Presents for spouses.

PJ1

Hi All,
I'm new to this board but wondered if people could give views on economical, small presents to purchase for spouses just as I Love You gifts. For instance I always think most men would be fairly safe buying their OH' s flowers but not sure what women could get their OH' s. Obviously, there will be exceptions to the rule (ie flowers) but all ideas gratefully received.
Thanks.
PJ

arbroath_lass

The best gifts are free...

PJ1

Thanks for that and I do agree but it's not particularly helpful in this case.:D

arbroath_lass

Ok, it was meant to be a bit facetious but IMO actions say I love you more than gifts.

What were you thinking of? My OH wouldn't be particularly enamoured with a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers but he does appreciate the odd bar of chocolate etc. TBH he'd rather have workshop stuff/tools etc as a gift than anything "soppy".

Bennifred

A book? CD? DVD? Special bottle of beer? Chocolate? Amusing card?

Gels

Try to expand upon his interests e.g. is he into Top Gear? You can always get Clarkson books in charity shops for a few pounds in mint condition (my OH loves these), is personal grooming high on his list - small bottle of after shave, something for the car - spanners/socket set etc, does he have a desk job - pen set, what about a T-shirt or a tie if he wears a suit?

DigForVictory

Framed photo of happy family event?
Memory stick of books by loved author to go onto kindle?
Tickets to cinema with food, drink, childcare all sorted?
Car wash & valet with all not-rubbish stacked in a cardboard box?
Whatever the current equivalent of a mix tape would be to listen to driving, or doing the washing up?
A wine tasting invite?
A trip to a favourite TV program location? (For example, almost any South Wales castle for Dr.Who but Castell Coch for the easy win.)
Just a few ideas that might trigger other ideas...

liney

My DH says Steak and bl.. j.. day is under-rated.

PJ1

Thank you to everyone for all the ideas. It's difficult to give views on his interests as he doesn't really have any hobbies etc. I just feel the need to be able to give him small inexpensive gifts as he does so much and helps me out enormously. He is not into gift-giving himself, he's only bought me flowers once in the 11years we've been together!
Just want to show him how much I appreciate all he does but can't afford to spend very much.
I appreciate all your suggestions, especially the last one!!
Thanks again to all of you.
PJ

Luella-14_2

For my OH it'd be a bottle or two of a nice beer, a specialty one rather than your normal lager. Along with a decent steak/ other favourite meal. In the past i've bought him some American chocolates he loves but are difficult to come by or a magazine on gadgets or travel, which he always enjoys but thinks are a little too pricey to buy regularly.
He buys me £3 roses from the supermarket, cheap but they last 10 days and make me very happy!

ss3n08

I sometimes come home with a packet of liquorice all sorts or jelly babies as a surprise if I have been to the shop. It just let's him know I was thinking of him while I was out xxx