Five Fun Christmas Gifts for Women

"Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?" Let me be the first to ask that most angst filled of holiday questions. If not, no fear, most of us have at least one woman on our list whether it be a mother, sister, aunt, wife, or girlfriend and getting her gift just got a whole lot easier. Check out the five ideas below and snag a girl-friendly gift bound to bring "ahhs" of appreciation this Christmas.

Something Sweet

A truly decadent dessert will make any woman's day and now buying and sending this kind of killer confection is easier than ever. Online merchants sell everything from homemade marshmallows to personalized cupcakes and pack them for delivery to sweet seekers all over the country. Choices are so abundant that you can go with a company that you know like The Cheesecake Factory or find a specialty baker so her key lime pie comes straight from Florida. Whatever you choose just remember to consider your recipient's personal tastes and any food allergies. Sweet treats can run from $10.00 to upwards of $100.00 depending on choices and shipping costs.

Spa Treatments

For women, who are often caring for others, spa treatments are a welcome gift and one that can be customized to suit the recipient and most budgets. From manicures which can cost $15.00 - $30.00 to massages which are in the $100.00 range and full and half-day service combinations which are typically $200.00 and up there is something for every woman. If you have an idea what service your recipient would enjoy you can purchase that, otherwise you can assign a dollar amount and let her make the choice. If she doesn't live nearby online retailer SpaFinder.com can help you find a spa in her area and purchase a gift certificate from the comfort of your own home.

Photo Gifts

Photo gifts appeal to women's affinity for personalization and are traditionally popular with mothers and grandmothers. Lucky for you they can also be among the most cost effect and treasured gifts you give. Options range from online retailers Snapfish and Shutterfly, which provide gifts including calendars, mugs and cards, to the higher-end PhotoWow, which will turn your special photos into Warhol-esque paintings and bold comic strips. How much you want to spend depends on what you choose. Traditional photo gifts start at $10.00 - $15.00 and PhotoWow usually costs $100.00 and up. Sound good? Just remember you must have the photo (usually in a digital format) and allow a lead-time from a few days to a few weeks while the gift is in production.

Travel

Travel gifts can make more than an impression, they can create lifelong memories and they need not be expensive or exotic to be perfect. Consider an overnight stay in the nearest city or at a local bed and breakfast to get away from it all or pick a place that has special meaning like your college town or honeymoon destination and revisit it. If it is the last minute or you have a tight budget consider discount online retailers such as Priceline. And finally, if you think she'd be willing, you can always just jump in the car, follow a whim and create new memories of an impromptu holiday road trip.

Coupons

Personalized coupons are a great gift for the woman who does it all and they're very cost effective. Consider offering a free night of babysitting, breakfast in bed or a neck massage usable at your recipient's convenience. The thoughtfulness and personalization involved makes this gift a winner especially among moms. Some websites even allow you to design and print your coupons so they are professional quality. When creating these consider the woman's individual quirks, maybe a coupon for a game of Scrabble is more her speed than one for date night.

In the end the most important aspect of any gift is the thought that goes into it and that is especially true for women. So whether you get her a cake or a Caribbean vacation, do it with consideration, love, and confidence and you can't go wrong.

Find out more about these gift options at the following websites:

Fairytale Brownies; www.brownies.com

Sinbad Sweets; http://www.sinbadsweets.com/index.html

The Cheesecake Factory; http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company; http://www.famouscookies.com/

Spa Finder; http://www.spafinder.com/index.jsp

Shutterfly; http://www.shutterfly.com/

Snapfish; http://www.snapfish.com/

PhotoWow; http://www.photowow.com/

Priceline; http://www.priceline.com

GiveCoupons.com; http://www.givecoupons.com/