My husband is notoriously hard to shop for. And he's terrible at hiding disappointment when he's not thrilled with a gift. Short of buying him a time traveling car that would take him back to 1985 where I had arranged a romantic evening with 13-year-old Alyssa Milano, I'm not sure there is anything on earth I could buy him that he'd be excited about.
This is why, this year, instead of spending months thinking of Mike's birthday gift only to have him give it a less than enthused response, I relinquished all present choosing duties to my daughter.
I asked Mazzy what she wanted to get her daddy for his birthday and she instantly had an answer.
"A baseball hat."
"Well, okay, then."
I went to Lids, picked out the coolest Yankee cap I could find and went up to the counter to purchase it.
The cashier asked me if I'd like to get anything embroidered on the back. Usually I hate an upsell but this one sounded interesting.
"How much extra is it?"
"$10."
"How long does it take?"
"Five minutes."
"Done."
I engraved "Love, Mazzy" on the back and the only thing greater than Mike's excitement upon receiving it, was Mazzy's excitement while giving it to him.
This is one of those moments where I must pat myself on the back.
That time traveling car would have been EXPENSIVE.
The words you used to describe Mike – I know that my husband would use word for word to describe me (except for the Alyssa Milano reference)!! He claims he is turning grey because the stress in buying me something! I really try not to be difficult!
Sold. SOLD. My guy is a UT fan but also a hunter. I think a camo hunting cap with the kids’ names embroidered is just the ticket! Or maybe a gun case! How redneck is that ?!?! Gloriously redneck.
My hubby and I have running wish lists since we both claim the other is impossible to shop for. So we send the list to each other every time we update it or buy something off of the list. It is great for us and we will always have something we can get the other and know it is something they really want. And nothing is off limits, you may not get it but it is always an option. I have super expensive stuff on my list to really cheap stuff. I don’t know – I just know it works for us and takes the stress and panic out of buying gifts for each other or from our son.
we do the same, no guessing involved!
My husband would probably hop in the car with your husband if Alyssa Milano was involved!! My husbands birthday is next week while I love this idea he is very picky about his hats so I will be asking my four year old for ideas!!
My Papa is a hard man to shop for (seeing as how he has everything) and he has an extensive collection of hats, so 2 years ago for Father’s Day I bought him and my son (his namesake) matching caps, on Papa’s it said “Big Robbie” on the front and “The original” on the back and my sons said “Little Robbie” on the front and “The sequel” on the back. Papa loved them 🙂
There is nothing better than being redneck and proud! I bought my husband a gun case for Christmas last year and he nearly wept with excitement lol!
how cute!
Do all Lids have this option? If so, I know what I’m getting my boyfriend for Christmas!
A gift from your child is always a winner!
Great idea, thanks for sharing!!!
Love this idea. Especially since my birthday is coming up!
I am very easy to buy for, I love presents no matter what they are. But my guy is hard to buy for. I usually get him an edgy t-shirt or jacket. But sometimes those are misses too. He is always thankful. At least he’s not like some people I’ve gotten gifts for, they complain and pick apart the gift.
Laughing at the Alyssa Milano reference but brought up short when I remembered he wouldn’t be 13 himself anymore. Don’t you hate it when a sweet memory turns inappropriate? Haha.
Genius. Saving this one for next bday or father’s day. one year I got him a mouse pad with his favorite pic of the kid. loved it. also like the idea of running wish lists. going ot start doing that because my hubs is downright rude when he doesn’t like his present.
I love your daughters name, rarely do I hear if people with the same name as me… Except I special mine Mazi
Ugh, my husband is the same way. For the last several years I’ve tried to get out of Christmas gift buying for him by suggesting that we just get one big gift that we both want, but he has yet to accept that proposal. He still likes to get presents, even though he’s never very enthused with any of them. So frustrating!! I can’t wait to be able to use this tactic! Thanks for the tip!
I follow my wife’s pinterest to see what she likes. I should pin stuff I like instead of all the humorous stuff on the net.
I am a pain. I keep a pinterest board called “I <3 Getting Presents." It is full of all of the stuff I want from Sephora and tiffany's and every other wonderful store. Gotta love it when Ocho Loco shows up under the christmas tree. Nothing better than a hubby who knows how to buy eyeliner.