its my wifes birthday on saturday - help me find a gift.

its my wifes birthday on saturday - help me find a gift.

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Ambleton

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6,656 posts

192 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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moanthebairns said:
What to get your eyebrows done, or waxed? Women like to go with women to these things. 2-4 hours sat getting fking poked at and st flung on your face sounds awful to me.

When my mrs buys me a track day voucher I don't expect her to come and help me change my wets, but I see your point.
We did a spa thingy together on our honeymoon.

It was basically exactly as you described. Unpleasant, smelly and uncomfortable and for me, a total waste of money - I wont be partaking again....

soad

32,894 posts

176 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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iPain7? Pay monthly.

Adenauer

18,579 posts

236 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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soad said:
iPain7? Pay monthly.
You should be housed in the Council thread.

Nezquick

1,461 posts

126 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Two words:

Christian Louboutin

InductionRoar

2,014 posts

132 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Nezquick said:
Two words:

Christian Louboutin
Two words:

Overpriced tat.

Seriously two pages and nobody has suggested a pearl necklace. Standards are slipping.


moanthebairns

17,937 posts

198 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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if she doesn't have ghd straighteners, that's your winner right there. Go home, check, if not buy. These are like the ohlins of the female world.

KrazyIvan

4,341 posts

175 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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InductionRoar said:
Nezquick said:
Two words:

Christian Louboutin
Two words:

Overpriced tat.

Seriously two pages and nobody has suggested a pearl necklace. Standards are slipping.
Nicer than the two words I was thinking of.

No mention of the OXO tower either, things are getting better here.

As for the OP, how about something mad like a flight lesson in a plane or helicopter.

Hoofy

76,352 posts

282 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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The trick is to buy her lots of cheaper things as women like that. Here's a suitable link: http://amzn.to/2dsYt5J

Blue Cat

976 posts

186 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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moanthebairns said:
if she doesn't have ghd straighteners, that's your winner right there. Go home, check, if not buy. These are like the ohlins of the female world.
No, they are really not - if anyone gave me these, it would straight back in the box and returned for a refund.

Suggestions - ditch the cheap chocolates and buy a really nice box, the ones from here are amazing - http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/ and if you ever want to visit their shop, it is the most fantastic drive!
They also do really quick delivery

And if she has everything, do an experience rather than a thing - my husband has brought me off-roading, flying and cooking courses in the past which I have loved.
Plus if a meal is expensive, why not do an Afternoon Tea somewhere - we did this at the hotel we were married in for our 21st Wedding Anniversary. For ideas - http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/

Adenauer

18,579 posts

236 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Blue Cat said:
Suggestions - ditch the cheap chocolates and buy a really nice box, the ones from here are amazing - http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/
Mrs A would scoff those during a film and at 40 quid a box I would be crying my eyes out. biggrin

Blue Cat

976 posts

186 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Adenauer said:
Mrs A would scoff those during a film and at 40 quid a box I would be crying my eyes out. biggrin
Actually it is impossible to eat an entire box of these chocolates in one go, they are just too rich. They are made to be enjoyed slowly, not munched down quickly.

Think of it like buying wine.

Ambleton

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6,656 posts

192 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Hoofy said:
The trick is to buy her lots of cheaper things as women like that. Here's a suitable link: http://amzn.to/2dsYt5J
hehe I don't want a black eye for her birthday.

Adenauer said:
Blue Cat said:
Suggestions - ditch the cheap chocolates and buy a really nice box, the ones from here are amazing - http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/
Mrs A would scoff those during a film and at 40 quid a box I would be crying my eyes out. biggrin
likewise! They barely touch the sides before they're down.... (whay)


Impasse

15,099 posts

241 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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How about giving her that divorce she's been craving for so long?

Robertj21a

16,477 posts

105 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Anything that shows her that you've actually *listened* to what she might want !

Jewellery is always a winner, if it's good quality and suitable for her tastes.

Many women are very happy to have a voucher (say £25) for somewhere like NEXT or H&M etc.

moanthebairns

17,937 posts

198 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Blue Cat said:
moanthebairns said:
if she doesn't have ghd straighteners, that's your winner right there. Go home, check, if not buy. These are like the ohlins of the female world.
No, they are really not - if anyone gave me these, it would straight back in the box and returned for a refund.

Suggestions - ditch the cheap chocolates and buy a really nice box, the ones from here are amazing - http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/ and if you ever want to visit their shop, it is the most fantastic drive!
They also do really quick delivery

And if she has everything, do an experience rather than a thing - my husband has brought me off-roading, flying and cooking courses in the past which I have loved.
Plus if a meal is expensive, why not do an Afternoon Tea somewhere - we did this at the hotel we were married in for our 21st Wedding Anniversary. For ideas - http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/
This post or all of these posts really show how this isn't going to work in reflection. Every woman I've ever know wants ghd's. Perhaps blue cat is bald or knows better ones, we don't know. Or it just shows how different everyone is, if I gave my Mrs a box of nice chocolates for her birthday she'd tell me to fk off.

I agree with afternoon tea but id say it has to be on the day and as a side present.

We know nothing of the woman or her interests. You cant buy based on nothing.

AyBee

10,533 posts

202 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Tickets for something?

RizzoTheRat

25,162 posts

192 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Adenauer said:
Blue Cat said:
Suggestions - ditch the cheap chocolates and buy a really nice box, the ones from here are amazing - http://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/
Mrs A would scoff those during a film and at 40 quid a box I would be crying my eyes out. biggrin
How about a subscription to Hotel Chocolat's tasting club, new box through the post every month
http://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/tasting-club


Ambleton said:
moanthebairns said:
What to get your eyebrows done, or waxed? Women like to go with women to these things. 2-4 hours sat getting fking poked at and st flung on your face sounds awful to me.

When my mrs buys me a track day voucher I don't expect her to come and help me change my wets, but I see your point.
We did a spa thingy together on our honeymoon.

It was basically exactly as you described. Unpleasant, smelly and uncomfortable and for me, a total waste of money - I wont be partaking again....
Did a spa session on holiday a while back, I just lounged in the pool and Jacuzzi while the mrs went of to get something random done with mud and seaweed. Not at all unpleasant, smelly or uncomfortable.

Hoofy

76,352 posts

282 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Ambleton said:
Hoofy said:
The trick is to buy her lots of cheaper things as women like that. Here's a suitable link: http://amzn.to/2dsYt5J
hehe I don't want a black eye for her birthday.
Perfect: http://amzn.to/2d6Dear

Ambleton

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6,656 posts

192 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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C0ffin D0dger said:
Pair of slippers and a dildo....


(sorry couldn't resist getmecoat)
I dismissed this upon reading for the first time, but on reflection, she does require some new slippers.... scratchchin

Huntsman

8,054 posts

250 months

Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Stop being a sap and put some effort into thinking of something she'd really like or enjoy.

Or get her a pangolin.