The I have no idea what to buy my wife for Christmas support group thread

rowech · 12-06-2008, 12:03 PM

Come...join us...

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

THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

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....

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

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

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

THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER

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

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

Anthony · 12-06-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena

THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER

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

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

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

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.

12-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	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 __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

12-06-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	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 __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

12-08-2008, 10:55 AM	#27
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I am solidly in this club this year... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#31
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	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. __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

12-08-2008, 05:58 PM	#32
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	No wife, but I'm going to grab the gf a purse. $156AU - so, roughly $5US. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

12-06-2008, 12:10 PM	#3
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER

12-06-2008, 12:43 PM	#6
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	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.

12-06-2008, 01:24 PM	#8
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	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!!!!!

12-06-2008, 03:52 PM	#13
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	and to answer your question i have a very plush Ralph Lauren navy blue bathrobe. i'm an expensive bitch.

12-06-2008, 04:44 PM	#14
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	There's also the nuddle - the new way to nap + cuddle which has foot pockets but is $65.00 more expensive.

12-06-2008, 05:49 PM	#16
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Well. Slanket works, now I need more ideas.

12-06-2008, 06:40 PM	#17
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	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.

12-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#18
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	dola, maybe a annual membership to her favorite zoo or museum. You could put them in the nifty handbag you get her

12-06-2008, 11:22 PM	#21
SegRat High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Oshkosh, WI	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.

12-08-2008, 10:20 AM	#23
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Here's another idea: Amazon.com: Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueurs with Original Spirits - 64 pcs. Gift Box: Gourmet Food

12-08-2008, 10:36 AM	#25
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Get her a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club. It's the gift that keeps on giving...all year...

12-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#28
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	A video mp3 player with her favorite movies, songs, or bands she likes already uploaded.

12-08-2008, 04:58 PM	#29
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	For those who get lost easy, a GPS navigator.

12-08-2008, 06:08 PM	#34
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	How about a house? That's what I'm doing this year. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

12-08-2008, 10:14 PM	#35
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	subscription to a magazine

12-08-2008, 10:20 PM	#36
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Photo carved night light

12-08-2008, 10:24 PM	#37
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Pron for Women

12-09-2008, 06:40 AM	#38
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	For the female football fan Real Women Watch Football T-Shirts

12-09-2008, 08:57 AM	#39
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	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.

12-09-2008, 09:09 AM	#40
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	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... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-09-2008, 09:23 AM	#41
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	SILENCE.

12-09-2008, 09:28 AM	#42
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I use my booklight all the time. But get one that is plenty bright and plugs into the wall.

12-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#43
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	A photobook

12-12-2008, 04:31 PM	#44
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	those damn slankets are sold out EVERYWHERE. Crazy. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

12-12-2008, 04:45 PM	#45
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My wife's slanket arrived today - it looks very comfortable. Time for me to wrap all of the presents this weekend. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-12-2008, 04:59 PM	#46
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	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. __________________

12-12-2008, 07:58 PM	#47
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I don't either. I'm about ready to ask TK what it'll cost to give up her Slanket. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

12-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#48
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Spiffed Up Earphones

12-15-2008, 02:26 PM	#49
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	I ended up going with the IPOD 8 GB touch...who knows.

12-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#50
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Across oceans and cultural boundries let's unite....one slanket at a time.