Off Topic Christmas presents ideas

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So, today my wife asked me what I want for Christmas and I said I will get back to her in few days, but I have no idea. What would you want, come on, you may inspire me! A small detail, around $100 price. Also, what are you planning to buy for your wives? I have no idea what to buy, she said she wants a surprise.
 
A knife of your choice.
If you like flowers, perhaps a couple Amaryliss bulbs to plant indoors. It is something I have been doing for a few years now.
My favorite... Carhartt pocket tea shirts.
Flashlight.... Orcatorch WR10. This one strikes me as one I want.
 
I was going to buy some art for my girl, but after researching what I like compared to what would fit in her house I discarded that idea. Now I dunno what to get her.
 
Gosh, I just love the gesture of art, big time ... yet understand how two may differ :confused: ...hope this is the icon for confused ...

Yet, your gift is the loving art of your caring, it is perfect!
 
Art is a tough one for Christmas. I know you want to give something special that will stand the test of time. I have art work all over my house and love it ( a few originals and mostly S&N prints). Doubt I would give one of my S&N prints without knowing precisely what they like. I have quite a few unframed prints and have no more room for such without getting a bigger house. Wife took down a lot of the stuff I bought special for the master bedroom in hopes of pleasing her. Like I said, art is tough for presents.
 
Yeah, when I look around at my walls here, I know the world would agree with you 22-rimfire. You would have to see someone actually admiring that piece of art to be sure they would like it ... that takes knowing a person very well. Mostly all pieces here are small driftwoods, each with its own story of where I picked it up ... or my own prints, each with its own story. One original painting of the farm of my childhood.

A good suggestion might be for the op to accompany his wife while she shops for others or window shops ... and to keep his eyes and ears open :D
 
My wife and I try to stay on a strict budget for each other as we have 3 kids and also tend to buy what we want through the year. Usually about $300US each all in. We tend to buy smaller items based on interests/hobbies.

I asked for a Spyderco Sharpmaker, a good serrated folding knife, a couple of books and some guitar related stuff. She loves the Walking Dead, so I bought her some fun TWD stuff like a blood snow globe, a zombie blanket and a couple of cookbooks. Maybe an expensive wallet she wants.

Our only rule is the we don’t gift “house stuff”. No vacuums, no power tools, toasters, etc.
 
I am now thinking a gift card to the local pet store my girl frequents. We have 4 chickens and 3 cats so there is always something they need.
 
I was planning on transferring some VHS tapes to DVD of her childhood with her late grandafather. We were gonna budget around a 100 for gifts each, however our tv just went and we had to fork out a grand for a new one so we decided that would be our gift. However I will most likely grab a gift card to a restaurant and get some tapes transferred anyway. If I were getting a gift or gifts for a 100.00 ideas would include a Spyderco sharp maker or custom Victorinox classic sheath a Victorinox Classic or Recruit, or a fishing rod case and tackle.
 
View attachment 804985 A few years ago I got my wife a rolling bedside ipad stand from Hamburger Schlembacher. She just loves it. Watches Netflix to nod off. Plays Scrabble with a friend in Australia. If she wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep, she puts on a documentary like “The Building of the Fort Peck Dam”. Knocks her out every time.
I have one also. I use it to do Bladeforums in the wee hours.
 
22-rimfire said:
A knife of your choice.
If you like flowers, perhaps a couple Amaryliss bulbs to plant indoors. It is something I have been doing for a few years now.
My favorite... Carhartt pocket tea shirts.
Flashlight.... Orcatorch WR10. This one strikes me as one I want.
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I just got the Orcatorch. Really nice. I haven't used it much but on high it lights up the whole back yard for my dog to go out at night. Like the convenience of wireless charging. Just set it in the cradle. I also like the side switch clicky. Very easy to use; no twist controls for me.
 
I read that thread of yours with interest and your choice appeared to be to be excellent. Generally speaking I don't buy the high end flashlights, but this one has features that really appeal to me. I just misplace the really small ones that everyone seems to like. My favorite are one that Lowe's sold and discontinued that are about 200 lumens (C cell size). I know... not very powerful, but they still shine about 75 yds and seem to really last on new batteries. I have like six of them and priced originally at around $25-$30 each. They are big enough that you don't loose them. Flashlights make good practical presents.
 
tiguy7 said:
View attachment 804985 A few years ago I got my wife a rolling bedside ipad stand from Hamburger Schlembacher. She just loves it. Watches Netflix to nod off. Plays Scrabble with a friend in Australia. If she wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep, she puts on a documentary like “The Building of the Fort Peck Dam”. Knocks her out every time. I have one also. I use it to do Bladeforums in the wee hours.
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Looks interesting for bed readers like myself (and mobile rather than fixed to the bed frame or wall). Does it have a plug on it to plug in the charger?

"Hamburger Schlembacher".... funny. I get their catalogs. Bought an electric pressure washer from them and it really has been the "best" and has lasted.
 
22-rimfire said:
I read that thread of yours with interest and your choice appeared to be to be excellent. Generally speaking I don't buy the high end flashlights, but this one has features that really appeal to me. I just misplace the really small ones that everyone seems to like. My favorite are one that Lowe's sold and discontinued that are about 200 lumens (C cell size). I know... not very powerful, but they still shine about 75 yds and seem to really last on new batteries. I have like six of them and priced originally at around $25-$30 each. They are big enough that you don't loose them. Flashlights make good practical presents.
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It was more expensive than I have usually spent on flashlights. But I think it was $70 shipped so it wasn't a real high end one by any means. The small lights are great for carrying in your pocket but harder to use especially with gloves on (15 degrees this morning!). I also have a Fenix that is somewhat smaller (but heavier). It has a tail click for on and off but you need to twist the front to change settings. I find that a little cumbersome and need to use two hands.
 
I use a smallish plastic Eveready brand ones too that run around $15 each (AA Size). I like them because they are light and have a button turn on with two light levels. No strobe which I find gimmicky. My only complaint (and a big one) with these is they simply won't turn on if you are using one after the batteries run down a bit; not even on low setting until they sit a bit. They aren't the most powerful flashlight out there, but frankly most of the time I don't need the really high intensity flashlights. I use flashlights every day to "retrieve" our cats that are outside in the evenings for their safe indoor night time snooze. I feel the really high intensity flashlights might burn their eyes; I know I don't like to have one shine in my eyes.
 
22-rimfire said:
Looks interesting for bed readers like myself (and mobile rather than fixed to the bed frame or wall). Does it have a plug on it to plug in the charger?

"Hamburger Schlembacher".... funny. I get their catalogs. Bought an electric pressure washer from them and it really has been the "best" and has lasted.
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There is no electric on the gizmo, but it’s not hard to run a charging cord along the arm.
 
I agree. That's why I have moved to making smaller gifts as most of the people I might give a Christmas present to aren't exactly worried about their next meal.
 
tiguy7 said:
A few years ago I got my wife a rolling bedside ipad stand
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I bought an aluminum ipad stand for my wife- sets on a table and holds the ipad up like a monitor. She uses it for reading books. I bought a similar stand that sets on a table and holds her small laptop up higher so the screen is easier for her to see. Then this year her laptop died so I had to buy her a new one. In the past I've bought her different pieces of jewelry- not expensive stuff but necklaces and bracelets. She used to like James Avery. I gave her a small orange dozier folder to carry in her purse, and a small flashlight. I buy her books or gift cards to Barnes and Noble so she can buy ebooks.

I like to ask for flashlights, tools, clothing like jackets, flannel shirts, etc., sometimes even knives. This year I had a number of photography-related items on my list but yesterday my DSLR fell off the third floor of a construction project we have underway and dropped 24' so no more camera to buy stuff for.
 
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