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What have you bought DH/DP as a main present?

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clairedunphy · 19/12/2015 06:26

I'm having a mild panic about DH, I've bought a couple of books, an LP, a back magic exerciser thing and will be getting a few small gifts - shave foam, chocs etc. I've also got two joint presents for him and DS (lovely Maps book that was recommended on here, and a rocket launcher toy).

But that's it, and I have no clue what to get as a main gift. He's just had his birthday which doesn't help, and he really doesn't need anything. I don't want to get anything too novelty that won't actually be useful, eg he loves star wars and I assumed it would be easy to get something this year but haven't found anything that grabs me.

He also likes film generally (already has Empire subscription that I renew annually), running, DIY. I'd thought about getting some lovely photos of the kids done but have now left it stupidly late so think that's out.

So, anyone had any brainwaves for their DPs that might inspire me?

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mamaduckbone · 19/12/2015 21:32

Some boots that he has been hankering after for ages but putting off buying as they're expensive. He never buys himself nice things and I don't often manage a surprise so I'm quite excited since I don't think he knows I've got them.

girlandboy · 19/12/2015 22:26

gleam You're welcome I think I know what both our households will be doing over Christmas Xmas Grin

gleam · 20/12/2015 00:28

Absolutely! Xmas Grin

BistoBear · 20/12/2015 00:35

Tickets for a night with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Edinburgh, DH is a massive, lifelong fan. Originally priced tickets were super expensive but I managed to get them cheaper with a Group On deal. DH has no idea :) I'm dying to tell him but will keep it a surprise for Christmas Day.

harryhausen · 20/12/2015 01:04

My dh is getting -

Lego x wing Star Wars
Exclusive set of Star Wars prints designed like old fashioned travel posters from Etsy (hard to explain!)
A hot Fuzz t-shirt from Lastexittonowhere.com
Body clock lamp that will help him with the dark early mornings
Adult ladybird books - "the mid-life crisis" and "the husband"

CointreauVersial · 20/12/2015 01:29

DH is getting:

A pair of wireless headphones (he asked for some)
A jacket (he chose it)
A checked shirt (surprise)
An F1 teeshirt (surprise)
A selection box (he moaned last year MIL doesn't buy him one any more)
A Leon & June from Gogglebox mug (in-joke...)

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clairedunphy · 20/12/2015 20:04

Thank you all for your input, lots to look into although I haven't had that moment of inspiration yet. I'm hoping the smaller things will keep him amused enough that I won't need anything too amazing.

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MarjorieWinklepicker · 20/12/2015 20:11

DH and I don't usually go too crazy on each other at Christmas but I am starting a new job in the new year which is a much bigger salary than I was already on and he has been so helpful and supportive I thought j would treat him.

So I have bought him a really expensive designer watch that I know he really wanted but he would never buy for himself. I also bought him tickets to see Dave Gorman because he likes him (I bought them as his original gift before I applied for new job) and I have also bought him Game of Thrones monopoly.

HarrysMummy17 · 20/12/2015 20:26

I haven't got a 'big' pressie this year just 3 medium ones. A pod coffee machine which was down to £30 in tesco, a remote control car from our son and a mature bottle of his favourite rum I found on some Spanish site at a discount price.

Other than that a new tshirt, hat, book and DVD.

HarrysMummy17 · 20/12/2015 20:29

Oh, and a me tool box which I've filled with sweeties and chocolates etc

Hangingbasket14 · 20/12/2015 20:31

Sonos music player, Fitbit, running watch (although the HR monitor Fitbit does most of the same), water pack for running....

Mermaid36 · 20/12/2015 20:37

Hubby does archery, so his main present was a new fancy-schmancy bow and some arrows (I have no idea about type etc)

It was a joint birthday/xmas present as it was quite expensive.

I've also wrapped up some of his favourite chocolate, a couple of books and a CD...

munkisocks · 20/12/2015 21:35

Amazon selling a stormtroopers travel mug. I bought one for my dh. Really nice. Also ordered him two magazines for harley davidson as he's wanting to customise his and ill let him decide which he prefers and if he wants to subscribe to them.

Salene · 20/12/2015 21:42

I only bought my husband 1 gift

A extendable ladder 🙈😂

He opened it before he went away offshore as he not back till 8th Jan so missing Xmas

He was delighted 😍

BeBesideTheSea · 20/12/2015 22:11

Gah! snowgirl1 you made me twitch - though I just bought DH a Moov Now as better for both cycling and swimming.

Up until this point DH's main present was a coffee pod machine.

myotherusernameisbetter · 20/12/2015 22:21

Mine is getting:

a tablet
a box set of the Sopranos
Bottle of Whisky
A special whisky glass with a lid to keep the aroma in
Some scrabble stuff
A special heat base layer top thing
sweets
bottles of beer
books
A new mug.

Whycantibetangy · 20/12/2015 23:10

Kindle paperwhite, some santa socks and a lego head storage box Grin

mammmamia · 20/12/2015 23:27

A bucket for chicken wings Grin

And a voucher for a ski lesson in London at a new place called Chel-Ski

happsymum · 21/12/2015 03:44

Pop Vinyls x4 ? (mostly star wars ones)
Scratch Map
Initials cufflinks
Ed sheeran wembley dvd (we were there!!) - he spotted my email so ruined this one!
ed seeran cd
a book

hes so hard to buy for. was going to get him a new pari of levis jeans , few polo's and was going to get him a main present- likely book of mormon tickets. but our car is now a write off and had to spend our holiday savings plus xtra christmas money to buy a new car urgently as otherwise couldnt get to work/school. thank goodness bought what had! we only get paid christmas eve now so bit rubbish..

SteveBrucesNose · 21/12/2015 03:49

A new phone cover
A diary
2 t shirts
Bottle of aftershave
Slippers

God that sounds dull and grown up

MyFriendsCallMeOh · 21/12/2015 04:05

A smoker box to use on our gas bbq plus some wood chips, silicone gloves and a thermometer. Also a tennis racquet that he asked for, afunky urban style lamp for his desk from etsy, books, calendar, shave stuff from Liz Earle .... Not very inspired this year. Last year I bought him an outdoor cinema screen and projector that we use a lot.

hartmel · 21/12/2015 04:13

I got DH a PS4 with an extra controller and game (it came with 3 games) as a main gift and a Ford Mustang hand watch..

And he surprised me with an all inclusive trip to Cuba for 7 nights (we are leaving Christmas Eve) and our kids (age 2 & 1) will be staying with my parents... (Kind of anxious, as this will be the first time leaving the kids)

And he got me a new printer as mine broke.

Blueturquoise · 21/12/2015 04:29

This year he s getting
A new blazer
Book
Cd
Aftershave (he asked for it )
Tickets to a comedian he likes
Craft beers
Running world mag subscription
Some running socks and lightweight running jacket
Assortment of his favourite sweets

Blueturquoise · 21/12/2015 04:30

What is the maps book recommended ? I think dh would love that (birthday impending ..)

Mrsfrumble · 21/12/2015 05:36

Some expensive scotch and some fancy tumblers to drink it out of, and a new wallet.

DH is a bugger to buy presents for because if he ever wants something he just goes out and buys it for himself. For example, we're a bit skint this month to begin with because he's just ordered a new bespoke suit. Yesterday he bought a Sega Classic console and today a vinyl box set arrived for him in the post. You see my problem?