Happy V/B-Day
January 29th, 2008 @ 4:10 pm by Mrs. Kiwi
It’s that time of the year, ladies. It’s *gasp* Valentine’s Day and Mr. Kiwi’s birthday. His actual birthday is Feb. 10th, and I try to space out the gifts and/or affection! Usually for V-day, Mr. Kiwi and I have a dinner a home, with some flowers and goodies like that. This year, however, is a big year for him/us, what with this being his last year in his 20s (”I’m OLD”, he says), and our first married Valentine’s Day together.
The same question is, what to get for the man who wants nothing (that I can afford, at least), and is a total romantic? Since it’s been hella cold here in So. Cal, I am going to get him a scarf and some gloves- the manly kind. My aunt gave him a set of gloves for Christmas, and having never had gloves before, he loves them, but says those other gloves are “too fancy for work”, since he does work as a coach/PE teacher! So I must find him a manly scarf, and some toasty gloves. Warm heart, warm hands.
While perusing Macys for some ideas, I saw this kickass hat. Meaning, Mr. K would kick my ass if I bought him this hat. I understand Rocawear is a “cool” brand, but Mr. K would sadly look like Elmer Fudd.
When you get your boyfriend/husband/fiance a scarf, how do you find the right one for him? Do you want it to be a color that looks good on him, or one that’s just a basic color?
I have a deep love for argyle, but not a fan of the tassels.
This isn’t very manly, is it?
I think it’s between two:
This one:
or this.
Mr. Kiwi’s school colors are maroon and navy, and the last scarf would be nice, but the previous one seems a little classier? Does that make sense?
After the hunt for the perfect scarf, I don’t know what else to get my dear new hubby for his 29th birthday- maybe I’ll get him yet another one of those gift cards for new sunglasses, since he loses a pair bi-annually.
Short of cooking him his favorite dinner wearing nothing but my stiletto heels and an apron (I guess I won’t be making anything fried!), I’m out of options.
How would you make your first Valentine’s Day as a married couple special?
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18 Responses to “Happy V/B-Day”
Miss H, that’s hilarious. It’s like, the worst holiday ever! We’re def. doing Disney at some point, too!
Mwahaha! Who doesnt want to celebrate VD!?
Both scarves are very nice, so I guess it depends on what he’ll be wearing it with. If it’s more dressy wear– a wool overcoat– or sportcoat, as you are in CA– I’d go for #1. If he needs one to wear with a sweater/light parka or jeans, I’d pick #2.
Another consideration— is he “scratchy” sensitive at all? Would one would be softer next to his face than the other?
I am actually trying to come up with VDay ideas myself, so I am glad you posted this!
I like the last scarf, personally. It just seems more warm and snuggly 
Maybe you could get him some other warm things… like hot chocolate mix, a gift certificate for you to make his fave hot meal, something spicy for you to wear. (Yep, I’m super cheesy, thanks for asking!)
the last scarf looks like it would be warmer and softer so I vote for that one.
I second beanchar’s suggestion of #1 if he’s more of a dressy guy or #2 if he’s more casual.
We also have a busy February, as his bday is the 6th, Vday is obviously the 14th, and our (dating) anniversary is the 22nd. We’re going to do a mini-vacation to Memphis to celebrate all 3 at once, since neither of us have been although he lives in Nashville.
hmmm since you two are married, maybe you want to push the ‘mr & mrs’ thing? i’m not sure how specifically but it’s a thought…
and i agree with you, the first scarf is much classier~ have you tried etsy? they’re ‘homemade’ and have much more variety 
While it won’t be our first, we’re exchanging “What I love about you” books. (Thanks for the tip Mrs. Bird of Paradise!) We’ve spent a few nights on them, so it ought to be pretty good.
http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod81389233&catId=cat90217
their scarves are super soft and this one seems to be a nice blend between classy but everyday. also, the black and grey will go with everything.
I like first one…that one on the right is somewhat navy/maroon. (or maybe it’s just gray) I don’t like the 2nd one as much because cable scarves might be a bit bulky, esp. for a guy.
I like that jcrew one lolacola posted too!
i like the polo ones - simplicity probably works better for manliness. cable scarves may be too much for him.
i’m waiting for someone to poke fun for saying it’s cold in CA. =D but i agree, it’s freezing (to me!)
My FIs birthday is also February 10th! It is such a challenge to think of good presents so close to Christmas, and multiple good presents in the same week. For his birthday, we are going on a ski weekend, and will cook a fantastic dinner in our condo and lay around in front of the fireplace. Because we are a little worried about money with the wedding in July and kids going off to college this fall, and because the ski weekend is a on the cheap side of those things but still not cheap, I am just getting him a little something for Valentines Day: half of a set of keychains from Red Envelope, engraved with our (married) initials. They are a little heart and little arrow, that interlock. Too cute. I can’t seem to get a picture to upload, but if you search on “keychain” at Red Envelope, you will see them.
cindy, remember, this is FREEZING for us californians! i spent 4 years in michigan but i still complain about the cold here too. lol
mrs. kiwi, i’d opt for the first one. i’m not a big fan of cable knit. besides, cable knit is more of a girlie sweater, no?
february starts a fun 3-month stretch for me. i have 3 birthdays, then it’s valentines, then a month later our dating anniversary and then a month later his birthday [along with my mom and about 5 other people]. i’m actually going to miss january. lol.
My birthday is Feb. 8th, which leaves only a 6-day window between the two. I’m adamant about both of us doing stuff for each other equally for Valentine’s day, because I think it’s unfair that just because my birthday comes close to a holiday that I only get one celebration (others with birthdays close to holidays will agree, I’m sure.) Plus, our anniversary is 10 days after his birthday - he wouldn’t like it if I combined them into one occasion!
I vote for the apron!
I definitely love the Ralph Lauren one!
My fiance loves soft soft scarves against his face. So I splurge once a year to get him a cashmere one - its one thing that he can enjoy in the longish Canadian winters - especially today -20 (c) degree windchill!
Like beanchar mentioned, scratchy scarves are not so good for sensitive skin- I’m always testing the scarves in the stores against my face!
I just discovered a really cute website that would be good for both the engaged and the wedded. frommetees.com. (I think that’s it). Tee shirts that say “My wife (or husband) rocks” in really cute styles. It would be good for newlyweds and they have ones that say “My husband (or wife) 2 b rocks”.
Other than that? I’ll take ideas, too.
Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA
Engagement Date: March 31, 2006
Wedding Date: November 3, 2007
Venue: Radisson Hotel
About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
The knitted scarf idea is very cute . . . or you could maybe treat him to a fun day and dinner (Disney perhaps, since you guys are Disney fans?)
P.S. I have to admit to you, I read your post title really quickly so for a second, I thought it said Happy V/D Day and I was confused. LOL.