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Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:07 pm  |
HI all,
I haven't been in becuase I've been SO distracted - by a new beau!
Some of you may remember about my losing DH last year - i didn't think I'd meet and fall for anyone else, but here I am, with a new BF!
Anyways his bday is coming up and I don't know what to get him. He's stinking rich.
Any ideas? Thanks
p/s please bear in mind that stinking rich i am NOT. |
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:52 pm |
How about making him dinner?  |
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:47 pm |
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| How about making him dinner? |
That would be disastrous,  I can't cook to save my life! Well okay, I can cook, but I don't think he'll be impressed by my cooking, especially when I'm nervous. |
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:55 pm |
When I first started dating my bf a couple years ago, I did exactly what you're doing about getting him gifts-- worrying too much about it! Really, he'll like anything you get him as long as you showed him you thought about it a bit. The first gift I gave my bf was a money clip, which he still uses to this day. For my guy, books are always a sure thing. Does your guy have any favorite poet or novelist? You can find some obscure stuff on amazon, or try ebay for something rare (first eds., etc).
A good way to feel him out, just ask him what he wants! Usually, it doesn't work, but it will give you an idea about how he feels about gifts. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:46 am |
For the person who has everything, I like to pick up on random references in conversations. One time, a friend mentioned that his favorite toy as a child was his Lego set and he was joking that maybe playing with Legos would reduce his work stress. Well, that's what I got him for Christmas, Legos, and I soon found out that he had built himself a nice statue for his office with them. The Lego set cost about $20 and I'm pretty convinced it was his favorite present that year.
Another idea is a care package of annoying little things that he doesn't have handy regardless of his money. For example, maybe he's always out of bandaids. Maybe he never has an aspirin handy. Is he always losing his chapstick? That kind of thing. You can wrap the items in a nice bag or basket that he can use after. Stuff it with his favorite candies for padding.
It's about the thought, not the money. |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:17 am |
| I do agree with Yen about the cooking, how about baking him a cake the day before or in the morning, all the males I know love it when they are fussed over with food. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:41 am |
On the cake front (mainly because I particularly like thinking about cakes), why not bake him up a batch of really delicious chocolate brownies. They're easy to make, and if you use a very good quality 70% dark chocolate, they taste wonderfully intense.
You could put them in a beautiful box with a big bow on the top to make them even more special.
There's a recipe for Chocolate & Dried Cherry Brownies in the Green & Black's Chocolate Recipe Book that is the best in existence. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:45 am |
Along with the food theme:
I can't cook either, but for our 'date night' next week, I'm going to go to the local fancy deli and get some gourmet sandwiches and other taste treats, a nice bottle of wine (or two  ), and pack a beautiful picnic to take to the beach.
You could do this and even try to make the cake too, and include it if it comes out okay
-- Bee |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:53 pm |
| I can't cook either. I managed to make a couple of meals for him and he was very impressed. I don't think he was impressed by the taste of the food but by my effort. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:59 pm |
| Nothing puts a smile on my DH's face like a lace-trimmed long silk nightie from VS. Just a thought... (Brazillian Wax optional!^-^) |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:15 pm |
| I would plan a nice romantic day...walk or rollerblade in the park followed by a nice sunset picnic and a whole lot of flirting. Drive each other crazy the entire day until you just can't take it anymore and go home to jump in bed!! |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:43 pm |
| I agree with lianne, when someone has everything they need, give them an "experience" rather than an object. Whether you take him out for a romantic picnic (clearly with food purchased from a caterers since you're not into cooking), or buy tickets for a concert or show. I love when people take me somewhere as a birthday present. |
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:36 pm |
See?  This is why I love you girls and this place - you never fail to suggest brilliant ideas! I really like the day-out idea, also the everyday stuff and homebaked cake in nice wrapping.
I agree it's the thought that counts. Thanks all, if you have anymore ideas, shoot! |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:53 am |
you could give him.... my phone number????
just kidding, I couldn't resist!!! Have fun! |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:44 am |
| I agree about the food suggestions. DH and I have a ritual. He makes me my favorite cake from scratch and I make him his favorite waffles, both of which last to be enjoyed for several days and are only served on birthdays. And neither of us can cook! The anticipation is alot of fun. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:14 pm |
Chriise,
You are humorous. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:35 pm |
I was also thinking of planning a day out!
The absolute best date that I ever had was a full day out that was planned esquisitely and could not have been terribly expensive.
We started out in the city about mid morning in the park... we talked and walked... sat for a while... Picked up coffee at a local shop and headed out into the city... We went to some of the "touristy" areas that locals do not tend to go to much so it was fun and different... Then we stopped for a drink at a nice place before we moved on... We ended up having a late lunch in a nice (but not really expensive) restaurant... then we took in a movie... durring the movie he pulled out a single rose and gave it to me... then we ended the evening at the shorline and he had chilled wine, cheese, grapes and nice glasses in his trunk the whole time!  and the rest of the dozen roses! It was just a total romancing...
and men do like flowers too, and generally are not used to getting them so they are usually a big surprise when they do... So you can "steal" the idea if it appeals to you.
Have fun! |
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:45 pm |
| A brazilian wax! (for you, not him ) |
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Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:05 pm |
I'm glad you added that last bit, natsumi. I can just imagine the poor chap's face if that had been his gift - for him to have a Brazillian (or the male equivalent).
Well, it would certainly be a surprise! |
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Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:05 pm |
Of many dates and boyfriends, 3 still stick in mind...
1) This guy was wooing me in high school and he took me into the city (San Francisco) for the entire day and showed me all his favorite places--his favorite used music shop, his favorite coffee shop, the school he used to go to before his family moved out to the suburbs, and then we went up to the Cliff House and we hiked around a little bit and then sat on a rock overlooking the ocean and we kissed! It was so romantic, and I got to know a lot about him, and the places were all really cool.
2) I met a guy at a happy hour who was a friend of a friend. For our first date he showed up at my house with bowling shirts he had bought at Goodwill and took me bowling! It was a ton of fun, and I appreciated the creativity. He also said later that he knew I was someone he wanted to see again since I was so enthusiastic about it and didn't mind going out in public in a hideous shirt!
3) Last year I had been dating a guy for a few weeks and one night after dinner he brought me out to the deck where we curled up in the hammock with pillows and a blanket and identified constellations with a book and a headlamp with a special redlight. I was smitten.
Granted, all these guys are now history... but the memories still make me smile  |
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