Day Gifts for a Woman

What gift will make her smile?

If you're a man, trying to select a gift for a woman, no matter the occasion and no matter the nature of your relationship with her, be sure to do your homework. Pay close attention to her interests, hobbies and lifestyle. You don't have to spend a lot of money -- some gifts that will be treasured may be very inexpensive. The gift should speak to an element of her personality and convey the message that you were thinking specifically of her when you selected the gift.

Day Spa Certificate

Give her the gift of relaxation.

Treat her to a day of personal indulgence at the local day spa. Depending upon the strength of your budget, you can make her spa day experience last one hour or five hours. Whether you give her an all-inclusive spa certificate or one that details exactly the specific service -- pedicure, manicure or massage -- you'll make her smile.

Day of Self-Indulgence

Take the day off and read.

How often do any of us get a day to do just exactly what we want? Give her Saturday off. Take the kids off of her hands, do the cooking and other house chores, carpool the kids to sports practice and prevail upon her for nothing. Start with breakfast in bed and follow that up with -- a day of self-indulgence. If she chooses to stay home, run interference for her so that she won't have do deal with children, the phone and other unwanted interruptions.

Day of Shopping

Could this be a dangerous gift? Show her you trust her.

The way to a man's heart may be through his stomach, but the way to a woman's heart is certainly paved in plastic. Don't you trust her? Give her your credit card -- with a predetermined limitation -- for the day. She'll enjoy being able to shop at a variety of stores and have lunch with a friend -- on you.

Daily Workouts

Help her work out the kinks on a daily basis.

Give her the opportunity to work out on a daily basis. Tailor this gift to fit your budget. A three-month, six-month or even year membership at a local gym will keep her fit and make her smile. If she is a fitness bug, she'll really appreciate this gift. If she is not, perhaps this will let her experiment with fitness and cause her to catch the spirit of exercise.

References

• Spa Finder: Day Spas