Another common feature for the ranch “him to her” gifts is the “who really wants or needs this?” Gloves that are too big for her and fit him perfectly are regular offerings under the Christmas tree as are new saddles when she rarely rides, horses she never will ride, and that absolutely stunning truck tool box that unfortunately won’t fit her SUV. A complete assortment of hand and powers tools also fit into this category.
Now what is the problrm with these things. Perfect gifts for the ranch wife.
Never to say the gifts aren’t truly appreciated one wife I know got a new cattle guard. It was to be placed where she had to open and close a gate 15 times a day coming and going. She would not have been happier if she had gotten big blue diamonds.
Always thinking of the little woman’s health and safety as well as her viability as the best if only help he has, he will gift her with things to keep her warm and useful. That list will include insulated coveralls, down filled everything including lingerie, and even a new rifle to carry on her 4-wheeler to shoot coyotes while she is checking heifers and new baby calves.
Yea these are a little more practical but the first list was nice to.
I'm just teasing though, I treat My Darling Wife better than this. In fact I just got an early Christmas present in the mail the other day and gave it to her. A brand new pair of mud boots. Her old ones were leaking when she did chores so some new ones were in order. I'm real proud of myself over that one.
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers. Henri Frederic Amiel
Taped to the bottom flap however was a gift certificate for a local jewelry store that was for exactly enough to get some work done to her wedding/engagement rings that had been preventing her from wearing them for a while, but we hadn't had the money to get them fixed. She had tears in her eyes when she thanked me, she didn't kill me, and best of all I haven't seen a low tire on that car since.
It isn't about money for us, the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart, and useful is definately a bonus.