So my partners birthday is coming up in late September and I want to surprise her. I've already gotten her a few presents but I'd like to take her somewhere or do something with her. Keep in mind we have kids so can't go away and I'm on a budget as I'm between jobs. Budget would be around $200 max, any ideas? She means everything to me so to me this is important.
What Can I Do to Surprise My Partner for Her Birthday (Entertainment Wise)
Lshane506 on 28/08/2017 - 16:17
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I can think of one thing which is sure to surprise her, but you may want to save it for your birthday…
Nice place, but expensive for what it is..
Cheap $20 Pill ….. you can have 10 in that budget either use 10 at one time or 1 each day for 10 days. Depends on your partner's satisfaction level.
But what about if you take one and it never calms back down ?!?
Good as gold then…
But what about if you take one and it never calms back down ?!?
That would be a medical emergency which would warrant immediate and professional medical intervention.
If you sell the kids, that would significantly up your budget and significantly reduce your restrictions.
make you and wife life longer too~ less headaches
Sell the kids, no need to stay with your wife anymore, go out with mates. I'm doing this for my wife's birthday next month, thanks for the idea.
You know what. It's when I say crap like this I don't have my wife on OzBargain XD
SELL The HOUSE
SELL The CAR
SELL The Kids
FIND SOMEONE ELSE
FORGET IT!
I'M NEVER COMINGHOMEBACK
FORGET IT!!!
😉
Divorce papers
:=)
Lap dance - give her $200 in fivers
Whipped cream mankini?
Hire some bikies to scare her. That should be a surprise!
Your not getting much love here. So this guy is on to something. Probably can't emulate it entirely, but some good ideas.
OK was expecting to get trolled a bit so that's fine lol. I see a real suggestion so its on the list….Don't need blue pills cross that off, unless its free samples I'll have them.
dinner and a movie without the kids. Have someone baby sit the kids and enjoy a night out with a few drinks and pick the kids up in the morning - nice and relaxing just as a break from all the normal life and its simple and relatively cheap.
Always wondered how those families with a big fancy four week drive, 3-5 kids, and a single income coped.
Credit cards.
personally I really like the lap dance idea, though not sure how giving her "$200 in fivers" will help seeing as your the one doing the dancing. ;)
but the best so far to me is this one
dinner and a movie without the kids. Have someone baby sit the kids and enjoy a night out with a few drinks and pick the kids up in the morning - nice and relaxing just as a break from all the normal life and its simple and relatively cheap.
Stripper.
Dick in a box
I think a nice, light meal out followed by Gold Class cinema & wine.
;)
Definitely a nice dinner out at a 'fancier than where you'd usually go' spot would be lovely. Since this is OzBargain you can get Dimmi 50% off offers for some decent restaurants that are nice for special occasion (at least in Sydney) or pay with discounted Good Food Cards (on special at Coles every couple of weeks).
Just do the damn dishes, pick up after yourself and clean the toilets!
Take out the rubbish without being told.
New iron or Dyson
I actually recommend the good ole dick in the box.
What's something she has wanted to do with you, that you've been hesitant to try?
Do that!
Doesn't matter if it costs $6, if she loves you, the memories and your effort to appease her will mean the world to her.For example, for a birthday during a 5 year relationship with an Ex, she baked a cookie so freaking huge, Homer would be envious!
I had a good idea of the time, effort that went into it and that was priceless to me :)It's so easy to make 1 giant cookie than to make many perfectly round cookies. You're just too easy to please.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but that isn't an original idea. It's called a cake!
and this is why we no longer have nice things.
People can't appreciate them for what they're intended to be :(Every day, humanity kills a bit more of the remaining hope I had left.
What's something she has wanted to do with you, that you've been hesitant to try?
Do that!
Doesn't matter if it costs $6, if she loves you, the memories and your effort to appease her will mean the world to her.Even if it causes internal bleeding?
Gold class tickets perhaps? You can usually get them cheaper through an energy company or racv shop.
Tell her your taking her to a very nice restaurant, one past your local botanic garden ect. Pretend the car broke down then take her for a candle lit picnic. Even more impressive if you have a friend prelight the candles as you break down and walk her over to it.
OK good suggestions even though half are about diddling her thanks guys and gals.
You're welcome!
Unfortunately only you can answer this question!
Something she always wanted to do locally. eg. climb a local mountain, see snow, participate in something. This can include kids.
I spent about 10 years of my life wanting to climb Mt Coolumn, just never worked out (kids, weather, timing etc). Eventually got there a few years ago LOL!!
Now I want to go to the Giants Causeway (Fingal Head NSW, obviously want to see the real one too in Ireland, but the Northern NSW one is easier to achieve).
Just find something that she wants to do and make it happen. Doesn't have to be expensive.
- Buffet dinner and city/bay river cruise
- Horse riding lessons
- Jewellery piece symbolising your X number of kids
- Family quad bike bush adventure
- Professional family portrait photo package
- A year's subscription to her favourite magazine and some DVDs
- Surprise birthday party (get all the family to surprise her)
Ultimately you know her best, so take the (serious) suggestions above and tweak them to see what you can come up with. TransportPosters and violetmay have some good suggestions above.
I admit this is purely anecdotal, but what women usually want for birthdays (especially mothers) is time out from the daily stresses of life (i.e. kids).
Have you heard of the concept of "Love Languages"? See here if not. Find out hers, and use that to your advantage. You may be wanting to get her a gift, when what she really wants is time with you, or vice versa.So with all the above in mind, here are some suggestions, all doable under $200 I reckon:
- A "voucher" for a day by herself. You look after the kids by yourself (or with a mate/relative etc) and do whatever. Then make her a "voucher" to go shopping, or get a massage, or go rock climbing with a girl friend or whatever she would enjoy. This could also be with you, but no kids.
- Organise a surprise picnic (no input from her). This could be with or without kids, depending on what you think she would enjoy more. Could also be with other friends if she's an extrovert and would like loads of people around.
- Family adventure day. Go quad biking, kayaking, hiking, etc. Doesn't have to be expensive - borrow stuff from a friend.
- Create a mini treasure hunt with dinner with you being the final point.
- Send the kids for a sleepover and have a themed night at home. Cook her (or order) something French/Italian/whatever and watch a French/Italian movie. Or take her out for dessert.
- Take her to an event she'd really like to go to but wouldn't normally. Orchestra, theatre, circus, sports, art exhibition, etc.
- Take a day trip to explore somewhere nearby you've never been. National/state park, tourist town, beach, whatever. Pack a lunch and get a coffee out.
You could even combine several of the suggestions above.
Hope that helps! Coming up with great presents doesn't have to be hard or expensive, it's just time consuming. Enlist the help of the kids (if relevant/possible).
Would she enjoy an evening of exuberant (in some cases hilarious and heart-warming) live theatre? I don't know which state you are in, but examples:
- Melbourne - Aladdin, Book of Mormon
- Sydney - My Fair Lady
- Brisbane - Kinky BootsDepending on the ticket class, you may have change to include a pre-theatre dinner nearby.
Send the kids away and Welcome them home dressed in lingerie
I'm surprised by how many trolling comments this post got.
Here are my suggestions:
-Aladdin - highly recommend this show.
-Tram Restaurant - I was surprised on my bday one year with this and really liked it. Unique Melbourne experience.
-Spa day - you can do couples massage or give her this time alone before a nice dinner together.
-Lux or gold class movies- if you don't go often this feels like a nice treat.
-Day trip to Mornington - you can go to the thermal baths and have a nice meal somewhere at the many nice restaurants out that way.Those are all things my partner has surprised me with and I enjoyed so hope that helps. Either way good luck and I'm sure it'll be good either way.
that blue pills…