The official what to buy your wife for Christmas thread.

[dubc80]

Originally Posted by nixon45

Does anyone know of a good place to go buy a stocking? I want to get the Fiancée one and fill it.

I see CrappyTire has some so is a place like that the best bet?

Try Michael's.

And never ever pay full price in that joint. They always have 40% off or 50% off coupons. they'll even accept them if you call one up on your phone off their website.

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by nixon45

Does anyone know of a good place to go buy a stocking? I want to get the Fiancée one and fill it.

I see CrappyTire has some so is a place like that the best bet?

The bay. The downtown location usually has their christmas stuff %40 off a couple weeks before christmas.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I don't get it.

you will one day

[ernie]

For those that don't know what to get for g/f wife:

Step 1: Ask yourself - Do I know her interests and hobbies?

If yes: Get something related to those hobbies and interests with one corollary... Make sure you don't get kitchen appliance stuff even if the hobby is baking/cooking.

If no: Figure out why you have no idea what her interests/hobbies are and then buy jewelry or spa weekend or preferably both while vowing to do better next time.

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by nixon45

Does anyone know of a good place to go buy a stocking? I want to get the Fiancée one and fill it.

I see CrappyTire has some so is a place like that the best bet?

If she doesn't have one thats special from her childhood already go the extra mile and get a handmade one from the farmers market or another christmas market.

both my wife and I have our stockings from when we were 2-3 years old and my grandmother knit our kids each a stocking to have forever.

if your going to do this (good idea btw) then put more effort into it than a Canadian tire stocking

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by Minnie

He asked - I told him. Isnt that instructed? I'm not a child, I'm not really needing Christmas morning "magic" (minds out of the gutter boys and girls) - they're items I need. Magic is for the kids/grandkids. I'm most thrilled to have all my kids home for the holidays and bonus is now I'm getting a soon to be daughter-in-law AND my in-laws get to join us as well, which wasn't going to be the case 2 weeks ago and so now I have all the "magic" I need.

I should perhaps add that the last time I asked for PJs, I also got a pair of diamond stud earrings tucked in the pocket. I dont expect to find the same this time around, nor do I want them.

Perhaps I should also add that sometimes I ask for kitchenware/small kitchen appliances or house appliances (asked for a vacuum once - not a Dyson or anything) and don't get mad when I receive them.

Besides, we'll have a 25th wedding anniversary next August. If he wants to surprise me with a gift for that, he can save it until then - I'd much rather make a bit of fuss about that.

You have the right attitude.

I basically ask my wife too and she tells me, it's about the same as yours.

[DuffMan]

Things I get her most years
moccasins and wolf calendar from WWF.

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

If she doesn't have one thats special from her childhood already go the extra mile and get a handmade one from the farmers market or another christmas market.

both my wife and I have our stockings from when we were 2-3 years old and my grandmother knit our kids each a stocking to have forever.

if your going to do this (good idea btw) then put more effort into it than a Canadian tire stocking

She may have one from her childhood but her parents would have it and she hasn't spoken to them in years. That is why I wanted to do it for her and I am definitely up for putting the effort in to get her a good one that has her name on it. Canadian tire was just the first place I looked. I have found a few way better options with the suggestions on here!

[northcrunk]

Does anyone know any good Great Dane or St. Bernard breeders in the city or near by? Closest I've found is Fort Sask.

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

Does anyone know any good Great Dane or St. Bernard breeders in the city or near by? Closest I've found is Fort Sask.

There is a 4 year old St. Bernard up for adoption through the Calgary Humane Society (ref# A24241798). I know a puppy is way cuter and all but I thought I would throw this out there to try and help him out.

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by nixon45

There is a 4 year old St. Bernard up for adoption through the Calgary Humane Society (ref# A24241798). I know a puppy is way cuter and all but I thought I would throw this out there to try and help him out.

Thanks. Trying to get one younger though. We have 2 dogs already and 2 kids plus a cat so I find it's better training them myself and a puppy might get used to the pack easier. I should go check out that 4 year old boy though and see how his temperment is. Thanks dude.

[indes]

Got mine a Gucci watch this year, that's the last piece of jewelry I think. Her birthday is on Dec 29th though so might go for the spa

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

Thanks. Trying to get one younger though. We have 2 dogs already and 2 kids plus a cat so I find it's better training them myself and a puppy might get used to the pack easier. I should go check out that 4 year old boy though and see how his temperment is. Thanks dude.

jesus what do you drive a converted school bus?

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I start with the standards and branch out from there:

• Pyjamas
• 365 Day Calendar for her desk at work
• Hat & Mittens
• Sweater
• Piece of jewelery for daily use
• Book(s); especially if there's a new book in a series she reads

From there see if anything catches my eye. Part of the problem with Christmas shopping is if we need anything we just get it, so gifting is next to impossible.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by Minnie

He asked - I told him. Isnt that instructed? I'm not a child, I'm not really needing Christmas morning "magic" (minds out of the gutter boys and girls) - they're items I need. Magic is for the kids/grandkids. I'm most thrilled to have all my kids home for the holidays and bonus is now I'm getting a soon to be daughter-in-law AND my in-laws get to join us as well, which wasn't going to be the case 2 weeks ago and so now I have all the "magic" I need.

I should perhaps add that the last time I asked for PJs, I also got a pair of diamond stud earrings tucked in the pocket. I dont expect to find the same this time around, nor do I want them.

Perhaps I should also add that sometimes I ask for kitchenware/small kitchen appliances or house appliances (asked for a vacuum once - not a Dyson or anything) and don't get mad when I receive them.

Besides, we'll have a 25th wedding anniversary next August. If he wants to surprise me with a gift for that, he can save it until then - I'd much rather make a bit of fuss about that.

That's a bit different...should of asked for a BMW.

[longsuffering]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

Does anyone know any good Great Dane or St. Bernard breeders in the city or near by? Closest I've found is Fort Sask.

Nixon45 covered it

[Stay Golden]

Assassin's Creed Unity.

[BigNumbers]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Assassin's Creed Unity.

The official what to buy your teenage son for Christmas thread?

[Northendzone]

i am getting my wife one of thsoe sweatshirts with a picture of a lone wolf in front of some pine trees with a full moon in the background.......that, and the usual "gift" in the box

[Nyah]

Originally Posted by BigNumbers

The official what to buy your teenage son for Christmas thread?

Indeed. Everyone knows Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is far superior.