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05.30.08, 20:35 PM General Topics
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2 weeks to dw's 40th birthday, 2 dcs, 4 and 1. Need gift ideas! I'm under strict orders, "Nothing extravagant," but none of my ideas so far quality. Don't want to lame out, this is a big one. Help? Thanks, -dh [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 08:35 PM Flag
 

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I would be fine with a piece of jewelry, but that's me. I'd like a black pearl pendant necklace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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This might be too baby center, but for a birthday I took the kids to a paint a pottery place and had had them paint tea pot and mug for dh. Every time he uses it they're pleased and he's pleased. And, you could also get him a gift certificate for a massage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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what does she like? I'd personally be happy with a B&N gift certificate, a Fresh gift set, or maybe a spa day, and a nice drawing from the 4 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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oh, and a day completely to myself would be great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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OP: Oh no, we're turning into our parents! When I was a kid, I used to give my mom coupons for things like that. Is this what we've become? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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sad, but I guess so. Actually, a coupon book from the 4 yo would be cute. "A whine-free day", "Leaving the house without a fight", "10 minutes of quiet". Too bad a kid that age probably couldn't stick to it, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Yeah, he'd mean it very sincerely, he's such a good egg. No hope of sticking to it, though. He's having a lot of issues not being the only child after dd was born. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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That must be tough. I have an only who just turned 5. Four was a challenge. So far, five is not much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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Darn. We had our hopes pinned on 5. Terrible twos not so terrible. We called this last year the F*cking Fours, dunno if anyone else calls 'em that, but it cracks us up every time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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For our ds, 5 was the best year ever. He turned into the suniest, sweetest boy after a kind of rough 4. So don't give up yet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:18 PM Flag
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np: The gift is from you, not the kids. You take them away for 10 hours and let her do whatever she wants. That is the only way to ensure a whine-free day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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OP: I'm so easy to shop for because I'm a coveter. Always talk about things I'd like. She's not very covetous, tho' B&N gift certificate is a good idea. I was thinking the spa day thing, or an in-home chef visit... like on that silly Real Housewives show... oh... wait... extravagant? darn. (Actually I have no idea what that costs.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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is she a SAHM or a WOHM? The in-home chef idea is nice, btw. No idea what it costs, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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WOHM. Writer of some good books. Likes to turn off her brain with reality TV, trashy magazines, trashy books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Tickets to a show she's been interested in seeing. A beautiful piece of cool jewelry. A special dinner out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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LOL, are we sure dinner out with me would be a gift for her? Wouldn't that be a gift for me? Sleep would be a better gift, I think, except she has to wake up either to feed or to pump. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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Yeah, here's a news flash: "Nothing extravagant" means "I'll make a big show of exclaiming how much my gift cost, but I'll secretly be psyched". A right hand diamond ring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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Well, in this case I believe it. We just bought a small beach place (2nd home) and are really feeling the pinch atm. I'm on the case of a right hand ring, but not diamond.... June and August birthstones for the kids, but can't find one that'll be ready in time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Then go with something lovely but not over the moon. A beautiful amythest is lovely, and rubies are pretty. Go for something funky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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OP: That's 3 votes for jewelry so far, I think. Yeah. I think you guys are right. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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Definetly jewelery. Check out heather moore's line - you can get a casual necklace with dc's names etc. Cooler than it sounds. I love my oversize jade cocktail ring - veyr old fashioned but looks cooler when i wear it on middle right finger. Also love sapphire diamond stacking rings to wear with wedding ring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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Neat, heather moore's stuff looks like beach glass on the site. Very beachy. Stacking rings... lol... her push present for dc was a ruby stacking ring, and the finger's full! Have to be a right hand ring if I do a ring. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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the beach glass looking stuff is discontinued, check out the necklaces with charms with initials for dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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NP - that's what I want? Where did you get your ruby stacking ring? I want an emerald one for my boy & a sapphire one for my girl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:21 PM Flag
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My hubby bought a Tiffany picture frame, inserted cute family photo, and had the number of days we were married on the frame. it just has a number... It's cool and I love it and I know he thought about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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how 'bout a nice charm bracelet, have dc's pick out a charm, you pick one out, and ask each of her close friends/family to pick one out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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Oh very cool. Nice one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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I would love this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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just don't get gold...ick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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This is a matter of taste. I would die before wearing a charm bracelet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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OP: Woot! Got listed as a "most popular topic"... gee, I feel all popular. Listen, you guys rock. Now to unwatch this post before dw comes along to use her account again... :-) Thanks everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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you actually check? you do realize that there are only 5 people on right now so whatever is the most recent is probably on the home page [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:52 PM Flag
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no, saw it by accident though. *sigh* thanks for dumping blood on my big homecoming moment, though. reference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 10:00 PM Flag
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a letter telling her why you love her and a ring from a gumball machine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 11:00 PM Flag
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I'd love a fancy new coffee maker. Look around the house and see if there is something she could really use and buy it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Schedule a family shoot with a professional photographer. She'll appreciate the legwork and the thought. Sweet card saying nothing is more important to you than your family and she is the heart of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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A new bicycle would really make me happy. So would a pink Vespa. For intersting, but very reaonable jewelry, try an unlikely place: Astro Gem (across from the Empire State Building). Dh has bought me really cool stuff from there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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How about something wodnerful for your beach house? An antique print of the town or map od the Town (I like Old Print Center on 2nd and 52nd.....a treasure trove of stuff like this). An old piece of stained glass to hang in a window there...Olde Good Things in Chelsea....a wonderful cashmere throw (good for night nursing, too) that matches your beach bedroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I'm for the jewelry or all day spa. If she'd like the in home chef I don't think it would cost much more than a day at the spa - maybe less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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>> from dc, maybe one of those make-your-own story books with pix and stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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>> now may i hijack your post? what would you want for father's day? (not golf) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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give her a kick ass day. let her sleep late. then breakfast in bed. then a few hours for her to take care of herself (mani/pedi... massage). tell her to get dressed up. perhaps shop for a new dress or whatever. and then either get a sitter and go out. or have some friends over to your place. and have a little party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Definitely go to Me & Ro if it's jewelry you're going for; she'll be stunned by your wicked savvy and style. They [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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are elegant and modern with very personal detail- beyond the cookie cutter Peretti girl. The shop is on Elizabeth btwn Houston and Prince. Not cheap in any way-very unexpected and beautiful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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Also, the staff are really good, smart and helpful-nary a Nolita snark in sight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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