a friend of mine is getting married soon!  and we are all sooo happy for her.  this weekend would be her bridal shower.  pathetic lil me, this would be the first time i would be attending such event.  so, the only thing i know about it are the ones i saw on tv and the movies.  but i sure i guess i won't be too far behind.

one thing i was really thinking about was the gift for the bride.  as i have seen in movies and tv, most of the gifts are naughty and kinky.  stuff that the bride would be using on their honeymoon.  and since i always want to go out of the norm, this is not an option.

so, i was thinking of something that the soon-to-be wife would be needing. 

one of the first few things that popped in my head was kitchenware, but that's beyond my budget.  so, i thought of bringing the level down a bit, and flatware came into my mind.   and then, i want to slap myself.. hello!  those are the type of gifts that they would be getting on the wedding!!  well, at least i don't need to think of what to give them for that occassion since i found these cute and amazing dinnerware.

as i was browsing Yahoo! Food an idea came popping in my head!  thus, i found the gift i want to give her.. something that she could and would be using during her life as a wife, and after a couple of years a mom. 

i wrote in the card:

use this to surprise your hubby!

yes, as corny at it may sound, i bought her two recipe books! not as "fun" as lingerie, this would sure be unique!  hehehehe!