Gift Ideas for Her

By Liz McGehee

How do you find the perfect gift for that special woman in your life?  It may take a bit of research, but she’s worth the effort.  

Try to think outside of the box this Christmas.  Does she like cooking, gardening, creating art, travel, dogs or reading the latest best seller?  If you’re having trouble deciding on a gift, show her you pay attention by creating a care package with a little bit of everything.

Splurge on some bath bombs, aromatherapy candles and bubble bath.  If she’s under a ton of stress at work or doesn’t make enough time for herself, a relaxing bubble bath is just the thing.  If you really want to go the extra mile, pick up some baking soda, Epsom salt, corn starch, citric acid, her favorite essential oils and food coloring to create your own from scratch.  Add dried flowers to your bath bomb to make them look extra fancy. By making these at home you also ensure fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Keep her healthy and happy with a fitness band.  She can keep track of her exercise habits throughout the day and even receive workout reminders.  These are especially useful to busy bodies who are always on the go and put others’ needs above their own.  Assess her needs before purchasing a fitness tracker.  Visit a local shop to ask for recommendations and test the products.

If you don’t already know her favorite book genre, snoop around her bookshelf.  Once you figure that out, look around town for book deals.  You’d be surprised at your local used book store selections.  Thrift shops also carry current reads at a fraction of the price.  You might consider crafting a bookmark out of an old photo or something meaningful to the two of you so that she will see it every time she opens up one of her new books.