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URGENT: Anniversary Gift Idea Needed

Gobux3

Aug 1, 08 12:45

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I need urgent help from The Womens!!!

TOMORROW is my 5 year wedding anniversary. I need a clever, and non-internet based, WOOD gift idea for my wife. Some context...

Very active in triathlon
29 years old
39 weeks pregnant with our first

I have some jewelry picked out, but it dawned on my that I want to get her something in-line with traditional 5th anniversary gifts.

If I've learned anything over the last 5 years, its that The Womens ALWAYS know the answer.

Help!

Tom
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(This post was edited by Gobux3 on Aug 1, 08 12:57)

SaraJean

Aug 1, 08 12:50

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Does she have a wooden jewelry box?

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lilpups

Aug 1, 08 12:57

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Here are my ideas:
1. some type of small tree/plant that has wood in it
2. wooden rocking chair if you don't already have one for the new baby's room
3. if you have a fireplace or charcoal grill get some twigs/firewood and make a little picnic with fire (even if you do have the AC on it could still be fun and "different" - certainly memorable), toast smores, share memories & thoughts for the future, etc. Even better if wrap said firewood/twigs with ribbon. :)

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AndyPants

Aug 1, 08 13:04

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My family is Dutch - and we plant trees for new births. When K was born, my Oma gave me a tree to plant in our yard, it was a beautiful pink dogwood. So if you have the space, why not get a really spectacular tree for the yard, for your wife, and then once your bebe is born, get another to match.

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bostonhopeful

Aug 1, 08 13:18

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are you close to a tiffany and co.?

:)

or, what about plane tickets to a sweet vacay spot? :) i'd rather an awesome trip to create memories than a wood jewelry box or chair. :)

bostonhopeful

Aug 1, 08 13:19

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oops, i didn't see the "wood" part. :)

deee

Aug 1, 08 14:01

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What about wood jewelery? There is some FANTASTIC stuff out there!! :)
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PirateGirl

Aug 1, 08 14:12

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The wooden jewelry box with the jewelry inside (from tiffany's if you can make it there).

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Gobux3

Aug 1, 08 14:37

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You guys are good. I think jewelry in the wooden box is the answer. And yes... its from Tiffanys.

Thanks to all The Womens!!!
_______________________________________________________
Do you have questions about your investments? Feel free to contact me!

Tom.Taranto at edwardjones dot com

PirateGirl

Aug 1, 08 14:55

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Leave it in the little blue bag/box or whatever it came in inside the jewelry box.

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deee

Aug 1, 08 15:03

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So I just searched "wood" (that made me giggle, man I'm bored lol) on the Tiffany & Co. website and they have some fantastic pieces! You'll be a king!
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Gobux3

Aug 4, 08 7:43

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Thank you The Womens!

The idea was a hit. It never dawned on me that her jewelry was a beehive in a drawer rather than well organized and fancy looking. I actually purchased the box at a local super trendy shopping area from a boutique jeweler. I also found a small wooden necklace that matched the little blue box and that was a hit as well. She felt like I really worked hard to get her something special as I didn't go to the big box store shopping areas of town.

It even helped in the evening if you know what I mean. She is 39 weeks pregnant, so the sheets haven't been smoking too much... but they were in a very positive way on Saturday night.

ALL HAIL THE WOMENS!!!
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Do you have questions about your investments? Feel free to contact me!

Tom.Taranto at edwardjones dot com

LovePugs

Aug 4, 08 8:52

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Awesome!

Your wife is a very lucky gal...