**Men, let’s face it. Our lives are simply more colorful and exciting because of the women we hold dear in our hearts. Whether it be our wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, aunt, grandma, or best friend, they never fail to make us feel special with simple gestures like cooking for us or picking the right clothes for us to wear. Sure, they can also be a handful, but we’d have to agree that without them, our world will be a drab place to live in.
So how do we make them feel they are truly appreciated? With gifts, of course, especially in this Holiday Season where you are expected to be generous. But don’t go around handing out knitting kits or pots and pans because you think those are what women love to receive unless you want to get the cold-shoulder treatment that is icier than the snow outside. Each special woman in your life deserves something better, something that comes from the heart. Yes, you have to get some unique gifts for her! But if this somehow stumps you, don’t fret, as we’ve got you covered. Here are a few suggestions that are sure to elicit warm hugs and kisses from the women in your life.
A Day at the Spa
A gift certificate to a local spa is a gift of relaxation. Always a hard worker, women definitely need some time off, and there’s no better way than to get a massage, manicure and pedicure, and all the other things that a spa can offer. What woman can resist some special pampering?
All That Glitters
Marilyn may have crooned about diamonds being a girl’s best friend (if you’ve got the budget, why not?), but jewelry in general will be just as appreciated. But what kind of jewelry? Well, in a poll conducted by a popular men’s magazine on the best and worst gifts they’ve received from the guys in their lives, it showed that necklaces are the preferred choice, followed by earrings.
A Rollicking Good Time
Nothing beats the gift of an unforgettable experience like attending a live concert, a music festival, or a Broadway show. You should by now have learned her favorite artist or at least the kind of music she digs. Which means it’s just a matter of hitting the Internet to find where and when they are playing.
You can start looking at sites like www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com so you can score those tickets before they run out.
A Class-y Gift
Lots of women like to cook, which is probably the reason why a lot of cooking shows are hosted by women, and why the wifey or the sistah or gramma can sit through each episode of Master Chef. You can be sure then that gifting them with an enrollment in a cooking class will be such a big deal. Make it a multiple-session class and they’ll love you even more.
Basket-full of Goodies
Nope, these are not those gift baskets you will find in department stores, all wrapped up and ready to go with canned fruits, chocolates, and some cheap wine. We are talking about a well-thought out themed basket that will remind your recipient of a special event or a favorite place. For example, a beach-themed basket can have a big and colorful towel, a sun hat, sunscreen lotion, flip-flops, and other related things. You can start hunting down the items that will be included in the basket as early as you can so that everything will be ready in time for the Holiday gift-giving season.
*There are a lot more unique gift ideas that you can also consider like an air plant terrarium kit, bath bombs, dessert decorator, or a heart-shaped umbrella that are sure to be just as appreciated as well. Or you can also go for the more traditional items like perfume or jewelry box or even an iPad.
The important thing is for you to realize first how much those things would be of value to the women of your life. Remember that even expensive gifts will prove to be worthless if they are of no use to your recipient.
These are great gift ideas. Wish my man would think of getting me one of these gifts. LOL