-Chocolate: It should be in a gift basket or a decent sized box. And when I say gift basket, I don’t mean fruit. And the chocolate should not be Hersey’s, or Snickers. It should be Lindt, Godiva, or at the very least, Ghiradelli. Every once in awhile I see that Lindt makes lovely chocolate gift baskets. Or a box of chocolates! Please get a decent size & not one that has only like 6 pieces or something. (Unless it’s a small gesture, she might think you’re cheap) I think this is a great gift for either gender. Check below for a website that sells lots of gift baskets, & Godiva boxes of chocolate you can pick up at your local Macy’s.
–Bath and Body products: Every woman will appreciate bath & body products. Almost all women love a luxurious bubble bath, and nice scented lotions. Women, more so than men, love to feel pampered. There are also certain sites that sell bath & body products for women who are expecting. Any pregnant woman would be delighted to have that.
Tip: Best to buy a set that has different scents for her to try. i.e. let’s say you get strawberry scented. What happens if she hates strawberry?
–Coffret or a set of rollerballs: this is great for all women unless they hate perfume. Most women love perfume & the great thing about a coffret is that you don’t have to buy just one fragrance. They have a selection for her to choose from! I’ve given coffrets to my girl friends and they love them.

-Fashion no no: never buy a woman a large bottle of perfume unless you know it’s her favorite.
-Another no no: don’t buy women clothes. It’s a very, very tricky area that you’re walking into. Unless you know her size & EXACTLY what her tastes are, most likely you might offend the woman. You’re better off getting her a gift card.
–A makeup set: is a great idea for most women. I know my mom would love this one. The only women you should not buy this for is if they hate makeup.

-Flowers: What happened to giving flowers? The only time I see flowers now really are at weddings. When was the last time you remembered seeing a woman getting a lovely bouquet of flowers? Every Mother’s day I would call 800-FLOWERS and send over my mom flowers. I also got a friend a bouquet for her birthday. If you have a friend who’s feeling sad, send a small bouquet of flowers to cheer her up. I don’t know why men don’t give flowers that often anymore; maybe because they will eventually die? But who cares? As women we can hang them to dry, press them into books, or make potpourri.
-Small, Designer items: I had a boss once that gave us all Marc Jacobs key chains for Christmas. All women love designer things, but not all of us can afford them. If you give a scarf, compact mirror, by i.e. Prada, it would be greatly appreciated. And this makes great gifts for all of my girl friends.




-A gift idea: If you have to get a girl a gift, & let’s say you know her favorite color. I used to have a friend whose absolute favorite color was green. I got her a present of a green Shu Uemura eyeshadow, mixed in with a bunch of green earrings. Ok, they were costume jewelry, but it was an expensive eyeshadow ($30 for 1 color!!) mixed in with other things she would like. I couldn’t get her an expensive, expensive present, and this was my way of opting in between. This could be a great idea for someone else you know. Get one item that’s expensive, & mix it in with other things that she’d like. Hair accessories would also be great here. This is a great idea if you know her favorite color.
-Jewelry: and I mean the REAL thing. Ok, this is really meant for close family, or your significant other. This is for birthdays, Valentine’s day, anniversaries or Christmas. Hey, if you really want to show your wife/girlfriend that you care, jewelry can come any time of the year! The very minimum it should at least silver. White gold tends to look better than yellow gold, but this a personal preference. And it doesn’t really matter which kind of jewelry you buy: it’s the thought that counts. Think about the woman that you’re buying for & her tastes. i.e. if her favorite color is pink, then pick something with pink stones.
One of the ultimate presents: a new cell phone: This is also reserved for close family, and your significant other. This is a great present if your girlfriend/wife has just broken hers, or lost it. This shows that you’re concerned & worried about her, & that you’re willing to make her happy. I happen to know a guy who bought three Iphone 6s for his girlfriend, his sister, and his girlfriend’s sister. But strangely, not for himself. Of all the presents you could give a woman, with the engagement ring being #1, a new cell phone would be #2.
-The last resort: a gift card. I would not do Starbucks gift cards unless she adores coffee. And who says gift cards are only for men? I love gift cards! I specifically told my husband that I prefer gift cards over jewelry. Great places for gift cards: Macy’s (or other dept. stores), and Sephora. I think Victoria’s Secret makes a great gift card, but unless it’s your significant other, it implies other things. You wouldn’t want to give a Victoria’s secret gift card to a co worker. It’s like implying you want her to buy some naughty lingerie.
When giving women gifts: most importantly, listen to the woman that you’re buying for & the things that she likes. The most difficult people to shop for are coworkers, simply because you might not know them very well. But i.e. if this girl loves dogs, then get her something dog related. If she loves tea, then get her a lovely tea set with an infuser. I’ve given you lots of options of gift ideas, but always take into consideration the woman you’re giving it to. i.e. My mother would prefer makeup set over chocolate any day. If you have a special occasion, or holiday coming up, get the women in your life something NICE!!!
Links:
For chocolate gift baskets: http://www.aagiftsandbaskets.com/
Bath & body works gift sets: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=18375076&cp=12587013&cm_re=Gifts-_-Banner3-_-ggifts_40u_s15_none_ls
The body shop gift sets: http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/gifts/view-all-gifts.aspx#/view-all-gifts.aspx
Victoria’s secret lotion & perfume sets: https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/gift-sets
Coffrets at Ulta.com: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/a/_/Ntt-coffret/Nty-1?Dy=1&ciSelector=searchResults
Coffrets at Sephora: http://www.sephora.com/search/search.jsp?keyword=coffret
Rollerballs at Sephora: http://www.sephora.com/search/search.jsp?keyword=rollerballs
Gifts at Sephora: http://www.sephora.com/gifts-for-her?sortBy=price%3A0%3A%3AP_PROD_NAME%3A0%3A%3AP_DEFAULT_SKU%3A1
Flowers: www.1800flowers.com
Custom photo m&m’s: http://www.mymms.com/utility.aspx
Personalized things at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/browse/gifts-registry/personalized-gifts/1094765_133224/?cat_id=1094765_133224&facet=occasion:Valentine%27s%20Day
Personalized photo products at Walmart: http://photos.walmart.com/walmart/storepage/storePageId=Mugs
Shu Uemura products: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Special-Offers/special_offers-beauty,default,sc.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA0uGmBRDwj7mE1v-LlCYSJADxH16OF67f0W4UN65YPaUzL1kPUWSAyOdqNlb1UHXUjnxUmBoClQvw_wcB
great gift card!
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This is a great list! I will be sending this to all the guys i know. I personally love getting edible arrangements and chocolates 🙂
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Thank you!
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I will be sending this to the man in my life!
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Great ideas! I will definitely be sending this list to some guys i know
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For me the chocolate is a wonderful gift to give or receive, the perfume however I would skip.
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Great tips! I always appreciate beauty items. My favorite gift my guy ever gave me was a Clarisonic.
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thank you! I love that idea!
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Great ideas- I’ll be sure to pass it on.
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thanks!
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Your ideas are great. My favorites are the cell phone cases and the gift cards personally. I also love to receive a nice bottle of wine for a gift.
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Love this! So glad I found your blog!
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i’m glad you like it, thank you!
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As a secret santa gift (10-20 dollar limit) I bought a mini Tocca set from Sephora, and the girl who got it was very disappointed. It just shows how we are all different – I would have loved to get something like that!
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These are such great ideas. Definitely a list any woman’s significant other should see if they are stumped on what to get her!
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i agree!
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Love this!
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I love all of these ideas. My husband still has a hard time after 15 years together!
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send him a link *wink*
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I like the way you think… 🙂
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thank you!
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Studs and Jewelry and you bought my heart – great post.
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thanks!
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I totally agree about the flowers- I love getting them!
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thanks!
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Definitely chocolates, makeup sets, phone cases, and gift cards.
A few girls, like me, wouldn’t want flowers. Stick to chocolates. 😀
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Awesome ideas – thank you so much!
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you’re welcome!
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This is a well thought out, informative list! My favorite is always personalized items, it really shows someone took some extra time & effort to make the item specially for you 🙂 They are always something to treasure!
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thanks! i’m glad you liked it!
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I totally agree,I would love any of this as a gift! 🙂
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great list
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All great gift ideas! Personally my favorite is a bath and body gift set, but you can’t go wrong with a gift card either so I can get what I really want and don’t have to pretend I like what he gives me 🙂
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I can definitely relate to the stories about Christmas gift exchanges. Many years it’s been a good thing that Santa was secret so I couldn’t say anything regrettable. Whenever possible, I’ve opted out of these exchanges unless it involved gag gifts.
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Smart move! I should’ve done the same!
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Nice ideas 🙂 I need to give this to my bf
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Always love chocolate as a gift but will definitely be sending this out to some people
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thank you! glad you liked it!
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This is a fabulous post! I shared this with my hubby! He always is at a loss at what to get me and this is SPOT ON!
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I love it all but the flowers. Flowers are lovely but just don’t last!
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I love flowers.. I agree they die quickly.. But to get them is always a sweet gesture.
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Great ideas, I personally wouldn’t like flowers or chocolates but all the others are spot on
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thank you!
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Soo going to send this link to my husband!
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great! I’m glad you liked it!
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Gift cards are always a great gift idea!
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I agree!
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Once a guy gave me socks! Ugh! Thankfully that relationship is no more!
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omg! gift giving should be a manual for men!
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Thanks for the tips, Christmas just got a little easier!
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you’re welcome!
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ill be showing my husband this one.
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Def all great choices!
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thank you! I’m glad you agree!
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Great ideas! I like how there are ideas for all budgets.
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There are some really good ideas here, but I would caution about the perfume unless you know for sure about a person’s preferences. My body chemisty doesn’t fit with a lot of perfumes, and it could be a total waste if they all end up smelling rancid. Also, I have a coworker who gets an instant severe migraine from certain perfumes. Not a nice ending for a gift exchange.
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Good to know! thank you for your feedback!
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Great ideas!! hint hint man!
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Wow Thanks So Much for Sharing these Awesome Gift Ideas for Women, They are All Great Ideas & I’d Be Happy to Receive Any of Them! I Feel Really Bad b/c This Year I’m on a Really Tight Budget b/c I Was in a Really Bad Motorcycle Accident and I Hurt My Neck & Back and I’m Not Currently Working! So this Year I Can’t Buy All the Things for My Family that I Would Like to and I Feel Really Guilty Accepting Gifts When I Can’t Give Really Big Gifts this Year! I Love All of the Things You Recommended on this List Though and My Favorite Things to Receive are Beauty Gifts or Accessories Like a Scarf or Earrings but I’m Not Really Picky Though! Well Thanks Again for Sharing this with Us & I will Certainly Keep Some of these Ideas in Mind When I Buy Gifts in the Future! Thanks So Much, Have a Blessed Day! – Jana
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This is such a great article. I should print it out and stick it on the fridge for my husband to see haha.
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send him the link *wink* Glad you liked it though!
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Fantastic suggestions. Can’t go wrong with chocolate, amirite? 🙂
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thanks! definitely!
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I know jewelry and gift cards would definitely make for a nice gift; one thing that is always safe to get is a necklace. Earrings sometimes their ears aren’t pierced or it isn’t their style and rings can be kinda awkward if you’re not planning on proposing. But necklaces are almost always welcome =)
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You are so right!!! If only my husband would read your blog.
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thank u! send him a link. *wink*
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Make up is always the best and even though it isn’t romantic gift cards come in handy!
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All great ideas
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Thanks!
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I enjoy the traditional gifts like flowers, jewelry, lingerie. It’s a direct way to show their feelings 🙂
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thanks I agree!
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Most definetly sending this to my boyfriend
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thanks! go for it!
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oooh #1 is definitely the one I would love the most – simple, but I really am a low maintenance gal! lol
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I don’t think I’m a very typical woman. But gift cards and candles are always welcome.
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Every man should read this page. Women are actually very easy to shop for. We don’t care about big expensive gifts. We like thoughtful gifts.
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thanks I’m glad you liked it!
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thanks I’m glad you liked it!
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So great ideas!!!!!!
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thanks I’m glad you liked it!
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So many great ideas here!
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thanks I’m glad you liked it!
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