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[Ygerna]

In an attempt at giving something personal and unique and yet not spending a fortune. I have decided that for Valentines day I am going to give hubby a homemade 'voucher book'. In it I will book coupons for things he might like which he can then 'spend' when he wants to. So for example one is going to be 'Bagel breakfast in bed', another will be'a weekend off to go hill walking'. So far I have about 5 ideas, but would like to add a few more. Anyone got ny ideas please?

 

TIA

[Guest]

erm, yes but probably not allowed on here

 

 

how about defrosting his car before he goes to work, so he can have a lie in?

[stoice]

Fab idea

 

Apart from any saucy ones you can think of

 

How about...

 

'Owner' the remote control for 24hrs (Although he probably thinks he has that already!)

Wash his car

His favourite meal cooked

Be his tea/coffee 'maid' for a day

Host a 'football, beer and pizza' party for him and some of his friends, in the living room.

Making his favorite dessert.

A night out at his favorite pizza place or restaurant.

Depending on your area, take him to a farmers market or a concert in the park.

Half hour back massage

Trip to cinema to movie of his choice

Trip to the seaside

Leave the loo seat 'UP' for a week

 

Just make sure there's a limit on how many he can redeem at any one time or you'll be rushed off your feet!

[Ygerna]

Right, I've managed to get 10 together. I think thats enough, dont you A couple are duplicated, but they are things I know he will enjoy (and no, they are not 'personal' type things )

[Happy chickens!]

Obviously don't know you, but, based on my personality ( ) a day, hour, or 5 minutes nagging free?!

[Ygerna]

Obviously don't know you, but, based on my personality ( ) a day, hour, or 5 minutes nagging free?!

 

It has to be something I am capable of doing

 

[poachedegg]

Obviously don't know you, but, based on my personality ( ) a day, hour, or 5 minutes nagging free?!

 

It has to be something I am capable of doing

 

 

Great idea though - bet he'll love it.

[Ardene5]

Hi

Please could I add an item :- a lie in bed where everyone else gets up BEFORE Dad as in our family, I am the one up before everyone else.

I would love a lie in please

 

Best regards

 

 

Ian

 

 

Ian & Valerie

[Ygerna]

Well, its the day after Valentines day and I thought I'd update. I did his voucher book, and included simple things which I knew he would appreciate, A bagel breakfast in bed, a day off to golfing, a lie in, a childrens bath night off (he baths them) and things like that, as well as one 'Wild card' voucher he can use for anything he likes. I also made him a card, sourcing a lovely poem, 'To a Husband' and printing that, adding some lovely little hearts and kisses stickers then laminating the whole thing. I even made an envelope with a piece of sugarpaper from the childrens craft box.

 

When I gave it to him, he tried very hard but failed to stop himself from crying. The reason is, being very open here, I have been suffering very badly with PND since our little boy was born and I am really struggling to cope. I needed him to know that I love him, and that I know how hard he is finding it all at the moment. As the months have gone on he has become the main 'do-er' of all things domestic as well as working. I think it worked.

[Karen & co.]

What a lovely thing to do for him

 

PND is a dreadful thing, and knowing what you are both coping with makes it even more special. Hope the blackness lifts soon.

 

Karen x

[mostin]

Glad it all went so well, and he was so touched. On a personal note I believe chickens are a magic cure. I am bipolar and chickens have done more for me since last August than therapy and drugs have done in 2 years. I hope you find the sunshine soon. My girls always help me find mine .

[Yorkshire Pudding]

That's so touching and shows just how much it meant to him. It was a lovely gesture and so much more personal than anything you could have bought.

 

 

Mostin, I know what you mean, chickens (and other pets, but especially chickens) have a way of lifting the gloom, however dark it seems. Perhaps Eglus should be available on prescription....

[alih]

That has brought tears to my eyes too! What a great idea for a gift and so personal and thoughtful. Good on you (both)!

[Plum]

Lovely idea, hope you don't mind if I copy it later in the year. I love the idea of a wild card!

I had PND or worse when my first son was born and it is certainly hard for the men. My OH thought I would never get back to normal and people told him scarey tales. Good for your OH taking it all on and you are on the road to recovery doing such a lovely gesture.

 

I agree with others that chickens are therapeutic, I get a great sense of calm when pottering with them, not unlike how I feel when browsing in a library (switching off to the outside I suppose is what I mean).

[Ms Marple]

That has brought tears to my eyes too! What a great idea for a gift and so personal and thoughtful. Good on you (both)!

 

 

My thoughts and sentiments too

[Ygerna]

You are all so kind. Thank you. He really is a lovely chap and I know just how lucky I am to have him

 

Mostin, I have a friend who has just been diagnosed as Bi-polar too. This is despite over 10 years of counselling; It was failed to be picked up by about a half dozen counsellors. I hope it didn't take you that long to start getting the correct help.

[Ygerna]

Plum, of course you can use the idea! Spread the love I say

[mostin]

You are all so kind. Thank you. He really is a lovely chap and I know just how lucky I am to have him

 

Mostin, I have a friend who has just been diagnosed as Bi-polar too. This is despite over 10 years of counselling; It was failed to be picked up by about a half dozen counsellors. I hope it didn't take you that long to start getting the correct help.

 

You are very lucky, having the right chap is really important when your at your lowest.

 

Unfortunately it did take me about as long as your friend to get the correct help. I'm a pretty mild case anyway, but I was just diagnosed with depression on and off for years by various GP's. It was only the latest GP 2 years ago who figured something wasn't right and sent me for a full evaluation where they noticed the highs I got before the lows. Totally different treatment which has made all the difference. This sad tale happens to many people like me. I have loads of friends though, and can still hold down a good job, and more imporatantly, have my chickens .