Time is a-ticking and Bullwinkle is moulting more than usual....
What do you want from your husbands this Christmas?
What is the present that gives you the warm fuzzy, "I'm suprised you thought of that!"
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You are picking our brains to find the perfect gift for Mrs. Bullwinkle? 
This year my husband and I will share our Christmas gift.....it was delivered last week.......55" Sony HD, and Bose series 3....he convinced me it was exactly what I wanted.... 
Arizona.....that is one smart husband you have.....and you are obviously a fabulous wife!!!
Bullwinkle,
I can't think of any gift I would like from my hubby this year, but I do remember two that have been special.
Three years ago he bought me my first good violin - although I actually picked it out, but then we put it under the tree.
Last year my favorite gift from him was a couple of bottles of extra-special wine, and a very nice set of wine "tools" in a pretty wooden box. The corkscrew contraption is kind of fun and easy to use. I enjoy a glass of wine almost every night, so it was very thoughtful.
Uh oh, I guess the theme here is . . . I've enjoyed the gifts most when he was thinking about my personal tastes and interests, so you may have to tell us Mrs. Bullwinkle's hobbies to get more suggestions!
Trying to picture Mrs. B., I'm thinking of earrings, lots of large earrings, one to hang on each antler tip!
I can't think of any gift I would like from my hubby this year, but I do remember two that have been special.
Three years ago he bought me my first good violin - although I actually picked it out, but then we put it under the tree.
Last year my favorite gift from him was a couple of bottles of extra-special wine, and a very nice set of wine "tools" in a pretty wooden box. The corkscrew contraption is kind of fun and easy to use. I enjoy a glass of wine almost every night, so it was very thoughtful.
Uh oh, I guess the theme here is . . . I've enjoyed the gifts most when he was thinking about my personal tastes and interests, so you may have to tell us Mrs. Bullwinkle's hobbies to get more suggestions!
Trying to picture Mrs. B., I'm thinking of earrings, lots of large earrings, one to hang on each antler tip!
I think you hit the most important thing MNMom - a gift that shows thoughtfulness. My son actually bought me a book about three years ago. The book was a nice gift, but what made it special was about 3-4 months before Christmas, I had mentioned when seeing the author on a morning TV show that I really respected this man. My son took note of that innocent comment about the author and got me his book. Because of the thoughtfulness behind the gift, it will always be one of my most treasured. All wives want to feel like they're special to their hubbys, so something that says it in the gift is sure to make you a hero!
ArizonaRed - I think most of us moms would think that was a pretty good gift!
Would work for me!
ArizonaRed - I think most of us moms would think that was a pretty good gift!
Would work for me!quote:Trying to picture Mrs. B., I'm thinking of earrings, lots of large earrings, one to hang on each antler tip!
MNM,
You should know the Mrs. wouldn't have antlers. Unless of course the earrings are for Bullwinkle.
FrankF,
Oops, my moose-take, heehee! Well, maybe he could try a nice pair ... err, I mean two pairs ... of fuzzy slippers?
Oops, my moose-take, heehee! Well, maybe he could try a nice pair ... err, I mean two pairs ... of fuzzy slippers?
Grateful....that's what I've been telling my husband for 21 years! Thank you.....I'll remind him again....
Lafmom.....I'm not a fan of basketball...or football.....and so far...that's been the main fare on the new wide screen....but in fairness to hubby....know I'll enjoy it too....just got to get to Spring Season, and Openning Day!
Bullwinkle, think the ladies have given you some good suggestions....I can tell you what not to get....from my perspective.....told my husband....before our first Christmas together.....please, please don't ever buy me anything to clean or cook with......and so far he hasn't.....which makes me think....he does like life as he knows it...
Lafmom.....I'm not a fan of basketball...or football.....and so far...that's been the main fare on the new wide screen....but in fairness to hubby....know I'll enjoy it too....just got to get to Spring Season, and Openning Day!
Bullwinkle, think the ladies have given you some good suggestions....I can tell you what not to get....from my perspective.....told my husband....before our first Christmas together.....please, please don't ever buy me anything to clean or cook with......and so far he hasn't.....which makes me think....he does like life as he knows it...
My husband didn't necessarily give me this gift...but was the impetus behind it. After my son's freshman year, the school changed baseball uniforms. My husband asked my son if he could see if he could get his old one to give to me for Christmas. Let me tell you....I don't think I ever cried over a gift before, but this one really got to me, and it is very treasured.
luvbb -That is definately one to remember! Very special indeed.
ArizonaRed - You just need to watch the KY Wildcats play basketball on that thing - I think it would be a religious experience!
ArizonaRed - You just need to watch the KY Wildcats play basketball on that thing - I think it would be a religious experience!
Tickets to "WallyWorld"
On the serious side the gifts I have appreciated from my husband have been those he thought of himself, if he has asked me and I have told him a few ideas and I got those then I wasn't as thrilled as I was with the gifts that I didn't have to list for him. The ones that he took mental notes of throughtout the year were the best,like LAFmom's son and the book. AVOID kitchen items unless that is a major passion/hobby....
One very inexpensive idea that would take a little bit of time, and I have given this idea on this board before is to purchase a special box that that has a lid, it can be a collectable, a handmade wooden box, an engraved box any type of box. Then take small pieces of paper and on each individual piece of paper write a simple phrase, a word a description that would invoke a memory. Take memories that you have together as husband and wife as a family as her role as a mother and a friend. You can write down attributes that you admire about her, you can write down key phrases that are dear to you or to your family. Creating mental pictures with words and stirring up memories that have been forgotten....
This project isn't something that can be done overnight but if you start by sitting down with a pad of paper and just write down a few to get started then you cut these in strips and fold them up, place them in the box and you have begun the creative process. Then as you think of more of them throught the next day(s), night(s), weeks write them down and add them to the box. Don't forget to ask your children for help on some of the family memories and add them as well.
Then when you present the box (wrapped) you tell her this is a box filled with love and tell her to open it up and pull out one piece of paper and read it and then tell her that this box can be read all at once or at leisure one note at a time whenever she wants.
I did this for my parents one Christmas and they spent the next couple of days going back and forth to the box, pulling out a note, reading the note and then sometimes they would share what they had just read and we would relive the memory or I would just see them read it, smile and then go about the day. It still sits in their bedroom and every once in awhile I will go in there and pull out a note read it, place it back in the box and smile.
If my husband took the time to do this for me, or if my boys did it I know it would just blow me away........it is one of those "its the thought that counts" type of gifts.
Remember to get a pad of paper and keep in by your bed (in hiding of course) so that when a memory, phrase or thought comes to mind you jot it down so you don't lose it..........
HAPPY HOLIDAYS...............
On the serious side the gifts I have appreciated from my husband have been those he thought of himself, if he has asked me and I have told him a few ideas and I got those then I wasn't as thrilled as I was with the gifts that I didn't have to list for him. The ones that he took mental notes of throughtout the year were the best,like LAFmom's son and the book. AVOID kitchen items unless that is a major passion/hobby....
One very inexpensive idea that would take a little bit of time, and I have given this idea on this board before is to purchase a special box that that has a lid, it can be a collectable, a handmade wooden box, an engraved box any type of box. Then take small pieces of paper and on each individual piece of paper write a simple phrase, a word a description that would invoke a memory. Take memories that you have together as husband and wife as a family as her role as a mother and a friend. You can write down attributes that you admire about her, you can write down key phrases that are dear to you or to your family. Creating mental pictures with words and stirring up memories that have been forgotten....
This project isn't something that can be done overnight but if you start by sitting down with a pad of paper and just write down a few to get started then you cut these in strips and fold them up, place them in the box and you have begun the creative process. Then as you think of more of them throught the next day(s), night(s), weeks write them down and add them to the box. Don't forget to ask your children for help on some of the family memories and add them as well.
Then when you present the box (wrapped) you tell her this is a box filled with love and tell her to open it up and pull out one piece of paper and read it and then tell her that this box can be read all at once or at leisure one note at a time whenever she wants.
I did this for my parents one Christmas and they spent the next couple of days going back and forth to the box, pulling out a note, reading the note and then sometimes they would share what they had just read and we would relive the memory or I would just see them read it, smile and then go about the day. It still sits in their bedroom and every once in awhile I will go in there and pull out a note read it, place it back in the box and smile.
If my husband took the time to do this for me, or if my boys did it I know it would just blow me away........it is one of those "its the thought that counts" type of gifts.
Remember to get a pad of paper and keep in by your bed (in hiding of course) so that when a memory, phrase or thought comes to mind you jot it down so you don't lose it..........
HAPPY HOLIDAYS...............
Not being artsy crafty I go more for the gift that keeps on giving...for example a nice pair of diamond earrings 
(you did not give us a price range...lol) or a weeks cruise to somewhere romantic for just the two of you 
...no kids...no pets ...no in-laws...both of these I have hanckered for but are unrealistic till Jr graduates from college and even then it maybe just too pricey as I will be dining on pureed food and the only rocking I will be doing will be in a rocking chair 
(you did not give us a price range...lol) or a weeks cruise to somewhere romantic for just the two of you ...no kids...no pets ...no in-laws...both of these I have hanckered for but are unrealistic till Jr graduates from college and even then it maybe just too pricey as I will be dining on pureed food and the only rocking I will be doing will be in a rocking chair
A new microwave oven!
Hubbie says I don't cook enough!
Hubbie says I don't cook enough!
I think I need to give Mrs. JBB a new riding lawnmower. That should make it easier on her...the grass is getting too long anyways. 
I'll volunteer to go ahead and start the collection for JustBB funeral costs. Please see my email address and make all checks out to Mrs. Justbaseball. Come to think of it, make them out to Mrs. Justbaseball Cruise Fund!
Lafmom....don't think we need to be concerned about burying him....looks like he flushed himself down the commode....probably a good decision.
A riding lawnmower...you are truly doomed...how about you hire a cute landscaper and you go on the cruise....
JustBB -- You do like to live life on the edge, don't you ?
While my hubby has not ever actually done this, I would love to receive an actual planned vacation somewhere -- where all I need to do is pack the bikini (or 'tent' equivalent) and show up. I've always wanted to go to spring training - would Mrs. 'B' like that?
Diamond earrings are a nice 'last minute' option, too.
You do like to live life on the edge, don't you ?While my hubby has not ever actually done this, I would love to receive an actual planned vacation somewhere -- where all I need to do is pack the bikini (or 'tent' equivalent) and show up. I've always wanted to go to spring training - would Mrs. 'B' like that?
Diamond earrings are a nice 'last minute' option, too.
URKMB...be careful what you wish for unless you are SURE it is what you actually want. Hubby planned ONE vacation.....and we'll just leave it at THAT! 
LOL - good point luvbb....
Just read an article on what not to get your sweetie at Christmas.....for the ladies the top 3 no-no's are:
1. Anything she needs instead of wants.....
2. Awful Flowers.......
3. (Sorry about this guys, but) No Sports Paraphernalia...
Oh well.....cross the Pro Shop off the list....
1. Anything she needs instead of wants.....
2. Awful Flowers.......
3. (Sorry about this guys, but) No Sports Paraphernalia...
Oh well.....cross the Pro Shop off the list....