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2 weeks to dw's 40th birthday, 2 dcs, 4 and 1. Need gift ideas! I'm under strict orders, "Nothing extravagant," but none of my ideas so far quality. Don't want to lame out, this is a big one. Help? Thanks, -dh
45 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]what does she like? I'd personally be happy with a B&N gift certificate, a Fresh gift set, or maybe a spa day, and a nice drawing from the 4 yo.
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OP: Oh no, we're turning into our parents! When I was a kid, I used to give my mom coupons for things like that. Is this what we've become?
[ Reply | Options ]sad, but I guess so. Actually, a coupon book from the 4 yo would be cute. "A whine-free day", "Leaving the house without a fight", "10 minutes of quiet". Too bad a kid that age probably couldn't stick to it, though.
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OP: I'm so easy to shop for because I'm a coveter. Always talk about things I'd like. She's not very covetous, tho' B&N gift certificate is a good idea. I was thinking the spa day thing, or an in-home chef visit... like on that silly Real Housewives show... oh... wait... extravagant? darn. (Actually I have no idea what that costs.)
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Yeah, here's a news flash: "Nothing extravagant" means "I'll make a big show of exclaiming how much my gift cost, but I'll secretly be psyched". A right hand diamond ring.
[ Reply | Options ]Well, in this case I believe it. We just bought a small beach place (2nd home) and are really feeling the pinch atm. I'm on the case of a right hand ring, but not diamond.... June and August birthstones for the kids, but can't find one that'll be ready in time.
[ Reply | Options ]Then go with something lovely but not over the moon. A beautiful amythest is lovely, and rubies are pretty. Go for something funky.
[ Reply | Options ]OP: That's 3 votes for jewelry so far, I think. Yeah. I think you guys are right. Thanks.
[ Reply | Options ]Definetly jewelery. Check out heather moore's line - you can get a casual necklace with dc's names etc. Cooler than it sounds. I love my oversize jade cocktail ring - veyr old fashioned but looks cooler when i wear it on middle right finger. Also love sapphire diamond stacking rings to wear with wedding ring
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how 'bout a nice charm bracelet, have dc's pick out a charm, you pick one out, and ask each of her close friends/family to pick one out
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How about something wodnerful for your beach house? An antique print of the town or map od the Town (I like Old Print Center on 2nd and 52nd.....a treasure trove of stuff like this). An old piece of stained glass to hang in a window there...Olde Good Things in Chelsea....a wonderful cashmere throw (good for night nursing, too) that matches your beach bedroom
[ Reply | Options ]I'm for the jewelry or all day spa. If she'd like the in home chef I don't think it would cost much more than a day at the spa - maybe less.
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give her a kick ass day. let her sleep late. then breakfast in bed. then a few hours for her to take care of herself (mani/pedi... massage). tell her to get dressed up. perhaps shop for a new dress or whatever. and then either get a sitter and go out. or have some friends over to your place. and have a little party.
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