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So it is my girlfriends 20th Birthday very soon and my last gift idea fell through and I need some help. Please post suggestions for gifts I know you guys don't know her but one thing I can say is she doesn't really wear jewelry besides earrings and she enjoys tennis, running and soccer. Price limit $125.00 Thanks guys!
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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You could get her a real nice pair of running/soccer shoes? Not sure if that would be offensive to her or not but they have some awesome shoes available now for that sort of thing. And if you get her a pair of shoes get them in her favorite color. Or you could take her on a cruise if its affordable? and do able with your schedules? Take her out to a nice dinner and movie and surprise her with some nice diamond earings?
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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A ring ! Not a wedding ring, just a normal one, the look on her parents face is going to be priceless. TBH maybe a the nike thing for the ipods? Thats kinda cool, tracks how much running you do.
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Whats your budget ???!!!!
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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Yeah I wanted to do something for running, she has special shoes for running that she got at new balance they have a machine that tells you where you put pressure and whatnot. Also I probably should have said my Price limit was around $125.00 Anyways I was also thinking maybe those vibram five finger toe shoe things. Or a day at a spa or something.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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A day at the spa would probably go over really well with her. After a long hard days work she gets to enjoy a day of relaxation. Also it would be extremely relaxing to her with all the running and tennis she plays.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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A day at the spa would probably go over really well with her. After a long hard days work she gets to enjoy a day of relaxation. Also it would be extremely relaxing to her with all the running and tennis she plays.
+1 I agree with escob4r. She will love the SPA, check for the packages they offer. After the SPA, a candle light dinner of her favorite food/restaurant (if you have enough money left).
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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+1 Diamond earrings, of course try to get the biggest ones. That's assuming she doesn't have a nice set yet. You'll probably only be able to find 1/4 carat or so at that price. Some good ideas mentioned so far!
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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One thing you can invest for her this Xmas is a pair of Nike running shoes that has a chip in it. This chip will tell you how much miles you ran, the time it took you to finish it and the calories your burnt on that run. The downside of this feature is that you need the IPAD or Iphone to make this application/feature to work.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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A day at the spa would probably go over really well with her. After a long hard days work she gets to enjoy a day of relaxation. Also it would be extremely relaxing to her with all the running and tennis she plays.
+1 I agree with escob4r. She will love the SPA, check for the packages they offer. After the SPA, a candle light dinner of her favorite food/restaurant (if you have enough money left).
Agreed Not to mention while she's at the spa you get time to yourself to game! (or whatever you do in your free time) day spa packages can be had for a pretty fair price.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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A birthday card with $125 in it.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
2012/03/20 14:29:05
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Thanks for all the help guys, I think I am going to go with the spa thing. She's always stressed so that should be something good (plus I get all the free time :P)
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esCob4r A day at the spa would probably go over really well with her. After a long hard days work she gets to enjoy a day of relaxation. Also it would be extremely relaxing to her with all the running and tennis she plays. If you really have no other ideas, a day at the spa would work. Something to keep in mind, though - you've got a smartphone, right? Of course, everyone does. Just pay attention to what she likes. When you are out, if she says she likes some particular flowers...some particular author...music...type of shows...whatever. Just pay attention, and some time later while it's still in your mind, jot it down on the phone. That way, when a birthday/Christmas/whatever comes up months later, you aren't wracking your brain trying to remember what she likes...you've got a list you can quickly browse through. General things to watch for: - If she has a favorite author or favorite book from her childhood...hardbound (or - better - signed) first editions are often great sentimental gifts. www.alibris.com is the place to look for those. - Favorite type of story or playwright? Tickets to a play in town are usually always a win. Along those lines - orchestra tickets, ballet (especially around Christmas...most major metro areas put on a production of 'The Nutcracker'...which is quite endurable even for guys, and women love it), etc. - Favorite music can sometimes be useful. I'd usually shy away from CDs as gifts (it's kinda cheap) unless paired with something else, but...if one of her favorite bands is touring and anywhere near your area... buy tickets to a show. - Flowers. Flowers are always a good idea. Not, probably, on their own...but paired with other gifts, and especially if you remember what type she likes (and avoid the ones she doesn't or has allergies to). I'm throwing "tickets" around a lot, but it's a good gift idea, as it's something you have to do with her...'couple' things usually appeal to women as gifts, showing your are emotionally invested in the relationship. Things to avoid: - Anything exercise related. Even if she's in great shape, and really into exercise. Just... no. If she wants something along those lines, she'll by it for herself, but YOU buying it implies you think she needs to be in better shape, and that's NEVER acceptable - Appliances. This goes without saying. No matter how masterful a cook she is, a blender is not acceptable gift. (Partial caveat...kinda. If she is really, really, really, REALLY into cooking...a custom cooking knife of exquisite design may be acceptable - but even that is rare, so be careful with it as a gift) - Electronic gadgets. These can be okay for Christmas, sometimes, if she's super-duper-geeky. SOMETIMES birthdays (if she is SUPER geeky). For most 'normal' women, though...no. And even for the geeky kind, NEVER for anniversaries/valentines/etc. But above all, pay attention to what she likes. Since you won't be able to do that and remember it (you won't, you're male, that's just how this goes), hax0r the problem - take notes on your mobile device! (Warning: I've been happily married 15 years, so this advice may be too good and result in a permanent relationship. Use with caution! )
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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xanderf esCob4r A day at the spa would probably go over really well with her. After a long hard days work she gets to enjoy a day of relaxation. Also it would be extremely relaxing to her with all the running and tennis she plays. If you really have no other ideas, a day at the spa would work. Something to keep in mind, though - you've got a smartphone, right? Of course, everyone does. Just pay attention to what she likes. When you are out, if she says she likes some particular flowers...some particular author...music...type of shows...whatever. Just pay attention, and some time later while it's still in your mind, jot it down on the phone. That way, when a birthday/Christmas/whatever comes up months later, you aren't wracking your brain trying to remember what she likes...you've got a list you can quickly browse through. General things to watch for: - If she has a favorite author or favorite book from her childhood...hardbound (or - better - signed) first editions are often great sentimental gifts. www.alibris.com is the place to look for those. - Favorite type of story or playwright? Tickets to a play in town are usually always a win. Along those lines - orchestra tickets, ballet (especially around Christmas...most major metro areas put on a production of 'The Nutcracker'...which is quite endurable even for guys, and women love it), etc. - Favorite music can sometimes be useful. I'd usually shy away from CDs as gifts (it's kinda cheap) unless paired with something else, but...if one of her favorite bands is touring and anywhere near your area...buy tickets to a show. - Flowers. Flowers are always a good idea. Not, probably, on their own...but paired with other gifts, and especially if you remember what type she likes (and avoid the ones she doesn't or has allergies to). I'm throwing "tickets" around a lot, but it's a good gift idea, as it's something you have to do with her...'couple' things usually appeal to women as gifts, showing your are emotionally invested in the relationship. Things to avoid: - Anything exercise related. Even if she's in great shape, and really into exercise. Just...no. If she wants something along those lines, she'll by it for herself, but YOU buying it implies you think she needs to be in better shape, and that's NEVER acceptable - Appliances. This goes without saying. No matter how masterful a cook she is, a blender is not acceptable gift. (Partial caveat...kinda. If she is really, really, really, REALLY into cooking...a custom cooking knife of exquisite design may be acceptable - but even that is rare, so be careful with it as a gift) - Electronic gadgets. These can be okay for Christmas, sometimes, if she's super-duper-geeky. SOMETIMES birthdays (if she is SUPER geeky). For most 'normal' women, though...no. And even for the geeky kind, NEVER for anniversaries/valentines/etc. But above all, pay attention to what she likes. Since you won't be able to do that and remember it (you won't, you're male, that's just how this goes), hax0r the problem - take notes on your mobile device! (Warning: I've been happily married 15 years, so this advice may be too good and result in a permanent relationship. Use with caution! ) Ill take this to note for when and if me and my ex get back together. We took a break because of her parents being jerks. They no like me.
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I showed this to a girl at my work. She says yalls's ideas suck. She says girls want their BF to get them something from the bottom of their heart, something that only their boyfriend would give them. Yes, she even thought cash in a card sucked. Thats what I'd want from a GF. Edit: I changed my mind...Food is what I want for a gift from a girlfriend. Well, only if she cooks well. But if she didn't cook well, she wouldn't be my girlfriend,
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mr. mister I showed this to a girl at my work. She says yalls's ideas suck. She says girls want their BF to get them something from the bottom of their heart, something that only their boyfriend would give them. Yes, she even thought cash in a card sucked. Thats what I'd want from a GF. Wow dude that is cruel.. All girls are different.
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killerjas mr. mister I showed this to a girl at my work. She says yalls's ideas suck. She says girls want their BF to get them something from the bottom of their heart, something that only their boyfriend would give them. Yes, she even thought cash in a card sucked. Thats what I'd want from a GF. Wow dude that is cruel.. All girls are different. LOL it's the truth though
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RainStryke killerjas mr. mister I showed this to a girl at my work. She says yalls's ideas suck. She says girls want their BF to get them something from the bottom of their heart, something that only their boyfriend would give them. Yes, she even thought cash in a card sucked. Thats what I'd want from a GF. Wow dude that is cruel.. All girls are different. LOL it's the truth though Ya it is but the way I look at it is some girls like nice dinners with candle light.
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mr. mister I showed this to a girl at my work. She says yalls's ideas suck. She says girls want their BF to get them something from the bottom of their heart, something that only their boyfriend would give them. Yes, she even thought cash in a card sucked. Thats what I'd want from a GF. Edit: I changed my mind...Food is what I want for a gift from a girlfriend. Well, only if she cooks well. But if she didn't cook well, she wouldn't be my girlfriend, You need more than one women's opinion. Get the whole office in that conversation. But ya, if she is stressed, a full day at the Spa would be nice I think or Diamonds. If you can scrounge up some extra cash, dinner and a movie to go with them earrings
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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spitfire5792 So it is my girlfriends 20th Birthday very soon and my last gift idea fell through and I need some help. Please post suggestions for gifts I know you guys don't know her but one thing I can say is she doesn't really wear jewelry besides earrings and she enjoys tennis, running and soccer. Price limit $125.00
Thanks guys!
Just break up with her so you won't have to buy her anything..... But serioulsy, the spa sounds like a great idea.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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I would do diamond earrings but even earrings isn't really a big thing with her I was just saying that is literally the only jewelry she wears. Also she lovessss corny but I did flowers and candy for valentines day and she is obviously being taken to dinner and a movie on her birthday. Well maybe, I think her family is coming up so maybe a day that week :P.
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Re:I need help with gifts!!
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Sorry have to do this but, get her this: But, really just take her out of town for a fun night!
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