Comments on: Gifts: Tips on getting what you want

By: Jeannena

Jeannena — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:37:18 +0000

My family loves this way of buying for mom. She buys whatever she wants, wraps up the present and opens at the appropriate time in front of the family. They have no idea what they have bought, and it is usually a fun surprise for them to see what they have given her. Of, course they are more than happy to pay for it either before she has purchased it or after!!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:04:53 +0000

write a very specific list or provide the links. I would rather get something I really want just as I would rather give something I know the other person wants. Since we started doing this my husband is relieved and always delivers. But, if you still want a (love language?) romantic note or small personal touch for the occasion you might need to give a small reminder once in awhile.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:37:56 +0000

All of these are brilliant ideas! Maybe a little crying and gushing about how much it would mean to you would help too.

By: Leslie Shields

Leslie Shields — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:44:25 +0000

I tell my oldest daughter, who is 9. She is then able to pass “gift ideas for Mom” onto my husband. This is of course a NEW idea so we’ll see if it works. And if not, I’ll try your gift idea #3.