My husband gave me a $100 gift card from target as my birthday gift this month. Any suggestions on what I can buy..? I usually dont spend that much.. but he wants to make sure, I buy something for myself and not for the family.. as always!!!
2007-01-17 04:18:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would like to add that; the purpose of my husband choosing a gift card was we have had acouple of instances before where he bought a few things( very exp gifts) and I did'nt really like it as much...!! So the gift card was a safe way to handle the ocassion and leave the final gift to my choice..!!
2007-01-17 05:01:52 · update #1
I used to think that gift cards were impersonal and would be offended by receiving them. But then I got one as a gift and realized that the persons intentions was so that I would be able to get the things that I wanted, on top of being able to go shopping and have a day for myself. The possibilites are endless and shopping for yourself when it is something that you rarely do for one reason or another is wonderful. Have fun, look around, and once you see it you will know.
2007-01-17 04:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by wyllow 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Spend the gift card on yourself, not the whole family like he says. Buy something personal for yourself. Sometimes it's hard to think of yourself first when you have a family. But when it comes around to your Birthday, Mother's Day and other Holiday it's okay to put yourself first and not feel guilty about it. You deserve things for just being you. You deserve things for all the sacrifices you do all year long. Even though you should treat yourself more often then this but least do it for yourself on the Holidays. There must be something you want already but just wouldn't take the time to buy but here is your time to get it. If you don't know just browse around I'm sure you will come up with something. Don't go in the men section or the kids section so you won't be tempted to but something for them. Do this for yourself. Be happy about it and enjoy your birthday special gift.
Your husband gave you a gift of love so return the love by spending it on you.
2007-01-17 04:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by relationcounseling 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, depend on how busy he is. My question puzzling you, right?
Here is my personal opinion. He gave you a gift card, ok. Either he is too busy to think & buy you something meaningful, or he does not care much so he though as long as he fulfill the duty then it is ok (to him.)
If he is too busy to get you a gift himself, he is being practical to get you a gift card. In this case, you can spend on something practical for both of you such as a new lamp, a piece of furniture....or you can buy a bouque of flower, a centerpiece for the dining table....Don't forget to thanks him. that night.
But if he just fulfills his duty (ok, here is a card, and here is your gift, done.) Then you can go out and buy something that carry a subtle meaning like "see, was it hard for you to think, honey" In this case, i'd buy a nice picture frame and find a picture of both of you, put it in, and put it next to a dozen of roses (frame ,roses, vase,...still less than $100, but it carries a lot of weight in term of romantic and thoughfulness.)
Here is an important key to that. Do not have any intimacy relationship that very day. Because he may think that what you've done is an invitational to "get him" and it defeats the purpose, which is reminding him to be thoughful and romantic, at least once in a while.
By the way, happy Birthday to you.
2007-01-17 04:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by antoine 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to the jewelry counter. They have some beautiful things there. Get yourself a nice graphic T and finish off the cash with a funny DVD ( keep the laughs coming!!! ) and some light microwave popcorn. And a frame! Everyone could use a good, new picture frame. You can put a family photo in it so you don't feel guilty having spent $100 on yourself. Happy Birthday!
2007-01-17 04:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like gift cards, especially from a husband! The only gift cards I can tolerate is spa/ massage voucher with no price on it. You should not know monetary value of your gift, and I sure want my husband to know me enough that he can get stuff I really want or like.
2007-01-17 04:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by Speck Schnuck 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that would want to purchase me some aquarium substances. offered a higher aquarium about a year in the past and been upgrading it when you consider that i'd purchase a sparkling filter out. it would fee about $one hundred for it. i'd also purchase more desirable gravel which expenses $40 and with the spare funds purchase some marine salt
2016-10-17 01:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband gives me gift cards alot as he can't possibly know my size in clothing as i change so much. We have different tastes and likes on jewelry and perfumes also.
At target, you could get colognes, lotions, slippers, nightgowns, a robe, sweatshirts, socks, you could buy a scrapbook and start a new hobby. What about a new belt or purse. They also have alarm clocks, watches and weigh scales. Happy shopping.
2007-01-17 04:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by roncarolhillsstupid 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
change out your bathroom carpets, towels, etc. Give it a new look.
By the way, I think gift cards are 'ok', but would rather have money because you are so limited to choices with just one store to buy from.
2007-01-17 04:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Donnalah 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, first I would be a little upset with him that he didn't put enough thought into your birthday to buy you an actual gift. The gift card from Target seems like a last minute idea instead of really putting any thought into buying something for you that would be special to you. I would also suggest that if he truly wanted you to buy something for yourself, he would have gotten the card somewhere other than Target.
Gift cards are something you give to people you don't know what to buy for.....this should not be the case with your spouse.
In this case, a gift card is no different than him handing you $100 and saying "I didn't have the time or energy to worry about your birthday so here, take the money, and go buy something while I sit on my butt and watch TV."
2007-01-17 04:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by angihorn2006 4 · 1⤊ 8⤋
A dvd player. Music CD's...mp3 player gosh I would use that up in minutes. Cooking utensils? What do you like to do?
2007-01-17 04:23:14 · answer #10 · answered by SecretFriend 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋