My kids are already getting mommy a really nice bracelet for Christmas albeit paid for by me since my two toddlers don't have money.
I'm clueless what to get my wife. We set a really low limit on what we're spending on each other this year $50, because we're saving for a trip in February. I've already got her a few little stocking stuffers.
She's hinted at earrings or watches, and I've seen a few nice ones. However, I don't think she'd want just a jewellery only Christmas.
Would you have a problem if you main gift from both your kids and your spouse were jewellery?
2007-12-05 02:27:42 · 28 answers · asked by CHARLES R 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Some great suggestions there. I've covered off some of them over the years, like the cats and the jewellry box.
The bracelet and earrings won't be matching. The bracelet is tri-colour gold. The earrings are a pink tourmaline on either a white gold or yellow gold setting. In our 8th christmas together I've already gotten her three pairs of nice earrings (diamond, pearl, sapphire)
My daughter and I have already made a big collage of family pictures from this year.
The vacation is all about us. My parents are going to look after them for 2 weeks, while we go to Paris. Hence us putting a limit on what we're spending on each other.
2007-12-05 03:33:21 · update #1
I wouldn't have a problem with any gift my husband and my two lovely children were to give me. At Christmas or any other time! Where I live we have this shoppe called Things Remembered and they have awesome gifts you can get engraved. What about something like that with the childrens' initials or a special sentiment from your heart? Last year I received a really awesome key chain that has my childrens' picture on the front and then their names and the year engraved on the back. It happened to be a favorite picture which made it even more special. I love it! How would you feel about taking the children to have their pictures taken together or with you? I know your wife would love that and if you could keep it under your hat until she opened the package, that would be even more awesome! If you could sneak away to a department store and have photographs taken of the three of you, put the best one (or even a couple) in a nice frame (maybe even engrave the frame) I think it would take her breath away! You could even try having a friend take them for you if you are trying to save money for a vacation. Anything from the heart will be sure to melt hers ...
Good luck. Keep us posted.
Have a merry little Christmas.
2007-12-05 02:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by daizeydee33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ok to buy her a gift card but you should also buy her a gift that shows that you put some extra thought into it. It doesn't have to be an expensive gift but perhaps romantic and thoughtful so she doesn't think that you just bought the gift card as a shortcut. It will balance it out. But I think she'll love the gift card too. But having something to open on Christmas day that feels like a present is fun.
2016-03-15 06:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not have a problem if both gifts were jewelry, but I'm not your wife. I would love the trip for Christmas; why not?
Leave the kids at home with family or friends and just go for a weekend getaway. Make it up to the kids in the summer with a trip just for them.
2007-12-05 02:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old your little ones are, but I take the young one to Michaels or some crafts store and she makes something for Dad! We painted a birdhouse in the past, decorated a CD storage container, made a snowglobe, etc... It is much more personal than buying something and putting her name on the tag! So - what I'm saying - you give your wife the bracelet and have your toddlers make something!
Even if they are really little - you can buy that clay stuff and make their hand prints (it hardens and becomes a stpping stone) ... the possibilities are endless and it is usually pretty cheap!!!!
2007-12-05 02:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, no. Jewelry is the ultimate romantic gift. But if you want to make a more personal gift that will really impress her, get a little scrapbook from Walmart and fill it with pictures of your family and scribble a few little notes in it beside the pictures of your favorite memories. Gifts like that get treasured forever.
2007-12-05 02:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by em T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but I would like a little gift variety. But, if one gift is jewlery why not get her a music box to put the jewlery in? There are really pretty ones for under $50. Also, does your wife like stuffed animals. I'm married and I still love getting teddy bears from my husband. Often, he gets me one from Vermont Teddy Bears, and they have bears for under $50, too. They're cute and funny and come in their own little boxes with a message and chocolate.
2007-12-05 02:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you have 2 little ones and you are planning for a trip in February. I would put the $50.00 towards the trip and give her "Mommy Free Day" coupons. I did this with my Fiance last year and he loved it. I put 12 coupons on a board. Each one different shapes and pictures on them. They all said "This coupon is good for one day of uninterrupted garage time" He has a VW Bug that he has restored and loves to work on it, but has a hard time finding the time. So when he got the coupons he was very thankful for them. He has used most of them. If you do this though, be prepared that she can give you a coupon at any time and the little ones will be yours for the day. You can also put just a few hours on each one. I know that when you are a mother of two small children any "Mommy Free Time" is greatly appreciated.
Good luck to you and Merry Christmas.
2007-12-05 03:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by Jay's Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said she hinted about wanting earrings or a watch. Hint hint get her earrings or a watch. Not too many women give hints so now that yours did I would run with it. If you get her something else other than that she probably want be so happy.
Now would I have a problem if my main gifts was jewelry, NO, I would just be happy I got something let alone jewelry.
2007-12-05 02:35:41 · answer #8 · answered by tc22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to think that jewelry was kind of lame for christmas,until i accidentally found out that my husband is getting me the "journey" necklace.It's not under fifty bucks,but i'm thrilled about getting it.So she's twice aslucky is she's getting a bracelet and another piece of jewelry to compliment it.Maybe a nice pair of studs,or a necklace.Good luck!
2007-12-05 02:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by bittersweet84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- what about perfume though? I love Bed & Baths wonderful scents and deals that come out at Christmas for example-or the great lotions and things at Victorias Secret. What about a gift certificate? I got that one year (from Victorias Secret) and thought it thoughtful and romantic. My hubby packaged it great in a nice box and added a small scent/lotion combo with it-"a date in the making". Happy holidays to you!
2007-12-05 02:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋