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TossNTurn 07/20/2010

My husband in turning 40 in a month and I am drawing a blank as to what to get him. He's a little grumpy about this birthday and unfortunately we'll be with family out-of-state on the actual day; he doesn't like feeling like the center of attention and isn't looking forward to them throwing him a party.

I absolutely want to get him something good, but just can't think what. Any suggestions?

deleted_user 07/20/2010

It's hard to say since I don't know him, but I like to get my BF things that we can do together - professional soccer tickets, tickets to a show, any type of sports game, stuff like that. Or you can surprise him with a weekend getaway, maybe not on the day of his bday. It's noce to make memories together rather than just buy 'stuff'. Just my thoughts - good luck!

ScarletAngel 07/20/2010

what are his interests? movies? books? sports? activities?

bigguy3 07/20/2010

For me, a nice card with a personal note letting me know how much I'm appreciated for the things that I do is all that I need. "Things" are just things and I don't need more "things".

The idea about going out and doing something together is good as well. Theater, symphony, concert, or a little get away for two are all good ideas.

TossNTurn 07/20/2010

He loves TV/movies, loves sports (especially football, but doesn't like going to games), love gaming.

I like the idea of tickets to something, just not sure what...

debmitchell 07/20/2010

Maybe a DVD collection of one of his favorite shows? Tivo? A plasma TV? Broncos gear? (only guessing, since it says you're in CO...) Or maybe (insert name of his favorite game here) 2? The latest, greatest game console?

Alot of men have a mechanical bent... would he appreciate a new set of tools?

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