Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Women
Picking the Right Present for the Special Woman in Your Life
Feb 8, 2009
Buying a Valentine's Day gift for a woman can be a stressful event. It doesn't have to be though. Gift-shoppers just need to take a deep breath, relax, and think about things that would make a particular female's life better, nicer, easier, or less stressful.
That said, here are a few starter ideas for stumped Valentine's Day shoppers.
Flowers... Delivered to Her Work
The key to successful flower-giving is not so much the flowers themselves, but the woman being able to flaunt the flowers in front of her friends or co-workers. On the other hand, the bouquet should be substantial enough that it's actually worth flaunting.
Dinner
Reservations are needed well in advance if dinner is to happen at a nice restaurant. However, that's not the only option. Perhaps a visit to the dive where the first date occurred could spark some great memories. Cooking for a woman is fine too, but the at-home dinner should show some serious thought.
Jewelry
This will score no points for creativity, but will score big points when it comes to making a woman feel special. There's nothing wrong with buying something somebody needs, but the whole point of jewelry is the extravagance. The same idea applies to perfume. Tip: Ask a female's friend what she'd like to have. Or, pay attention to the kinds of jewelry she may already have and then purchase something to accent her collection.
Tickets
Romantic? It can be, if done right. Most women like a good concert. Just pay attention to the kind of music she likes. The key to this gift's success is demonstrating knowledge of her tastes.
Gift Cards
Again, this scores zero points on the creativity scale, but being practical is sexy in itself. Better yet, offer to take her on a shopping spree ... and to hold her purse while she browses. Warning: Giving this gift at the last minute will just make the giver look like there was no forethought put into it. This may be a gift that is best given in advance, and scheduled to take place on Valentine's Day.
Massage
A classic. It may not be original, but it's always well received. A home-made certificate for a massage at home is OK, but it may be unimpressive by itself; at least a little money should be spent. If it's a certificate for a professional massage, that may do the trick.
Maid Service
Women that do the majority of the domestic duties - or who don't have time to take care of any domestic duties – are apt to be delighted with a break... or a clean house.
Gifts Not To Get
- Lingerie – This isn't a gift for that woman. It's a gift for the gift-giver.
- Candy – Unoriginal, and often undesirable for the health-conscious woman.
- Stuffed Animals – Yes, they're cute, but they're also useless once Valentine's Day is over.
As the old saying goes, it's the thought that counts. The odds of giving a gift that costs absolutely nothing is pretty slim, but if it's well thought out a Valentine's gift doesn't have to cost a fortune. Just think about life from her perspective to find something that will be special to her.
And don't forget the Valentine's Day card. That's half the gift, no matter what else you give.
