2006-07-17 05:40:41 · 88 answers · asked by Spiritof66 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Diamonds! Always a great gift.......
2006-07-17 05:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two good options:
One:
Get her a "luxury" item. Which item depends on your income and her tastes, but look for something that she would really enjoy but that she wouldn't buy for herself.
If she drinks Scotch, consider a 40-year old Scotch for her. The fact that the age matches her age makes it interesting. If she is a "spa treatment" kind of person, consider a high-end cosmetic such as La Mer (it's one that many actresses swear by, but a small jar is $100, so most women would never buy it for themselves). I did that for my wife at Christmas. She loved it. Does she have a favorite book which is of some age? Can you find (online) a first printing signed by the author?
The point is not to buy "a thing", but to buy something that would be not just interesting, but special or unique.
Two:
Another possibility is that you make a booklet of 40 coupons for things like dinner out, backrubs, doing the laundry, etc (there are a zillion possibilities for every income level). Any time she wants, she can "cash in" a coupon with you. Doing it well will take a couple of hours to make, and you have to be committed to following through cheerfully when she cashes in "doing the laundry" some day that you're dead dog tired. However, it shows a lot of thought and a lot of love.
Happy 40th to your wife!
2006-07-17 05:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by kevinngunn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her away for two days of relaxation.
Make sure the kids are looked after and she does not have too much stress from chores. Carry her to a really nice Inn/hotel so that she could get some pampering and served for a change. You could probably organize a candle light dinner for the evening you will be spending there. Make sure you have beautiful flowers (maybe red) and nice music and make sure you remind her how beautiful she is.
2006-07-17 06:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by EIliot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40 Birthday candles on a beautiful girly cake......
40 kisses..
40 wishes
40 nights at a remote holiday site..
but most of all give her 40 hugs and cuddles..as the Best things in life are FREE.......
Hope your wife has a nice 40th Birthday..
2006-07-17 05:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she interested in anything? Get her something along the lines of one of her interests or passions.
Many women choose random animals to adore, like frogs, elephants, dolphins etc, so that's a safety line.
Night out- restaurant/theatre, women at this age are more likely to appreciate a gesture.
How about inviting some of your friends over and you cook (keepit a surprise), that woul knock her socks off.
If you just decide to give her a gift, write her a love letter too, telling her how much you appreciate her
How about lingerie, to make her feel young and special
2006-07-23 00:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by syelark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most thoughtful -- something you know she's mentioned wanting, but said she 'couldn't afford,' or 'would get later.' this shows you actually pay attention to her wants/needs.
most extravagant -- jewelry. again, something she'd like - if she hates glittery stuff, don't get diamonds. if she prefers silver, don't get gold, unless it's white gold, or maybe tri-colored gold.
safest bet -- (and most cost-friendly, lol) -- your undivided attention. maybe a 'date' complete with flowers, movie and dinner. or a picnic with no interruptions. perhaps, depending on where you live, a night in a rustic chalet (read 'log cabin', lol), or an overnight stay at the beach where you can walk hand in hand thru the surf...be it day or night.
it depends on her likes/preferences, and as long as you show her you thought of it with HER in mind, you should be good to go. and you can always be vague, if needed. for instance, if she likes books, but you're not sure if she might already have a certain one she's wanted, then feel free to get her a gift card...but be creative in presentation (maybe slip it in a ziplock and slide it between layers of a cake, either at home or at a restaurant).
i wouldn't focus too much on the age, either -- just to be safe, lol. maybe let her know that she's aging beautifully, or that you've enjoyed your (insert # here) years together and hope for (insert # here) more... but i think that's about as far as i'd go.
don't worry, you'll think of something... and when you see her eyes sparkle, you'll be eager to see them light up again next time....
good luck!
2006-07-17 05:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by frzzld_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her on a cruise, and try to do something romantic. I'm sure the two of you have been together for atleast 10-15 years. Take her on a cruise, and show her how much you really care. Besides, if you are around the age of 40, you wont have much more time to feel good about your body, if she hasnt started sagging already, and you balding.
2006-07-17 05:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A diamond accent tennis bracelet OR any other jewelry. Jewelry is one of the best gifts a man can give a woman. Wins them every time
OR 40 red roses and a nice dinner out. Flowers are a win win situation
2006-07-17 05:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap--get her an empty photo album a camera and tell her it is so that she can keep all of the memories that you and her willl create
medium--a trip to the spa for a massage,manicure and pedicure and have all of her errands ran for the day whatever she had on her list to do that day you do them including pick up dry cleaning cooking cleaning so that when she is finished at the spa she can continue relaxing
expenisve- of course give her a limit..but TAKE her shopping ..this means drive her to the store carry all of her bags around cater to her like she is a movie star and then drive her home and run her a bubble bath and feed her strawberries when she gets out of the tub you can have dinner ready
2006-07-17 05:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by His 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention a budget. I got my husband a week in The Maldives for his 40th, without the kids ... and he'd better outdo that for mine or there'll be trouble!!
If that fails - you can't go wrong with jewellery. What about buying her the stone and letting her choose the setting? It needn't break the bank ...
2006-07-17 05:46:00 · answer #10 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 08:45:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋