Cherished Christmas Gift Card Ideas for Wonderful Women

With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching, many individuals are thinking of ways to let those that they love how much they care without having to fight the Christmas time of year crowds. One of those ways to show the women in your life how special that they are to you is through the selection and purchase of gift cards for them. In this article, I will provide six suggestions for possible gift card ideas for those lovely ladies who make your world a better place.

1. Harry and David - Harry and David offers a wide variety of delicious gourmet delicacies and luscious fruit that are sure to please those treasured women in your life. You can obtain gift cards to Harry and David for whatever value that you choose from www.harryanddavid.com or in any of the Harry and David stores (if you order the gift card from the website, it will be sent to you by mail).

Their signature gift card features a picture of their well-known, mouth-watering pears. This gift card can be redeemed online at the Harry and David website, in any of the Harry and David stores, or by phone. I personally have made online and phone orders through Harry and David and have been very pleased with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

2. Godiva Chocolatier - In most cases, chocolate is always a greatly appreciated gift by those of us of the female gender. Godiva provides a generous selection of all kinds of delightful chocolate treats to fit just about any price range.

You can purchase Godiva gift cards from www.godiva.com or in any of the Godiva boutiques. These lovely gift cards come in a wide variety of styles for any occasion and are ideal for corporate gift giving. Gift cards range in amounts from $5 to $500 and can be redeemed online or in the Godiva boutiques.

3. Eve's Addiction - I personally am a huge fan of sterling silver jewelry, and if that special lady or female friend in your life is a fellow admirer, Eve's Addiction is the place to be for a gorgeous selection of sterling silver jewelry for reasonable prices. In addition to offering quality jewelry, Eve's Addiction also provides free gift boxing and pouches, free shipping for orders over $75, a free gift with orders over $150, and a 30-day return and exchange policy.

Eve's Addiction offers two options for gift cards: an e-gift certificate which can be sent to your loved one's e-mail within 24 hours of purchase and a gift card that can be shipped directly to you or your special lady via mail. Both of these alternatives come in amounts of $25, $30, $40, $50, $75, or $100 and allow you to send a special gift message to your beloved.

If you choose to have the gift card shipped via mail, it will arrive in a gift box. Both e-gift certificates and gift cards can be redeemed at www.evesaddiction.com.

4. Amazon.com - Amazon.com has become a household name and provides a multitude of departments and goods from which to choose. My family and I have purchased a number of items from Amazon and have received wonderful products and excellent service. Amazon is an ideal gift card choice for the women in your life who love to shop online.

Amazon offers three options for gift cards: an e-gift card, a printable gift card, and a gift card that can be shipped via mail. For the gift card that is shipped, you can choose between a customized version or a pre-denominated one.

The e-gift card comes in more than 20 different designs and can be personalized. You can choose the amount that you wish and can even buy more than 15 of these types of cards at a time. It is delivered immediately, so your unique lady can begin shopping with Amazon almost instantly.

The printable gift card can be printed on your own printer, is available in more than 20 designs, can be customized with your chosen amount and personalized message, and is also ready for immediate delivery. However, unlike the e-gift card, this type of card cannot be purchased in bulk.

The gift card that is shipped via mail can be customized or already marked with the desired amount. If you choose the customized version, you can decide what amount and personalized message that you would like to have, and it will be delivered in 5-7 business days. If you choose the pre-denominated option on which the amount has already been designated, it will arrive in 3-5 business days.

All three types of these gift cards can be redeemed at Amazon.com. You may even want to consider Amazon gift cards for those men, teens, tweens, and kids in your life.

5. Walmart - A Walmart gift card is one of those items that would be ideal for just about anyone in your life. Shopping at Walmart is an activity which is common among individuals of varying incomes. Walmart hosts a wide variety of items that include groceries, clothing, health and beauty aids, office supplies, electronics, and just about any of type of object that you would want.

The Walmart gift card comes in a wide range of designs (i.e. Thomas Kinkaid, Snoopy, Baby's Breath, Neopets, Sponge Bob, Bath Crystals, and a number of other patterns that are appropriate for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, graduations, anniversaries, and such) and can be personalized with the amount of your choice from $10-$2,500. Pre-denominated cards in the values of $50 and $100 are also available.

Walmart gift cards can be purchased and redeemed at www.walmart.com or in Walmart retail stores. The favored females on your shopping list will be glad that you chose these attractive cards.

6. Panera Bread - Panera Bread hosts a tasty array of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and other culinary delights that are sure to satisfy the taste buds of the wonderful women for which you are shopping. This food establishment also offers a comforting collection of coffees, lattes, and other hot beverages to keep the ladies in your life warm during the winter season.

You can obtain the Panera card as it is called from www.panerabread.com or from any of the Panera Bread bakery café restaurants. You can choose the amount of the card, and the Panera card can even be reloaded for additional spending power.

Once you order the Panera card, it is shipped via Fed Ex and will arrive at your loved one's home in 5-10 business days. It can be redeemed in any of the Panera Bread stores within the U.S.

When considering what gifts to purchase for the women in your life, give these gift card suggestions a thought. You will glad that you did.