Gifts for Sailors' Wives
A sailor's wife, unless she sails with her husband, probably occupies her free time with family, friends and her own hobbies. Consider this when you are choosing a gift for her. You could select something that reminds her of her husband, something to keep her connected with him, or something to enjoy on her own.
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Locket
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A locket is a great way for a sailor's wife to keep her sea-bound hubby close to her heart. A locket is a timeless piece of jewelry, filled with a photo, classic enough that it can be passed down to future generations. Have the locket already filled with a photo of the sailor when you give his wife the gift. Alternately, a silver charm shaped like a nautical knot, compass or fish also makes a beautiful gift.
Framed Poster of "Kissing Nurse"
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Two re-creations of the iconic "Kissing Nurse" image. The iconic "Kissing Nurse" image, by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, encapsulated the emotional, celebratory end of World War II. In it, a sailor is dramatically embracing and kissing a nurse in the streets of New York. Have a poster of the image framed for a romantic gift with artistic merit.
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Tattoo Session
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One famous tattoo artist, Samuel O' Reilly, once said, "A sailor without a tattoo is like a ship without grog: not seaworthy." Some classic American tattoos feature nautical icons that typically denote a seaman's achievements. An anchor means that you have sailed the Atlantic; a fully rigged ship means you have sailed around Cape Horn; a sea turtle means that you have crossed the equator; a rope around the wrist means that you served as a deckhand. Tattoo art is enjoying a mainstream popularity that celebrates these and other body art icons. A gift of a tattoo session will let a sailor's wife immortalize her pride in her husband.
Sailing Gear
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If she enjoys sailing with her husband, for leisure or work, give a sailor's wife some items that she can use when she is out at sea. A good gift might include items such as a rigging knife, books, a hand-bearing compass, sailing gloves, a sailing hat, sunscreen, sunglasses or a digital GPS system.
Leather-bound Journal
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A sailor's wife might find that she has a lot of time on her hands while her husband is away. If she likes to write, or wants to keep an account of her days, give her the gift of a journal. A leather binding gives a journal a timeless, romantic look that may serve as inspiration when jotting down notes, letters or anecdotes about the kids.
Crafting/Art Supplies
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If this sailor's wife likes to spend her spare time knitting, sewing, painting or crafting clay into ceramics, then you could use your gift to cater to those interests. Wrap up a gift basket full of the items she may need for crafts, like yarn, paintbrushes, paint, sewing needles and thread. You may want to look into art classes in her area, such as jewelry-making, welding or glass-blowing, and buy a set of sessions as a gift to her.
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