Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

[midgetonadonkey]

Help!!!!

My girlfriend doesn't like flowers, she says "What's the point? They die and are a waste of money." I bought her jewlery last year, but she doesn't even wear it. I'd consider an engagement ring, but I'm not traveling down that road until I get the ultimatum. I was considering a pajamagram (http://www.pajamagram.com/) and scoring her some comfy pj's to wear while she grades papers and such.

Any ideas will help out considerably. If you guys haven't noticed, I'm not really a romantic type of person.

[SpursWoman]

but I'm not traveling down that road until I get the ultimatum.


Thanks for the tip! :lmao :lmao :angel




The PJ's are an AWESOME idea, especially if she likes to hang out in them (I know I do :) )

....but whatever you do, make sure you get the right size. :lol

[midgetonadonkey]

....but whatever you do, make sure you get the right size. :lol

I've already checked her other pj's to get the right size, just in case I go with that.

[pache100]

Is she a Spurs fan? How 'bout tickets to a game?

If not, a nice dinner out at a high-class place is always nice. Or, if you can cook, a delicious dinner at home is always a winner (there is that place, Supper Solutions at the Forum where you can go and get dinner already prepared to go in the oven, :lol )

The best Valentine gift I ever got from a guy was a pair of Oakley sunglasses. I wore those things for years, and I loved them. I lost them on a fishing trip, though. :rolleyes :depressed

Come to think of it, that fishing trip was a Valentine gift, too! :spin

[CharlieMac]

Pajamas......thanks for the idea.

[SpursWoman]

(there is that place, Supper Solutions at the Forum where you can go and get dinner already prepared to go in the oven, :lol )



OMG, are you serious?!?! I live at the Forum and I've never seen it. Where is it? :wow :lol

[gay abc]

godiva.com (http://www.godiva.com/promotions/valentines_day06.asp?MCID=dvday3_01&MCID2=Email)

:D

[Shelly]

I buy my kids candy and then eat it all when they're at school.

[SpursWoman]

I buy my kids candy and then eat it all when they're at school.


:lmao :oops

[Quasar]

Help!!!! I bought her jewlery last year, but she doesn't even wear it.

I once spent most of my student savings on a pendant for my wife when we were still dating. Although I was in my late teens, it was the first time I really *looked* at jewellery.

And my not so humble opinion told me it was superb.

It was only after we got married that I discovered she didn't like the design and had *never* worn it. She never got around to telling me about it as she knew I had spent a lot of time (and $$$) on it :oops

Might be the same for you. If you're anything like me, you're gonna get it horribly wrong the first few times when buying things for her :) Don't fret it - it's a learning experience and you'll get better at it soon.

Anyway, for suggestions, I agree with Pache100 that a romantic candlelight dinner, followed by a scrumptious dessert is a must! The latter part is important - women LOVE desserts :) If you have a talent for sweet talk, this is the night for it!

I love writing so it's a custom for me to give a card telling my wife how much she means to me. It's good to remind her of it as the longer the relationship, the less us men tend to say it :) If you're not a good writer, I suggest searching for a poem that reflects your own feelings at sites such as www.lovingyou.com.

Coming back to the gift... I've found out after all these years that the price doesn't really matter. It's more about the time and the effort that you've put into finding something you KNOW she'll like - it shows how well you know her.

If she's into cute stuff, then go ahead and get plush toys :)

If she has a hobby (horse riding, sports, etc.), why not get her something that will show your support?

Pajamas might be a good idea as well, but I personally find buying an item of clothing for my wife (that she *will* wear) is even MORE difficult than jewellery due to having more variables, especially the big unknown: how flattering it will look when worn. Some things may look sexy to you but to her, she'll be concerned that it makes her tummy/butt/thighs/herself look bigger/flatter/fatter/huge :fro

Out of all jewellery items (excluding rings!), it seems that earrings are most likely to get used - my wife always wears one when going out while she will often omit necklaces, bracelets, etc.. I guess it's because the latter are more cumbersome.

Just look at what she wears and you'll have a better idea of what to buy.

From what my wife has been telling me lately, trendy earrings similar to what you see in desperate housewives are all the rage.

They look something like this: http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/images/earrings/er032b.jpg

or this (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/er042.htm), or this one (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/er027.htm)

Just to be clear, my wife made these earrings (it's her hobby) and these photos are from her site, petite aphrodite (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite)

Ugh... as I said earlier, I love writing :p Hope you can find something useful in here!

[midgetonadonkey]

The dinner thing would be good if I didn't already make dinner for her every night. I also bake deserts once or twice a week, so doing it on Valentine's Day isn't really different from what I usually do. I believe I will look for some nice jewelry for her and if I can't find anything I think she will actually use, I'm probably going to get her some of those pjs. I will also get this stuffed animal sent to her at her High School with some nice flowers (eventhough she doesn't want them I know all women love flowers).
http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/2091/25802z3bz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mixability]

I will also get this stuffed animal sent to her at her High School with some nice flowers (eventhough she doesn't want them I know all women love flowers).
http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/2091/25802z3bz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

is your girl a highschool teacher or student?

:lol

[SpursWoman]

Awwwww! I saw that yesterday and it was sooooo cute!


Since User is always busy these days and never comes into the forum....this is what I'm sending to him:



http://www.hersheygifts.com/Content/ProdImages/4275_f.jpg


:wow :lol


Because I want the bucket when he's done. :lol :lol

[midgetonadonkey]

is your girl a highschool teacher or student?

:lol

She is a teacher. Although we did start going out when she was a high school student and I was in college.

[pache100]

OMG, are you serious?!?! I live at the Forum and I've never seen it. Where is it? :wow :lol

It's down on the Academy end, behind the Hobby Lobby on that little road that goes into Olympia and winds around to Olympia Parkway. I think it's open now, too. I have seen a show about this place on the Food channel and the people who got the chain started around DC, and I have seen a segment on the local news on it (last night, I think...Marilyn Moritz). It looks like a really cool place. You can go in and prepare your own meals and take them home to cook, or, for a little more money, you can go in and pick up meals the staff has prepared and cook them when you get home. Everything is ready for you, all the chopping done, all the ingredients/spices ready. You choose from a big long list of available meals for each specific month.

[nkdlunch]

the Pjs look good. I might get that. what else is there?

[TOP-CHERRY]

Take her to a dirtroad.

Or a Spurs game. Whichever you think is better.

[Vashner]

Flowers never fail...

[midgetonadonkey]

Take her to a dirtroad.

Or a Spurs game. Whichever you think is better.

A dirtroad would be romantic. We made out at a dirtroad for the first time. She was scared at first and then I said, "Nah baby everything is solid."

[Kori Ellis]

They look something like this: http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/images/earrings/er032b.jpg

or this (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/er042.htm), or this one (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/er027.htm)

Just to be clear, my wife made these earrings (it's her hobby) and these photos are from her site, petite aphrodite (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite)

Ugh... as I said earlier, I love writing :p Hope you can find something useful in here!

Thanks for posting that.

I love those earrings. I have two pairs of those style of earrings that I got recently and everyone always comments on how pretty they are.

Maybe I can buy some new ones from your wife's site.

Thanks.

[TOP-CHERRY]

Make sure you don't forget to stargaze too.

[SpursWoman]

Take her to a dirtroad.



That sounds very intriguing..... :nerd

[SpursWoman]

Thanks for posting that.

I love those earrings. I have two pairs of those style of earrings that I got recently and everyone always comments on how pretty they are.

Maybe I can buy some new ones from your wife's site.

Thanks.


I was just thinking the same thing. I have tons of beautiful rings, bracelets and pendants....but since even my watch broke, all I wear are earrings.

I was going to go check them out when I got home...those are awesome! :)

[Vashner]

Tanzanite?

[TOP-CHERRY]

A dirtroad would be romantic. We made out at a dirtroad for the first time. She was scared at first and then I said, "Nah baby everything is solid."
Have you been receiving dating tips from atl?

Geez...

[midgetonadonkey]

Have you been receiving dating tips from atl?

Geez...

I've been taking chicks to dirtroads since the early 90s. It's old hat.

[Shelly]

Awwwww! I saw that yesterday and it was sooooo cute!


Since User is always busy these days and never comes into the forum....this is what I'm sending to him:



http://www.hersheygifts.com/Content/ProdImages/4275_f.jpg


:wow :lol


Because I want the bucket when he's done. :lol :lol


Dang, SW!

If you sent that to me, I'd PROPOSE to you! :lol

[SpursWoman]

What's your address again? :angel











I wrote on the card: "Don't bring this shit home until the can is empty!"


:lol

[Shelly]

I wrote on the card: "Don't bring this shit home until the can is empty!"


:lol

:lmao

I was gonna say...

If I had that, it would definitely be Death by Chocolate for me. But I'd die happy!

And damn that user for being able to eat that stuff without gaining weight :cuss

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Nothing says "I love you" quite like an anal vibrator.

[SequSpur]

I love holidays, its a great time to buy myself something.

[Shelly]

Nothing says "I love you" quite like an anal vibrator.


Oh, my!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Oh, my!


It was just an idea honey. . .that's all!



:cooldevil

[SpursWoman]

Or, if anal vibrators aren't your thing....you could always try a chocolate thong:


http://www.coolhunting.com/images/chocolatethongs.jpg

[Phonzie20]

typically I would take my m8 out to dinner and yes...

I will carry the tray :tu

[Shelly]

Or, if anal vibrators aren't your thing....you could always try a chocolate thong:


http://www.coolhunting.com/images/chocolatethongs.jpg

:lmao

I think that would kill the mood if I saw my husband wearing that!

:rollin

[SpursWoman]

Especially since the one on the left is the back part. :wow :wow

[PakiDan]

I'm giving my girl a pair of WWMD? (What Would Mohammed Do?) Panties. I hope she loves them.

[Shelly]

Especially since the one on the left is the back part. :wow :wow

Really???? I though they were his and hers :oops

[Quasar]

Really???? I though they were his and hers :oops
Err.. I agree with Shelly, it looks like his and hers, not his front & back!

SpursW, Are you sure you read the instructions correctly? :D


I love those earrings. I have two pairs of those style of earrings that I got recently and everyone always comments on how pretty they are.

Maybe I can buy some new ones from your wife's site.


I'm glad you like them :) My wife spent a lot of time and effort making those earrings as well as designing the site. Feedback is always appreciated!

I believe you'll like the prices too - they are geared towards Singapore customers and due to the lower cost of living here, they are cheaper than equivalent US handmade jewellery.

Let me know if you're interested in anything and I'll try to work some magic on my wife for a SpursTalk special :D

By the way, she created a new collection using Organza as the centrepiece. Here's a sample:
http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/images/earrings/er051.jpg (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite/enchantee_earrings.htm)

The collection has proved to be very popular, and most items (including the above one) have already been sold but there's more coming... Updating is slow because taking pictures, writing the captions and doing the layout always seem to take more time than expected.

She'll be updating her site at least once every 3-4 days for the coming weeks. Check back often :)

[Carie]

I think the PJs sound like a great idea.

1) You thought of it on your own and didn't need hints
2) You were thinking of her comfort
3) It's not just something you want to see her in

Do you think she said no flowers and meant it? If so, what about a plant that won't just die immediately? There are some very pretty ones to choose from.

[Kori Ellis]

I believe you'll like the prices too - they are geared towards Singapore customers and due to the lower cost of living here, they are cheaper than equivalent US handmade jewellery.

Let me know if you're interested in anything and I'll try to work some magic on my wife for a SpursTalk special :D

She'll be updating her site at least once every 3-4 days for the coming weeks. Check back often :)

Okay, I'll check it out for new stuff and let you know when I'm ready to buy.
Thanks.

[MannyIsGod]

I'm getting Jess a Poker Table. Its what she wants. Honest.

[TDMVPDPOY]

chocolate dick, thats what my friend got for this girl as a bday present and she hid it under her bed for year, and we kept on askin her did she eat it yet, she ended up throwin it out,

[SpursWoman]

The delivered User's chocolate today. WTF?

[Melmart1]

Just a word of warning... I used to work at HEB, and the rep from American Greetings would come in and do all the stocking of cards, gifts, etc... Anything with the AG tag on it. Well, whatever AG chocolate did not sell, they would take back to the warehouse, box it, and put it out again the next year. The rest of the stuff they clearance out each year, but American Greetings are a bunch of cheap mofos.

[SpursWoman]

That came straight from Mr. Hershey himself. :lol

[midgetonadonkey]

I ended up getting my girlfriend a charm bracelet from James Avery and three charms. One is of a wienie dog, we have 2 of them. Another is of an apple with an ABC underneath it and the last one is the outline of an apple and it has Special Teacher written in the inside.

I also had the dog stuffed animal and chocolate ordered and ready to be sent to the school she teaches at.

[SpursWoman]

Damn, I'm impressed. James Avery = :tu :tu :)

[Melmart1]

I ended up getting my girlfriend a charm bracelet from James Avery and three charms. One is of a wienie dog, we have 2 of them. Another is of an apple with an ABC underneath it and the last one is the outline of an apple and it has Special Teacher written in the inside.

I also had the dog stuffed animal and chocolate ordered and ready to be sent to the school she teaches at.

DEFINETELY hold out for more than just a handjob for that :lol

[Carie]

Midge, what's excellent about this gift is that if she likes it you can add to it with other special charms. It's great that you picked things that are sure to mean something to her. I'm sure she'll love it! That was my favorite gift this Christmas. John got me a James Avery charm bracelet with the Spur and the numbers for all the starters :)

[midgetonadonkey]

I now have a gift idea for every holiday and birthday. I'm just throwing another charm on that bitch.

By bitch I mean the bracelet, not my girl. :lol

[SpursWoman]

:lol

Exactly. I got my daughter one a couple of years ago ... and that thing is pretty stacked by now.

Of course, if she loses it I'm going to kill her. :spin

[Kori Ellis]

Just to be clear, my wife made these earrings (it's her hobby) and these photos are from her site, petite aphrodite (http://www.lesbeatitudes.com/petiteaphrodite)


I emailed your wife right now with an order.

[Quasar]

I emailed your wife right now with an order.Thanks!

I only noticed this thread now - I don't come to the club very often :D

[Kori Ellis]

I just wanted to let people know that the earrings I ordered from Quasar's wife's site are really beautiful. They are relatively inexpensive and the shipping is cheap.

Thanks Quasar.

[Jekka]

I ordered two pairs from her a few days ago :)

[I. Hustle]

Any ideas that won't make me look like a queer?

[lebomb]

PJs????? LMAO. My girls PJs are panties and a tank top. I hate big ass fluffy PJs on a woman. :nope:nope

[mrsmaalox]

Any ideas that won't make me look like a queer?

Again Hustle?! Didn't we just go thru this a few months ago? Get her more stink water. The pj's/lingerie is a good idea or something practical like a Michael Kors or Brighton wallet. Flowers and dinner always wins.

[I. Hustle]

Again Hustle?! Didn't we just go thru this a few months ago? Get her more stink water. The pj's/lingerie is a good idea or something practical like a Michael Kors or Brighton wallet. Flowers and dinner always wins.

We will continue to go through this every other month. I hate this stuff.

[UZER]

Any ideas that won't make me look like a queer?

Valentines day is queer...period.

[Jacob1983]

Why do you have to spoil your man or woman on Valentine's Day anyway? If you are in love, shouldn't you be showing it every day and not just one day out of the year? Why cave to the peer pressure of society? Just get with your special someone and do your thing.

[CosmicCowboy]

I suggest lower level rodeo tickets. The 14th is already spoken for, though...:p:

[CosmicCowboy]

Seriously, you can't go wrong with an all day spa visit at a nice one. mani/pedi, massage, etc.

[lefty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-a40IH6rCM

[The Gemini Method]

Lefty has a good idea...My pops passed away on Valentine's Day so I haven't really celebrated it in a long time. I think this year it'll be a nice dinner and not sure what else.