Giving gifts to a woman
We want only the best for our loved ones. Below are tips on gifts that please, gifts that warm the heart and gifts for a higher purpose .
Gifts to Please
Make her happy. Personalize your gift by knowing her personality and preferences. Ask the following questions:
What is her favorite hobby?
What is her favorite color?
Does she have a collection to which you can add to?
Does she love flowers? Most women do.
Does she have a favorite flower?
What kind of jewelry does she wear? Are they flashy?
What is her birthstone?
Tips in Giving Flowers to a Woman
from Flowers
& Fancies
Be spontaneous. Women may be used to receiving flowers on birthdays and anniversaries.
They may even quickly notice the absence of flowers on these occasions.
But flowers given for no reason other than "I was thinking
of you today" make a huge impact because they are unexpected.
Don't overlook anyone.
A bouquet can express a range of feelings - from romantic to friendly
to something in between. Your wife will love to receive a surprise
gift of flowers. So will your mother, daughter, sister and female
friends.
Flowers are never boring.
Because of their infinite diversity and unique appeal, flowers can
be given time and time again without losing their "specialness."
Each new floral arrangement is a fresh and individual declaration
of appreciation - reflecting positively on your imagination and
thoughtfulness.
Try something new.
Women are keenly aware of the multitude of floral varieties available
and are eager to see new types first-hand. Giving roses of unusual
color or an arrangement of mixed flowers demonstrates an awareness
of color and an understanding of botany that will not go unnoticed.
Flowers According to Personality
Tips from Aboutflowers.com
Natural. People who
are casual, earthy and prefer the outdoors. Flowering or green plants,
meadow flowers and woodsy accents suit this personality best.
Romantic. People who are generous, spontaneous and extravagant.
Bouquets of soft colors, light fragrances and accents of lace or
ribbon might suit romantics.
Expressive. Individuals who seek personal betterment and
are attracted to the unconventional - from new age to the arts.
Exotic flowers and unusual combinations of shape, color and texture
will match their creativity and artistic bent.
Traditional. People who are trustworthy, family oriented
and prefer classic styles. They appreciate lush arrangements with
a great variety of flowers.
Contemporary. Individuals
who are cutting-edge trendsetters and enjoy living in the moment.
Vogue styles such as monochromatic bouquets or arrangements with
a few, large vibrant flowers are favorites.
Gifts to Warm the Heart
By nature, women are deeply touched by gestures of affection. Below are gift suggestions from PartyPlansPlus which are sure to warm the heart.
- Make a candlelit dinner for the two of you even if your cooking skills consist of heat and serve. Serve it on your best china and linens and then do the dishes yourself while she relaxes.
- Play Cupid by introducing a friend of her's, whom she would enjoy seeing in a relationship, to a friend or acquaintance of yours whom you know might be a good love connection.
- Give her a locket with photos of you and her in it or photos of your children.
- Arrange an evening out for her with her friends and treat the group to dinner and a movie while you babysit.
- Design a screen saver on her computer that says how much you love her.
- Write a note on the bathroom mirror that will make her heart skip a beat when she steps out of the shower.
- Create a list of all the reasons you love her and read it aloud to her in bed.
- Plan an evening out or at home for the two of you and you make the babysitter arrangements.
- Write up 12 coupons that gives her a day to herself of her choosing -- one day a month for a year.
- Fill up the cupboards, closets, purses, luggage and drawers with love notes you've hidden that she'll come across throughout the year.
This is unconventional but you may happen to know that your friend or loved one is in a crisis situation. Maybe she has just gone through a painful experience - a project that failed, a broken marriage, failure in examination, loss of a loved one, etc.
At times like these, look for that gift that will lift her up and make her rise above her situation. Dont' wait for a special occasion to do it. Here are a few gift suggestions:
- Flowers accompanied with a personalized message of encouragement and hope. Add a quote or two from the Holy Bible particularly from Psalms or Proverbs or one that relates to her situation.
- A self-help book or a story that relate to her condition
- Magazines that offer tips related to her situation
- Invite her to a movie where the theme relates to victory in a similar situation
- Give her a CD/VCD containing inspirational music or movie
- Give her that which you know she has been wishing for. It may be a thing to add to her collection, a trip to a particular place, etc. It may cost a little more but giving her this at this moment will offset her feeling of being down.
When she has gotten over what she's going through, she is sure to appreciate you many times more. It's worth all the time, money and effort.