Christmas gift ideas for gals: Image of a gift tag to Mom from Dad

89 Christmas Gift Ideas for Gals (What she wants—what she really, really wants—for Christmas)

Q: What is a guy’s favorite holiday w(h)ine?

A: “Women are so hard to buy for!”

So last week I published a post on Christmas gift ideas for guys. Now I’m back to offer up Christmas gift ideas for gals. Tony, Junior-Man, Jim, you’re welcome! Oh, and please know that some of the links are affiliate links which means if you buy soon after clicking on one, I earn a quarter or so.

What gifts have you loved receiving in the past? What gifts would you love to receive in the future?

A few weeks ago, I posed the above questions to gal-pals on my Facebook page. Here is a compilation of their many answers.

  • Books
  • Tickets to a (Broadway) show
  • Puppy
  • Dark chocolate
  • Diamond stud earrings
  • PJ pants
  • WVU basketball tickets
  • A (treehouse) weekend getaway
  • Blank books/journals + pens, pencils, paints, etc..
  • Hugs and kind words (Yay! These are FREE!)
  • Gift certificate for a massage (This answer was VERY popular!)
  • WVU gear
  • Blenko glass: Click on the link to see the BEAUTIFUL “ruby” water carafes. What a great gift that would be!
  • Gift certificate for a book store
  • Cuddl Duds: This company sells high quality long johns for gals and guys.
  • Kids organizing our family mementos, photos, and media clippings
  • Gift certificate for a coffee shop
  • Handmade gifts
  • Nail polish assortment (Make sure the polishes are by her favorite brand.)
  • Gift certificate for a favorite restaurant
  • iTunes gift card
  • Jean jacket with fancy sunglasses in the pocket (Well done, husband!)
  • Gift certificate for a thorough housecleaning (Also very popular.)
  • Lovely bath items
  • Fun undies
  • Gift certificate for anything to do with horses
  • Fancy robe
  • Hiking boots + daypack (For the outdoorsy kind of gal!)
  • Gift certificate for babysitting or mother’s-helper services
  • Cross necklace
  • Smartwool socks (These were very popular.)
  • Gift certificate for favorite (clothing) store(s)
  • A chunky “statement” necklace (Click on link to see an example.)
  • Coffee Cup Holder (made by Dad—awww!)
  • Gold heart locket necklace
  • Coupons (from kids) for: brushing hair, foot massage, making dinner, cleaning kitchen, etc.
  • Toe ring/anklet 
  • Two outfits that fit perfectly (That’s pretty much a miracle, Ken!)
  • Pearl earrings
  • Black cashmere sweater
  • New Luggage (This gift would pair nicely with tickets to Ireland.)
  • Necklace and earrings (Doesn’t have to be expensive.)
  • Knit shawl or big scarf
  • Coupon for “1 day with my husband to just have fun” (Awwwww!)
  • Hobby accessories

I also read tons of articles titled: “Christmas Gift Ideas for Her” and found these cool items: 

Top 6 Essential Oils Gift Set  $29.95

Cat Socks $14.88 (Someone please get these. For me!)

Fruit-Infuser Water Bottle $11.99

Bath Bomb Gift Set $24.80

Jade Roller for the face $18.98  (These are all the rage with skin-care enthusiasts!)

City Tote Bag $20

Reclaimed Wood Bathtub Tray $49.50 @ Etsy (Note the wine glass slot. Win!)

Amaryllis OR Paperwhite “Forcing” Kit $7.99 each @ Kroger

Name Earrings $33-ish on Etsy

Good Housekeeping Cookbook with 1,200 triple-tested recipes $10.99

Shiatsu Back-Neck Massager $49.95

Cutest Phone Charger Ever $17.99

Favorite Gifts I’ve Gotten OR What I’d LOVE to get!

  • Magnolia Table Cookbook (This is my favorite cookbook in a LONG time!!)
  • Candles (I love the “Winter” fragrance at Bath and Bodyworks.)
  • Dr. Teal’s Bubble Bath and/or Epsom salts
  • Fancy lavender Epsom salts: These smell great AND they’re purple!!
  • Macadamia Nuts (roasted and salted OR chocolate covered please!)
  • “Chocolate Bag” filled with good-quality chocolate plus my favorite miniature candy bars
  • Gift certificates for massage, mani-pedi, or facial
  • Fancy olive oils and/or balsamic vinegars (Rustic by Design in Morgantown is a great source.)
  • Weekend getaway (for the family OR me and him)
  • Something beautiful (ie. pottery, a painting, or piece of Blenko glass)
  • Gift certificate for a class: ie. cooking, self-defense, calligraphy
  • A bottle of Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream Liqueur: This Irish cream is less expensive (and tastes better, in my opinion) than Bailey’s Irish Cream.
  • A 4”x6” picture frame plus 12 pictures I love of him, us, our family, our vacations, etc.
  • Super cute measuring spoons: I can never have too many!
  • Soma “Cool Nights” Sleepwear: These items are specially made to keep gals “of a certain age” cool at night:)
  • Bottle of a sipping liqueur: Grand Marnier, Limoncello, Benedictine & Brandy, Chambord, etc..
  • Certificate for a (fully-funded) girls’ night (or day) out: My husband Jill’s husband did this one year. He arranged for me and Jill to shop, have lunch, and manicures together. What a great idea!
  • Car detail
  • Orchid: I love ALL orchids but Lady Slipper orchids are especially fantastic!
  • Fancy coffee beans. Or, a monthly coffee bean subscription. Tony got me this one.
  • Leather gloves in unusual colors
  • Subscription to a magazine I love: Cooking, fashion, hobby

Bonus Ideas

PersonalizationMall.com Our Sandwich-Child introduced me to this site. What a ton of fun gifts they offer! Passport covers, throw pillows, Christmas ornaments, etc.. Last time I checked, there was a 40% off code.

Zingermans.com  I received a Zingerman’s catalog in the fall and placed an order for the holidays. So far, everything is lovely and/or yummy! (For 10% off, enter secret code: SLEIGH1356868)

Meowingtons: I am in love with about every thing on this website because it features all things cat!! Wow! Do they have some fun gift ideas!!

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Remember, if you still have guys to shop for, there are 86 ideas on the blog post I published last week:) Feel free to share these posts with your friends via Facebook or Twitter. Don’t keep all this present intel to yourself:)

 

 

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