something else electronic? New phone? Zero hobbies unless you cound playing Xbox once a month :glare:. His phone is old; maybe I'll give him permission to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Next Father's Day, Dh is getting Dirty Bags. I couldn't find the right seller, but it is basically this: http://www.americanbeanbaggames.com/games.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) I'm usually really good at coming up with something big and surprising for DH for his birthday. This year, I'm totally stumped. He is expecting me to get him the new Star Wars Blue Ray disks;Have you seen the rating on Amazon? Amazing that Star Wars has a 2.5-star rating! I think many people have had enough of George Lucas changing those movies!A Kindle Fire is much like an iPad but costs $200.:iagree: We have iPads, but we are relegating them to the children and MomsintheGarden and I are moving *down* to the Kindle Fire. It will not come out until November 15, however.I thought about that but they don't ship until mid-Nov. I hate giving IOUs. Hmmmm...Please remind us... When is your husband's birthday? ;-) Edited October 6, 2011 by RegGuheert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I just got my dh these tech touch gloves for the winter so his hands can stay warm and he can still use his phone while commuting to work. http://www.180s.com/pages/catalog_listing.aspx?g=1%2C2&y=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 A Kindle Fire is much like an iPad but costs $200. If not that, are there any books you know he'd like? I was going to suggest a Kindle. My dh would love to have one, I'm sure. I'm thinking about getting him one for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Next Father's Day, Dh is getting Dirty Bags. I couldn't find the right seller, but it is basically this: http://www.americanbeanbaggames.com/games.php Ha-ha...:lol: I thought this might be a euphmism for something teA related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 practically anything from thinkgeek.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Zero hobbies unless you cound playing Xbox once a month :glare:. His phone is old; maybe I'll give him permission to upgrade. I have no brilliant suggestions, unfortunately, but I wanted to commiserate. My husband is impossible to find gifts for, and he gets his feelings hurt if I don't somehow manage to get him something great. I start stressing out about Christmas several months in advance, knowing I'll fail again. He also has no hobbies, for all intents and purposes. He plays World of Warcraft, but he isn't into merchandise for it. He watches TV, but has no favorite shows. He already owns an iPhone, iPad (which he doesn't use), a new computer, etc. He doesn't play or watch sports. It's tough. You are not alone! (I'll be watching this thread to see if anyone comes up with an idea I can steal!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryMom Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm not good with presents, but Dh tells me that last year I hit the nail on the head -- took his car to get the maintenance done (which he can never find time to do himself) and get it detailed, and bought new rubbery floormats to replace the coffee-stained carpet ones. He spends a lot of his workday in his car, so he really appreciated it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My most creative gift I gave DH was an iPod playlist with a song from every year that he has been alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My most creative gift I gave DH was an iPod playlist with a song from every year that he has been alive. That's a good one! Along those lines, a friend gave my DH a song a day for a year - basically an iPod list with a song for every day of the year. They have similar music tastes, but different enough that there were some fun new songs on that list. I would never have had the patience to put that together. :) My best gifts to DH have always been experiences - some more expensive than others. Last year I scored front row center seats to the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, so we did a NYC trip, with a trip to see a great Egyptian exhibit thrown in for good measure. It was a huge hit. The best part was seeing my FIL *blush* when DH received the gift!!! (We picked up a DVD for him, for Christmas :) ) That's not in our budget this year though. What does DH like to do with the kids? What about museum memberships? Plays? Concerts coming up? My DH has a bday coming up too, and we are surprising him with a night hike through a beautiful area. I'm watching this thread for more gift ideas... ETA: I love the car maintenance idea, too! Getting it detailed - what a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'll second the Bacon of the Month Club. I have yet to surpass the success of that gift. Grateful Palate has a good one (or did, anyway; I try to avoid their site lest I yield to temptation), and I'm sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 HA! DH's birthday was yesterday and I got him the Star Wars Blu Ray set. He loved it and it was a surprise for him. I knew he wanted them though. We aren't surprise type people. I don't like them at all. That may seem weird, but that is just how I am. Dawn I'm usually really good at coming up with something big and surprising for DH for his birthday. This year, I'm totally stumped. He is expecting me to get him the new Star Wars Blue Ray disks; I hate getting things that aren't a surprise plus we have all the old ones and he never watches them. I thought about getting him an Ipad but they are $500 (right? let me know if I was looking at the wrong thing). Suggestions, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 You should check your local groupons. My friend's husband paid for her to do an indoor skydiving thing for her birthday, I recently bought a beginner flight lesson for my husband. The groupons are usually great deals, they are often 50-70% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My husband just gave me an awesome set of Dalek salt and pepper shakers for my birthday. I would highly recommend them as an exciting gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 There is such a thing?! :w00t: Yes, there is! and it is wonderful. There is also bacon hot sauce. Yummy. http://www.baconhotsauce.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 There is such a thing?! :w00t: Of course there is! I gave one from a place called Ted's Butcher Shop in Charleston or Charlotte or something else that starts with a C, and at least last Christmas, to order, you actually had to call Ted. It was a huge hit here. My husband looked forward to Bacon Delivery Day with great anticipation and was sad when his six months came to an end. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Of course there is! I gave one from a place called Ted's Butcher Shop in Charleston or Charlotte or something else that starts with a C, and at least last Christmas, to order, you actually had to call Ted. It was a huge hit here. My husband looked forward to Bacon Delivery Day with great anticipation and was sad when his six months came to an end. Terri :hurray: Just found my husband's birthday gift. He will love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Mmmm Bacon=meat candy. (I think I got that from here...) How about you get him the dvds, then dress up like Princess Leia in that famous Jabba the Hut scene? That'd surprise him. Or maybe not. :D I don't know you that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanna Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Mmmm Bacon=meat candy. (I think I got that from here...) How about you get him the dvds, then dress up like Princess Leia in that famous Jabba the Hut scene? That'd surprise him. Or maybe not. :D I don't know you that well. :lurk5: That is a GREAT idea (I just had to pop out of lurking on this thread to say so). My hubs is hard to get gifts for. The last "surprise" gift I got him was to take his old mobile phone and trade up for a smartphone. He's not techie at all and really disliked having to learn how to use the new phone. Right now, he IS grateful for mobile email, but asked me not to surprise him anymore. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Mmmm Bacon=meat candy. (I think I got that from here...) How about you get him the dvds, then dress up like Princess Leia in that famous Jabba the Hut scene? That'd surprise him. Or maybe not. :D I don't know you that well. :D:D I'm 4 months pregnant with our 5th so it might not look EXACTLY like movie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 This is a small, cheap item, but I love them and just bought them to put away for Dh's birthday in November. http://www.absorbastone.com/catalog/AUTOCOASTER1_car_coasters.html Small, absorbent coasters that fit in the cup holders in a car! Brilliant idea! Anyway, there are lots of cute designs. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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