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Gift-giving all wrapped up #3

by Staff Writer

As I said in my last suggestions for gift giving, if your spouse is truly one of those souls that would relish tools or bubble bath and candles–indulge them! A beautiful gift doesn’t have to be overly expensive or completely extraordinary. Just focus on buying a gift that is truly from your heart.

Also, don’t be ashamed to ask for suggestions! Be coy if you must, saying something like “I have some ideas for you for this year, but is there anything specific you had in mind?” If you’re completely stumped on what to get your loved one, asking is definitely better than getting them something completely useful or irrelevant like handkerchiefs or socks.

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Posted in Previous Authors on December 1st, 2006

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  1. Jaime Says:
    December 2nd, 2006 at 2:35 am

    This is my first Christmas with my SO, and I’m definitely a bit stumped! I took the tips on your first post on this topic and am going to get a hand massage toy because I know he loves massages. :D

    Thanks for the tips. Now I just need to think of what else to get… lol

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