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Those are repulsive.Haven't read all the replies yet but Willow Tree figurines are reasonably priced gifts that I can use as a go to if I cant think of something better.
Those are repulsive.Haven't read all the replies yet but Willow Tree figurines are reasonably priced gifts that I can use as a go to if I cant think of something better.
Our wives could be related.not even that. someone else touching her hands? are you kidding me?? might as well drop a bucket of cow manure on her heard a la Double Dare.
Those are repulsive.
wtf is this. XMas manger starter set?Haven't read all the replies yet but Willow Tree figurines are reasonably priced gifts that I can use as a go to if I cant think of something better.
Buy one per month for a low fee + shipping. Joseph comes first, then Mary. 3 wise men next, with the final shipment including Baby Jesus.wtf is this. XMas manger starter set?
My wifeThis was going to be my response. What woman doesn't like a spa day?
HTH GBwife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere this just happened
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
wtf is this. XMas manger starter set?
Buy one per month for a low fee + shipping. Joseph comes first, then Mary. 3 wise men next, with the final shipment including Baby Jesus.
Interesting. My wife's not really into all the foo-foo stuff either but occasionally she'll like a day getting a facial/massage. I usually use my hotel points to find her a local spot she can go relax at after and not have to deal with our minions for 24 full hours.My wife
Oh hell no. It's been almost ten years and we both hate gifts and holiday-mandated gift giving. Think the last thing I got her was probably a video game. We aren't married, though reading this thread maybe we should be lolSo your wives and kids don't like anything stupid at all. I assume all your stuff is from Tiffany?
My wife has a bunch of those too.
My wife and kids love them and have been collecting them almost every year since they were born. Ill let them know your thoughts.
I thought the one with little girl and the birds was kind of cute until I realized they were killing her.Haven't read all the replies yet but Willow Tree figurines are reasonably priced gifts that I can use as a go to if I cant think of something better.
NAPS?!?!Fat Nick said:She does the photo books for every trip we take, and also for each of the kids 1x per year. We've got like 10 of them. I love them and agree they're awesome - we do those for the grandparents as gifts a lot.
The spa day is basically what I did for her birthday. Brunch, Went to look at a new car for her (haven't bought yet, but close), Spa, Lunch, home for naps (which we never get).
I think I need to heed your middle comment - just get her something. I'm my biggest critic when it comes to that as I feel like I should have that perfect gift.
who hurt you bromiga take that to the bankThose are repulsive.Haven't read all the replies yet but Willow Tree figurines are reasonably priced gifts that I can use as a go to if I cant think of something better.
This is the sort bull#### I'm talking about.wife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere this just happened
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
As a general rule, I try not to get into the world of trying to understand what women are thinking, but based on this, it sounds like Restaurant X might be your play here. "Too expensive? Nonsense. Not for the greatest mother in the world!"wife says she wants to go to brunch somewhere this just happened
me: where?
her: i don't care
me: ok, i'll call X and make a reservation
her: no. too expensive.
me: what about Y?
her: i heard that place doesn't have a good brunch
me: Z looks nice...?
her: we went there once and it was a really long wait
me: ok, here's a list of all the places doing Mother's Day brunch on Sunday. tell me where you want to go.
her: why don't you look and pick one.. why do i have to make the decision, it's Mother's Day... i shouldn't have to decide where you take me.
me:
To my wife, Naps >>>>>> 90% of the things I can buy her. Girl LOVES her naps. Since kids, she doesn't get nearly as many as she'd like.NAPS?!?!
I bet your wife was at first excited to see a ring box and then severely disappointed after opening.
We still talking about watching the kids?this, except I usually team up with another buddy (who's wife is good friend's with my wife) and we double it up.
Also, my kid is donating $20 to a reading charity in my wife's name.My wife told me a few years ago that she really wants the Harry Potter box set in hardcover. My kid is just getting to the age where he'd really enjoy the stories so I'm buying that for her for Mother's Day.
But I agree, I hate having to shop for gifts for your wife.
I have this exact same gambit every year. April bday, May mother's day, Anniversary the next month. I 100% feel your pain, and after it's gone, I feel relief for a few months, then March rolls around...Fat Nick said:birthday April, Mother's day in May, and our anniversary in early June.
I'd love to help out. My girl is on her way over right now. So I can't delve. But would love to participate tomorrow when I've got more time. I think I can help you change your game for the good. I used to be the same way. :Brainstorming engaged: Until then, have a great night.
https://www.sephora.com/beauty/gift-finderJust a few prelims, what type of dude are you, like.. what gifts do you like to receive. How familiar are you with women's brands (of anything). When's the last time you went to the mall by yourself.
I've stopped buying cards from the kids and make them make their own card to mom, saves money and she likes it way more.I already did the spa thing. That was birthday...2 weeks ago. Hence why I hate this time of year - I have maybe 1 good idea and I burn it on her birthday.
I snuck out at lunch and bought cards from me and the kiddos at least. I about #### my pants when I was checking out at Wegmans as one of the cards cost ####### $8.95!!! EIGHT GOD #### DOLLARS FOR A CARD THAT DOESN'T SING, POP OUT, OR GIVE ANYONE SEXUAL FAVORS! WTF? It wasn't worth it to go back and pick out another and wait in line again, so I just paid it.
Maybe I can just circle the price of that card with a red sharpie and be done with gifts? "Here honey, I bought you the most expensive one I could find."
Those store cards are so overpriced it would actually be better to spend that money on lotto tickets for the family.I've stopped buying cards from the kids and make them make their own card to mom, saves money and she likes it way more.
More like my stuff has faces where appropriate. Those look like they came straight from a horror movie. Or that one Star Trek episode.So your wives and kids don't like anything stupid at all. I assume all your stuff is from Tiffany?
If my notebook is up to date, in Furls'wife-ese "too expensive" really means "I've backed into the neighbors SUV again, honey."Of course, you know her better than I do. So scratch all this if "Too expensive" really does mean "I'm going to be pissed at you for this".
My method as well, takes the stress out of the situation. Mother's day my wife wants a new Fitbit, her old one wore out a couple months ago. Her birthday was some expensive clinique makeup it was $27 for a few ounces. It was still less than what I would have spent if left to my own devices.meh ...I saw this thread and went into the other room and said, "what can I get you that you would really like for Mother's Day honey?"
she said, "nothing ...oh wait, how about an immersion blender for my salad dressings?
you got it babe. Love you!
smell you later!