Anniversay gift suggestions please.

[Wendy]

I need some advice from you men out there. What would you expect or want from your 5th wedding anniversary? I do not want to be cheap because I sent him my anniversary hint via Helzberg diamond hint email. DIAMONDS. But what do I get him? I can not be too pricey since I have not paid off his Christmas and Birthday present yet. Any suggestions? Big or small I have no idea.

 

[TimmyBoston]

Weren't you looking to get your husband a bike a while back?

 

[Wendy]

I bought him a Bianchi Via Nirone for Christmas/Birthday.

 

[thirdeye]

How about a nice collection of shaving soap!............

 

[Legion]

Well, I don't know your husband but where I come from you can never go too wrong with a nice bottle of scotch and a romantic night in.

 

[SliceOfLife]

The best gifts encourage a persons vices. So yes, if he's a scotch drinker and you know a scotch he likes but doesn't buy for himself (same with cigars, whatever he indulges in), that's a good idea.

On the other hand, I've been told that you should never buy liquor for a person who knows more about liquor than you do, so unless you know his vice better than he does, I'd stick to something you know he likes.

 

[JPM]

Is there something he needs to go along with the bike? Some accessory or other he's mentioned?

 

[SliceOfLife]

Is there something he needs to go along with the bike? Some accessory or other he's mentioned?

An engine... makes the riding much more fun.

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[DFrancis]

The best gifts encourage a persons vices. So yes, if he's a scotch drinker and you know a scotch he likes but doesn't buy for himself (same with cigars, whatever he indulges in), that's a good idea.

On the other hand, I've been told that you should never buy liquor for a person who knows more about liquor than you do, so unless you know his vice better than he does, I'd stick to something you know he likes.

+1 find something that he's into and go for it.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I also spend some time at a headphone/audio message board. If your husband loves music, a quality pair of headphones would go over well and would get a lot of use.

Skip what you find in most stores - Sony, Monster and Bose. None of them are particularly good, save for a few obscure Sony models you won't find at retail.

Instead, look at Sennheiser, AKG, Beyerdynamic, and Grado.

If your husband loves rock, you'd have a hard time going wrong with a pair of Grados. Even the SR-60 (about $70) should wow him, but go for somethig like the RS-1 if you can swing it.

Good headphones are a substantial upgrade over what he's probably used to. The good ones will leave his jaw on the floor and will be used constantly.

If you want some more guidance finding a pair, check out Head-Fi. If you post with a budget and a list of what he listens to, you'll get dozens of thoughtful recommendations. Head-Fi is just as friendly and helpful as B&B.

 

[Luc]

The best gifts encourage a persons vices. So yes, if he's a scotch drinker and you know a scotch he likes but doesn't buy for himself (same with cigars, whatever he indulges in), that's a good idea.

On the other hand, I've been told that you should never buy liquor for a person who knows more about liquor than you do, so unless you know his vice better than he does, I'd stick to something you know he likes.

+2

If someone would offer me a bottle of whiskey, I would be happy. That is, if your husband is a whiskey/scotch/whisky drinker...

 

[Wendy]

How about a nice collection of shaving soap!............

So now I have said it. He does not wet shave. Nor would I want him too. I have enough scattered around between the two of us with Edt's, and aftershaves I could not handle soaps. I have about 20 different perfume's laying around and he has almost every edt we offer plus some special for husband only stuff. It would be a nightmare if I had to look at soap bowls too.

BTW Ray, he would probably shoot me if I told you guys he uses my "girlie" shave sticks though

 

[Wendy]

Is there something he needs to go along with the bike? Some accessory or other he's mentioned?

Unfortunately he is so new to riding I do not know if he would really appreciate anything until he knows he needs it. I had a ton of "sighs" last summer/fall when I bought new stuff because he always said "what the bike was not enough?" Then I bought a new bike 3 times the cost and my brother bought me a ton of accessories for Christmas and I still do not think my husband understands it all : ) I know I would love to see him in a new helmet, his is so UGLY and I am embarrassed for him. LOL

 

[davecmu]

Fifth anniversary is traditionally "Wood." Ignore the infantile images it conjures (at least publicly), and think of something he might be able to get use out of or enjoy looking at for years to come. A nice dresser valet, made of some exotic wood? Or a sign with a meaningful phrase, painted by your kids? If you have a deck or porch, maybe you could get him his own adirondack chair to sit in on Saturday evenings.

Or, if you're planning on being in your house for awhile, plant a fruit tree and dedicate it to your relationship together. As it grows and bears fruit, so may you, etc.

 

[Wendy]

Good idea on the tree. I am up in the air at this moment if we will be leaving this house. We have debated heavily over the last couple of months.