Tips for Finding the Best Birthday Gifts for Her

By: Jennifer Maughan

When you take the time to find the perfect birthday gifts for her, you can be sure that she knows how much you care. But finding that perfect birthday gift is the hardest part. With these four tips on how to find birthday gifts for her, you'll actually look forward to coming up with gift ideas.

Identify Her Interests: You'd never give a gourmet gift to someone who didn't know the difference between processed cheese and a fine brie, nor would you make a mixed CD of hot jazz to a country music lover. Find out what her interests are, and narrow down the wide selection of gifts to smaller categories. Sometimes, eliminating what she won't like may even help you to brainstorm on gift ideas that she'll love.

Identify Areas She Neglects: This isn't meant to be a negative thing, but rather helps you hone in on areas that she either doesn't have time, equipment or patience for. The harried mom might love a spa package, while the busy career woman might like a surprise maid service cleaning. If she's complaining that she doesn't have anything trendy to wear, give her a gift certificate to the hot new boutique in town. Looking at what she doesn't have will give you plenty of gift ideas that she'll really appreciate.

Accentuate Existing Loves and Passions: Get her a gift that highlights something she already loves. If she's a dog lover, give her a gourmet gift of organic dog biscuits or present her with a dog walker's package complete with a new collar, leash and dog toy. A mom will love anything that involves her children, from a mother's ring to a personalized photo calendar. This is especially good for those with collections and ongoing hobbies that require a lot of supplies.

Give Her an Experience: Sometimes it seems like she has everything, but some great gift ideas can't be wrapped up with a bow. Let her take a hot air balloon ride, a whitewater rafting excursion or a trip in a twin-engine airplane. Identify thrill-seeking adventures in your area or even something more mellow, like a few hours at the new spa, an overnight at a bed and breakfast or tickets to a show or sporting event.

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