Help me with something special for DH

[dr&momto2boys]

I have nothing special for DH for Christmas. I've been insanely busy, sick, and uninspired. I'm pretty much his only hope for any gift that will surprise him. I've bought him a winter coat, gloves, 2 shirts, a calendar, and 2 books (one about raising kids and one organizational book.) Nothing fun! Only stuff he needs. I usually buy him a bunch of specialy food stuff--but it's hit or miss with whether he likes it. Help me think of something fun or something he'd really appreciate--that I can get FAST!

FYI...
He's a stay at home dad to 3 little kids, homeschools our kids, loves popcorn, spicy food, and unusual food and drinks. He likes the Chicago Blackhawks and Bears enough to record the games and stay up to watch them, but isn't a sports fanatic.

 

[mickeymaker2003]

How about tickets to a game?

 

[amy-momofthree]

concert tickets, game tickets, keurig, netflix subscription, ipad, ipod, membership to local museum or zoo ( could enjoy with the kids).

 

[ConnieB]

Well..he likes popcorn and watching TV....why not use that? Popcornfactory.com has items that you can order by tomorrow and get on Friday. Our local mall has a flavored popcorn shop. Grab some of his favorite movie size candies...put it all in a box that the kids can decorate for him (cover an old box with brown packing paper and have the kids put pictures they draw, stickers, etc on it.

Or....how's the budget? Can you get him and a buddy tickets to a Bears game? Stay at home moms often desire a day out without the kids....guess a dad would also.

Or.....Maybe for him to take the kids to a day game? We include plays and ball games and such in our homeschool "curriculum". It's a great way for him to teach the kids about sports and have a really fun afternoon too.

 

[leadfootlevi]

Lingerie (in your size - for you to wear), candles, massage oil, champagne, chocolates. I bet that will surprise him!

 

[luvmy3]

Get him a GC to a local restaurant and a GC to the movies. Call up your babysitter (or a relative) and schedule a night they can come and babysit and you can take your dh out. Thats what I'm doing for mine, and weirdly I got my dh the same gifts as you got yours (a ski coat, ski gloves and a book)

 

[Piglet843]

I dunno how much more money you want to spend - but my DH's most memorable and appreciated gift ever was the Richard Petty Driving Experience - the one at WDW.
I didn't do a ride or drive - just him - and it was about $350 total for 8 laps driving. He couldn't stop grinning for days.
Got a trip to disney planned any time this year? Do this!

ETA- You just go online and book the experience - then print out your Confirmation page (all pretty colors and logos)
and wrap that! That's what I did.

 

[TifffanyD]

Chocolate covered bacon?

 

[WeekdayDisneyland]

QUOTE:Lingerie (in your size - for you to wear)

Thank you for clarifying this. Otherwise, this could've been REALLY awkward!

 

[js]

I have nothing special for DH for Christmas. I've been insanely busy, sick, and uninspired. I'm pretty much his only hope for any gift that will surprise him. I've bought him a winter coat, gloves, 2 shirts, a calendar, and 2 books (one about raising kids and one organizational book.) Nothing fun! Only stuff he needs. I usually buy him a bunch of specialy food stuff--but it's hit or miss with whether he likes it. Help me think of something fun or something he'd really appreciate--that I can get FAST!

FYI...
He's a stay at home dad to 3 little kids, homeschools our kids, loves popcorn, spicy food, and unusual food and drinks. He likes the Chicago Blackhawks and Bears enough to record the games and stay up to watch them, but isn't a sports fanatic.

How about booking something for when you are in Disney. I see from your ticker it is just the two of you going..A massage perhaps at SSR or GF?
That would be nice!

 

[usnuzuloose]

How about a nice popcorn machine? My husband loves popcorn to.

 

[WeekdayDisneyland]

Are you in a major metropolitan area? Groupon has some great Christmas deals.

 

[mrsklamc]

Ipad? Could be really fun with homeschooling the kids.

 

[Tanbellisima]

I have nothing special for DH for Christmas. I've been insanely busy, sick, and uninspired. I'm pretty much his only hope for any gift that will surprise him. I've bought him a winter coat, gloves, 2 shirts, a calendar, and 2 books (one about raising kids and one organizational book.) Nothing fun! Only stuff he needs. I usually buy him a bunch of specialy food stuff--but it's hit or miss with whether he likes it. Help me think of something fun or something he'd really appreciate--that I can get FAST!

FYI...
He's a stay at home dad to 3 little kids, homeschools our kids, loves popcorn, spicy food, and unusual food and drinks. He likes the Chicago Blackhawks and Bears enough to record the games and stay up to watch them, but isn't a sports fanatic.

I think that you should buy him some sports ticket for a night out next year. They have awesome ticket deals right now and this gift will blow him out of the water. They have for local teams usually a pack of 4 so he can take his friends or you both can have a date night. They have alot of 4 hot dogs, 4 popcorn, 4 beers, 4 ticket packs for $79 or $99 at professional sports teams. Call your local arena ticket sales department. This is fast and you can even print tickets on line through ticket master.

What state do you live in? Alot of states have great get away weekend packages. I'm in Arizona and our resorts offer local $99 weekend packages where you get a 2 night stay plus meals for being a state resident. It would give him a break and you both can reconnect. Grandma can watch the kids? He won't have to cook. You guys can go see a movie and chill out in the resort hot tub.

Harry and David have a lot of yummy popcorn flavors. They have Harry and David's now at some malls. Also they carry their popcorn Moose Munch at Macy's. Also Cost Plus World Market has awesome foodstuffs from around the world. Minatures stuff too that is great as stocking stuffers. They also have beers from all over that you can buy as singles at $1 to $8.99 each the more expensive beers are "specialties". A beer basket under the tree with a big red bow.

Does he like any particular author? You can get him some audio books so he can listen to the book while he is cleaning house etc. Hands free reading. LOL!

Model cars and airplanes that he could do with the kids. Kids love to watch dad do stuff. And maybe even experiment gifts like make a volcano or make rootbeer kits. Thats fun! Or an ice cream maker or snow cone maker with syrups. To go along with movie and popcorn night.

Omaha steaks also has been having great freebies and sales check on line

Merry Christmas!

 

[Tanbellisima]

QUOTE:Lingerie (in your size - for you to wear)

Thank you for clarifying this. Otherwise, this could've been REALLY awkward!

Oh boy! If you do this daddy's Christmas present maybe a new little baby! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

 

[AlternateEgo]

I second the Richard Petty Driving Experience. My husband really was smiling the entire day! If the $400 is more than you want to spend for a Christmas gift, there is a special for a ride a long $59.

 

[dr&momto2boys]

Lingerie (in your size - for you to wear), candles, massage oil, champagne, chocolates. I bet that will surprise him!

That would even surprise me!

Chocolate covered bacon?

He probably would like that. Not sure I've seen that around, but he got his father chocolate covered potato chips.

How about booking something for when you are in Disney. I see from your ticker it is just the two of you going..A massage perhaps at SSR or GF?
That would be nice!

That would be awesome if we were going alone. I can see my description of "relaxing" would lead you to believe that there wouldn't be three kids there, but there will be. I just intend to spend more down time than our usual commando style park touring.

Are you in a major metropolitan area? Groupon has some great Christmas deals.

We're near Chicago. I'll look into that! Thanks!

Ipad? Could be really fun with homeschooling the kids.

Is there more you can do with that than laptops? I'm behind the times on technology.

I think that you should buy him some sports ticket for a night out next year. They have awesome ticket deals right now and this gift will blow him out of the water. They have for local teams usually a pack of 4 so he can take his friends or you both can have a date night. They have alot of 4 hot dogs, 4 popcorn, 4 beers, 4 ticket packs for $79 or $99 at professional sports teams. Call your local arena ticket sales department. This is fast and you can even print tickets on line through ticket master.

What state do you live in? Alot of states have great get away weekend packages. I'm in Arizona and our resorts offer local $99 weekend packages where you get a 2 night stay plus meals for being a state resident. It would give him a break and you both can reconnect. Grandma can watch the kids? He won't have to cook. You guys can go see a movie and chill out in the resort hot tub.

Harry and David have a lot of yummy popcorn flavors. They have Harry and David's now at some malls. Also they carry their popcorn Moose Munch at Macy's. Also Cost Plus World Market has awesome foodstuffs from around the world. Minatures stuff too that is great as stocking stuffers. They also have beers from all over that you can buy as singles at $1 to $8.99 each the more expensive beers are "specialties". A beer basket under the tree with a big red bow.

Does he like any particular author? You can get him some audio books so he can listen to the book while he is cleaning house etc. Hands free reading. LOL!

Model cars and airplanes that he could do with the kids. Kids love to watch dad do stuff. And maybe even experiment gifts like make a volcano or make rootbeer kits. Thats fun! Or an ice cream maker or snow cone maker with syrups. To go along with movie and popcorn night.

Omaha steaks also has been having great freebies and sales check on line

Merry Christmas!

LOTS of great ideas there! I'll have to find out if I can find a sports package like that! He doesn't hang out with buddies usually, but I'm sure he can find someone to go with.

Oh boy! If you do this daddy's Christmas present maybe a new little baby! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Already on the way!

Thanks everyone for so many awesome ideas! I'm going to do a little internet research here and then possibly head out to the stores again. Thanks so much!

 

[dr&momto2boys]

Anyone know of any professional sports ticket & concession packages like that in Chicago? That would be awesome!

 

[Tanbellisima]

Anyone know of any professional sports ticket & concession packages like that in Chicago? That would be awesome!

Yes the Bulls often run a special. You can also buy through Stub Hub but they often are from private ticket holders so you may get courtside etc.


http://www.nba.com/bulls/tickets/3gameholidayplan.html

This is what the Bulls are offering right now. I know Philadelphia 76ers have an all you can eat hot dogs, popcorn, soda ticket which is AWESOME!

 

[Mom2Ben02]

What about a museum membership so he can take the kids whenever he wants?

I just found this info out from a friend...you can join the Sci-Quest Museum in Alabama http://www.sci-quest.org/home/memberships/?PHPSESSID=1a5f570441c7589a97b5a62580a5ee2c for $75, and get into ALL of these Chicago museums for free!

The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60605
(312) 922-7827 www.adlerplanetarium.org
F: Two adults and up to six children (under 18) living in one household

Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 North Main Street, Rockford 61103-6971
(815) 965-3433 www.burpee.org
F: Two adults (parents/grandparents) and children 17 and under in household

Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand Avenue at Navy Pier, Chicago 60611
(312) 527-1000 www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
F: Up to four people residing in the same household

Children's Discovery Museum (IDs)
101 E. Beaufort, Normal 61761
(309) 433-3444 www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
F: Two adults and their children living in the same household. Residency rule enforced.

Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street, Rockford 61103
(815) 963-6769 www.discoverycentermuseum.org
F: Two adults and two children living in the same household under the age of 18

The Field Museum of Natural History
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60605
(312) 922-9410 www.fieldmuseum.org
F: Two adults and all children under 18 living in the same household OR two grandparents and their grandchildren under 18

International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60610
(312) 642-6502 www.imss.org
F: Two adults and all children 18 and under living in the same household

Lake County Discovery Museum
27277 Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda 60084
(847) 968-3400 www.lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org
F: Two adults and three children

Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
1125 West Lake Avenue, Peoria 61614-5985
(309) 686-7000 www.lakeview-museum.org
F: Parents and children under 18

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60637
(773) 684-9844 www.msichicago.org
F: Two adults and all children under 18 living in their home, and an additional guest (adult or child)

Orpheum Children's Science Museum
346 North Neil Street, Champaign 61820-3614
(217) 352-5895 www.orpheumkids.org
F: Two parents and three children

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago 60614
(773) 755-5100 www.naturemuseum.org
F: Two adults and all children 18 years old and under in the same household. Special exhibitions may require additional fees.

The Science Center of Southern Illinois
1237 East Main Street, C-8, Carbondale 62901
(618) 529-5431 www.yoursciencecenter.org
F: Parents/Guardians and children under 18 in immediate family

SciTech Hands-On Museum
18 West Benton Street, Aurora 60506
(630) 859-3434 www.scitechmuseum.org
F: Up to 6 immediate family members (including grandparents); additional at general admission rates.