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What do people buy their husbands for Christmas?!

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timeisnotaline · 19/10/2017 08:44

Every year I'm stuck on this one. We may do a budget solution this year and get ourselves a couple things we want like a nice grill pan but I'd still like to get him something ... not a very materialistic guy, likes sports, reads a bit, loves musical theatre...

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GinYummy · 19/10/2017 08:58

I am buying mine a voucher for a day at a local French cookery school, aftershave, fancy chocolate and a few books. Everything will be consumed or passed on hopefully. I am tired of clutter! It's bad enough with the dc Sad

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mrsnec · 19/10/2017 08:58

I've just got mine a novelty t-shirt and a rugby ball from his favourite team. Replica shirts are too expensive. I will get him some nice booze nearer the time. One of our supermarkets did personalized whisky last year and I hope they do it again.

We bought ourselvs a nice grill pan last year. Might get a pizza stone this year.

Bought my dsf Tom Hanks collection of short stories. Would that be any good?

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2014newme · 19/10/2017 09:02

We're buying a joint gift of a holiday at center parcs just after Xmas

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AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 19/10/2017 09:03

In the past I've bought nice polo shirts, theatre tickets, a trip to Vienna, a sat nav, and for tickets. This year I'm struggling but may buy him an iPod.

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AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 19/10/2017 09:03

*gig tickets.

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VanGoghsLeftEar · 19/10/2017 09:04

Wr are trying to declutter so I may get him a pampering sesh at a local posh barbers. They have vouchers for hot shaves etc. He also loves to cook so I may get him something for that.

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MagicFajita · 19/10/2017 09:04

If I'm out of ideas I just buy a mixture of things - some of his favourite treat toiletries, a voucher for his favourite clothes shop etc. The more practical the better!

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1stTimeMama · 19/10/2017 09:09

I'm getting Paul Heaton gig tickets, a smoothie/juice maker, nice organic coffee and dark chocolate and obviously new boxers.

In the past he's had a Fitbit, a Kindle, sporting equipment or accessories, hobby related bits etc.

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Natsku · 19/10/2017 09:12

No idea, I asked him what he wants and he said razor blades - he has no imagination!

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littlebird77 · 19/10/2017 09:13

Experiences are better than gifts. I doubt he needs very much and choosing clothes can be a minefield.
A wonderful experience for to share. Christmas is really about the dc in our house, we always enjoy a romantic christmas eve and open presents and drink champagne then once they are asleep. The actual day is all about the little ones :)

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Grimmfebruary · 19/10/2017 09:13

We don't usually bother as his birthday is November and kids get priority, but I've seen a shower speaker (he likes to listen to music in the shower and sing along) that I'm going to get, t shirt/accessories from his favourite designer brand, sweeties and usually something related to his car as it is a classic vehicle that needs a lot of TLC and maintainence.

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Bobbins43 · 19/10/2017 09:13

I don’t think they make iPods any more...

Books. Socks. Cuff links. Handkerchiefs. A framed print? Or a framed poster of his favourite film?

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RosyPony · 19/10/2017 09:15

Pants, socks and some very nice alcohol.

I've also arranged baby sitter and booked restaurants for us to have date nights.

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RosyPony · 19/10/2017 09:15

I got mine a iPod last year!

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2014newme · 19/10/2017 09:17

I'd feel like my dhs mother if I bought him socks and hankies. Nobody really wants those things as gifts do they.

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DinosaurSex · 19/10/2017 13:28

My husband is a strange beast - he always asks for (and genuinely appreciates) socks!

Luckily we share a hobby* so Christmas is normally pretty easy as I get him stuff for that. In addition he normally gets games, books, movies, tshirts or gadgets - I seriously lack imagination. He’s appreciated Lego in the past but with a 2 year old in the house i don’t dare anymore.

*hobby is wargaming. Not mysterious at all, just seriously geeky.

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lostlalaloopsy · 19/10/2017 15:15

I'm getting him a Fitbit and probably a football top!! I am exceptionally bad at getting him gifts so feel quite proud that I've already thought of something!!

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gamerchick · 19/10/2017 15:20

An Xbox game that I can’t get till nearer the time and I think I’ll get him a new football top. He doesn’t want to do presents this year but i cant do it Grin ill just give them from the kids.

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PolkaDottyRose · 19/10/2017 15:21

I decided this year not to buy anything (it's also his birthday in December), I am going to take him away for a few days instead. Hopefully make some nice memories instead. I have been desperately materialistic my whole life, which I deeply regret. I hope trying to make memories will last longer. I don't mean that to sound desperately worthy, I mean it as a polemic against myself and my years of total silliness.

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Prusik · 19/10/2017 15:22

I think I'll get dh a nice bottlee of whiskey this year

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Anecdoche · 19/10/2017 15:25

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Theworldisfullofidiots · 19/10/2017 15:25

1/2 a dishwasher Smile

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MardAsSnails · 19/10/2017 15:32

It's our birthdays in November and December and our anniversary in Jan. So we usually go away somewhere as our 'present' for all things, with a small thing to open on Christmas Day (usually a t shirt or something)

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ACurlyWurly · 19/10/2017 15:36

nothing to add but I read this as 'Where do people buy their husbands for Christmas?'
Visions of people lining up at the checkout with men in shrink wrap!

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TellMeItsNotTrue · 19/10/2017 15:45

I got a Cornerstone shave kit last year with a personalised handle. He really liked it and I've continued to buy the products through the year for him. I think I'm going to get the leather washbag from them for him this year

My link gives you £10 off first order and I get some credit to put towards the wash bag or more products (he particularly likes the face wash)

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