Want a Gift ?

anonymoususer on 04/05/2011 - 11:24

Hello friends,

My brother's 1st wedding anniversary is coming up in mid-June.
He knows I am always looking for some upcoming/current bargains/offers so he asked me about what sort of gift he can give it to his wife :) He mentioned that he can spend around 200-300AUD. He don't want to give her anything like …musical instrument, jewelery, any vacation voucher, dinner ideas etc as he has recently given these stuff. So basically he/we are running out of ideas. Appreciate if anyone can put some ideas :)

Thanks

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • bluedufflecoat on 04/05/2011 - 11:47

    I still like the idea of jewellery (rings) :) and flowers… :)

    If that's really not a special enough present, maybe some really classic stationery, or something antique?

    Would stay away from ipads :) and gadgety things cause they become out of date pretty quickly.

    • scrimshaw on 04/05/2011 - 22:26

      There are some exceptions like ebook readers and mp3 players which don't really progress that quickly.

      That said I gave a e ink reader to a friend and she says she loves using it to read lecture slides since she always sits at the back of the class.

      • bluedufflecoat on 04/05/2011 - 23:44

        Well, I was thinking that the 1st anniversary present should last like a lifetime, sort of like milestone presents, e.g. 21st, 30th, 40th and so on… :) that's sort of where I was coming from. :)

  • stralya on 04/05/2011 - 12:20

    A first wedding anniversary is either paper / cotton / clocks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_anniversary

    • scarletshoes on 04/05/2011 - 12:31

      But if you are Asian or/and even slightly superstitious.. stay away from clocks!

  • battler on 04/05/2011 - 14:40

    how about lessons for the musical instrument previously gifted…

  • issh on 04/05/2011 - 16:10
    +1

    What about hair straighteners, photobooks (of memories)

    Oh and also

    There are SO many Freebies now
    i.e.

    BYS LipGloss
    Libra Tampons
    PadOnline Sample

    my immaturity acting in ;)

    • kds123 on 04/05/2011 - 21:05

      lmao

  • Darain on 04/05/2011 - 16:16

    umm, maybe some special small gift made by himself, like small mug ?

  • kds123 on 04/05/2011 - 21:06
    +1

    some kitchen appliances like a sandwich machine ;)

    • johnn on 04/05/2011 - 23:30
      +2

      Sandwich machine? Isn't that what the wife is for? =P

      And yes, I AM KIDDING :)

      • StewBalls on 05/05/2011 - 01:05
        +4

        You do know that 'wife' isn't really a word; it's an acronym for:

        Washing, Ironing, Food & Entertainment! :p

        Flame suit ON!

        • A Banana4scale on 06/05/2011 - 10:02
          +2

          Has Ur Sandwich Been Artificially or Naturally Done

          takes your flame suit

  • sparkles on 04/05/2011 - 22:28

    None of my suggestions are going to bargainy LOL:

    Day Spa voucher ie. massage, manicures, pedicures, hair treatments, facials etc.
    Collectable book on something they are interested in
    Classic piece from Tiffany & Co that you'd keep forever
    Tickets to concert that they would love

  • johnn on 04/05/2011 - 23:50
    +1

    Tangible gifts are often forgotten or lost, whereas experiences are often cherished for a lifetime (yes marketing major).

    Not sure how adventurous she is but there's plenty of things you can do in that price range, including tandem beach skydiving, jet boat rides, sports car drives..

    There's plenty of links to these types of deals: Adrenalin and Best Gift. A quick google search also brings up plenty of other similar sites

    • dasher86 on 19/05/2011 - 11:09

      I wholey agree. I think the best option is to take a day off work and shower his wife with attention for the whole day. lunch picnic, hotel room for the night together…
      If that's not enough small gift to tie all the memories up.

      • moooooooo on 20/05/2011 - 17:26

        I skim-read this far too quickly initially - my first reading was "tie her up in the hotel room for the night together". Of course, that could be an experience she cherishes for a lifetime too. It depends on her view on such things. :-P

  • leonheart1 on 04/05/2011 - 23:53

    From the title I thought the OP was giving out free stuff. Oh well.

  • pauly on 05/05/2011 - 00:07
    +1

    I would go with something with a personal touch. Maybe a camera + digital photoframe, with the photoframe pre-loaded with with nice slideshows of all their lovey-dovey moments? Or if he really wants to be a cheapie, perhaps a photo book?

  • teyc on 19/05/2011 - 10:51
    +1

    Give them a voucher to personally babysit their kids for 2 hours (retail value $150). After all, this is OzB.

  • tissuebox on 20/05/2011 - 14:58

    For our first anniversary, my husband got us a Horizon room at Shangrila at The Rocks, facing Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
    He also took me to my favourite restaurant at The Rocks for dinner.
    That is something I'll remember forever as the whole thing was a complete surprise.
    I didn't even notice him packing an overnight bag and sneaking the bag into the car.
    Your brother might be able to do something similar, not necessarily same hotel / location.

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