Not flowers and chocolates AGAIN!

Looking for a present for the lady in your life? Whether she’s your girlfriend, your fiancée or your wife, how about getting them something different for a change?

You could earn yourself some real brownie points by avoiding the obvious clichés such as chocolates and flowers, and getting them something that shows you have REALLY thought about them. Think about it- which shows how much you care; a gift that you have selected with care and attention to suit them individually, or something that screams “I nipped into the garage on the way home”?

Buying her a special present will make her feel good about herself, and show her that you are someone special, too.

What is a SPECIAL present?

The presents which women always seem to get from men include chocolates, flowers, perfume, and lingerie. It shows a lack of imagination, unless of course she’s already told you that she wants those things. Why not impress her by putting some real thought and effort into buying her a PERSONAL gift?

Where do I start?

Women often give subtle hints about presents, which men miss. Think carefully- has she said anything recently like this: – “My friend Julie’s got a gorgeous new…” or “This magazine has got some lovely…” or “My handbag is looking really tatty”?

Don’t worry if she hasn’t dropped any hints. You just need to get your thinking cap on. Sit down with pen and paper and compile a list of her interests. Has she any hobbies, does she collect anything, how does she spend her spare time? Does she have a burning ambition you could help her fulfil? You then need to look for a gift that is relevant to her interests.

Examples would be:-

Does she collects anything to do with tigers and never misses a wildlife programme that features them. Gettingpersonal.co.uk offers a day shadowing a big cat keeper at a zoo!

Does she love watching makeover programmes and reading magazine articles on the latest beauty tips. Prezzybox has a good range of pampering gifts including a complete hair and makeover experience, or a day at a health spa for two.

Is she is a keen gardener. Virginia Hayward does themed hampers full of gardening goodies. If you want to be really romantic, visit A1gifts and arrange to have a rose named after her.

Does she loves good food. Virginia Hayward has hampers full of delicious tempting treats. Alternately, how about a fine dining experience or champagne lunch for two from Asda Gifts?

If you’re on a tighter budget, don’t worry. There are plenty of themed gifts that don’t cost a fortune but show you’ve paid attention to what she likes. For example, Asda gifts have romantic presents starting at budget prices- under £30. Needapresent.com has a wide range of unusual gifts such as a personal horoscope, or personalised pop art.

Now you’re starting to get the idea, you’ll find a whole range of gifts that will impress her, no matter what your budget is. So go on, get her something she’ll remember with pleasure and talk about with all her friends, instead of thinking: “well, I suppose at least he remembered to get me SOMETHING”.