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Sunday 27 December 2020

1 year anniversary gifts for girlfriend

Wanting some anniversary surprise gift ideas for your girlfriend? Here are some free ways to surprise your girlfriend, or ideas that don't cost much! These make perfect romantic surprise ideas that your girlfriend will love!

What surprise can I give my girlfriend?

The cutest surprises are themed surprises! Choose a theme - maybe your girlfriend's favourite tv series, her favourite Pokemon or Disney character, or even favourite biscuit! Think of what comes to mind when you think of your girlfriend - and base the surprise around it! Themed gifts like a personalised cake, a themed lunch or special personalised jacket with iron on patches all make great surprise gifts for your girlfriend's birthday.

Monday 21 December 2020

Gifts for knitters, surprise gifts for knitting lovers!

How to surprise someone who loves to knit, here are gifts for someone who loves knitting, from audio books, hand pamper gifts, a mannequin, quirky yarn, audio books, personalised knitting needles, to knitting day classes, there are tons knitting lover gifts to give!

What is a good gift for a knitter?

1. It's all about the presentation - why not knit your gift up! You could create a knitted layer on top of the wrapped up paper layer, or even create a little knitted drawstring bag for your gift to sit in! 

Saturday 19 December 2020

Surprise gifts for farmers

For farmer gift ideas try practical gifts like gloves, a unique scarf - but personalise them to make them extra special and unique. Try a gift from their pets, or gifting an ancient farming game or tradition, or a care package to treat them to some much needed relaxation after the hard work they put in all year round!

What is a good gift for a farmer?

Organization gifts make perfect gifts for the farmer, think memo boards, a personalised calendar, storage for small items, quirky and funny stationery that is both super practical and special and thoughtful at the same time! 

What do you get a farmer for his birthday?

Why not create a surprise birthday event that your farmer will enjoy - a sunny picnic spread with all homemade produce, or a banquet of locally sourced food and bakes. You could even host it in a secret location and create treasure hunt clues leading there!


1. Food subscription box - the best gift for a foodie or for someone permanently hungry being out working all day. It's a gift that keeps on giving as they get to receive a brand new box every month and the contents are a complete surprise!

Tuesday 15 December 2020

Man Cave Gifts, Surprise Gifts for Men

 Some great homeware gifts for men are chalk/memo boards, neon signs, stationery and notebooks, storage boxes, funny or themed cooking utensils, a man cave sign, wall hangings or a cup/can holder!   These make amazing man cave gifts for the man in your life, perfect for the gaming cave ahem office. 




These make great surprise gifts for gamers too, which leads us to the ultimate question:

What should every man cave have?

1. A funny or romantic framed photoshopped picture - that you can frame on his wall! Use PicMonkey or Photoshop, they both work perfectly for this, and create a hilarious and romantic montage of all his favourite things, favourite people and pets, favourite characters... you can have so much fun with this, you could work in funny memes and inside jokes, so it is bound to make him chuckle and smile everytime he looks at it. This is such a special and funny gift he will love and treasure always!

Tuesday 24 November 2020

Best 30th Birthday Gifts ideas for Him

 Here are some surprise gifts for your 30 year old man, 30th birthday gift ideas for men. Whether you're thinking of surprising your man with breakfast in bed or are planning a surprise party for your man, these will make awesome 30th birthday gift ideas for him to give him the best birthday surprise!

Do guys like thoughtful gifts?

Do guys like getting gifts? Definitely! Thoughtful gifts can be the cutest, a reflection of how he makes you feel and a special way to show appreciation for him. A great thoughtful gift idea is to find and gift him a fragrance that smells like your first date together. Why not wrap them with ribbons tied in to bows and spritz his card with your perfume, so it smells like you!

Sunday 22 November 2020

Gifts for women in their 30's


Surprise gifts for women in their 30's - here's how to surprise a woman in her 30's, how to surprise your best friend, your girlfriend, your daughter - unique gifts that women in their 30's will love!



What do you get a woman in her 30's?

1. Buy her flowers! This will make such a special gift, whether you want to surprise your girlfriend, surprise your adult daughter or surprise your best friend. A gorgeous bouquet of flowers will never not be loved - you could even carefully select the kinds of flowers based on their special meanings in order to send a secret message to your loved one!

Saturday 21 November 2020

Yellow rose meaning, Flower Message gifts

The meaning behind the different colors or colours of roses is fascinating when choosing a gift! Roses are the perfect way to surprise someone. Yellow roses are a perfect floral gift to send to someone needing a little pick me up, or to someone you haven't heard from in a while. When the sun hits the petals, the whole room will be bathed in a warm, happy glow. They are sure to increase happiness, as like the sun they convey warmth and gladness.

Friday 20 November 2020

Gifts For The Woman Who Wants Nothing

How to surprise the woman who wants nothing for her birthday - or what to give the woman who has everything! It can be hard to gift someone who has everything already - or who has no wish to receive anything new, whether that is because they are more of a minimalist, or because they are insistent they'd rather you save your pennies instead. Here are some ways to get around that and show how much you appreciate them, gifts for the woman who wants nothing!

What to buy the person who wants nothing?

1. Unusual foods never tried before - give her the experience of trying something new! You could order a box of food, snacks and dishes from a different culture - all kinds of candy and snacks in fun and unusual flavours you have never tried, or bizarre food flavour combinations. It's such a fun gift idea that is an experience in itself and will result in a lot of laughter and funny memories!

Saturday 31 October 2020

Surprise party at home ideas

Some of the best surprise party ideas involve getting everyone involved and in on the celebration, such as dressing up your guests, dressing up your pets, holding a pancake party, or decorating a space like your recipient's favourite place - even gifting everyone a mystery box, full of fun things. Here is how to throw a surprise party, decorations ideas and some really fun ideas for the best surprise birthday party!  

How do you plan a surprise party at home?

There are so many fun ideas to try, from food tasting games, to mystery boxes to open, recreating childhood traditions, to recreating a special place in your own home - there are so many ideas for a fun birthday party at home!

Wednesday 21 October 2020

Surprise pregnancy announcement ideas

Here are tons of pregnancy reveal ideas, creative pregnancy announcement ideas you've never heard before! Read on for the best ways to surprise your parents with a pregnancy, or tell your parents, kids, family and loved ones you're pregnant! 

How can I announce my pregnancy surprise?

Think of what your recipient likes, for example Pokemon, you could design two adult Pokemon with a tiny unevolved baby Pokemon underneath! If you recipient likes chocolate, you could design two different chocolate bars with a mini chocolate square in the middle as a hint! You can do this for almost anything the recipient is in to, it makes the best surprise as it is personalised to the recipient at the same time! You could even present it as a pop out card for extra impact.

Tuesday 20 October 2020

How to surprise your sister DIY gifts ideas

Ways to surprise your sister on her birthday - or 'just because'! These surprise ideas make perfect birthday celebration ideas for your sister, lots of unique birthday gifts for your sister and birthday celebration ideas!

How can I surprise my sister?

Prank gifts are the answer! This is where you prank your sister, with a gift she's sure to love! You could wrap a funny item up to 'give' her as a present - for example, a spoon! - and watch her reaction before you gift her the real present, or you could leave her gift somewhere she won't expect to find it, like inside her favourite tub of ice cream in the freezer, if your gift will keep well in there!

Sunday 18 October 2020

Birthday surprise ideas for daughter

Ideas for the best birthday surprise gift for your daughter could be a special outfit to dress up in on her special day, if she is young, or a bouquet of fresh flowers with some elegant mocktails if she is older! Here's how to surprise your daughter on her birthday - whether it's her 18th birthday, her 14th birthday or 21st birthday, here are some unforgettable surprise ideas she's bound to love!

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How can I celebrate my daughter's birthday?

 Early morning birthday surprise ideas include pancakes or waffles, with all the toppings, keeping to a theme like her favourite gaming franchise, her favourite Disney princess, her favourite toy ie a Barbie birthday theme, or even her favourite colour! You could order her a giant cookie through the post, buy her flowers, fill a room full of balloons or order huge number balloons for her to have a photo with, surprise her with a surprise birthday trip... there are so many fun ideas for all ages!  

Thursday 15 October 2020

How to surprise someone with a trip or event

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All the creative trip reveal surprise ideas - plus creative concert reveal ideas that are perfect if you are wanting to surprise your recipient with a special event! Whether that's a surprise trip reveal for your boyfriend, your family, your grandparents or you want to surprise someone with some very exciting tickets, here are a ton of ideas for any surprise trip announcement you could want to make, from how to surprise someone with a trip to New York to surprising someone with a concert, and everything in between!

Saturday 10 October 2020

Creative ways to surprise your girlfriend - gifts she will love!

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Here are lots of unique gift ideas for Valentines Day, all kinds of fun and creative things to gift your girlfriend, perfect as long distance relationship gifts or cheap low cost birthday gift ideas for her on a budget! We hope you love these ideas, if you are looking for a touching gift for your better half or inspiration for unique gifts to give your love for her birthday or for Valentines Day, you have come to the right place!

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Tuesday 6 October 2020

Should I surprise my girlfriend at work?

Should I surprise my girlfriend at work? 

Yes - discreetly! Be sure she will appreciate the sentiment beforehand and aim to catch her on her lunch break or at a less busy time. There are so many fun ways to do this - dress up or wear a disguise, discreetly slip her a gift or letter to increase anticipation around the surprise, present it with a romantic ribbon or cute wax seal, or even ask a colleague of hers who you trust to pop a cute surprise in her bag - it could be her favourite sweets or snacks, tied with a bow! One of the best romantic surprises for your girlfriend.

Monday 5 October 2020

Creative birthday surprise ideas for boyfriend

Creative birthday surprise ideas for boyfriend

Here are some birthday surprise ideas for your boyfriend, how to surprise your boyfriend and some really cute, fun and creative birthday surprise ideas for him!

Also check out these adorable 'just because' boyfriend surprises and long distance boyfriend surprise gift ideas, plus where to take your boyfriend on his birthday!

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How can I surprise my boyfriend for his birthday? 

Creative birthday surprise ideas include making a special themed meal for him - get a themed cookie cutter for cheap and make character sandwiches and cookies - recreating old childhood traditions from birthdays, making him cute personalised presents and even dressing up as part of a themed surprise!

Saturday 26 September 2020

How to surprise your boyfriend, long distance

How to surprise your boyfriend surprise gift ideas

 How to surprise your long distance boyfriend, from sending a long distance relationship care package, to sending him cute formal letters and doodles tied with ribbons, to signing him up to a subscription box he'll love, to setting up a surprise movie night, here are some long distance relationship ideas for him and sweet things to do in a long distance relationship! Here is how to surprise your boyfriend online!

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How to surprise your long distance boyfriend with a visit

You could wear a disguise (this is great if he knows you're coming!), arrive with an impressive takeaway for the both of you, bring over some special foods and merch that is exclusive to your area, or ask mutual friends to help you hide and surprise him - just be sure not to scare him or freak him out!

How to surprise your long distance boyfriend on his birthday

Photoshop something funny and adorable and get it printed as a huge card or piece of wall art for him to frame and keep! You could use inside jokes between you as inspiration and photoshop any pets in, or friends you have in common. You could even put together a collage of your future together, so your boyfriend can frame it and feel excited about your future together. Making something yourself is one of the best ways to surprise your long distance boyfriend - it's special, personal and holds sentimental value and is something he'll always want to keep!

Cutest Mixtape USB to make him a playlist (the coolest!) πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

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Cheapest personalised socks πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Box of pub snacks for him (the pub experience in a box!) πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


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1. Make him a long distance care package - ideas could include a themed box pertaining to his favourite pokemon or tv series, you could fill it with cute things like a special character cookie, character keyrings, even a piece of clothing or accessory like a hat, that you adorned and personalised with iron on patches. Themed sweets, themed or personalised socks and a themed mug are also cute and thoughtful ideas and make the most special romantic care package ideas for your boyfriend!


PS Why not send him an adorable personalised colouring page of you and him, plus these hilarious offensive crayons he won't be able to get over!

2. Long distance relationship blanket - one of the best long distance relationship gifts diy ideas! 

3. Make use of inside jokes - and interpret them as creatively as you can to create a super special surprise. You could get crafty and recreate funny things you encountered on your dates, there are so many creative options to explore.

4. Write a romantic letter and include physical pictures - reenact the romantic tradition of sending old fashioned letters   you could even seal it with wax and your own seal! Spray perfume on your letters like Marty in Grease, to make them irresistable.

5. Send him little mementos of you - one of your t shirts or dresses, a little vial of your perfume, kiss a napkin wearing lipstick so he has the imprint of your kiss, a piece of jewellery you wear, a bobble you used, a pair of your socks.

6. Turn up randomly when/where he's not expecting you - be sure it is in the day and not at night. A great example is to randomly stumble in to him in a cafe, out shopping, or a similar public place. Be sure your boyfriend will appreciate the surprise! You could hint to him that you are going shopping that day, but not specify that you will be at the same shopping centre as him.

7. Each of you go to the beach and find a pebble that looks like each others eyes.

8. Send five photos a day - it can be of anything, to tell each other what your day is like.

9. Send a gift every day - so they will receive a treat every day for a week. They don't have to be big gifts, you can even send a letter every day - the fun is receiving something new every day! An amazing and adorable idea is to gift him some 'open when' letters, tons of ideas are here!

10. Send a box of photos - photos of you that you have never put on social media or that no one else has ever seen, photos from times of you together, or special moments you wanted to share. Pictures in physical form, that you can hold, are extra special keepsakes as they are a rarity these days.  

11. Send a disguised message - or a coded message, for him to figure out!

12. Set up a surprise movie night - buy his favourite box set on Amazon - or some films for you both to watch and send an assortment of popcorn and cute snacks through the post, with a letter announcing the movie night. One of the cutest long distance date ideas or long distance relationship activities!

13. Send a small gift in disguise - disguise it as a much bigger gift with multiple layers of packaging, so that when your boyfriend unwraps each layer, there is another layer underneath! He will never be able to guess what you sent him. 

14. Order him a box of unusual foods - or foods from a different culture, edibles he has never tried before! This is such a fun gift idea and you could even order identical foods for both of you to try at the same time and compare via Facetime or Skype. A great way to keep things interesting in a long distance relationship is to try new things - from new activities to brand new foods!

15. Sign him up to a subscription box - he will love, or something he's never tried before! Be sure he'll know it's from you though, there is often an option to leave a note or cute message.

16. Make a special relationship album - of your times together. Glue in little mementos of your dates, such as travel tickets, tissues you used to mop up ice cream, fill it with drawings and doodles, little bits and bobs you bought in shops together, things you bought each other and cute photos of you two together. You can send it to each other in the mail or the post, to each fill in a page for the other.

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Thursday 24 September 2020

How to Surprise your Wife, Romantic Surprise Gifts for Wife ideas!

How to surprise your wife surprise gift ideas

Here's how to surprise your wife on a budget - it can be the small, every day things that mean the most! Make your better half a special themed lunch, hide little gifts and surprises around the house, dress the house up all nice, frame a beautiful photo of her - these are all great wife surprise ideas that will make your wife feel special!

Also check out these cheap girlfriend surprise gift ideas, gifts for women in their 30s and gifts for the woman who wants nothing!




How do I make my wife feel special?

Take photos of her, make her your homescreen on your phone, keep her picture close to you. It's such a romantic gesture and she'll be sure to feel extra special. When you go on a date, snap some beautiful photos of her, put a flower in her hair and tell her how lovely she looks. 

How can I surprise my wife with a gift?

Go all out on beautiful wrapping and presentation, make it extra luxurious. It will make your wife feel extra special and show her how much love and thought went in to choosing the gift for her. 

What romantic things can I do for my wife?

Show her how well you know her with lovely little surprises, offering to treat her to items she admires, buying her favourite ice cream, ordering her flowers when she's not expecting it, making her a lovely lunch, recreating special moments from your dates, attaching a cute keyring to her keys, fetching her strawberries.

How do I spoil my wife?

Take her out on a mystery date - a day date can be the most romantic! Take her to the museum, to cafes and restaurants you've never been to before, recreate the cute formalities of dates you used to go on earlier in your relationship, hold her hand on a stroll to the park, buy her an ice cream! Treat her to all of life's little pleasures.

How to surprise your wife in lockdown 

 Be creative and unexpected by hiding her favourite sweets all around the house! You could even hide cute and romantic doodles or little gifts, or makeover a room in the house for her. You could also order flowers from a 'secret admirer', one of the best ways to surprise your wife on her birthday during lockdown! It can be difficult to think of ways to surprise your loved one when you see them all the time - or when you are not allowed to see them - the key is to get creative and think out of the box!


1. Make the bed - as simple as it sounds, this is such a romantic gesture. For extra points, choose a brand new duvet set, a couple of extra firm pillows and throw and deck out the bed like a hotel!

2. Next time on her birthday/Christmas - don't ask what she'd like this time but go out on a limb and surprise her yourself! Be totally unexpected in your choice of gift, a great tip is to listen carefully and be observant of what she most often browses online.

3. Paint her portrait - or take a beautiful picture of her and frame it in your living room. She will feel so flattered and it will be sure to make her smile, how to surprise your wife on your anniversary 101!

4. Give her a surprise hot water bottle - when the weather is cooler

5. Play with and braid her hair - if your wife enjoys this sensation. It can be so relaxing and soothing.

6. Make use of gift wrapping - a gorgeously wrapped gift will go so far, one of the best ways to surprise your wife on her birthday!

7. Write a funny poem - this will mean so much and you will bond over laughing about it together! This would make such a special gift requiring no cost, and one she'll be inclined to keep that will never get old!

8. Photoshop a funny image and frame it - without her noticing! You could work in lots of photos from cute memories - feature a pet that you both love - and work in inside jokes to make it extra special.

9. Put your jacket on her - or bundle her up in your scarf to keep warm, cute nice things to do for your wife to bring back memories of previous dates.

10. Do the ironing - this is such a helpful and romantic chore to take on to surprise your wife, so she will have extra time to relax.

11. Hide her favourite sweets all around the house - so she will come across them spontaneously! For an extra romantic touch, tie a bow around each one to make the surprise extra special.

12. Make her a special themed lunch - with her favourite foods, arrange them in a cute way, to spell out cute messages or adhere to a special theme, such as a franchise or tv series she loves! There are so many ways to make it funny too - take a picture of the finished result for you both to always remember.


Saturday 19 September 2020

How do I give a surprise gift?



How to surprise someone with a gift, ideas such as disguising your present, writing clues for a surprise treaure hunt, hiding the gift in plain sight and adding hidden surprises to your gift are some creative ways to give a gift to your boyfriend or girlfriend, or your loved one - creative ways to surprise someone on their birthday or 'just because'!


1. Disguise the gift - disguise the shape of the gift to keep them guessing! You could even encase the gift in multiple layers of cardboard boxes to make a small gift look huge or a completely different size - your recepient will never be able to guess! Using lots and lots of different layers of paper and tissue paper - make them recyclable where possible! - will provide additional interest and entertainment as it will keep your recepient busy for ages, while they try to work out what you have gifted them! This is one of the best creative ways to wrap car keys or creative ways to give gift cards for a birthday - just be careful to pop any breakables or anything that could get ripped by accident - like money, gift cards or concert tickets - in a special protective coating like a protective wallet.

2. Gift riddles - a great way to build anticipation around giving a gift and making the whole occasion so much more fun and memorable! You could devise a special riddle for your loved one to figure out. This is a great way to give hints about a gift, while increasing the anticipation and excitement around the whole exchange. For creative surprise riddles ideas, look to inside jokes between you and your loved one to make it extra special! 

3. How to give clues to a surprise - you could use inside jokes to think of clues, so only your loved one will be able to figure out what they mean. 

4. Treasure hunt - one of the best hiding gift ideas! Simply hide a trail of clues all around the room or house, each leading on to the next one! You could make them rhyme or make them extra personal. Whether you're trying to think of ideas hidden birthday gift clues or are hiding Christmas presents clues for the kids, this activity makes giving a gift extra fun!

5. What to say when presenting a gift - presenting a gift speech can make your gift extra special and memorable! Ideas can include a poem, a riddle, a song or even a rap! It gives the gift extra sentimental value as it will always remind your loved one of the poem, song or speech you wrote for them. It makes your gift extra special. You could even have it stand in place of a non physical gift - a surprise trip reveal poem, or you could write a poem for a gift that hasn't arrived yet!

6. Little things to add to a gift - you could wrap the gift in multiple layers of paper and sneak in little extras for added enjoyment. These can be the recepient's favourite sweets, joke gifts to prank your recepient or even funny doodles!

7. Gifts with hidden surprises - one gift could contain another gift, such as a box of chocolates containing a piece of jewellery in its case hidden inside. As a funny twist you could even make miniature versions of the gift getting smaller and smaller as it is unravelled - inside the jewellery case there could be a tinier box of chocolates, which contains an even tinier jewellery case - like a russian doll set! You could use Fimo or solid drying modelling clay for this.

8. Pretend that you forgot - and then surprise them with your gift! Be apologetic and super convincing here - the better you convince your recepient, the more surprised they will be.

9. Balloon notes - one of the most unique ways to give a gift! Write or stick a clue or letter to each balloon, fill the whole room with them and then your loved one will have to arrange them to figure out the message leading to the surprise gift! This is a great idea for a surprise trip reveal.

10. Put it in an every day place - they won't expect to find it! Then wait for them to discover it. This could be in the bathroom, in front of the tv, inside their desk drawer... so many every day, unexpected places!

11. A gift in disguise - like a trojan horse, the main gift can be contained inside something ordinary, or less exciting to the recepient, such as a plain pair of socks, a cereal box or packet of crisps and you can claim you 'didn't know what to get them'! Your recepient will be even more surprised and excited on finding your real gift inside, just be sure it is easily visible once your loved one looks inside, so that they don't throw it away by accident. You could selotape it to a packet of crisps/the cereal packet so it doesn't get thrown out by mistake. 

12. Ask if a waiter or member of staff can present the gift - if you are in a restaurant setting this can be so exciting and special. Be sure your loved one will appreciate the sentiment before you arrange this, that it won't make them feel uncomfortable!  

13. Gift them a surprise Santa sack of gifts - one of the most fun ways to present Christmas gifts, to make your loved one feel like a child again! 

14. Decorate the room! To give the occasion more of a party atmosphere - or to make it feel like your recepient's favourite place/places. You could get really crafty with this - it would be a perfect way to surprise your loved one or loved ones with a surprise trip as you could transform the room to look just like the place of the trip you are surprising them with.

15. Wrap it in a unique and special way - make the wrapping beautiful and unique, so your recepient won't want to throw it away! They might even want to keep a piece of your beautiful wrapping to remember the gift by - or take a picture of it first before they open it, to be able to treasure it always! A beautifully or uniquely wrapped gift can dramatically increase anticipation about the gift itself. A great tip is to personalise the wrapping, order wrapping paper with their name, face or favourite pet on it - or even make your own! 

How to give a gift that hasn't arrived

Give your gift by printing a photo of the item and popping it in place of the belated gift. Your loved one will still get a surprise and can look forward to receiving the gift when it arrives. You could even photoshop together a funny image of your loved one receiving the gift and get really creative with this! These are all fun ways to surprise someone, to show extra thought and love when giving a gift that is late to arrive. I hope you liked these gift surprise ideas, unique ways to give someone a gift!


If you liked these ideas definitely check out these belated birthday gift ideas for him and her, how to surprise your pet with a party and best fishing gift ideas for fishermen!

Friday 28 August 2020

How to surprise your boyfriend

Here are some fun surprises for your boyfriend, romantic surprise gifts for him and gift ideas he'll love. This is perfect for you if you're looking for some cute boyfriend surprises, some unique and creative gift ideas for a boyfriend or crush. It can be hard to keep thinking up fun surprises for boyfriend ideas so here is a helping hand, even if you want to know how to surprise my boyfriend for no reason - these make great 'just because I love you' gifts! - or valentines day ideas for boyfriend - PS check out these romantic ways to welcome your husband home and best five senses gift ideas for him! 

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Saturday 22 August 2020

How to surprise your husband

How to surprise your husband surprise gift ideas

What can I do to surprise my husband? 

Sometimes it can be hard to think of ways to surprise the man in your life or how to surprise your husband - it is often fun, small and quirky surprises like hiding homemade gifts and doodles in his bag, creating themed meals, or going all out with quirky wrapping paper that can inject a huge amount of fun in to your marriage as well as giving your husband the best surprise he'll never expect! How do you reveal a surprise gift? Read on to find new creative ways to reveal a surprise and more!

PS check out our new specially tailored husband birthday gift ideas here, plus best men cave gift ideas and gifts for guys in their thirties!

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1. A hilarious colouring book for adults πŸ‘ˆπŸ» don't forget to include these offensive crayons!



PS there is even a cuter one here! πŸ‘ˆπŸ» Personalise a colouring in page with you and your hubby, it's such a cute surprise - gift them some offensive crayons to go with it! It's sure to inject a whole lot of fun in to your marriage, the cutest and funniest surprise gift.


2. Leave a nerf gun or water pistol at the door with a note and hide in the house with your own 

When he finds you, you can try to spray/shoot him first!


3. How can I surprise my husband without money? 

Tie ribbons around everything in his bag - this is a really cute gesture - a friendly prank idea that lets him know you're thinking of him.


4. Create some cute and funny doodles 

Then pop them in his bag for him to find, maybe even roll them up and secure them with a ribbon for added cuteness. You could create a whole bunch of them or surprise him with one every day to make his day that little bit sweeter. 


5. Gift him a realistic chocolate tool set πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

These are so cool and perfect for if your recipient is the DIY master of the family! It's the perfect way to fool them and surprise your recipient, as they are crafted entirely from chocolate but look just like the real thing! You can get a set to suit every personality, whatever your partner is in to, or whatever his job or his hobby, there will be something to perfectly suit every man out there!



Realistic painting workshop chocolate tools set πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Realistic chocolate bike repair kit for cycling enthusiasts πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


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6. Buy in those edible ink pens 

And write a cute message on some edible paper, on his sandwiches - or one of those chocolate art pens to create cute messages in chocolate for him. You could pop them in his lunch, wrapped up in his bag or add a cute chocolate surprise message to his dessert!


7. Put together a themed lunch or meal for him  

Where everything pertains to a certain colour or theme, for example like Pokemon, Marvel, DC Comics or his favourite franchise. You can get really creative with this and match everything together to create a cohesive and fun and really cute theme! Your husband won't be expecting it at all, which makes it the perfect surprise, and you could even extend the theme to dessert too!

  

8. Make his favourite dessert from scratch 

Think of a special dessert or dish you both bond over and then try to make it from scratch, if it goes wrong it will create some hilarious memories for the both of you! He will appreciate the thought and love any cute touches you add - like rainbow sprinkles or paper hearts!


9. Alternatively, surprise him with a takeaway when he gets in! 

Your treat.


10. Make sugar cookies of his face with this personalised photo cookie cutter πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

This is possibly the coolest thing ever! A cookie cutter that you can personalise with your recipient's face, based on a photo of them! You can now make sugar cookies of your recipient, perfect for their birthday and sure to amaze them and make them laugh in equal parts, so perfect! They also work perfectly as icing or fondant presses.  


11. Make cute, themed pancakes 

Maybe you have a franchise you are both invested in or have something quirky or geeky in common! Make use of the theme and create cute pancake designs for when he comes down in the morning - it will be hilarious if the designs go wrong! This is a great way to create some cute memories and surprise your husband at the same time.


12. Put together a themed meal for you both 

Along the same lines as the themed lunch surprise, you can get really creative with the theme, there is nothing like a themed surprise! It's reminding each other of the quirky things you have in common. 


13. The design a plate surprise 

This is such a good trick! Arrange for your husband to go out and only come back at tea time, when you'll have a meal prepared for both of you. Then get your hands on some plain white plates and some plate decorating pens or paint - even the kinds kids often use to decorate a plate for Grandma. You can create a really cute design - and then be sure to follow the instructions to let the paint or ink set - it is often recommended to pop in the oven for a certain time. Once it is completely dry, you can set about preparing the meal and dish it out on to the newly decorated plate. You could even cleverly cover each section of the plate with a different food - just make sure every bit is covered with food so that it looks like an every day white dinner plate. Wait til your husband starts eating to reveal the cute surprise! You get to keep the memory and relive it every time you use the plate for a meal! It's such a cute surprise idea and you can get really creative with the design and message you choose to give.


14. Buy him a mystery gift from a 'secret admirer' 

And watch his reaction as he tries to figure it out! You can pretend to know nothing about it. You could then send him another gift later that reveals the whole thing! 


15. Hijack his playlist 

And add some cute and funny songs, or create a new separate playlist of songs that remind you of happy memories of you both together. It's such a cute idea!


16. Photoshop a funny picture together of you both 

Or one of him! You could even frame it somewhere like the living room and see if he notices, this will sure to have you both in stitches and it's such a cute memento, something to keep forever more. He might even respond by creating his own to surprise you!


17. Buy his favourite ice cream and leave it in the freezer 

For him to discover, you could even pop a post it note on top with 'surprise!' written on it. Sure to get you 100k girlfriend points.


18. Create a treasure hunt to lead him to said frozen surprise

There is no cuter surprise idea! This is an amazing way to reveal a gift you have bought for him, just create lots of clues and hide them all over the room or house - just be sure he won't discover the gift first!


19. Invest in a quirky bed sheet 

And wait until he climbs in to bed and notices! There are so many quirky designs out there, even Twister boards for an in-bed game of Twister!


20. Change his phone's autocorrect 

In a cute way! Pick a phrase he might use often when you text one another - change it to resemble something cute! You can have so much fun with this.


21. Gift him a five senses gift

These gifts are extra special and make for the most memorable gifts!


22. Dress up and cosplay as characters from his favourite tv show

This is such a funny and special idea, sure to make everyone laugh and create some great memories! Why not asign everyone a character, or create a dress code inviting guests to cosplay as a character from a certain TV show that your recipient adores! There are so many fun and funny ways to get creative with this. 


23. Give him a one of a kind self customised gift

It could be a hoodie, a hat, slippers... there are so many options! You can personalise them yourself and make them extra special by decorating a plain piece of clothing and adorning them with iron on patches, sew on patches or pins.


24. Give him a gift from his pet

There is nothing more special than a gift from their pet! This could be a beautiful framed portrait of their pet (a super affordable gift!), a life size biscuit or cookie decorated to look just like their pet (you could DIY this yourself!) or a gift featuring their pet's paw print.


25. Gift him a box of pub snacks πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

Bring the pub (or bar) to him with this amazing box of pub snacks for him to try. This makes an amazing gift as there is nothing like giving the gift of novelty and a new experience to try! He will be sure to find some new favourites!


26. Make a heart shaped cupcake pullapart

The way to his heart is through his stomach! Just arrange cupcakes in a heart formation, then ice over them as one, add some decorations and voila! 


27. Gift him flavoured toothpaste!

Such a cute and quirky gift idea that he won't expect but will love. There are so many different flavours you can get to give your loved one a little lift every morning!


28. Make a little romantic parcel for him

With his favourite sweets, drinks, snacks and funny cute doodles, tie it with a ribbon and then slip it in to his bag when he's not looking!


29. Gift him a hamper of bizarre and interesting foods

Tons of foods they have never tried before! You could even set up a blind food tasting game - or a game of foodie dares - and get them trying all kinds of crazy food combinations they would never normally!


30. Serve him a realistic chocolate breakfast πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

A hilarious gift idea that is so unique and creative, the perfect loving way to prank your husband!


When can surprises go wrong? 

If the surprise is too dramatic or costly, it can have the unintended effect on your recipient, for example, spending a lot on a surprise trip could backfire if you find out they had to work during that certain period. For this reason, it's often the smallest surprises that surprise your husband, partner or recepient the most and make them the happiest, as it is often the thought that counts.


Avoid putting any pressure or demands on your recipient with your surprise

If your surprise requires a certain reaction or actions from your recipient, this might put pressure on them and in return, result in a negative response from your recipient. Examples to try to steer clear of might be, planning an event with many guests at a time your recipient is tired and needing to relax, or indirectly sending a message with your surprise that requires a particular effort on your recipient's part, such as arranging a romantic meal or dressing up, for the expectation of activities afterwards. No strings attached surprises tend to be the best, surprises to make your recipient smile, as they come straight from the heart!


Keep their tastes in mind

When planning a surprise, be sure there is nothing that might be costly or inconvenient for your recipient involved, such as a difficult cleaning job, or anything that might make them feel uncomfortable. Also, if planning a food related surprise, be sure to check for any food allergies they might have beforehand!


How can I surprise my husband when he comes home from work?

 This can be a good time to surprise your husband or partner as they will be unsuspecting and won't be expecting a surprise as they get home - but often the smallest surprises work best for this scenario. Cater for the fact they may be tired when they get home and surprise them in a gentle way with their favourite ice cream, a themed meal or a takeaway!


How to surprise your husband with a trip? 

A great thing to do is to plan a less exciting event with your husband - or a trip for you where you've persuaded him to tag along - and reveal the mystery in the car - he'll have to guess where by the direction you are taking! A surprise trip reveal poem would be perfect for this too. Just be sure your partner has the time off around that time and cover all bases before you set off and surprise your loved one!

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