What are you getting your husband/SO for Christmas?

[Fort Bordeaux]

a private reading with a medium, he has a lot of unnecessary guilt about his father's passing.

 

[2disneyboys]

Up until a few years ago, DH & I didn't really get each other stuff for Christmas - but DH pointed out that our boys are getting older, and need to understand that Christmas is not just about them (we always got each other something... like one year he "got" me the Canon DSL Digital and I "got" him a playstation, but we never waited to CHristmas to get it or use it, lol) anyway, he felt it was very important that our boys see that we exchange gifts as well and when he put it that way, I really had to agree... There are a few shows that the "boys" give him the season DVD sets on and I usually get him something nice and then some odds & ends. Last year, I got him a new watch, sunglasses (nice ones!), a book, some shirts, and a coupon for an entire weekend of my undivided attention.. he loved the weekend coupon best, but it wasn't spent in the way most people would expect... he made me do stuff with him that he likes that I don't normally like... shooting pistols @ a gun range, playing a game on the PS3 and some golf... I don't think I"m gulible enought to repeat THAT gift, lol! This year, I'm giving him a membership to the local golf club that one of his friends is a member of.. so they can go together. His birthday is first of Dec so this is sort of a Birthday & Christmas gift as it's pretty pricy, but it's something he'll love so I"m ok with that! I'll give him something small and silly for his birthday and let him "stew" over that's all I got him until Christmas If I feel the need to cave, I might hint that CHristmas is also part birthday, but that's it! I'm holding strong for the surprise factor. He'd never expect this even though I know for a fact its something he wants. I'm SO excited

 

[Eliza32]

As our birthdays are both near Christmas, we just buy each other a 'big' gift for Christmas and don't really do the birthday thing at all. Present for DH this year is a season ticket to his favourite Rugby League team (£206)......same as it was last year,,,and the year before.....

You get the picture, it's what he wants.

 

[Zhoen]

Why do people do this? It is like belittling somebody else's idea gives you a special kick. The rest of your reply was thoughtful then you added this special zinger.

I could say that my dh doesn't consider books or DVDs gifts because we buy those year round as we want them. It doesn't add anything to the conversation though. It isn't helpful. It is demeaning to somebody who wants to give those as gifts.

Aww, hon... I don't think she meant it that way. I don't think she meant to downplay gifts others give, but rather to comment on the reaction of her receiver. I think it was more of a lament, as in "My SO doesn't think XYZ is a gift, so I'm stuck finding something ELSE..." Like your DH and books.

I can understand that... my husband HATES anything practical for a gift (to him, to me is a different story...) It's really hard when someone needs something for example, dress shirts for work, and you buy them a whole bunch for a gift, and he responds "But this is *clothes*, that's not a present!" It is hurtful when someone sneers at a gift you give them, particularly when they imply that the object is a "given" and that a gift should be an "extra."

 

[sissy_ib]

Aww, hon... I don't think she meant it that way. I don't think she meant to downplay gifts others give, but rather to comment on the reaction of her receiver. I think it was more of a lament, as in "My SO doesn't think XYZ is a gift, so I'm stuck finding something ELSE..." Like your DH and books.

I can understand that... my husband HATES anything practical for a gift (to him, to me is a different story...) It's really hard when someone needs something for example, dress shirts for work, and you buy them a whole bunch for a gift, and he responds "But this is *clothes*, that's not a present!" It is hurtful when someone sneers at a gift you give them, particularly when they imply that the object is a "given" and that a gift should be an "extra."

That's how I read it too. Fortunatly my DH hates shopping and pretty much only want practical stuff!

 

[dis75ney]

My DH will be going back to school for his Masters in Teaching degree in January, so I was thinking about gifts related either to his schooling or his future classroom for Christmas. In addition to the Lego Batman 2 Wii game...

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I always try to give DH experiences. One year I gave him a Keys to the Kingdom tour. This year I gave him the Wild Africa Trek. Also got him a Kermit "come over to the Green Side" T-shirt from DHS and a special t-shirt from AoA (with a Marlin quote). Tshirts are for under the tree - he's already done (and loved) the tour!

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Why do people do this? It is like belittling somebody else's idea gives you a special kick. The rest of your reply was thoughtful then you added this special zinger.

I could say that my dh doesn't consider books or DVDs gifts because we buy those year round as we want them. It doesn't add anything to the conversation though. It isn't helpful. It is demeaning to somebody who wants to give those as gifts.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way.

I was just commenting on my husbands preferences or should I say non preference? We are running out of room for DVD's at my house so it would be great if he liked clothes as gifts!

 

[Darcy03231]

DH and I no longer exchange gifts, but when we did some of the things I would buy for him were:

Heavy socks to wear with his work boots in the winter (he works construction)
Scratch tickets
Tickets to sporting events, concerts, comedians (etc)
Time at the indoor gun range
Magazine subscriptions

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

I haven't seen my Dh in 6 months so I have no idea what he will want this year (he's deployed). So far I've gotten him a University of Kentucky hoodie and I also got a Jeff Dunham dvd, but I haven't decided yet if that will be for him or my 15yo. I'm guessing there will probably be an xbox game that he wants, maybe Lego LOTR. He'll be home by Thanksgiving so hopefully I can go out shopping with him a little to get an idea.

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread, too, there's some good ideas so far.

 

[akcire]

So I had my husband's gift all planned out this summer.

Tickets to the Winter Classic. A hotel room for him and a hockey buddy.

Also a subscription for the NHL Hockey channel.

Then we got the Hockey Lockout...........

Now I don't have any idea.

 

[AmericangirlinFrance]

I am also thinking about doing some kind of night out at the movies. DH really wants to see the new James Bond movie (comes out right around his birthday), so maybe a movie gift card or something.

 

[BubMunkeyBles]

Couple movies, beer books, beer if I can get a few he hasn't had, money for beer (maybe gift cards to his favorite beer places) and a coupon to be his DD while he goes around and drinks for an evening (meaning we get a baby sitter just so he can drink, lol). It'll mean a lot to him and not too expensive.

 

[PHXscuba]

I might get DH a new waterproof camera because our current one is dying. He loves his cameras and his SCUBA. Now to subtly find out for sure which model is the one he wants ...

I also help the kids buy him a couple movies, some favorite candy, calendars for his office, a new tie or dress shirt.

Plus I may have him get me an iPad this Christmas, which I know he would love to have around too.

PHXscuba

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I love the idea of the fancy shaving stuff. I will have to add that to my list.

He always gets a bottle of Irish Cream to add to his coffee. Also, new socks, lottery scratch-offs, and Slim-Jims/beef jerkey are always are in his stocking.

I will probably get him a gift card for a massage too.

 

[clh2]

Why do people do this? It is like belittling somebody else's idea gives you a special kick. The rest of your reply was thoughtful then you added this special zinger.

I could say that my dh doesn't consider books or DVDs gifts because we buy those year round as we want them. It doesn't add anything to the conversation though. It isn't helpful. It is demeaning to somebody who wants to give those as gifts.

My DH doesn't like clothes for gifts either. He would rather open "nothing" than open up clothes. I respect that - just like he respects my wish to not give me anything with a cord that I've not asked for. (OK - so one year I did in fact ask for a power-washer - so, that was OK because I asked for one!)

 

[ilovejack02]

basics in the stocking , underwear , socks, his fav candy .. hunting socks, thermals etc, duck calls, new baseball hat .


He wants a new wedding ring , so I might buy that , a new TV , and possibly a compressor . He is also talking about needed a big tool box .. the kind on rollers that are really big .. also big money LOL. This all hinges on if he decides to buy new gun, which is huge money.

 

[sunshine1178]

Interesting, because when I read the title I thought, "hey, I've shopped for him already!" But then I thought "what did I buy?" and also, "where did I hide it?"

So... hopefully I have something really great hidden somewhere in the house.

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

Interesting, because when I read the title I thought, "hey, I've shopped for him already!" But then I thought "what did I buy?" and also, "where did I hide it?"

So... hopefully I have something really great hidden somewhere in the house.

I can relate.

 

[sissy_ib]

Interesting, because when I read the title I thought, "hey, I've shopped for him already!" But then I thought "what did I buy?" and also, "where did I hide it?"

So... hopefully I have something really great hidden somewhere in the house.

I know where the stuff I already bought it is. My problem is praying he doesn't stumble upon it!