WHAT DO YOU GET HIM FOR FATHER'S DAY

I have always had problems getting gifts for my dad and husband every father's day. Although my dad passed away two years ago, I never knew what to get him. Just when you think you've finally gotten that present that you're sure he'll love, it doesn't work. So, what I found for both my dad and my husband was to just let them pick out their gift. My father over the years, decided to increase his budget which was funny since we were paying for it. But, of course we never complained because he was the best dad in the world to me and my sister.

One bit of bad news on this...my husband thinks that this is the day to pick out that expensive gift he's always wanted. He wants speakers, surround sound. Hope I'm spelling that right. Of course he wants the bose system around $1,200. So what do you do in that case? Well, I'm still wondering what I should do because my husband really does do a lot for our family. I think I'm going to buy him something that I'm hoping he'll like but let him decide if he really wants those speakers. I have to say, getting gifts is really tough. My husband does not really have a "hobby" which makes it harder.

Some small tips...for starters, a great card works wonders. He loves cards from our kids that have big pictures and I love you written all over it. Lunch or dinner at his favorite place works great too. And, in my case just letting him pick what he wants to do on HIS day works great. I don't really have to make any decisions at all. Does anyone have any good suggestions besides a shirt?

What does your wife really want for Mother's Day?

I just got off the phone with a customer and we had a nice discussion about mother's day. As we spoke, I realized that I should post some ideas for our husbands for mother's day. What does your wife really want? From my point of view, I think we all want to be appreciated. It's a hard job being a mom and we love doing it but we would like our husbands to acknowledge it. So, here are some ideas for all of you husbands out there to do for your wife this year.
1. Please don't forget the card. If you can't afford a gift, the card is a wonderful way to share what you are thinking of us. And, please do write something personal in it!
2. This is the day to give some flowers. One rose would do, even a rose or flower from your front lawn :)
3. A great suggestion from the phone call today...pack the diaper bag if you have young ones and be ready to go somewhere even if it's just for breakfast. Just be ready and get the kids ready so she can take her time in the morning. Time is something we just don't have.
4. Making dinner would be great. But for those of you who have wives that like to eat out, check with your wife on her favorite restaurant.
5. Let us sleep! Please!
6. If you are getting a gift, her favorite hair and facial place might be a great idea. But, please make sure it's the one SHE goes to, not one you find out of the phone book.
7. Although we all want different things, moms all want to be appreciated!!!! We don't need much at all. Keep telling us how great of a job we're doing. We don't get tired of hearing it.
8. Have a great time on mother's day. And dads, please check back because I will be doing the same on Father's day.