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Title: Opinions needed
Post by: bette1 on May 05, 2009, 11:00:19 AM

My hubby's birthday is Saturday and I don't know what to get him.  Money is tight for us and he will get mad if I spend too much money, so I was thinking of doing the following:  I found a paint a tie kit on clearence and I was going to have my daughter paint it for him and then buy him a new dress shiirt - which he needs.  We are going to have a birthday picnic for him and spend the day at the park.  Does that sound good?

Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: monrein on May 05, 2009, 11:36:45 AM

Sounds really good Bette.  I always think that the best gifts are the ones that involve thought and planning.  The picnic sounds like fun and especially if you make his favorite stuff.  Enjoy your time together.

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Post by: paul.karen on May 05, 2009, 11:58:10 AM

 :bandance;

Sounds just fine to me  :2thumbsup;
I hope the weather will be perfect for you all.

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Post by: peleroja on May 05, 2009, 12:19:06 PM

Sounds absolutely perfect!

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Post by: rose1999 on May 05, 2009, 12:29:20 PM

I agree,it sounds wonderful, have a great day  :2thumbsup;

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Post by: twirl on May 05, 2009, 01:32:14 PM

I want to be your friend  :2thumbsup;
thoughtful gifts from the heart are the best  :cheer:

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Post by: willieandwinnie on May 05, 2009, 01:36:32 PM

bette, I have never heard of paint a tie, but I love the idea. Let us know how your picnic goes.  :cuddle;

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Post by: Bajanne on May 05, 2009, 02:30:15 PM

Those are the kinds of gifts that make me very happy !

4 years ago, my daughter was a poor student and told me 'Mummy I don't have any money to give you a great gift for your birthday, but I know you always had a desire to have locks (rasta hairdo) and that is what I am going to do for you'.   She fixed up my hair and has been caring for it every since. 
Those kinds of gifts are extra special!

Title: Re: Opinions needed
Post by: paris on May 05, 2009, 02:39:52 PM

It sounds like a perfect day.  I am uncomfortable with expensive, big gifts, but I love spending time with those I love.  The day at the park will be wonderful.   Tell him we all said    :birthday;

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Post by: Sunny on May 05, 2009, 02:40:23 PM

I like your ideas. Very creative and I'll bet he'll like it to. Have fun.

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Post by: petey on May 06, 2009, 01:42:20 PM

This sounds wonderful, bette!  I love hand-made gifts because I know the person making it was making it just for ME!  I'd suggest that you try writing something to your husband, too -- maybe a letter, maybe a poem, silly, serious, with illustrations (even if you're like me and can't draw a good stick man).  I love it when someone writes something personal to me, and I always save them and re-read them when I need a little "pick me up."  These are some of my most treasured possessions!

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Post by: cherpep on May 06, 2009, 01:45:04 PM

Who wouldn't love that??!  Seriously, a hand-painted tie is a wonderful idea.  Other ties will get tossed through the years, but I can guarantee that one will be kept.  What a special day you have planned. It's not about the money - it's the memories, and it sounds like your plan is full of memory making.