Wife's Birthday... I NEED HELP LADIES!!
OK!! I'm stumped as to what to do for my wife for her birthday and need some help. She's turning 33 in two weeks, we've been married for 6 1/2 years, we have two kiddos, who's she's home with full time. She's been rocking the Curves Complete Program and has lost 32lbs since March. I used to take her out for dinner to her favorite places (Olive Garden or Red Lobster) or pick up an ice cream cake for her... but since she's on a strict protein diet and she feels majorly guilty when she goes off of it, what should I do?! Anything I can pick up or get her? I was thinking about some new... ahem... pretty stuff since she's two sizes smaller now, but that's just typical and cliche... any help or suggestions would be great! I'm TERRIBLE at birthday presents. I have a bad history of getting the WRONG thing... 
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She's been working hard, buy her a massage!! Something totally for her enjoyment
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I like flowers and maybe a night or two at a hotel without my son. Both of those would make a great birthday.0
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My suggestion would be to get a babysitter for the evening and take her out. Theatre, movies, concert, whatever she would really enjoy but would never do for herself. A day off or a shopping trip with you on her arm would be nice too. My favorite gift from my husband was a blouse he gave me one year. It was horrendous but the thought of him taking the time to go out and think of me while he made this purchase was the best gift he ever gave me! Good luck!0
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I think you should get her a spa package where she can get pampered and when she gets home...0
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expensive perfume.......0
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I agree with the massage. Maybe a manicure, pedicure, and massage? Then after tell her to buy a pretty new outfit and take her out somewhere for a night on the down? Dancing, a movie, something you know she would like to do. Something she's talked about but hasn't done yet? That would be the best birthday I could think of =D1
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Treat her to a night in. Cook her a healthy meal with her ideal macros, run a hot bath with bubbles or scents if she's into that and find a sitter to get it to be just you and her. Also if she won't mind wine a glass of that or two and a personal massage with oils would be a great top off. Honestly not sure if she would like it but it is a thought.0
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She's been working hard, buy her a massage!! Something totally for her enjoyment
My husband booked me a treatment at the spa - He had an appointment time set for me and pre-paid a service, including tip. I just had to show up, have a little wine and choose which thing I wanted to do. Some ladies like massages, some like mani-pedis, some like to get their hair done. It was unexpected and fun for me. I'd never been to a spa before. :drinker:0 -
She's been working hard, buy her a massage!! Something totally for her enjoyment
I agree! A day at the spa with a nice long massage would be great!0 -
I love the idea of a massage or spa treatment. Something fitness related sounds like it could also be a good choice. HRM, workout clothes, new shoes etc.
In terms of the cake, either bake her a healthy but yummy protein cake or buy one slice of a really good quality splurge cake that you could split instead of buying a whole cake. Half the calories, she still gets to indulge but there won't be any left overs to tempt here the next day.
Maybe ask her where she wants to go to dinner. That way she can decide whether she wants to splurge or aim for something a little healthier but still yummy. Either way she'll be able to plan her day accordingly so she doesn't get too far off track0 -
i like these ideas but i always want workout equipment. not sure if that would be cool with her or not.0
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I would say a day at the spa sounds great, but she might not want to go alone, so either you would have to go with her, or you could get her best friend to go with.0
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Honestly, every woman is different. I'd personally not like any of the suggestions you've gotten. Maybe you could give more information about her that isn't food related to help. What does she do for fun? How family oriented is she? Is she the sort who would like a spa or salon trip or time away from the kids? Has she mentioned anything that she may like?0
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First off, you married her, so I'm surprised you don't know what would make her smile.
That said, you should help her realize that moderation is the key to success so she can actually enjoy her favorite things occasionally.
Finally, a massage or something would probably be a good idea.0 -
IF you have kids, get rid of them for a day, a night, as long as you can. Seriously. Or build a sound proof room for the kids or the two of you to enjoy. wink, wink.
Pay for a massage but still take her out. Remind her she can still enjoy her favorite places, especially if she's working hard.0 -
You, as her husband should know what she would like...
But yes, a spa treatment would be nice.0 -
She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.0
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She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.
UMMM no she won't you don't know what women want do you!
like all the the GIRLS have said, and try a hrm,weights,and real girly stuff like nail polishs,hair done ect for the more romantic side! cook her a healthyish dinner with flowers ect! :bigsmile:0 -
Ask her to dress up - and pack an overnight bag.
Take her to a quality restaurant, tickets to a show and book a hotel room.
That's what my hubby did for me last year and we had the best time!!0 -
You should know what she'd like, but then again, men are clueless in this department hence your call out of help.
Heart rate monitor
Gift voucher for a work out clothing store
Massage
Manicure/pedicure/fake nails
Hair done
Night out at the movies0 -
She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.
LMAO
You've got cojones!
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Im big into tattoos - maybe get her a tattoo?
If she likes working out, try to figure out what she is needing...maybe get her a treadmill or elliptical, etc...
And if you REALLY love her...get her a new vehicle.0 -
Hey! Don't knock the dishwasher idea! Honestly, if my fellow surprised me with a new Vitamix blender, I'd be over the freaking moon. I'll take that over a massage any day of the week!
That being said, my dad always sent my mom and her best friend to a day spa for her birthday, then the friend watched us kids for a weekend while Dad took Mom someplace special the following weekend. Her favorite was the year he rented a cabin on a lake, and they basically spent the whole time water skiing, drinking beer, eating pizza, and making out like teenagers.0 -
She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.
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NOTHING to do with cleaning, or kitchen!
Shoes
Shoes
Shoes
Voucher for shoes
voucher for amazing lingerie!,....
win win (unless you are not adoring!.... need the whole story, not just "hey baby I bought lingerie!")
phfft!....ummmm no
Handbag
lots of v v good champagne
and if you have been a truly crap husband
ALL of the above and a HUGE diamond!.... oh and Missoni towels! Oh yeah!!!!!
and thankyou!0 -
I'm a woman and I would LOVE a dishwasher for my birthday, or any other day of the week. I also don't currently have one and do dishes by hand. Don't knock it.She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.
UMMM no she won't you don't know what women want do you!
like all the the GIRLS have said, and try a hrm,weights,and real girly stuff like nail polishs,hair done ect for the more romantic side! cook her a healthyish dinner with flowers ect! :bigsmile:
Spa day. Romantic dinner out and a night in a hotel if there's kids at home.0 -
95% of your ideas are great... those 5% you know who you are.
I like the spa ideas. She's mentioned getting her hair done, getting a manicure so I think I'm going to go that route. I'd LOVE for us to have a night off from the kids. My folks always offer to watch the kids but it's on THEIR schedule and they won't watch them over night.... long story.
Thanks for all your suggestions. YES, I do know what she likes, I'm just a terrible gift giver! ESPECIALLY when it comes to Birthdays0 -
She'll probably appreciate a new vacuum, or maybe a dishwasher. If that's too much of a big ticket item on short notice, a new mop and floor waxing set will probably go over well.
WOW! You sound like you would be an amazing BF/husband/SO...0 -
OK!! I'm stumped as to what to do for my wife for her birthday and need some help. She's turning 33 in two weeks, we've been married for 6 1/2 years, we have two kiddos, who's she's home with full time. She's been rocking the Curves Complete Program and has lost 32lbs since March. I used to take her out for dinner to her favorite places (Olive Garden or Red Lobster) or pick up an ice cream cake for her... but since she's on a strict protein diet and she feels majorly guilty when she goes off of it, what should I do?! Anything I can pick up or get her? I was thinking about some new... ahem... pretty stuff since she's two sizes smaller now, but that's just typical and cliche... any help or suggestions would be great! I'm TERRIBLE at birthday presents. I have a bad history of getting the WRONG thing.../
I have been married to my husband for 15 years and I can say the best thing to do is to do something nice that would make her feel great like give her a whole day of not only no kids but relaxation that i am sure she doesn't get, i have 3 kids and work full time so i know how hard it is. Treat her to a day at a spa, even if it is just for a nice massage and then maybe take her to one of her favorite clothing stores and let her buy a few things that make her feel as good as she should after accomplishing that. Then maybe after that take her to a nice dinner and I think you will be number one on her list of people and she will totally love it. What women doesn't love a day of pampering and feeling special!0 -
OK!! I'm stumped as to what to do for my wife for her birthday and need some help. She's turning 33 in two weeks, we've been married for 6 1/2 years, we have two kiddos, who's she's home with full time. She's been rocking the Curves Complete Program and has lost 32lbs since March. I used to take her out for dinner to her favorite places (Olive Garden or Red Lobster) or pick up an ice cream cake for her... but since she's on a strict protein diet and she feels majorly guilty when she goes off of it, what should I do?! Anything I can pick up or get her? I was thinking about some new... ahem... pretty stuff since she's two sizes smaller now, but that's just typical and cliche... any help or suggestions would be great! I'm TERRIBLE at birthday presents. I have a bad history of getting the WRONG thing.../
We recently went to a restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and I very much enjoyed a surf & turf (lobster/filet mignon) and a couple cosmo's. I'd suggest asking her or picking out a eatery that has things she can fit in to her diet plan. In the past we usually celebrated at a delicious Italian place nearby, but I didn't want to totally blow my calories and realized my favorite meal would have taken me WAY over the top. There's no reason she can't eat in a restaurant, especially if it's got plenty she can fit in to her food plan.
Oh and arrange for a babysitter sounds like a great idea!
Just to add I'm not big on spa days, that's not a guaranteed 'hit' in my opinion.
Very sweet of you to want to make it special, have fun!0
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