My husband is graduating with a degree in English this next month. I'd like to get him something nice. I'd like it to be the kind of thing that is lasting, like a watch (except he doesn't wear one). I'd like to spend about $100 on it. He is a writer and is working on a novel. Any ideas???
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You could get him a first edition or an autographed version of a favorite novel.
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Is he into video games? there's some websites out there that are similar to netflix, but for video games. You could buy him a few months subscription to that. Or netflix if he isn't already a member. \n\nA friend of mine got her boyfriend a "brew your own beer" kit. It didn't work so great, but he loved it and still talks about the beer he made himself.\n\nIn the Red Envelope catalog, I saw a swiss army knife that doubles as a portable memory card (you know the kind you plug into a USB port?) It's a little more than you wanted to spend - $85 - but super cool!
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For my husband's 40th, I threw him a party with close family and friends.  For his gift I gave him an iPod and had his name engraved on the back (free at apple.com).\n\nIf your hubby's practical, maybe something for the home or office?? If he has a hobby, give him somethign for that?
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Many, many things would be nice.\n\n1) A good pair of sneakers.  Take him out to a good place like The Running Room and get him into a pair of good cross-trainers.  He'll love you for it in the end.\n\n2) A Gerber multitool.  He might get one issued at some point, but it's way too useful not to have one.\n\n3) An IPod loaded with his favourite music and small speakers.  Music always helps whiling away the long hours polishing boots in the shacks.  Trust me.  Also, if you get a big one, get a few movies in there too.  And some pictures.\n\n4) Anything to make his life easier, like a good electric razor.  Take my word for it, those few minutes shaved off, no pun intended, every morning come in handy just before inspection.
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Blow up a great picture of you ( and kids if u have them) and put them in a nice frame and he will love it.  Or last year I got my hubby a pocket watch with an engraving on it!  Make him some sex and romance candles with your own hands on Red construction paper- its ALWAYS my hubbys favorite present!  lol    One year I bought a basket and in it I put bubble bath scented candles and a bottle lf champagne and scented lotion.  When hubby opened it he was very confused until I told him WE would use it later TOGETHER!  Thats his 2nd favorite gift each year!!!!!
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get him a jersey of his fave football or basketball player...if he doesn't like sports and is sappy you could pick 2 stars right next to eachother and name them after the two of you...i think it's like $150 or something like that...i think that it just so romantic but you can't do it unless he's the kind of guy who appreciates things like that. good luck and happy early anniversary!!
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Because of your budget, I would suggest getting a few things for everyone, not just one big gift. That way price isn't on the mind, simply that you bought more than one gift for everyone. \n\nDad: A nice fountain pen to write with to draw with, maybe if you could find a used or inexpensive one, I also know of a computer program that has room planning and building in it. Something along those lines might be nice.\n\nMom: You could find her a book of music or two, perhaps remakes of classical songs that are more modern, a CD of some music.\n\nAnna: If she lives in the middle east and doesn't see anything green, a Chia pet is nice. That way they have some green with them. And a book of poetry is nice, maybe some film (or photo card if digital camera.)\n\nClara: A journal to write in, a photo album that you've already put some pictures in for her to put photos of her travels.\n\nDavid: A notebook to jot down ideas for logos, maybe something nice for his computer, like one of those computer mouse things with a pen to assist him with work.\n\nConnie: A book of mythological stories, some other books that she likes, a CD.\n\nJeremy: A CD of a favorite band, a book of music for his piano.\n\nI don't know these people, but I went off the interests you put up for them...Hope this helps, good luck!
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A good bottle of fine wine or liquor.  65-85.00\nA nice flower vase......... 50. -100.00 \nA gift certificate to a good restaurant.\ngood luck!
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Maybe something cheap that only the two of you would find funny.  You could write something for him, unless you do that on a regular basis.  Is there anything small that he needs?  Even if it only cost $1.50, I would be more than happy if my girlfriend got something that I knew she put some thought into, especially if it made me feel like she paid attention to things I needed.  Anything thoughtful will be greatly appreciated by any guy that really cares about you.  My girlfriend did all of my laundry once while I was away on a trip.  It doesn't sound like much, but I loathe doing laundry and always put it off as long as possible-this was about 2 months of laundry she washed, dried, folded, and put away.  I love her more for things like that than when she buys me a CD or DVD.
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Transportation-Car;Cell Phone,Nice suit ( Coat and Pant -nice shirt and tie with a tie pin.)Nice shoes ( preferably Black Bostonian).You can buy him out of those if you can,Or buy him a  shaving set,so before he goes to office and do the shaving he will remember you for your gift.And if you wanted to be cheap than buy a shoe polish-shoe color and shoe shine brush.Or a Nice Parker or a Shaffer pen. With an Appointment book with a address book.A pocket calculator ( from Texas Instruments) for calculating mortgage.So as a Christmas gift buy for your BF whichever you can afford it.
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Whenever I'm in that situation (for anyone, not just boyfriends) I make a list of everything he or she likes. Try to be as specific as possible. As you're making the list you might start to come up with some possible ideas. My boyfriend (who buys everything he wants and is consequently extremely difficult to shop for) just had a birthday and I did the same thing for him. The list was ridiculously long, but I ended up buying him season 1 of Stella, an incredibly stupid sitcom that lasted only 10 episodes. Anyway, he absolutely loved it. He said that it was one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone had ever bought him and that he wouldn't even have thought of buying himself that. So give it a try-- maybe you'll come up with the perfect gift! Good luck!
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You should give him something that he will see everyday, that will remind him of how helpful he has been to you. A nice watch with an engraving would be cool. Or if there is a hobby he is into, try something for that. Better yet, go for something that has meant a lot to both of you, like a reminder of a trip you took, or something you did together. And never forget the power of the written word. Write a letter to him telling him exactly how much his love has meant to you. You can say it out loud, but a letter is something that he can read over and over. Just go with your heart. You can't go wrong.
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The wallet is something he might need, but may not want. I wouldn't risk spending that kind of money on something that would have the same effect if it were $100 cheaper.\n\nInstead, be inventive. Think about what he likes, and try to imagine the craziest thing that you could do for him that relates to it. If he likes sports, get him two tickets to a game (if he invites you, it's great "quality time"; if he invites a friend, they'll both be remembering you for it). If he likes cars, get him a lesson or two with a professional racecar trainer (it isn't as hard as you might think).\n\nPS: Don't look at my examples, but what I'm getting at. You know him better than I do (I hope!) - find something that he likes and let your imagination go wild with the perfect gift! Believe me, you can find this perfect gift without breaking your budget.\n\nBest of luck!
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What about personalized coupons for things he likes, ie a massage, you cook a favorite dinner, etc.  Or how about tickets to a sporting event or other event he likes? A scrapbook of the two of you?
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Whenever I'm in that situation (for anyone, not just boyfriends) I make a list of everything they like to do. Try to be as specific as possible. As you're making the list you might start to come up with some possible ideas. My new-ish boyfriend (who buys everything he wants and is consequently extremely difficult to shop for) just had a birthday and I did the same thing for him. The list was ridiculously long, but I ended up buying him season 1 of Stella, an incredibly stupid sitcom that lasted only 10 episodes. Anyway, he absolutely loved it. He said that it was one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone had ever bought him and that he wouldn't even have thought of buying himself that. So give it a try-- maybe you'll come up with the perfect gift! Good luck!
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get him something both small and useful, as he probably won't have much room for anything. How about you buy him a nice black moleskin journal for him to record his adventures in? You could write something on the first page for him to remember you by.
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well give her something handmade. what are you good at.?? something that will keep close to remember you and know that you put extra effort not just spend some of your money..