I was a child groom and this year (next week in fact) will be my 13th (unlucky for some) wedding anniversary.
I am of course easy to buy presents for (new running vest, new running shorts...new running....etc.etc.) but MrsH is a nightmare of the worst sort (thinks she's easy to buy for but not!). Now of course its easy to throw money at presents BUT what can I buy that will not completely undermine me (I'm currently in major planning for MrsH's 40th - next February).
Here's the criteria:
- She only wears one sort of perfume and has bucketloads
- Doesn't wear jewellery
- Hates my taste in clothes (she has a point - my idea of high fashion in my 1996 Hatfield Broad Oak 10k shirt)
I'm at a loss for ideas - any help muchly appreciated.
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One of the funniest presents the Mr "got" me was a whole load of redeeemable chore coupons!!! He made and printed his own "gift vouchers" which entitled me to ask for my share of the chores to be done so for example if it was my turn to clean the oven out (a job I hate) I'd "cash in" one of my vouchers and he would do it ... without all the whinging and whining that normally accompanies it. It was a brilliant idea and lasted for ages because I'd only "cash in" my vouchers at times suitable for me )
Love the idea of the chore vouchers - I think she would appreciate that a lot!!
BK - Unfortunately I recently went to England and bought back a suitcase full of Cadbury's. We hate continental chocolate.
Doob's - a trip to Rome is the mainstay of the 40th next year.
How about an 'experience' gift? Tank driving, Hot air ballooning/ racing driving/
Windsurfing lesson?What about a cute tattoo?
Name a star after her?
Worst pressie I ever bought Mrs Barkles?
Easy, a pair of levi 501s in her pre kid size, and gave them 10 weeks after mini Barkles was born and she couldn't get into them.
Second worst - offer of health and pampering weekend with her sister- " So I'm fat am I? And I suppose you will be out with your mates???"
Remember- they don't think the same as us.
Careful.
Anything that shows you've REALLY thought about her, what she likes, how she's been, what's going on in her life right now etc is always perfect. As a wedding anniversary is for both of you why not do something that will involve your relationship. What about doing something that you used to do when you first went out together, before the kids and the mortgage, or a walk together that ends with a wonderful surprise picnic that you've taken trouble over, champagne or her favourite drink and foods. Or an evening in with a video of her favourite film or a film that was big in your courtship and cook her a meal. Or go back to the church where you were married and renew your vows, with the vicar or just the two of you.
Hope you have a great anniversary. And good luck with her 40th. My husband blew me away with mine earlier this year. I knew I was getting a beautiful ring but the day before he whisked me off to Paris for a French manicure so the ring would look good on me (!)- fantastic - and he made a collage with the children of photos and school reports etc chronicling my first 40 years - I still go all gooey when I think about it. Us girls, one romantic gesture and we're putty in your hands
Happy anniversary !
Martin -- what daisy dog said. Top marks
Other than that, I completely agree with DD. If it's romantic, then the Mrs will love it.
Good luck,
Hild
I always find the pub/curry option is a good move!?
Now here's a thought - cancel your training run.
I actually just remebered that she mentioned a few weeks ago that Bryan Adams was coming to town so that looks like a possibility - although in terms of something she can have on the day I think I like the idea of dinner and the "chore" vouchers. Whilst I really like your ironing board idea old timer, the potential to backfire is too great!
How would I put that in my training diary? A hard day perhaps......fnar!...fnar!
Also, even if she isn't a jewellery wearer - who says she doesn't like it? I have a beautiful diamond and sapphire bracelet that hubby gave me a couple of Christmas's back and although it's rarely worn, it's often looked at and stroked.
It's the having, not the wearing!!