5 Surefire Ways To Get Her The Christmas Presents She Actually Wants is for the men among us among us. Make sure your man reads it! 😉
Ask any man why he turns into a Scrooge-like creature as the festive season approaches and he will tell you that his brain turns to mush when it comes to picking out a gift for his other half. The majority of women dread opening their presents on Christmas mornings because they have to usually put on an Oscar winning performance as they exclaim, “I love it, how unusual”. The accepted etiquette is to wait until 2 days after Christmas and then ask if he kept the receipt, as you need to change the gift. It would make a nice change if a man managed to get it right and buy a present that she will genuinely love, so here are 5 tips to get you on the right road.
1. Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open
It’s typical for most women to start dropping hints from October onwards. They may be subtle so you will really need to stop switching off when your wife begins to mention a sweater or a purse that she likes. If you are listening then you could jot this down and compile a Christmas gift list which you could select from when you do your shopping. Other women can be more obvious and may leave a magazine page open deliberately and will circle something in pen to get your attention.
2. Never Buy A Gift for the Home
She may have been raving about a brand new hypo-allergenic vacuum cleaner but this doesn’t mean that she wants it as a Christmas gift. Likewise, if she moans about the mattress being uncomfortable, don’t order a new mattress. Try and put yourself in her shoes and ask yourself how you would feel if she were to gift wrap a cutlery set or lawn mower for you. These gifts show no thought and are not personal so they should always be avoided.
3. A Pampering Treat
If your lady is often complaining that she never gets a break and can’t afford to have a manicure, you could book her some beauty treatments in a decent salon, or if your budget will stretch you could send her away on a 2 day spa break. You could perhaps wrap the gift certificate with a fluffy bath robe and some slippers for an extra thoughtful touch. These types of treatments are often discounted online so they can be affordable. A beauty treatment gift will also stop you having to trail around from store to store.
4. A Frugal Gift Idea
If money is tight and gifts are out of the question this year, you could make her a home-made book of coupons. These coupons could represent household chores, minding the kids or offering foot rubs or back massages. So long as you honour your promises, you should be able to keep her happy. You can start as you mean to go on by helping out with Christmas dinner.
5. IF All Else Fails
If you have wracked your brains about the ideal Christmas gift but you are still hitting a stumbling block you could opt for department store gift vouchers. There is usually something that a lady can buy for herself form this kind of place, although it obviously shows no imagination. If you want to avoid this fail safe option then ask her closest friends what they reckon she would like and this may give you some new perspective.
When giving gifts on any occasion, it’s the thought that counts so bear this in mind when you automatically reach for a perfume that’s on offer. If you are going to buy her a bottle of scent, then at least buy her one of her favorites. If you want to splash out you could give her a card with an I.O.U message inside and tell her that you are taking her to a jewellery store to pick out something nice. Not only will she appreciate this, it will give her something to look forward to and will give her something to boast about to her pals. If you are really feeling brave and are at that stage in your relationship, Christmas can be an incredibly romantic time for a marriage proposal, but if you do go for this option be sure that it is something you’re certain you both want and are ready for.
~ Grace Pamer
Grace Pamer is the author of www.RomanceNeverDies.com, a blog which gives insights into the art of writing love letters and putting together winning marriage proposal ideas. As featured in CanadianLiving.com, FoxNews.com, YourTango.com and many more.
Hi Grace,
Putting on an Oscar winning performance? 😀 lol… Well said dear 😉
Keeping my eyes and ears open to my girlie was always helping my decisions when it’s time to surprise or gift her something 🙂 I’m used to hear different opinions when it comes to gifting, especially to a girl. Sometimes guys don’t pay much attention on little things that girls say, but girls memorize ’em may be even with the date and time 😉
Now these tips come in handy especially in this festive season 🙂 May be help survive if someone has no idea yet, who knows? 😉
Have a wonderful week, Grace and Corinne 🙂
Cheers…
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Good man, Mayura! 🙂 If only every girl was so lucky! I’m wondering what’s the best surprise you gifted her. Do share.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
The best of all is a cute pendent I have gifted her 😉 Though she surprised to have it and it’s a moment that she never expect such a gift especially from me, there’s more hints I’ve kept in my mind for next gift idea Corinne 😉
On top of all the best would be keeping her happy and caring all the time. She’s my best gift… Lucky me 😉
Cheers…
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Thanks for sharing, Mayura. I’m glad she appreciated your surprise gift. She’s a lucky girl to have a guy who appreciates her and is attentive to her. Wish you both continued joy and love.
Good for you Mayura and what a lovely closing sentiment! I’m sure she feels the same way about you.
Big love
Grace
Grace Pamer recently posted..Best Marriage Proposal Videos Of The Year
The ‘Don’t ever buy a household item if you value your life’ tip is a good one…. just sayin’!!
Roshni recently posted..Last, but not least!! Third giveaway with Yours, Mine and Hers!!!
Yes, who wants a food processor for a present, Roshini? 😉 Have you ever got a household item as a present? Spill the beans, girl!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
hehhehe!! Husband is too smart to fall for that! Of course, we just bought an espresso machine for our anniversary, but then we both love coffee!! :))
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By the way, Corinne, I am planning to have the international shipping paid for, so please do enter the giveaway!
Roshni recently posted..Last, but not least!! Third giveaway with Yours, Mine and Hers!!!
You’re a lucky girl. The espresso machine as an anniversary present to yourselves is just great – we’ve been looking out for the right one too!
Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway. Will enter for sure.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
Why thank you Roshni, it’s one I’ve rote drilled into my hubby. 😉
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Good for you!! 😀
Roshni recently posted..Last, but not least!! Third giveaway with Yours, Mine and Hers!!!
X’mas is almost there.
Perhaps,it is worth trying experimenting with your tips.
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Christmases come by sooner than we realize, don’t they, Mr Chowla. Would love to know how the experiment went! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
I hope you do. Let me know how you get on 🙂
Happy Christmas
Grace Pamer recently posted..Best Marriage Proposal Videos Of The Year
Real good tips. I should share these with some of my men friends who are at a loss as to what to buy for their wives for Christmas.
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Such wonderful tips 🙂 I believe my hubby needs a lot of help in “buying me a gift” department. He is always confused and ends up asking me as to what I want. I will pass on these ideas to him.
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Haha…aren’t they all mostly the same? 😛 I hope these work for you!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
Excellent! I hope it all works out well. Happy Christmas!
Grace Pamer recently posted..Best Marriage Proposal Videos Of The Year
Oh, I have won the Oscar several times…ha ha. The bottomline is to gift a coupon or accompany wifey to the store. Somehow most men never get it right when it comes to surprises and gifts.
Haven’t we all, Alka? A coupon? Now that’s really playing it safe! 😉
I guess I’m just the most fortunate of women because Danny always seems to know what gift will delight me. Over the last several years, though, we have cut out the Christmas gifts and taken a holiday to the mountains together instead. I really love that!!!
Great guest post, Corinne! Thanks for the wonderful tips, Grace!
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You’re a blessed woman, Martha. A trip to the mountains sounds wonderful. I remember the time Danny took you underwater diving. Experiences too make wonderful gifts.
Lovely ideas. This post certainly needs to be seen by my hubby! 😀
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Print it out for him, Shilpa! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Too Hot To Handle!
Now, can you please forward this to my hubby? plsss.. 😛 All the men out there, do read it… 🙂 I liked that part, where women circle and keep the page open..couldn’t help laughing. In our home, it’s the reverse case. The guy is far to surprises..so, I am the one who takes that role. I get a shiny ipod for him and he asks, where did you get the money from? (He knows I wasn’t paid in months)…ughhh..the next bday, I get him an expensive perfume and he says, I wish you got me a Hard Disk…grrr…as they say dog’s tail is never straight, I don’t learn my lesson..still keep doing it.. 🙁
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Forward away, Latha! Thanks for sharing your woeful experiences. They sound slightly familiar! 😉
Instant enlightenment for the presently challenged! The counsel is fit for every festive season. Thanks for the priceless gyaan!
I’m hoping your wife will be grateful to Grace, Umashankar! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Are You Satisfied With The Life You’re Living?
Lovely post indeed!
Oh yes…these tips are going to come handy with Christmas just round the corner, and otherwise too – this post needs to be seen my our better halves for the ideas 🙂
I totally agree with the 1st and 2nd points and by doing so, the men can never really go wrong! Thanks for sharing these with us. 🙂
Harleena Singh recently posted..5 Ways to be Courageous
Yes this post is certainly meant to be passed on to the men in our lives, Harleena – whatever the occasion, we want presents, right? 😉
Hi Grace,
As a guy this was a very useful and timely post! I have to admit I still haven’t quite figured out how to buy gifts properly for the women in my life. This post has helped greatly. I loved the idea of actually taking our partner out to buy the gift she wants.
Thank you.
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Those five are sure hits I’m sure 🙂