What To Give Your Wife For Christmas or Birthday, If Money Is An Issue!
Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2011
by elle kynzer
I've read so many articles on what to get your wife for Christmas this year, that it amazes me what people think women want. Unless your wife is wealthy, spoiled or high maintenance, there are several things that any woman would cherish and find wonderful for Christmas for very little money. I'm going to list several reasonable and inexpensive gifts that should please any woman, of any age, over eighteen through ninety.
2. Don't buy your wife a Spa massage for $150.00, just give her the massage yourself, and buy her the bathrobe or body towel to use afterward. That candle would come in handy here. Does she like Champagne or hot chocolate....make her favorite drink beforehand, and give her the best massage in the world, that says 'I love you', and not a piece of paper for a massage from some stranger. You can find a bottle of lotion she would love for you to use, by looking at what she already has, or has used in the past, and said she loved. P.S. Take your time. Women also love a foot massage. This gives her your time, and love.
3. Money does not say I love you to everyone. If you like to write, then take a wonderful card and tell your wife all the things you love about her. Remind her of the things that made you cherish her over the years. Share your feelings, and tell her the things you may not have said recently. Or tell her the things you need to say to make amends. This is the opportunity to bring your relationship back to it's romantic roots. Why did you fall in love with her in the first place? Do you have a special place or food, and is it within your budget to go there, if not, maybe you can find something similar close to your home.
4. Is there a project you haven't finished at home, that bugs your wife. Maybe finishing the project would be something to take your marriage/relationship to a joyful place. If that isn't possible, then just discussing the project, and making plans with your spouse will bring you two closer together. Sit down and discuss those things that create misunderstandings, and find a resolve that both of you can live with. That's a present in and of itself. If you are a handyman, then do something for her that she wants done, and she will be very grateful. Not everyone has to have their present in a box with a bow, if it creates debt.
5. Find a need, and meet it. Does she need something she has been putting off, that you can get for her. Don't buy her the old standby, if it hasn't been met with enthusiasm the last few years. Maybe, she needs a jewelry box, or hairdryer...something she really wants. Stay within your limits, but find that item she really needs, it will give far more joy, than something that doesn't fit or appeal to her. A few conversations, some observations, or enlist family members to find out "that one thing" she really needs right now.
6. Is there someone she wants to spend time with, that you don't care for; maybe a girlfriend or relative. Arrange a lunch date for her and them, and you do not have to go....just pay the bill. Show her you aren't selfish, and you don't have to be with her every place she goes. Let her enjoy that person's time, and your time with her will be a lot more fun. Maybe an old college roommate, if within an hours drive, because this isn't about an expensive trip. The concept that you want to portray is meeting her need.
7. Does your wife have a hobby like pottery, sewing, or some artistic expression. Does she need something to create with, or is she wanting a certain item that can be bought inexpensively? An easel, paints, or utensils relating to the hobby. Is there a hobby she has wanted to try, but is hesitant to invest in it? Maybe you could get her started down a new path of enjoyment.
Gifts do not need to be expensive, and can be things we use everyday. Don't be sold a bill of goods that women only want expensive or flashy items like jewelry. Sometimes, as women, there are things we want that aren't expensive, but are hesitant to spend the money ouselves. The best gifts are the ones where he gives of himself, and his time. That's the best gift of all, and the most memorable. Plus, there is no regrets when the bills come in.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Thanks for the info, Elle. I pick No. 2 to be in my bucket list this Christmas. Actually, my husband does give me a light massage every now and then. Sinfully to say, that's the BEST thing that happens to me.Please log in to respond to this comment.I agree with you....and I get foot massages, already. No way would I want a stranger to give me a massage. Thanks Hilda, so glad to know I'm not the only one.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Yes, yes, and yes. I am grateful for your efforts in this regard, since I am not the best at this particular function.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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