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rain

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 7:08 pm

Any Chanuka ideas? Dh loves electronics/ gadget types of presents but unless you can suggest an usual one, he probably has it.
He is not super into designer clothing, as a 1,000$ belt is the same to him as a banana republic one.
He has cufflinks, fancy wallet, ipad, computers, up to date phone...

I am out of ideas!!!!

Any suggestions??

mommyofd1

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 8:06 pm

what about something not like a gift, like a night out for the 2 of you.

lakewood mom

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 8:08 pm

How about uggs slippers or a monogrammed plush bath robe?

dancingqueen

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 8:11 pm

A case or accessory for his electronics? Look at brookstone or think geek.com - they have lots of techy stuff.

sky

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 8:34 pm

Charging Valet
Personalized something or other (iPhone case, glasses, bottle opener, wall mounted bottle opener, steak grill marker, towel...check out etsy for creative ideas)

ima_dina084

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 9:03 pm

Books
Gloves scarf hat set
Menora
Pjs
Cashmere sweater
Framed art

cfriedman2

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 10:19 pm

personalized collar stays. I ordered from qstays.com, cologne, ugg slippers, check out brookstone they have cool stuff

cookiejar

Mon, Nov 03 2014, 10:26 pm

rain wrote:

IT'S TOO EARLY TO MENTION CHANUKAH PRESENTS!!!!!!!!!!

amother

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 1:43 am

I guess it's just me.. but what about a poem or a romantic dinner? Tongue Out

chani8

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 5:50 am

Reminds me about our family discussion this past Shobbos. One kid complained, "Why don't we get a present every night of chanuka. Judaism doesn't have anything like x-mas!"

To which I responded, "Gifts is not anyone in our family's love language. Which is great because it saves me money." We all laughed because it's so true. Instead, we go on a family outing and take a family photo together.

So, OP, before you rack your brains and pocketbook, why not ask your DH what would make him happy on chanuka.

ImaMum

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 9:50 am

How about a watch?
A guy (or girl!) can never have too many watches LOL

⌚

greenfire

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 11:06 am

how about a promissory note for a massage

a MANicure [groomed nails are always nice][maybe even a nice nail-cutting kit]

grateful1

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 6:00 pm

There's nothing like a warm and loving letter!

Bruria

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 9:21 pm

Usually guys go crazy for electronics and watches. Get an even newer version of a tablet, something like that, along with a night out just the two of you!

zaq

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 9:58 pm

OP, what is your true objective here? To "be yotze" the "obligation" of giving your dh a chachke of some sort, that he neither needs nor necessarily wants nor will appreciate because he has so much stuff already--or to offer dh a symbol of your love and affection? "Things" cannot matter much to your dh any more if he already has so many, and even if you get him the latest-and-greatest electronic whizbang gizmo, it will be exciting for exactly two weeks until the Whizbang Gizmo II comes out.

Do as chani8 said and ask dh straight out, not what does he want for Chanuka but what would make him happy. He may surprise you. Maybe he'll want latkes made from hand-grated potatoes. Or two hours of your undivided attention. Or for both of you to visit his grandparents. Sure, he might also say he wants a Ferrari, in which case go to a toy store and get the Matchbox one.

zaq

Tue, Nov 04 2014, 10:05 pm

You might also think about preserving/restoring something he already has that's precious to him, like rebinding a prized but tattered old sefer or repairing and replacing the band on a beloved old watch, or enlarging and framing a favorite snapshot.

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