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A few tips and ideas for men who might struggle with buying Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Gift giving is my love language so I thought I’d try to help. Here’s my rules: (Thread)[Thanks to old retail jobs, I’ve helped lots of men pick Christmas gifts for wives.]
Remember, this is about what *she* likes, not what you like or wish she liked. A gift for her. Not you.
Don’t forget the stocking. Affordable fill it with her absolute favorite small things. Good places for this: Ulta, Target GC, bath bombs, candy, or small accessories.
Don’t forget the stocking. Affordable fill it with her absolute favorite small things. Good places for this: Ulta, Target GC, bath bombs, candy, or small accessories.
A lot of women LOVE luxury items that have to do with comfort or lounging. Some simple PJs are good (check JCrew), but if you have a little extra to spend, check out this site. I bought my wife a sleep mask last year that she loves. https://www.lunya.co/collections/accessories/products/washable-silk-sleep-mask?variant=31349647704107
Your wife doesn’t want that heart necklace from the commercial. Don’t do it. She loves you, so she will wear it. But just don’t. If she if looks like this, stay away.
(But Kendra Scott items make a good add-on.)
I’m writing this tweet as a favor to her. She wants you to know.
(But Kendra Scott items make a good add-on.)
I’m writing this tweet as a favor to her. She wants you to know.
Pro-tip: she probably has Pinterest. If you haven’t looked at her boards....
Purses can be good but PLEASE do some fact finding on what she actually likes first. A good purse can be a huge win. A bad one a huge loss. Good, affordable options with sales this time of year are Kate Spade, Michael Kids, and Madewell. They also make nice big wallets.
Gift cards aren’t your friend unless specifically requested or if they’re to Target or Ulta/Sephora type store and put in the stocking. But here’s a rule: for every gift card, a deeply meant note expressing your love OR a sentimental gift. Framed pictures are good gifts.
Gifts that help her do what she already loves are great. She loves to read? Kindle. She loves to dance? Couples lessons and a date night. She loves to watch movies? Apple TV. She’s tired? A weekend away and babysitters lined up OR a spa package.
If you do clothes, DO NOT mess up the sizes. If you do, guess small. Don’t just check the closet. Women’s sizes vary from store to store. At the least, check something she just took off from the store you’re looking at.
If you buy clothing or items related to exercise: KNOW she wants it. Christmas gifts are an awful time to make suggestions. She will enjoy those running shoes or elastic waistband pants, and you’ll enjoy sleeping alone.
If you aren’t sure, buy something nice from a *place* she loves and offer to help her exchange it if she wants. People like to unwrap gifts. But not every gift is perfect. But it shows intentionality.
Good gifts are a way to express love and care in a way that words cannot. They show that you *do* listen. They show you were intentional about her joy when life was busy. They show priorities. You don’t have to spend big—you have to try big and care big.
