Ideas please

amanndajane

Ok here`s the deal, i have a new man in my life and he`s fab and lovely etc etc.. now i`ve explained to him that i`m skint and we`ve agreed only to spend a small amount on gifts for each other for xmas, the problem is because we are only 3 months into the relationship, i really have no idea what to get, i`d like to get something thoughtful yet not over the top and inexpensive to boot !!
So any ideas you wonderful mse`rs ???

EMminently

This is my idea i've just added to another thread...

For my 25th my brother got me new number plates - not personalised, still my same number, but with a message printed above 'supreme being'. That was pretty cool and you can personalise the message for your new man. You need to take all the vehicle reg docs etc... The message is in little print across the top - quite subtle.

amanndajane

EMminently wrote: »

This is my idea i've just added to another thread...

For my 25th my brother got me new number plates - not personalised, still my same number, but with a message printed above 'supreme being'. That was pretty cool and you can personalise the message for your new man. You need to take all the vehicle reg docs etc... The message is in little print across the top - quite subtle.

what a fab idea lol

chocolate.orange_2

EMminently wrote: »

This is my idea i've just added to another thread...

For my 25th my brother got me new number plates - not personalised, still my same number, but with a message printed above 'supreme being'. That was pretty cool and you can personalise the message for your new man. You need to take all the vehicle reg docs etc... The message is in little print across the top - quite subtle.

Oooh what a fab idea !!!

I think i might have to pinch the idea for my sons car.. Hes 18 and would think it was great I do love this site

RustyFlange

If you are buying plates please check out the law on number plates as they legally are supposed to be plain.

how about a gift experience? I have bought my OH a sphering experience and with a £5 code off I paid just over £28 delivered (even get a lovely little tin.) Looks expensive but is on offer at the moment

amanndajane

RustyFlange wrote: »

If you are buying plates please check out the law on number plates as they legally are supposed to be plain.

how about a gift experience? I have bought my OH a sphering experience and with a £5 code off I paid just over £28 delivered (even get a lovely little tin.) Looks expensive but is on offer at the moment

what`s sphering??

RustyFlange

Where they put you in a big inflatable ball and throw you down a hill

Here is the link to the one I have bought for my OH

http://www.buyagift.co.uk/Product/Id/3063/Name/Harness_Sphereing_for_One_Special_Offer

chocolate.orange_2

RustyFlange wrote: »

If you are buying plates please check out the law on number plates as they legally are supposed to be plain.

I am thinking of having something put where there garages usually put their name and location.. I think that is what OP meant. Does anyone know if thats ok?
Before i go to my local car spares place and make myself look like a 'female'

chrisbethany

amanndajane wrote: »

Ok here`s the deal, i have a new man in my life and he`s fab and lovely etc etc.. now i`ve explained to him that i`m skint and we`ve agreed only to spend a small amount on gifts for each other for xmas, the problem is because we are only 3 months into the relationship, i really have no idea what to get, i`d like to get something thoughtful yet not over the top and inexpensive to boot !!
So any ideas you wonderful mse`rs ???

Hi Amanda

The first year we were married we decided to spend up to £5 on each other, and I haven't enjoyed putting together a Christmas present as much since.

I put everything in a shoe box, all separately wrapped (including single socks!:rolleyes: ) with a limerick on each label so DH had to guess what was inside . My gifts included paperbacks from charity shops, a home-made backgammon set, cheap sweets, a packet of Rolos (the label said I wouldn't just give him my last one, as on the advert at the time, but he could have the whole packet!), a CD also from a charity shop, etc.

Since joining MSE I would now include all sorts of home-mades - reindeer flannels, etc. The options are endless! Get him to look on it as a challenge rather than a problem of no money, and it turns into great fun!:j

RustyFlange

chocolate.orange wrote: »

I am thinking of having something put where there garages usually put their name and location.. I think that is what OP meant. Does anyone know if thats ok?
Before i go to my local car spares place and make myself look like a 'female'

Hi chocolate orange, I am not 100% sure as they laws have changed recently. I know they got really strict with regards to putting names/badges/backing pictures on them and I believe the law was that the plates have to be plain, however you can still buy brand new cars which have the dealership plates on. Why not give them a ring then if you make yourself look female at least they can't see you.

Sorry I can't help anymore.

rainmac

amanndajane - how about cooking him a meal? Could be something simple with a lovely homemade pud. They do say the way to a man's heart is via his stomach don't they