klmama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have already shared a few gift ideas with dh - a DVD, a CD, a small household item - but dh thinks I should have a "wow" item on my list, and I know he is going to keep bringing it up until I think of something. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well, I may not be much help. My wow item is a new espresso machine. It isn't in any way cheap. That is all I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My "wow" item is a kayak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Vitamix? LOTS of books, maybe one in each category, with Well-Educated Mind new edition? Tablet/kindle/laptop New cookware? One of those expensive and lovely dutch ovens--Le Creuset or a cheaper Pioneer Woman thing? Horseback riding lessons? (haha--I got this and a helmet and boots from dh one year.) A couple of nights at SWB's farm staying in the B&B? (I would like this, along with new pens and paper to write my book, just in case my husband is looking over my shoulder...) Edited November 28, 2015 by Chris in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I don't have a Wow item either. Dh's Wow is a cd from his favorite group. Not very exciting but we've had some major expenses this year and aren't feeling very Wow-ish. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Perhaps ask him to set up a special weekend trip for the two of you? Or a pass to attend local plays/concerts/museums?I second a weekend at SWB's B&B! Hey, let's make that the WTM gift (for those living close enough to get there). Swamp SWB with requests for dates from our spouses as our holiday big gift! edited to specify - request dates to stay at her B&B, not dates with SWB herself. Although a "date" to shadow and chat with SWB would be one cool gift! Edited November 29, 2015 by JFSinIL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My wow item was a new blanket for our bed. I bought it for dh to wrap. Is really the only thing I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Dp Edited November 28, 2015 by athomeontheprairie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I don't even have small items on my list. I honestly can't think of anything I want that is worth the money it would cost, or that is truly a gift for ME and not really gifts for the kids. (Upgrades for the speaker/player system for my van or for my desktop machine would be nice, but really, the kids use them far more than I do or than I would even if they were upgraded.). I keep toying with the idea of one of those desk cycles, but I don't know if it would actually get used or not. OP, some ideas: kitchen upgrades (I occasionally add to my cast iron or handmade pottery collections), something nice and slightly extravagant for your hobby (DH has picked out a couple of nice knitting bags for me over the years), nice jewelry or watch, new printer, camera, e-reader, new winter coat or boots (nicer than you'd buy for yourself), upgrades for your bed linens or bath towels, heated towel warmer (DH surprised me with one of those eleven years ago, and it still works nicely and is lovely in the winter), upgrade for your school setup (storage, desk, chair). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm getting my MIL and DH this: http://dna.ancestry.com/?s_kwcid=ancestry.com+dna&gclid=CJa_gMixs8kCFUUYHwod5AEC_Q&o_xid=58712&o_lid=58712&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+Brand They're 30% off through the weekend too which is nice. Ancestry.com DNA kits. My mom and dad did them last year and they're really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I'm getting my MIL and DH this: http://dna.ancestry.com/?s_kwcid=ancestry.com+dna&gclid=CJa_gMixs8kCFUUYHwod5AEC_Q&o_xid=58712&o_lid=58712&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+Brand They're 30% off through the weekend too which is nice. Ancestry.com DNA kits. My mom and dad did them last year and they're really cool. I recently attended a class that addressed doing dna for genealogy. it was interesting - and I always wondered how it could help. I may do it just for one particular 2nd ggf. if I could find another possible descendant that would be helpful in locking him down. one thing that came out is, you want more markers, not fewer. (re: matching markers with someone else) costs more - but it's far more useful for finding a match. and you have to set your privacy settings to opt IN for matches to be able to contact you. Edited November 28, 2015 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My Wow! items are the Amazon Echo or an android tablet (not Kindle Fire). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My "wow" item is an ice cream maker :) In the past, it has been Le Creuset pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm getting my MIL and DH this: http://dna.ancestry.com/?s_kwcid=ancestry.com+dna&gclid=CJa_gMixs8kCFUUYHwod5AEC_Q&o_xid=58712&o_lid=58712&o_sch=Paid+Search+%E2%80%93+Brand They're 30% off through the weekend too which is nice. Ancestry.com DNA kits. My mom and dad did them last year and they're really cool. Do you know if there's a coupon code or anything? It's showing up as the regular price of $99 on the website.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Do you know if there's a coupon code or anything? It's showing up as the regular price of $99 on the website.... are you in the us? it shows up at $69.99 for me, and that was before I signed in to my ancestry account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My "wow" item is an ice cream maker :) In the past, it has been Le Creuset pots. I *love* my ice cream maker. We make slushies with it nearly everyday in the summer (and occasionally ice cream :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I asked for a nice fire pit for the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 My "wow" item is a kayak. Hubby bought an inflatable kayak this summer. He's probably taken the kids out in it 20+ times, at least. (I went twice since it is hard for us to go out together since we have little kids to watch.) We also have and use a jacuzzi tub (two times per week) and fireplace (about twice a week when the weather is cold, and it is, a lot). Now, will I use the high end espresso machine I found sitting on the sidewalk? I want a interchangeable lens digital camera for Christmas... We'll see! Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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