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rowech 12-06-2008 12:03 PM

The I have no idea what to buy my wife for Christmas support group thread
 
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terpkristin 12-06-2008 12:08 PM

I don't have a wife (or husband), but I have no idea what to buy my sister...

My dad got my mom tickets to Cirque du Soleil in B'more with some tapas package. My mom got my dad a Wii + Wii Fit.

/tk

Lorena 12-06-2008 12:10 PM

THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER

terpkristin 12-06-2008 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1899567)


OMG my sister and I both have these, they are AWESOME. My mom wouldn't let me get one for my dad because she thought he'd NEVER leave the couch. ;)

/tk

Lorena 12-06-2008 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin (Post 1899570)
OMG my sister and I both have these, they are AWESOME. My mom wouldn't let me get one for my dad because she thought he'd NEVER leave the couch. ;)

/tk


DAng, I just checked on QVC and there's a 45 day waiting list grrr.... :rant: I wanted to get it for my sister-in-law cuz she wanted the Snuggie and found out the slanket is better quality. Darn. It's $15.00 more expensive if I get it thru theslanket.com. The guy that invented it is thinking about making some with sports logos.. man that would be awesome.

Drake 12-06-2008 12:43 PM

Excellent thread idea.

One of the gifts I just picked up for my wife: I went to Alibris: Used Books, Used Textbooks, Rare & Out-of-Print Books and searched autographed copies of novels by her favorite writers. She's a voracious reader, but has a dozen or so writers she adores. I'm hoping she digs this.

Eaglesfan27 12-06-2008 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin (Post 1899570)
OMG my sister and I both have these, they are AWESOME. My mom wouldn't let me get one for my dad because she thought he'd NEVER leave the couch. ;)

/tk


Hmm.. I'm already got most of my shopping done for my wife, but she is always cold and wants more blankets in the house, so I'm very tempted to pick one up for her.

johnnyshaka 12-06-2008 01:24 PM

We're going to be in Ottawa for Xmas so we (mostly me) decided it would be nice to leave the kids with my folks for a night and then take my brother and his wife out for dinner followed by a World Junior Championship hockey game...WOOHOO!!!!!

Izulde 12-06-2008 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1899567)


Damn you. I just wound up buying one for my mom.

Oh well, at least I can scratch her name off my list now. :D

Anthony 12-06-2008 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1899567)


i had my wife cracking up this morning when i showed her the commercial and i did a fake voiceover.


"Introducing Slanket - the robe you wear....backwards!"


it's a backwards robe. you have a slanket hanging in your bathroom if you want one.

terpkristin 12-06-2008 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony (Post 1899618)
i had my wife cracking up this morning when i showed her the commercial and i did a fake voiceover.


"Introducing Slanket - the robe you wear....backwards!"


it's a backwards robe. you have a slanket hanging in your bathroom if you want one.


Well, that just depends on how long your robe is.. ;) mine only comrd mid-thigh and has a hood, i still like my slanket

/tk

Anthony 12-06-2008 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin (Post 1899620)
Well, that just depends on how long your robe is.. ;) mine only comrd mid-thigh


yowzers - listen, if you're gonna start with the dirty talk i suggest we take this to a chat room. :cool:

Anthony 12-06-2008 03:52 PM

and to answer your question i have a very plush Ralph Lauren navy blue bathrobe.

i'm an expensive bitch.

Lorena 12-06-2008 04:44 PM

There's also the nuddle - the new way to nap + cuddle which has foot pockets but is $65.00 more expensive.

SackAttack 12-06-2008 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony (Post 1899630)
and to answer your question i have a very plush Ralph Lauren navy blue bathrobe.

i'm an expensive bitch.


There are multiple levels of truth there, I believe.

Coffee Warlord 12-06-2008 05:49 PM

Well. Slanket works, now I need more ideas.

Lorena 12-06-2008 06:40 PM

See it depends, are your significant others the girly-girly types? Adventurous? Sports fans? What's your budget look like?

Girly-girly types can get perfumes, a handbag (if you're really thoughtful, put another present in the handbag or heck, something in every pocket), a nice pair of earrings... you catch my drift.

Adventerous or sports minded girls might like scuba diving classes, a mountain bike, maybe take her on a sailing adventure.

If the budget is tight, a handmade present from the kids would be pretty cool. Or have someone draw or paint a picture of a portrait of hers. Ant got that for me one year and I loved it.

Lorena 12-06-2008 06:41 PM

dola,

maybe a annual membership to her favorite zoo or museum. You could put them in the nifty handbag you get her ;)

terpkristin 12-06-2008 06:46 PM

Another idea is a gift certificate for a manicure, facial, or massage, and/r pampering supplies.

Tickets to a play if she's into that work, too..

/tk

Lorena 12-06-2008 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin (Post 1899704)
Another idea is a gift certificate for a manicure, facial, or massage, and/r pampering supplies./tk


Yup, can't go wrong with that.

SegRat 12-06-2008 11:22 PM

Add me to the list that just bought a slanket for the wife. We went halves on a treadmill and then we were supposed to just buy stocking stuffers,oh well, I think she will love it as she is always complaining about being cold.

Coffee Warlord 12-08-2008 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1899707)
Yup, can't go wrong with that.


I beg to differ. Bought that for my girlfriend awhile back, freak sat on it for almost 2 years and never used it.

Lorena 12-08-2008 10:20 AM

Here's another idea: Amazon.com: Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueurs with Original Spirits - 64 pcs. Gift Box: Gourmet Food

terpkristin 12-08-2008 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1900553)


ooh good call, those are YUMMY!

/tk

Dr. Sak 12-08-2008 10:36 AM

Get her a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club. It's the gift that keeps on giving...all year...

terpkristin 12-08-2008 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak (Post 1900564)
Get her a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club. It's the gift that keeps on giving...all year...


Coffee of the month Club is good, too, a lot of places do 'em. Or tea. On that topic, a Keurig coffeemaker for the office isn't a bad idea. Keurig has a filter so you can use your own coffee instead of just the cups/pods they sell. I keep meaning to buy one of these for myself!

/tk

JeeberD 12-08-2008 10:55 AM

I am solidly in this club this year... :(

Lorena 12-08-2008 04:56 PM

A video mp3 player with her favorite movies, songs, or bands she likes already uploaded.

Lorena 12-08-2008 04:58 PM

For those who get lost easy, a GPS navigator.

terpkristin 12-08-2008 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena (Post 1900781)
A video mp3 player with her favorite movies, songs, or bands she likes already uploaded.


We did this for my mom 2 years ago. I consider it a failure. We got her an ipod, she JUST THIS YEAR told me that she hadn't figured out how to change the volume (actually, she said she never realized you couldn't change the volume..)....

/tk

Sgran 12-08-2008 05:53 PM

I like the play idea. Then i realized what she really wants is for me to take her dancing at a gay bar. I don't like this thread.

Groundhog 12-08-2008 05:58 PM

No wife, but I'm going to grab the gf a purse. $156AU - so, roughly $5US. :(

DanGarion 12-08-2008 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin (Post 1899570)
OMG my sister and I both have these, they are AWESOME. My mom wouldn't let me get one for my dad because she thought he'd NEVER leave the couch. ;)

/tk

Wow... my wife and I were just making fun of those things... I mean come on, all it is is a robe without the opening.... WTF?!?!?

DanGarion 12-08-2008 06:08 PM

How about a house? That's what I'm doing this year.

Lorena 12-08-2008 10:14 PM

subscription to a magazine

Lorena 12-08-2008 10:20 PM

Photo carved night light

Lorena 12-08-2008 10:24 PM

Pron for Women

Lorena 12-09-2008 06:40 AM

For the female football fan Real Women Watch Football T-Shirts

Coffee Warlord 12-09-2008 08:57 AM

Nice idea for a small little gift. A spiffy lightweight book light.

I cannot sleep with the lights on period, she can sleep while staring into the freakin' sun. Quite a nice thing if she wants to stay up and read.

JeeberD 12-09-2008 09:09 AM

My wife got me one of those a few years ago. I found it pretty awkward, and the charge ran down pretty quickly. I stopped using it after a couple of weeks...

Coffee Warlord 12-09-2008 09:23 AM

SILENCE.

KWhit 12-09-2008 09:28 AM

I use my booklight all the time. But get one that is plenty bright and plugs into the wall.

Lorena 12-12-2008 03:30 PM

A photobook

CamEdwards 12-12-2008 04:31 PM

those damn slankets are sold out EVERYWHERE. Crazy.

Eaglesfan27 12-12-2008 04:45 PM

My wife's slanket arrived today - it looks very comfortable. Time for me to wrap all of the presents this weekend.

Comey 12-12-2008 04:59 PM

I got my gf tickets to Phantom of the Opera when it comes to Hartford. Third row center for tickets. I'm also planning to get a Slanket, as she gets ridiculously cold in the house.

I have no idea where to find them other than the web.

CamEdwards 12-12-2008 07:58 PM

I don't either. I'm about ready to ask TK what it'll cost to give up her Slanket. :)

Lorena 12-15-2008 01:55 PM

Spiffed Up Earphones

rowech 12-15-2008 02:26 PM

I ended up going with the IPOD 8 GB touch...who knows.

Coffee Warlord 12-15-2008 03:01 PM

Across oceans and cultural boundries let's unite....one slanket at a time.


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