LubDub.com - Gifts for Your Wife or Girlfriend

Ok Guys, It's Time for Mother's Day Gifts!

Ok guys, It's time to start thinking about what to get your wife for Mother's Day.  It's time to start thinking of the gift that will make her feel special.  This is the one day that you have the chance to remind her how important she is to you and your family - to thank her for being the mother of your children!  So come on guys - we have some awesome gift ideas picked out that will definitely make her heart skip a beat!

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Whisk Her Away

Are you both crazy busy with work and having a hard time finding time to connect?  Sounds familiar!  Here is a fun and thoughtful way to show her that you appreciate all she does for your crazy lives.

Pull up at her place of work (or home) in a limousine or a really fun car rental.  Arrange with her boss to have her leave early with you on a Friday, and head out to a weekend destination.  The drive will be fun, and a great way to leave the stress of work behind.  It doesn't have to be a 5-star hotel or a villa in wine country (although we wouldn't mind that!).  Just find a quiet place where you can focus on what is important... HER!!!

The key to this is the surprise and the effort that you put into the planning, not the cost of the trip.

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Five Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Her

Okay guys, so you haven't bought her a Valentine's Day gift yet (it's safe to say that 99% of you have not).  There's still time, but you better get on it.

What should you get her?  This is the big event.  Valentine's Day is the one holiday every year where you pull out all the stops.  Be creative, be thoughful, and get her something that expresses your love.  It might be a hallmark holiday to you, but not to her!

Here are five can't miss Valentine's Day gifts for your wife or girlfriend from the LubDub.com team.  Visit our site for many more Valentine's Day gift suggestions.

	ginette_ny Mini Heart Necklace - You cant go wrong with jewelry! Especially this cute little heart necklace from ShopBop.com. It is an elegantly minimalist take on the classic heart pendant. The 1/2" heart pendant comes on a delicate 14k gold 16" chain necklace. $150
	Letter Perspectives Personalized Art - Letter Perspectives turns ordinary objects into art. Give this unique gift to your wife or girlfriend, and it is sure to turn into an heirloom. She'll be proud to display this in a prominent place, and tell others what a gift-giving genius you are. You can spell out her name, "Love" (pictured), or some other creative or meaningful message. $160
	Adina Reyter Tiny Heart Necklace - We love ShopBop.com, and this necklace is a perfect example why. Its a cute strand of dainty hearts on a 17" sterling silver necklace. This is a good way to show your love for any occasion. $165
	Carly Signature Large Handbag - One of the hottest bags of the year from Coach, shell be amazed that you picked it out. Whether at the office, the gym or cocktails, shell be a woman of style with this bag on her shoulder. Its bold signature print fabric looks great with everything. Its a big bag (17 x 13 x 6) that will make a great gift! $398
	Diamond Solitaire Earrings - These classic diamond solitaire earrings are a statement of love for your special someone. They feature 5/8 ctw. diamonds set in 18k white gold prong settings. They have a screw back for a secure fit. You cant go wrong with these, especially if she doesnt already have a set! $875

At LubDub.com, we search the world for the best gifts for your Valentine.  Check out our site for more ideas.

Valentine's Day Gift Advice: Go the Extra Mile!

This Valentine's Day, go the extra mile when you get her a gift.  Let her see that you put some effort into it.  Remember, it's the thought that counts!  Here are some ideas:

• So you picked out that great leather passport cover for your special girl, but why stop there?  Why not include a pair of airline tickets for a weekend away?
• Or, maybe she loves to bake, and you want to get her that amazing blender.  Throw in a TasteBook, which I got for Christmas, and love!  Or, think bigger...why not attach a gift certificate to a local culinary class that specializes in her passion?
• Want to get her a comfy robe or pajamas?  Great!  Include a gift certificate from a spa to complete the thought.  Or pair the robe or pj's with a bath set.
• A bottle of her favorite wine would go great with a gift certificate to a local winery, or better yet, a getaway to Napa or Sonoma.
• A picture frame - boring right?  Put a romantic picture of you two in it, and see how she reacts.

Basically, we women want you guys to give a gift and then go the extra mile.  We want to be surprised.  Her face will light up when you go beyond the usual.  It doesn't have to be expensive, just thoughtful.  In fact, many of the ideas above and on our site are under $100.   

Don't feel overwhelmed.  That's why we're here.  Visit LubDub.com for more great gift ideas!

LubDub.com is a Hit!

We didn't know what to expect when launching the site, but the response has been amazing!  We are thrilled to be helping so many people, while doing something we love to do - shopping!  Here are a few of the comments we've received from our visitors...

"You guys saved my life.  I am always facing the dilemma of what to buy my wife, and I always wait until the last minute (which just makes it worse).  Thanks so much!"

"LubDub.com looks awesome.  It's such a good idea and good timing with the holidays and v-day.  You do such great work, I am going to send it out to the office."

"This is so needed!  I'm going to forward this site to everyone I work with."

"Great idea!  I've stumbled it, delicious and digged it!"

"There is one month during the year, when I have to buy my wife 3 gifts (her birthday, our anniversary & mother's day).  I panic every year.  I'll look like a star now - thanks!"

"What a beautiful design - perfect!"

"LubDub.com looks great.  I showed it to a friend last night.  I said, in case you are clueless on what to buy your wife, which he is."

"Great name!"

"I just used your site for a Christmas gift for my girlfriend.  I'll totally use it for a Valentine's Day gift too.  Please keep adding good ideas."

"I love the gift advice.  Add more!  I don't know what i'm doing."

Thanks again for all of your amazing feedback.  It makes it soooo worth it!  Contact us anytime at emailus@lubdub.com.

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Oh Honey, I Have Everything I Need

She looks at you with those beautiful eyes, and says, "Oh honey, you don't need to get me anything this year.  I have everything I need."  You sigh with relief, because you really don't have any idea what to get her, and you go about your business.

Wake up - she doesn't mean it!!!  Don't get lulled into that trap.  She's just going easy on you, because she knows you don't know what to get.  It's a test!  The holidays are like the Super Bowl of gift giving for you.  You may have lowered her expectations to this point, but it's time to get back in the game and show her how much you love her.

If you don't have ideas, that's why we're here.  LubDub.com has found can't miss gifts from all over the web to make your holiday gifts for her easier.

Our List of Oprah's Favorite Things

This week, Oprah did her Holiday 2007 Oprah's Favorite Things show in Macon, Georgia.  As always, it was an hour of screaming, tears and capitalism in action.  Oprah is an amazing force in the holiday gift scene, as everything she chooses becomes an instant best seller.  We've taken our favorites from her show, and made a list for you guys to choose from.

	Toy Watch - These are the coolest new watches on the market, and your wife has no doubt heard about some celebrity wearing them!
	UGG Classic Crochet Tall Boots - Made from the same company as the famous boots, these are made from sweater material.  She'll love them.
	United Artists 90th Anniversary Prestige Collection - A collection of 90 of their best movies of all time.  Includes many Academy Award winners.
	Samsung SC-HMX10 Camcorder - This all digital camcorder stores videos on its internal hard drive, ready for you to download directly to your computer.  It's very small and convenient to carry.
	Kai Body Butter - They made this signature scent just for Oprah.  We haven't used it, but it sounds like a good luxury that she would appreciate.
	Premier Scrabble Game, Luxury Edition - We don't like how games and game boards have gotten cheap and flimsy over the years.  Here's a high quality alternative if she likes games or Scrabble.

These were our choices from her show, but to see all of them, you can view them on her web site.

As always, visit LubDub.com for an even better list of our recommendations for the best gifts for her.

Gift Theme: Dinner and a Movie

Here’s a gift strategy that’s sure to score you some serious points with her – themed gifts.  She wants to believe that you didn’t just pick up her gift at the last minute on the way home, that you put a lot of thought and creativity into it.  This strategy screams creativity!  Here’s an example:

Theme:  “Dinner and a Movie”

Gift Ideas:
Here are some of the gifts for her you could include in this theme.  You don’t have to get everything, just 2 or three gifts will make it look like you have a plan.

	Omaha Steaks Filet Mignon meal - so she doesn't have to plan dinner; you need to offer to cook!
	Brownies from Dancing Deer - you can't go wrong with chocolate!
	Blockbuster Total Access subscription - do this in advance, so you actually have a movie to watch, or pick one up on the way home and just give her the subscription, or...
	Hollywood Classics 100 DVD Set from Hammacher Schlemmer

Presentation:
Don’t have this stuff arrive one at a time at the house.  Half of the success of your gifts to her, come from how you present them.  In this case, have it shipped to your office, and take it home as a bundle.

Good luck!  We promise to give you more gift theme ideas in the future.

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Not Too Practical

I’ll never forget our first Christmas after we were married.  My husband bought me the following gifts: a can opener, a doormat and a toaster.  He meant well, and yes, we needed all of those things, but not as gifts for his true love!!!  Needless to say, he learned the tough lesson that gifts aren’t supposed to be practical.  He took it well, and for the most part, still applies that advice today.

Many of you may have fallen into that trap, buying things that you know she needs.  Key bit of advice here – don’t buy her practical household items for gifts.  She may need it, but she doesn’t need it as a gift from you.  She can go to the store and buy it on her own.

That is why, on LubDub.com, we don't have many practical items.  We do have some products for the home, but they are things that she wouldn't buy for herself.  We highlight the best of the best gifts for her kitchen, bath and other little luxuries.

This post is exactly why we started LubDub.com, to help you find gifts for her that aren't practical!

Don't Forget the Card!

Picking the best gift for your wife or girlfriend is great, but don’t forget to get her a card too!  On many web sites, you can personalize the gift card that comes with the gift, but nothing beats an old fashioned greeting card with your written words in it.

Take a few minutes, stop by the corner drugstore, and buy her a card to give with the gift.  If you have time, you can even order those online here at Hallmark.com.  They have an especially good collection of birthday cards.  You can even have them personalize and mail the card for you.  I have mixed feelings about that, because it doesn't take any effort, and seems a bit impersonal.  But, we'll allow it every once in a while!

I’m not supposed to know, but my husband will buy 5 cards at a time, and save them in his drawer for when he needs them.  You can do that too – just don’t tell her about it.

Find gifts to go with your card on LubDub.com!