What to Get for My Wife on Her Birthday? Suggestions Please.

Gift For My Wife - Birthday
@Muelitz (1592)
Canada
July 3, 2008 4:32am CST
My wife is going to celebrate her birthday on the 3rd week of this month. I am far from her (in another country) so I will not be able to dine and wine with her. I have to be a little creative. I am having a hard time thinking of a gift that I can give her this year. Any suggestions from you guys?Just Me, SFC
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9 responses
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Jul 08
The best gift is your presence but inasmuch as you can't make it, diamonds will do! Women love diamonds and I supposed your wife is no exception. A pair of diamond earrings and ring or either one will make her very happy! That is if your wife has the same taste as mine. There are few women though who are not fond of jewelry so if your wife is one, I suppose you know what is her weakness so don't go far from that.
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
3 Jul 08
Thanks for the tip, a very expensive one indeed:)
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@kianli (546)
• China
3 Jul 08
Well, how about a video clip? I mean you make a video clip that can move her, try to find some stars she likes in the country yuou are in now, i know this sounds crazy but that can really move her. Besides, buy her some special gifts will also be good. Like an Iphone or something. That's all that i can come up with. Best wishes for you. Have a nice day!
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
3 Jul 08
That is kinda nice idea, a video clip. The only problem is i might cry while doing the clip and wont be able to edit it. lol. Thanks. have a good day too!
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
9 Jul 08
give her an album with pictures of you in Canada, also what is it that she likes, send her a shirt from Canada, send her some canadian products, like maple syrup, honey, tea, etc, money always helps
@pangeacat (619)
• United States
3 Jul 08
Well, without knowing anything about your wife or what she likes, I'm not sure how much help I can be. But, I'll give it a shot. There are, of course, the usual gifts. You could have a floral arrangement sent to her, or even an edible arrangement. You have internet access, obviously, so you can do these things online. If she's in a country where you can't accomplish it online, you could call floral shops in her area and do it via the phone. My father actually did that for me (obviously vastly different kind of flowers, lol) when I gave birth to my first child, but he was in a different state and sucks at anything having anything to do with technology. You can also have chocolates, or any kind of food really that she enjoys, sent to her, with a card that you can even have them personalize the message on. (You can have the florist, or edible arrangement company personalize a card for you as well). You could buy something in whatever country you're in that you know she would like, but doesn't have the ability to get for herself in whatever country she's in (a specific kind of perfume, candy, book in another language, culture-specific evening attire, etc.). You could make a homemade gift, like a photo album or scrap book that you put together, with pictures of the two of you, any children you may have, places you two have been, etc. That's something you can get really creative with, and most women swoon over something like that, because it shows personal sweat-induced effort, as opposed to just purchasing something that a thousand other people have purchased. It also shows that you're willing to spend more time on a great, unique gift, and that you're really thinking of her. But, you may not have the time, or the necessary materials, to do something like that, and the other suggestions generally get a very happy response as well. Basically, anything that let's her know you're thinking about her, love her, miss her, and does NOT remind her that she's getting older and/or is NOT a "practical" item (unless she's specifically asked for a practical item, which should still be accompanied by a romantic-based non practical gift) will make her happy, in my opinion/experience. Good luck!
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
3 Jul 08
Well what do you know, even if you did not know my wife, you were able to give me a lot of ideas. Thanks a lot for taking time to answer and give very good and comprehensive answer, that should earn you a best response, don't you think?
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
5 Jul 08
Stay away from clothes, unless you have an exact item she mentione dto you. otherwise you will get the wrong sizes and she will critizise you for it or if you get something she dosen't like she will think you are comparing her to other women. I would say your best bet is jewelry, diamonds or gold. real not fake, they can always tell.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
6 Jul 08
Well, to be very practical, if you know what your life really likes, you can buy it for her and give it as a surprise gift but if you are not sure what she really likes, the best thing to do is ask her want she wants for a birthday present. There are times that giving a gift to someone is not appreciated when they do not like it. even if you will give a late birthday present as long as your wife really want to have it as a present, is worth because for sure she would be happy to have it than giving a surprise gift that she really do not like. Of course she will not refuse to have it but not so much for for her.
• Canada
7 Jul 08
What does your wife life? It's hard to suggest a gift for a total stranger when we do not know the kinds of things that he likes. I would suggest that you find a gift that suits her personally, that reflects her interets and desires, something that will let her know that you are thinking of her.
• India
7 Jul 08
The only onethings she may surprise to get happy, just give a call for the moment when you feel the time, and make her happy with your lovely words, and when you will go to meet your wife just give the gift in the name of her birthday.
@geaa24 (23)
• Turkey
7 Jul 08
If you will be away from your wife on her birthday, prepare a video show in which you speaki celebrate her birthday, may be read a poem or say lovely words, it should be as long as a dinner time for example, put the video casette in a beautiful box with daisy, champaign and a gift such as chocolate and then send it her:) Your wife will feel as if you were with her during the meal and she will eat her meal smilinggg:))