AUTHOR: M. DATE: 9:46:00 AM ----- BODY:

See, my wife is about to do this amazing thing known as graduating. I'm busting out with pride for this woman who has thrown herself full-throttle into her schoolwork and a new career and is coming out the other end with three fancy-schmancy awards. I'm throwing her a party. But I want to get her something special. And she's no help. When I asked her what she wanted, this was her answer: Yes. As seen on TV. Those of you who know her in real life will not be any more surprised by this request than I was. Okay. I can do that. But what else? Anyone? Bueller?

-------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Clementine COMMENT-DATE:12:20 PM COMMENT-BODY:When Petunia got her M.A., I got her the school ring she'd wanted. When my dad got his doctorate, my brother, Petunia, and I got him a sweet leather satchel for work. I don't know if I. would like either of those things, though. Maybe you should stick to the lid organizer. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:12:32 PM COMMENT-BODY:When my partner finished her PhD, I bought her a guitar so she could explore a new FUN (non-academic, non-work) thing. When I graduated, she bought me a beautiful piece of art (a small item, modestly priced, but a huge leap for two grad students) that I had been eying for a long time. I think something that lasts and reminds you of your amazing achievement is in order! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: J COMMENT-DATE:12:56 PM COMMENT-BODY:That is so so cool.
I want one.
Almost as much as I want a "silver bullet" chopper and "chef tony's silicon bakeware" -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Erin COMMENT-DATE:1:00 PM COMMENT-BODY:Dude,

I *own* that.

Your wife is awesome.

xo, Erin -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: FemiKnitMafia COMMENT-DATE:2:25 PM COMMENT-BODY:Yeah, not surprised. Still hilarious!
Gift certs - Hold Everything? California Closets?
Tattoo? Good Vibes? Local restaurant? Massage? Girl singer-songwriter show? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Foxxy One COMMENT-DATE:4:19 PM COMMENT-BODY:Love mine! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:5:28 PM COMMENT-BODY:I don't think I can suggest anything in particular, just the general advice of maybe something she really wants but would never buy herself. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: LilySea COMMENT-DATE:11:25 PM COMMENT-BODY:I have one of those and I LOVE it!
I'm sure that it will delight her. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Daneille COMMENT-DATE:8:17 AM COMMENT-BODY:I have a Spin-Smart. My in-laws bought it for me.

It rocks.

And it would simplify my life enormously if I could bring myself to throw out all my other mismatched containers. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:12:18 PM COMMENT-BODY:Just a warning- do not freeze them. I love mine, but they get very brittle in the freezer. How about non-academic books? Or maybe a container garden set up for the new place? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: barbie2be COMMENT-DATE:7:24 PM COMMENT-BODY:my roommate has that as seen on tv thing. it's a piece of crap. it broke in the first three days. but it's a good idea... i mean, if it wasn't made out of cheap crappy plastic.

congrats to your wife! and to you for being supportive of her. education is always something to be celebrated! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: barbie2be COMMENT-DATE:7:27 PM COMMENT-BODY:doh... forgot to say that michele sent me. :) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Anonymous COMMENT-DATE:8:30 PM COMMENT-BODY:Okay, just to be safe, get her the tupperware organizer. However, you should definitely get her something VERY personal. You'll know best, jewelry? Lingerie? A gift certificate to Home Depot?
Just remember this is a once in a lifetime achievement.
When I graduated, my fiance got me a beautiful watch and a portable stereo. I was impressed. He was rewarded for his choices.
Good luck!
Here via Michele's. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: srp COMMENT-DATE:8:51 PM COMMENT-BODY:Perhaps a scrapbook of her accomplishments and greetings from friends, family, teachers and such.

Here from Michele. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: nina beana COMMENT-DATE:10:26 AM COMMENT-BODY:smart spin! hysterical! made me laugh out loud. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Paige COMMENT-DATE:4:15 PM COMMENT-BODY:I love mine! It fits nicely in the cupboards and works like a charm.....

Just lurking around, and found your blog via "talesfromthestirrups" have a good day! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Daneille COMMENT-DATE:9:32 AM COMMENT-BODY:When I graduated my dad got me a box fan. You can't do worse than that. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: M3 COMMENT-DATE:11:52 PM COMMENT-BODY:I got one of those Spin things -- sucked in by the tv commercial and then found it at Target. But, I hated it! I know, I know, everyone says they love the thing, but I couldn't stand the fact that the containers were tall and skinny. I don't want to pile all my food (like lasagne) up on top of itself, I want to put it in a normal tupperware thingamajig where it can rest in one layer. Yes, I am anal retentive... ;-) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: Rachel COMMENT-DATE:2:04 PM COMMENT-BODY:My sister-in-law got me one. I thought I'd hate it, but I love it. LOVE IT! --------