But she did say I had a good point when I told her she could use it when she runs at night. But she could have just been saying that. Women are hard to figure out.... I like the multiple small gift idea. Perhaps a little 60-song MP3 player, a smaller gift certificate to the spa, and a B & N gift certificate (she's a big reader). Each individually wrapped. The good news is that she's out of town until the 28th, so I have until then to decide. FYI, she's getting me Seinfeld DVD's. She's dropped multiple hints the last few weeks, like "do you like the early or late seasons?". Call it a hunch, but she's asked me this question 3 or 4 times.
Eek! Yeah they are expensive. You could go with a knock off, lol. I love purses and I am not beneath buying a knock off if it's good enough to pass for the real thing. Sad, I know!
Do NOT get her an I-Pod....especially when she has already told you she doesn't think she would use it. It just SCREAMS gift I want for myself...but am giving to you instead. Even if she did eventually come to appreciate it she would still think of it as a impersonal gift that didn't take her feelings into consideration. I don't know your gf...so I can't comment on what to get her instead, but try to use your knowlege of her to think of what she might like.
I agree. Give her some jewelry. I gave my wife a beautiful necklace, with a pendant (an unusual stone with a diamond accent), last Christmas. She loved it, and wears one (the necklace), or both all the time. Got it at a local jeweler I've been going to for years. This year, I'm giving her earrings to go with it. Fine jewelry lasts for as long as it's not lost. It can be passed down to kids, etc. It certainly is a reminder of the person who gave it to them, long after the fact. Good luck.
Anybody who buys knockoff anything simply has no personality. Obviously they do it just so they can show others off and falsely feel good about themselves. I'm guessing that's the reason and I can't stand those types of people!
I have one that I bought bc I like the look and the style but I just can not justify the $900 price tag that comes with the original. That's me though. If it makes me one of "those types of people" then so be it. I would much rather spend the $900 on Rockets tickets for my husband.
It's tough being a woman. I didn't know they can reach prices that high! I was actually just referring to men's shirts, lol!
My girl likes spas, but says that Urban Retreat, despite being one of the most visible, isn't close to the best. Don't know which is better.
I bought my wife a Nano, and I don't think she's ever used it. (In fact...I know she hasn't used it since June since I 'borrowed' it then, and she hasn't noticed its missing!). If you buy the spa thing, and you know the boyfriend or husband of a good friend of hers, consider having him buy the friend the same gift so they can go together. She gets a great girls-day, comes back happy, relaxed, feeling good. And when she's feeling good....drummer boy's having a happy holiday -- pa-rump-a-pum-pump...
Jewelry for Christmas, Spa's are for Valentines's I don't know why, but I have been doing this a long time and I know it's true. I think shiney sparkly things just hypnotize them or something.
Uh, my roommate paid $850 for her Coach purse last year. I remember her buying it too. It was over 1,000 with a little coin purse plus tax and shipping. I almost wept when I found out the price. Do you know how much stuff you can buy with a thousand bucks? Man... As long as Wal-Mart exists, I'm not paying over $15 for a handbag. IMO, you should get her the LARGER quantity of things at cheaper prices. That way, there's a better chance she'll be ecstatic with one of your gifts. I'd say get her one of her favorite movies. "Little Miss Sunshine" would be a good choice. That's what my bf is getting me, perfect for watching all cuddled up together.
I agree with finalsbound.... lots of small gifts is a good idea. Especially if you can make them personal rather than "generic". Jewelry is always good, especially if you can find something that when you look at it reminds you of her. Like if you get her a necklace with a birthstone or a color that matches her eyes stuff like that. Other good things... a copy of the first movie yall saw together at the theatre on DVD, tickets to a play or concert or something that you wouldn't normally do, you said she does pilates and stuff maybe a couple of workout cds with some good dance music on it... Ummmm that's all I have right now. I would definately say skip the ipod if she said she wouldn't use it.
True words, finalsbound. Last night, I bought the SwoLy-Wife a small purse for $10 at Tarje' for her credit cards and money and what not, and put a diamond pendant inside. I want to surprise her. I could just imagine it now: "Awww... look at that... I told you not to buy me anything... and you got me a little purse... and... WHOA...!!!! WHAT IS THIS?!?!?!?!? A DIAMOND?!?!?!?!? I told you not to spend money, you bastihrd!!!!! ARRRGHGHGHGHGHGHHHH!!!! "
