This debate about spouses giving each other gifts is cracking me up! I'm one of those who really just don't care about gifts. We take several vacations a year and I just don't want a whole lot of things. But, if he is going to get me something, and most occasions I specifically tell him not to, then I do want it to be something thoughtful. For ex, one Mother's Day he bought me a $20 Magnolia tree. I loved this, and now I get some kind of tree or something every Mother's Day. A wonderful tradition and I love them.
But, one birthday, right after we bought a new vehicle, he bought me "custom made" floor mats for the new SUV. I just stared at it for a minute and then just started laughing. He was so embarrassed, he just kept telling me things like "but they're custom made," "but they're really expensive," "but they'll be so easy to keep clean with the kids...". He is a car and car accessory fanatic, so he really, truly could not fathom anyone not being so excited about this gift (bless his sweet heart!). So, for his birthday a couple of weeks later, I got him a toaster oven. When his moth fell open, I just started with "but it's stainless," "but you can cook a whole pizza in it..." etc. we have laughed so much about this over the years. And we both use the heck out of those crazy gifts!