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What's everyone getting for their DH/Other half??

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#1 ·
I know my hubby wouldn't mind if I didn't get him nothing. He's so laid back & never ask for anything. I hate trying to figure out every year what to get him, so I'd like to know what you all are getting yours.

For the past few years, I've thought about a spa day for just him & I without our kiddies, but don't know if we'd find time to do it. We really need some "we" time as life is always in the way & it's been a while.

In his eyes, he says he has everything he could ever want & need with his baby girls & me. This really makes me want to find him something special this year. Everyone likes getting a little something & he never forgets about me.

Any ideas people?
 
#2 ·
Instead of a spa package, why not do something you know he would enjoy? Does he like nascar, football, high quality food, movies... a bit more creatively, look for things like zip line tours or other local attractions. A spa package would be nice and relaxing, but if your not sure he would like it, why get it?

I haven't been with my boyfriend long, but I know he likes practical gifts, so I'm getting him sheets that fit his mattress. Not much fun but very practical and something that he needs!
 
#5 ·
I bought my husband a very nice black overcoat and a black/white scarf that I gave him yesterday because he wanted one (coat), I wanted to wait but it's cold so he used it today for the first time. He thinks that's the only xmas present so I will surprise him.
I order a lovebook from the USA so I don't know how long it will take, hope it's here on time, a red scarf, a personalized mug (love those) and I had something else in mind to buy that I don't remember right now.
 
#7 ·
I think I'm going to get mine a Northface jacket. The one that is two jackets in one. There's a fleece one underneath and then an outer shell. That way you can wear them separately or together depending on the weather. He doesn't have anything that's very thick and warm, so it's something he needs, too.
 
#16 ·
Haha!! I like the way you think & the way you said that. My kids have enough. I'm actually trying to cut way back on what they have so they can start appreciating the things they get more. They're 7 years old, but we do devote Christmas to them.

I asked hubby last night what he wanted expecting him to say "nothing." He surprised me and said he wanted a new Construction cell phone. So, I'm off the hook from racking my brain any more. When we get a chance we'll go & he can pick out what he wants!! Yay!!!!
 
#9 ·
for once in the 5 years of bein with the bf...im stumped on what to get him... :( he already got mine...and said it was a buncha $$$$!!!! sighhhh~ >.<. i told him today i grew so used to knowin what to get people with pets...and for my furballs...and reviews on products for pets...i started to forget what is good for humans now :lol:
 
#10 ·
This year I'm trying to convince my husband that we shouldn't buy gifts for each other. I really really want a new couch that will open up our living space, but we don't have the money for it. I'll use not buying each other gifts as a reason to move in for the kill!

Our anniversary is coming up though and I'd love to take him on a trip to the ski hill where we were married. You can rent condos there with a private hot tub and it's amazing. That could kind of be like a half Christmas present.
 
#11 ·
Since hubby bought me my first bday gift after we got married 27yrs ago by himself and told me he spent 3 hours looking around KMart before he came home with me a Visions dutch oven, I have bought my own bday and Christmas and tell him what he got me. Haha. Same goes for him. He races and I wouldn't begin to know how to buy whatever car part he just MUST have at the moment. Hubby and I are madly in love, but not great gift-givers to each other. Thankfully we happily agree on that, sooooo no gift from me to him.
 
#13 ·
Oh goodie a Vision Dutch Oven! :p You lucky lucky girl! :lol:



You guys definitely have a good thing going right now, I'd stick with that, lol.
 
#12 ·
Why would he need a gift, he already has ME! :p

Seriously, I'm a gift that keeps on giving! :D


Bahahaha! :lol: ;)
 
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#15 ·
Well we are going very practical this year. Our washer quit the day before Thanksgiving. We scored a super deal on a front loading steam washer and dryer on Black Friday. With this expense we decided for Christmas I give him the washer and he gives me the dryer! The new washer and dryer replaced a 13 year old set and I couldn't be happier with them! We will still do stockings for each other and the fur kids! Lady and Prince on ther other hand scored some great new clothes between cyber Monday and Black Friday deals!
 
#20 ·
Husbands are a flipping nightmare to buy for. Especially husbands that aren't interested in clothes, jewellery, reading, hobbies of any discription, sport......grrrr! Mines getting a mobile phone. It will probably sit in the cupboard or remain credit less and uncharged but I live in hope that he may use it. Many times I've lost him or needed to speak to him urgently and wished he had a phone. My iPhone is permanently glued to my hand but he a bit of a technophobe


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#23 ·
Husbands are a flipping nightmare to buy for. Especially husbands that aren't interested in clothes, jewellery, reading, hobbies of any discription, sport......grrrr! Mines getting a mobile phone. It will probably sit in the cupboard or remain credit less and uncharged but I live in hope that he may use it. Many times I've lost him or needed to speak to him urgently and wished he had a phone. My iPhone is permanently glued to my hand but he a bit of a technophobe
My husband doesn't like anything and he would never shop for himself except for socks I need to drag him shopping, but I am constantly buying him stuff because he loves everything I give him and although I am a shopaholic I am happier buying him stuff.

I hope your husband will use the phone or at least keep it charged with him the whole time, it is very important in case of emergencies.


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#25 ·
First and foremost hubby is getting JEANS! He has 2 pair of jeans and even though he is in work clothes 5 days out of the week and doesn't wear jeans much I am tired of every time I go to get him a pair of jeans both pair are in the dirty clothes. My mom gave me a code she had for Kohls cash so I will start his jeans for Christmas with that. He will also get socks because he goes through 15 pairs of socks every 2 months (and Jaxx gets lots of braided toys from his holey socks every 2 months.)

I need to find him something else that he will like but he is so hard to buy for I am not sure what. He wants a water resistant case for his Iphone but I don't want to spend that much for a Iphone case that I know he is going to grow bored of in a month.
 
#26 ·
this thread is proof!!! Husbands/boyfriends are so hard to buy for!!!! Brandon already has every flippin' electronic gadget he could want. ughh, Idk. I bought him some PJ pants that are really soft but I need to get him a few more things or one nice, large item. What to buy him, hmmmmm? Maybe a new dog!!
 
#33 ·
Well, I guess I opened a big can of worms!! For the first time in 12 years, this is the year he's asking for stuff. Not only does he want a new cell phone, but he just handed me a Northern tool magazine & wants an air hose winder & a French Fry cutting machine!! Weird choices I know!! Good grief!!
 
#34 ·
We don't do gifts for each other. Let's face it, after 43 years of marriage what do you get each other that you don't already have!

When the kids were younger we did the big present for the family, like a new tv or something. Of course the kids all got their usual gifts.

Now we just buy for the kids, still (hahaha) and the grandchildren. We will usually buy something small for each other. We really rather buy for the family. I like seeing them open gifts! Besides, Christmas is all about the kids! it doesn't matter if they have 2 legs or 4!!
 
#36 ·
Yup I was kidding Tina. ;)


I guess I should work on my sarcasm, lol.
 
#37 ·
I always just ask DH what he wants. He generally wants art books, or a machine(tattoo) by so and so, some fancy art supplies he won't order normally, ect. Last year I got him a cast iron drafting table from 1903. It's his favorite gift I have ever gotten him. That was actually a surprise! He always asks me too. I really like being taken shopping and spoiled. That's also my favorite b day present! ;)
 
#38 ·
Ohhh an artist is he?! :eek:

What does he do?
 
#40 ·
SO cool! :p

Do you have any of his artwork on you?
 
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