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driven · Nov 29, 2005, 01:18 PM

Guys,

I'm looking for a unique gift idea for the wife.

Jewelry is too predictable. I want to do something different. Last year I bought her a 2 hour spa treatment which she enjoyed, but again, I don't want to repeat that.

However: My creative juices have run dry.

Any ideas?

the_glassman · Nov 29, 2005, 01:20 PM

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/23/ipod_accessory/

RAILhead · Nov 29, 2005, 01:22 PM

I got my wife a handmade jewelry box from Italy.
I got her a Vornado heater for the office.
I'm getting her a TiVo.
I'm getting her a couple of DVDs she's been wanting.
I'm getting her this knitting kit thingie she's been eyeing for a few days.
I'm getting her gift cards for clothing stores as stocking stuffers.

Feel free to use any of those on your wife.

jcadam · Nov 29, 2005, 01:22 PM

set up a threesome. All chicks dig that, so I hear.

And that should get your creative juices flowing again, methinks.

::maroma:: · Nov 29, 2005, 01:24 PM

Name a star after her.

http://www.starregistry.com/

starman · Nov 29, 2005, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by driven

Guys,

I'm looking for a unique gift idea for the wife.

Jewelry is too predictable. I want to do something different. Last year I bought her a 2 hour spa treatment which she enjoyed, but again, I don't want to repeat that.

However: My creative juices have run dry.

Any ideas?

Prada?

wdlove · Nov 29, 2005, 01:34 PM

Maybe you will get lucky and she will drop some hints at to what she wants. I like all the ideas except for one. Good luck.

Dork. · Nov 29, 2005, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

I like all the ideas except for one. Good luck.

Me, too. That star registry is just a big scam.

SuvsareRetarded · Nov 29, 2005, 02:18 PM

Gift certificate to Victoria's secret, organic fair-trade chocolate, flowers, scented candles, wine, etc.

::maroma:: · Nov 29, 2005, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Me, too. That star registry is just a big scam.

Hey he wanted something unique. He didn't say something worthwhile.

driven · Nov 29, 2005, 02:24 PM

Some good ideas here guys. (Noted: Some, not all!) <GRIN>

Thanks for the tips. It's a starting point. She's dropped no hints at all this year, which, quite frankly sucks.

It *is* going to be a light year since I bought her an Acura a few months back as an early holiday present.

I never heard of Prada until this thread. Already bought her an iPod and a laptop. (She's had a good year ...)

I like the clothing store gift cards for stocking stuffers.

I'll keep plugging. Thanks.

driven · Nov 29, 2005, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

Hey he wanted something unique. He didn't say something worthwhile.

It qualifies. :-)

SuvsareRetarded · Nov 29, 2005, 02:29 PM

If you already got her an acura I say you get her a car wash and an oil change.

siflippant · Nov 29, 2005, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by driven

Guys,

I'm looking for a unique gift idea for the wife.

Jewelry is too predictable. I want to do something different. Last year I bought her a 2 hour spa treatment which she enjoyed, but again, I don't want to repeat that.

However: My creative juices have run dry.

Any ideas?

Why not get her a pair of slippers and a vibrator? If she doesn't like the slippers she can go f**k herself...

::maroma:: · Nov 29, 2005, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by siflippant

Why not get her a pair of slippers and a vibrator? If she doesn't like the slippers she can go f**k herself...

Bahahahahaah!

driven · Nov 29, 2005, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by SuvsareRetarded

If you already got her an acura I say you get her a car wash and an oil change.

I think that's already my weekly job.

SuvsareRetarded · Nov 29, 2005, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by driven

I think that's already my weekly job.

Then I think you don't need to get a her a damn thing, IMHO.

When was the last time she got you a car?

cjrivera · Nov 29, 2005, 02:51 PM

Powermac Quad 2.5 G5 tower with 30" Cinema HD display.
(Whadda ya expect when you ask on a Mac board?)

driven · Nov 29, 2005, 02:57 PM

It's not an effort in reciprocity! It's the spirit of giving!

cjrivera: Already gave her an iBook ... I'll save the Quad G5 purchase for me. <smile>

legacyb4 · Nov 29, 2005, 03:03 PM

If your wife likes music, a personalized nano is a nice touch...

cjrivera · Nov 29, 2005, 03:15 PM

Have you taken a lot of photos of her over the past year? You could always do an iPhoto book...

MacNStein · Nov 29, 2005, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Me, too. That star registry is just a big scam.

Yeah, that one stood out as the most inappropriate. I can't believe people buy into that shite.

JoshuaZ · Nov 29, 2005, 06:02 PM

Man... I can`t belive I spent all that money naming an entire galaxy of stars after myself. So much for the `Super Cool Awesome Josh Galaxy`...

JoshuaZ · Nov 29, 2005, 06:03 PM

Man... I can`t belive I spent all that money naming an entire galaxy of stars after myself. So much for the `Super Cool Awesome Josh Galaxy`...

::maroma:: · Nov 29, 2005, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

Yeah, that one stood out as the most inappropriate. I can't believe people buy into that shite.

Scoff all ya want, but I'm sure a lot of chicks would find it romantic. Not knowing that its total B.S. and you could achieve the same result by pointing towards the night sky and saying "That one... that one is yours."

nredman · Nov 29, 2005, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by driven

Guys,

I'm looking for a unique gift idea for the wife.

Jewelry is too predictable. I want to do something different. Last year I bought her a 2 hour spa treatment which she enjoyed, but again, I don't want to repeat that.

However: My creative juices have run dry.

Any ideas?

make her something - maybe a scrapbook of pictures from your life together - or a slideshow with music on your mac. or just get her some sexy clothes - good for the both of you

BlueSky · Nov 29, 2005, 07:16 PM

Yeah, a scrapbook sounds really nice. And I can sell you some cool naked pics of her to throw in there.

KeriVit · Nov 29, 2005, 09:24 PM

Now that I know she's already spoiled rotten, I have no input.

Sponsor a starving child in her name. The scrapbook is nice.

(It's not meant to sound as bitter as it does, but really- a car, puter and mp3?)

rickey939 · Nov 29, 2005, 09:27 PM

Baseball cards. From the early 1980's preferably.

SuvsareRetarded · Nov 29, 2005, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

(It's not meant to sound as bitter as it does, but really- a car, puter and mp3?)

Really. If anything, take a pic of the car, computer, and mp3 player, print them out, and shove them in a christmas card. Give them to her.

Heck, send me a $1000 to help pay my tuition and I'll send her a custom piece of artwork in my gratitude.

Then she can at least know her christmas helped someone out.

Kevin · Nov 29, 2005, 10:02 PM

I am going to get this for Cody.

JoshuaZ · Nov 29, 2005, 10:18 PM

I bet Cody will thank you for it.

Cadaver · Nov 30, 2005, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Baseball cards. From the early 1980's preferably.

Any player in particular??

Stogieman · Nov 30, 2005, 12:50 AM

Yes, Carney Lansford.

Cubeoid · Nov 30, 2005, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

Man... I can`t belive I spent all that money naming an entire galaxy of stars after myself. So much for the `Super Cool Awesome Josh Galaxy`...

You suck.

andi*pandi · Nov 30, 2005, 12:44 PM

some good ideas. Sounds like you've got the large items more than covered... now you're down to cds, dvds, and socks. Oh, and CHOCOLATE. A massage certificate?

Terri Hayner · Nov 30, 2005, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by jcadam

set up a threesome. All chicks dig that, so I hear.

And that should get your creative juices flowing again, methinks.

Oh for gosh sakes have some decency.

MacNStein · Nov 30, 2005, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

Scoff all ya want, but I'm sure a lot of chicks would find it romantic. Not knowing that its total B.S. and you could achieve the same result by pointing towards the night sky and saying "That one... that one is yours."

Sure, but you could do the same with Illustrator and a color laser printer. Would look just as authentic.

RAILhead · Nov 30, 2005, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Terri Hayner

Oh for gosh sakes have some decency.

Heh, you can tell this person's a n00b.

TurboMac · Nov 30, 2005, 01:21 PM

jcadam · Nov 30, 2005, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Terri Hayner

Oh for gosh sakes have some decency.

no.

juanvaldes · Dec 3, 2005, 08:00 AM

Simple.

Ask her.

Doofy · Dec 3, 2005, 08:05 AM

A Manowar CD.

It's unique. It's unpredictable. It'll keep her guessing as to when you're going to have your breakdown.

Spliffdaddy · Dec 3, 2005, 08:19 AM

red hair dye & a medium-length skirt.

driven · Dec 3, 2005, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by juanvaldes

Simple.

Ask her.

Ha ha ... exhausted that idea already. She doesn't know what she wants.

Anyway: I'll post a list of what I finally get her. Thanks again for the ongoing input.

ghporter · Dec 3, 2005, 10:13 AM

Fuzzy house shoes and a nice warm robe. Maybe bunny slippers if your house is nice and toasty, but definitely the robe. Nothing "sexy," just warm and snuggly.

driven · Dec 3, 2005, 10:18 AM

That might go well with a towel warmer that I'm picking her up.

Kevin · Dec 3, 2005, 10:18 AM

Heated mattress cover.