12 Romantic Gifts No Woman Can Resist
By Sara Kyle
Simply lumping the love of your life into a faceless crowd of other women and picking a gift from a list of generic suggestions of romantic gifts for women is a disaster waiting to happen. If you have ever heard the phrase, “it’s the thought that counts,” and figured it was a good way to explain away a cheap gift, think again. It is the thought you put into the gift that counts, not that you thought about buying just any gift.
My brother Pete bought a top-of-the-line, designer Dutch oven for his girl, Natalie. To those of you who don’t know, a Dutch oven is a cooking pot. Some women would be upset at this “romantic gift.” Why, some women might just take that Dutch oven and clock Pete over the head with it.
Not Natalie. She thought it was the best gift ever. Why?
Because Natalie loves to cook, and she loves all the bells and whistles that go along with a gourmet kitchen. Anytime she and Pete are out window shopping, Natalie practically drools over items such as this very expensive Dutch oven.
Why would this be considered romantic? Because Pete took the time to consider Natalie’s interests and knew it was something she would love.
So in a humble effort to unveil the mysterious inner workings of a woman’s mind and how it works, I present you with 12 romantic gifts ideas for her, divided into four categories.
Romantic Gift Ideas for the Practical Woman
1. Edible Bouquet – An edible bouquet has the same effect as a bouquet of flowers with one big difference. You can eat this bouquet. Let her know she’s as incredible as her edible bouquet.
2. Real Memories Virtually – Scan and download her favorite photographs on a memory card. Place it in a digital photo frame for her to enjoy. Let her know life together is worth remembering.
3. Coupon Book of Favors – Does she like foot massages? Does she hate getting her car serviced, shopping for groceries or walking the dog? Naughty, nice or practical, custom coupons you print out will give your sweetheart her heart’s desire. Let her know that you got the best deal of all when you met her.
Romantic Gift Ideas for the Adventurous Woman
4. Gift Experience Vouchers – Book an experience or a group of experiences and present her with a package that includes rock climbing, white water rafting, sky diving, horseback riding and flying lessons. Choose one activity for every year or month you and your sweetheart have been together. Let her know she is your total package.
5. Buy Her the Moon – LunarLand.com sells one-acre parcels of land of the moon’s surface. A deluxe package will include a custom-framed, personalized lunar deed and a map of where the property is located. Let her know you are over the moon for her.
6. Designer Digs – Does your sweetheart prefer backpacks over Birken bags, nylon rope over nylon stockings or rocks to scale over rocks that shine? Gifts for your rock-climbing, scuba-diving or back-packing sweetheart can include high-tech, high-end or lightweight equipment for her favorite activity. Let her know she is your great adventure.
Romantic Gift Ideas for the Hopeless Romantic
7. Serenade Her – In Mexico, when a gentleman fancies a woman, he will hire musicians to sing romantic ballads at her bedroom window. You don’t need to hire a whole band; one or two musicians will do. If you are musically inclined, the music will sound sweeter when it is sung by you. Let her know she is your muse.
8. Say it Sweetly – You can print her name on one colored candy and your own on another. Mix them together in a pretty container. Tell her “I love you” in your own unique way and let her know that life is sweet with her.
9. Announce it to the World – Buy space on a billboard. A roadside bulletin declaring your love will make a big impression. Let her know all roads lead to her.
Romantic Gift Ideas for the Glamour Diva
10. Birthstone Jewelry – Choose a charm, ring or bracelet for the “birth” month of your relationship. Did you meet in July? Choose a ruby. Let her know she is your jewel.
11. Personalized Perfume – There are different websites that will put together a unique combination of scents to produce a fragrance just for her. Place it into an engraved bottle. Let her know the scent is as unique as she is.
12. Runaway Day – Plan a romantic getaway day in the middle of the week. Taking a micro-mini vacation during the work week is the ultimate decadent indulgence. Let her know she is more important than anything else – even work.
Obviously, some of the gifts in one category can be tweaked and used in another category. Birthstone jewelry, for example, can also be given to your hopeless romantic.
Experience vouchers are not limited to outdoor adventures. They can include theatre, spa or travel experiences as well. Imagination is your only boundary.
A special cupid caveat: A romantic gifts ideas for her list is still a list. Picking one of these item may be closer to the mark, but don’t forget to take your sweetheart’s preferences into account. The key is to listen and pay attention.
As far as romantic gifts for women, listening and paying attention is the one gift no woman can resist!
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