| 1. A "Get out of Jail Free Card"..or a Pamper-Spa Gift | | | | Christmas holidays or she won't be smiling at all. |
| Card. Go to a local spa or look online and get her a gift | | | | 6. Comfy Clothes...Since she'll be curling up on the |
| certificate for a day or ½ day at the spa. Make | | | | couch at Christmas, enjoying her flowers, un-stressed |
| sure that it's a pampering experience and not one of | | | | from the Spa and enjoying her DVD's what about a |
| those places that works her over like a wrestler. | | | | great soft robe and comfy slippers as a gift idea. Us |
| You're looking for soft music and fountains, not a place | | | | women wear out a robe and slippers making |
| that Rocky goes to. | | | | breakfasts, running out to get more garbage to the |
| 2. A Game...Games are fun (just let her win a little). | | | | curb and all the other things we do before 8 a.m. |
| They can be as big or small as you want. Even | | | | 7. Car Stuff...For many women their car can be their |
| crossword puzzles are great to share. How about one | | | | second home. Now remembering that most of the |
| of those DVD games, you know, the ones where you | | | | time their car is a cab-ride for the kids or a grocery |
| guess the movie clips? Set up a time for the two of | | | | delivery service, there are still times when she's going |
| you on a Sunday afternoon(before the football game, | | | | somewhere for herself. Maybe make up a car gift set |
| of course) Make sure the game can be played by | | | | (no guys..that doesn't mean jumper cables) with a |
| only two players and you have "her" in mind...Bubble | | | | beautiful travel mug, a new favorite CD with CD holder |
| hockey, darts and pool tables don't count. | | | | and maybe a GPS and any other car gift ideas that |
| 3. Kitchen Gifts...the one's that say..This is just for | | | | you think she'd like to travel with. |
| you...It's got to say that or it won't do...example: A | | | | 8. Something Electronic...There's something about |
| turkey roasting pan says "cook my dinner" while a | | | | getting a new gadget at Christmas that's really exciting. |
| Chinese tea set with specialty green tea selections | | | | A new MP3 player, camera or one of those super |
| says "reeelaxxx". You're definitely looking for the relax | | | | cool electronic gizmos that download books. She'll be |
| stuff. Mugs with inspiration messages, espresso and | | | | so excited to get it working...caution...emphasis on |
| cappuccino machines (the simpler to operate, the | | | | "getting it working"...unless you're willing to help to set it |
| better) and other kitchen items that won't land you in | | | | up, it may just remain in the box for awhile. |
| hot water are great gift ideas. | | | | 9. A Magazine Subscription... Wrap up her favorite |
| 4. Surprise her...with something good this time...I'd love | | | | magazine and put it under the Christmas tree. Now if |
| my guy to send me a dozen roses at work. The | | | | you don't know her favorite, help unloading the |
| whole presentation from the delivery guy is sooo | | | | groceries next time, there's usually one hiding in the |
| romantic. Hint, Hint, the flowers arrive at her work a | | | | bag. Get her a yearly magazine subscription online and |
| few days before she leaves for her Christmas break. | | | | in January she'll be getting her first of 12 magazines. |
| You still need to put a few gifts under the Christmas | | | | Hey you'll look like a hero at least one day each month! |
| tree...but believe me, you've made brownie points! | | | | 10. What not to get... Thought I'd make #10 on the Top |
| 5. Make her Laugh...Most women love a guy with a | | | | 10 Christmas Gift Ideas what "not" to get her. Forget |
| sense of humor. But if you're coming up short in this | | | | about anything that is obviously just for you, such as |
| department there's a whole bunch of comedy T.V. | | | | Nurse Betty or French Maid outfits or a boat-load of |
| sitcom DVD's out there that will make her smile. Just | | | | cooking appliances, or anything that says "I'd like to help |
| don't forget the cuddling, sharing a laugh part during the | | | | you clear up your skin". |