What would a kindergarten teacher want but not get because it was too expensive? Nikki'* birthday is next week and I can't think of what to get her.

Kid punishment dice. (reference to the diagnostic dice)

AN APPLE

After spending all week with kids a day at the spa getting massaged, facial, etc would be divine!

Or you can buy her a locket with your picture in it to wear close to her heart.

No nearby spas. I've gotten her all the jewelry she'll ever need, and I mean all.
Keep the ideas comin'.
Everything is appreciated.

is this your wife/significant other?

Some things I have gotten my wife over the years include.

A really warm fuzzy bathrobe, a body pillow, gift certificate to beauty stores, and of course a greenhouse full of flowers over the last 10 years or so LOL

a whistle. seriously, don't you want a whistle? you could blow it and everybody would look around thinkin "what'* that sound?" i want a whistle now...

My fiance. She got a whistle. She uses it for recess duty.

Haven't you ever heard her mention something in passing? Women give men all types of hints if men would just pay a little attention. She might see something in the store and say "Oh, thats nice" etc.

How about a gift certificate to Victorias Secret? Or are there any couple'* retreats around? I had this one guy take me to a place like that and it cost $500 for one night but it was well worth it. There was a 20 ft swimming pool in our room, a sauna, jacuzzi, mirrored ceiling. It was unforgetable

It'* always clothes she comments on, or purses or shoes. I don't like getting her things like that. We did the VS thing for Valentine'* day.

$500 is too much for this budget.