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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