Challenge: to get a load of wonderful gifts for my wife for one hundred quid or less!

daisykate124

Does she like costume jewelrey? i noticed new look had some of theirs 1/2 price last week. I would love a gift of a pamper session or something like that or maybe a promise to take her on a day trip somewhere. just for instance Bath has just opened a new spa and im sure i read somewhere that its £19 for a 2 hour session (might be wrong) but you could combine this together.

What was her favourite film when she was young perhaps you could get it for her on DVD or maybe the first ever record she bought.

I know you said you thought homemade gifts were not for your wife but how about a promises jar....... I promise to do the dishes, bring you breakfast in bed, cut the lawn in the summer.

Failing that how about trying to get some samples of purfume and things from the high street shops.

photo frames (T K Maxx do some nice ones) Handbag, new purse, belt, underwear, funny socks.

Thats all i can think of at the mo, i hope it helps

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elona

If you have a look at the thread on magazine subscriptions - offers like 3 months of mags for a fiver - with a subscription gift like perfume, bag, cosmetics included.

Amanda65

What about something dead romantic like a champagne trip on London Eye or maybe some theatre tickets? One of my fave pressies was a money for a fitting and new bra from Rigby & Peller in London

rebl43

I always prefer money or vouchers so I can spend them in the sales and get loads more! (That and the fact my husband always gets me presents that I have to tactfully take back to the shops!)

code-a-holic

Amanda65 wrote:

What about something dead romantic like a champagne trip on London Eye or maybe some theatre tickets? One of my fave pressies was a money for a fitting and new bra from Rigby & Peller in London

I would love to have this at rigby & Peller. But london is a bit far away (live in west wales) - am goign to see whats closer!!!

I would love a pampering day somewhere - will leave this open for hubby to see!

shazziere

wot about booking up a surprise few nights away somewhere together?im sure on this board you would find a lovely romantic place where you can spend a few very romantic nights together?Most places like the hilton range of hotels include dinner on the first night ,wine in the room etc.some of the hotels do offers one night free etc.

skylight

I did leave this thread open for my OH to read!


He snorted.................. and left...............

researcher

Have a look at this thread, there are some really nice ideas here.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=303055

Counting_Pennies_2

I would say if your wife is used to getting luxury items from you, to continue to give luxury items, but less of them.

Such as a wonderful necklace or her favourite type of jewellery from Tiffanys, get a branded gift that will feel luxury, you have the budget for it.

One amazing item will feel much nicer than a mixture of cheap things she could buy for herself.

Emma79

I have to say something about the Lush recommendations.... NO NO NO!

I get a headache just walking past their shops as the smell is just so strong (stinky). I would be a little disappointed if my husband got me a set from their, esp if he had £100 to spend (but I suppose this is just my opinion!!).

If my husband were to get me some pampering bits, I would like some luxury nighties and slippers (M&S Per Una/John Lewis/La Senza?), some Clarins bubble bath and body lotion, plus some luxury choccies.

Hope this helps!