Help a guy out (X-mas gifts for her)

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Don't tell anyone this, but I am weak at picking out the right X-mas gifts for the gal Been together essentially a little over a year.

Now if I went in to this cold, I would end up buying her a fishing rod and a chicago bears jersey (She is from Chicago so I can't hold that against her) Why? Because we like to fish and watch football, but c'mon even I know there is room for improvement there.

She likes books, but I don't want to get her a book, plus she is particular on the style and authors. She likes Movies but again I think that is a weak out...

I plan on getting her the Michelle Obama perfume thing, thank god I was with her when she smelled and raved about it. Check done... what else?

[upnorth]

For years when I was stumped Black Hills Gold was always there to bail me out

[skee0025]

2 words "Massage Envy"

[bobbymalone]

Don't tell anyone this, but I am weak at picking out the right X-mas gifts for the gal

You and every other other straight guy.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

LOL- so true. The spa package sounds good. I have thought about like earings or a necklace, but that can be such a iffy thing if you pick out the wrong thing/style (been there)!

[leech~~]

I plan on getting her the Michelle Obama perfume thing, thank god I was with her when she smelled and raved about it. Check done... what else?

Don't get her that, it probably smells like Medicine, or Cad! Try J-lo I heard that's suppose to be good stuff? Or the Jam-a-gram on the right of the screen!

[fishinchicks]

I am pretty certain she wouldn't like to receive the same things I like to, so I won't suggest those. Power and hand tools for the house usually make it on my list.

Does she collect anything? Figurines, lures, antiques, sports related items? That would be something unique to her, which is always an affirmation that you were paying attention at some point.

[TR21HP]

Victorias secret - benefits both of you.Or

if she likes to fish why not a rod and reel?

[puckey]

I too am running out of ideas, she has a new portable fish house, new heater for that house, the roof rake I got her last year is still in good condition, ohhh can't forget the Vex. I gave her I have that tuned to just the way i like it. hummmmm I wonder if she needs that new 70 LBS thrust trolling moter she has had her eye on.

Good Luck

[DanS.]

After a year of dating, jewelry is in order. Ear rings are a good choice.

[JBL21]

I would go with a piece of exercise equip.

[jeffreyd]

i just bought my wife a "green" bracelet. was 125 bucks and ordered it online which they can send to various locations. I used jared and got it in two days.

[jeffreyd]

post got deleted, however you can search for a green bracelet and find it. very nice and a good cause. jeff

[goblueM]

personally, i feel like jewelry might as well have a card attached saying "i couldn't think of anything warm and personal and special so i bought you this shiny stuff instead"

if she likes books, get her one! she like to cook? cookbooks are always good... or a gift card to borders or something, along with a couple other things you mentioned. I think you're on the right track

[IL Res]

JBL 21 is on the right track. If she likes to work out, why not get her a new upright vacuum cleaner. "I think a new vacuum cleaner is a very good Christmas present". Or was it a "football"?

[harvey lee]

They all love diamonds and the earrings would be a great choice.

Gift cards or maybe a massage somewhere. Most like to have their nails done also so a gift card from a shop would suffice.

[jeffreyd]

or a new set of pans and a big stick to hit you with

[Mr.Seaguar]

If you dont want to spend much money, find out her size and go buy 2-3 sweaters. I did that for less than $100 a few years ago. She wears them all the time. Lots of times sweaters are small medium large, dont screw that up, lol. Jewelry is too expensive. I am on that road and it might end with her overjoyed but it also puts me in Povertyville. Its a lonely little town, Povertyville is.

[auggie78]

Pearl earings is my vote. Tough break on her being a fan of/smelling like michelle obama just kidding

[pinkfloyd4ever]

She likes to fish, but the basic slip bobber and sit and wait. There is the fun part of me setting up one of my rods and reels week after week for her.

You guys have had me cracking up with the ideas though, I do think she would like a new lund boat

[bobbymalone]

Its a lonely little town, Povertyville is.

It's not that lonely. If you need to borrow a cup of flour, I live across the street. Actually, don't come by, I can barely afford my own.

[thedeadsea]

I didn't see where you indicated a price range, so I will keep my suggestions to gifts under $100.

Swarovski (sp?) makes some very nice moderately priced jewelry.

Gift cert's to a spa are always a good idea.

Just about any kind of stuff from Bath and Body or other bath store.

Perfumes can be tougher, if you do go that route stick to something that has similar tones to what she is wearing now.

A Mary Kay gal will happily help you pick out a few things from their selection. Again stick to things that are similar to what she uses now. Ask for a discount, they have a pretty good mark up.

I wouldn't suggest it as your primarly gift, but there are tons of pink fishing rods/reels and other pink fishing accessories.

As suggested by the other guys, if you buy clothes make sure it is the right size. When in doubt, go with the smaller size. Much easier to have to return a too-small item than to hear "you think I'm THAT big???" on Christmas day

Finally, if you do recruit the assistance of another woman to help you choose gifts, DO NOT TELL THAT TO HER.

Good luck,

Steve

P.S. You get bonus points if you wrap the gifts yourself. Even if they look hideous. Seriously.

[bobbymalone]

When in doubt, go with the smaller size.

You have obviously not been stung with the opposite effect yet then... "Is THAT what you want me to look like?"

You can never win.

I like the spa idea. "You should just take the whole day to your self and go and be pampered at the spa.......now where did i leave my tip ups??

[thedeadsea]

You have obviously not been stung with the opposite effect yet then... "Is THAT what you want me to look like?"

Depending on the tone, that statement could be taken two very different ways.

[bobbymalone]

Depending on the tone, that statement could be taken two very different ways.

When I got it hit with it, there was only one way that it could be taken... not well.