Top 5 Girlfriend Gift Ideas for Any Occasion

Author: John White

If you’re like most dudes, buying a gift for your girlfriend, for any occasion, can be a challenging task. You may know your girl pretty well, but figuring out a suitable gift that fits her tastes, style, and interests can still be daunting.  The key to giving a great gift begins with what should be obvious to most, and that is simply thinking about the type of things she likes.

If you’re not sure what your girlfriend likes, pay attention to what she does when you’re together.  What types of movies does she like to watch?  Does she like sweets and chocolates?  What is her favorite color, or her favorite type of music?  Asking yourself questions like these will help you get a sense of the things that she likes.  If you’re still not sure, you could try asking – just don’t be obvious.
 

Gifts are not only for special occasions.  Sometimes gifts given for no particular reason can really go a long way, and can score you some extra points with your lady (Extra points with your sweetheart is like the "Roll-Over Minutes" and "Get Out of Jail Free Cards" of relationships)
 

Before we go into gift ideas, let’s consider these points to avoid gift-giving disasters:

A.  Do not think about what she "needs."  Think about what she likes or wants.
B.  Cash is never a suitable gift.  It is too impersonal.
C.  Avoid giving your girl home-care goods & appliances
D.  If she says she doesn’t want anything, it may not be true.
 

The Dudes put their heads together, and collaborated with our female friends to come up with a list that should help get you started with finding the right gift for your special lady.
 

1.  Jewelry

Jewelry is generally safe  and it’s often a favorite gift for women to receive.  Women love jewelry. You’ll have to exercise a bit of caution when buying jewelry for your girlfriend though, because not just any jewelry is acceptable.  It will take some thought to find something that fits your girlfriend’s tastes, but keep in mind that birthstones and diamonds rarely fail to please.  I recommend staying away from rings unless you plan on getting engaged or married.  Bracelets, watches and necklaces are safe bets.

Trusted Sites to that Make Buying Her Jewelry Easy and Affordable:

SuperJeweler.com – Look at Their Item Of The Week

Ashford.com – Save up to 75% on Women’s Watches

Max and Chloe – Big Bargains on Unique Designer Jewelry.

2.  A Romantic Weekend Getaway

If you’ve got the dough, and you both have a free weekend to spend together, then this idea will give her a chance to unwind, relax, and spend some quality time with you.  The easiest way to plan this type of gift is to find weekend vacation package deals (all inclusive) on the popular travel sites.

Trusted Site that Makes Planning a Vacation Getaway Simple and Inexpensive:

Travelocity.com – Flight+3 Night Hotel Vacations from $299

3. Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Etc.

Can you name all of the characters in the television show "Sex in the City?"  Well, your girlfriend probably can.   Women  all around the world love this show because it represents glamor.  It’s all about clothes, shoes, and designer hand bags.  Us dudes may not get it, but this is the stuff that excites women. Getting your gal some nice clothing can be a great option if you know her exact size.  If you’re not sure, you may want to move along to something else.  Getting something that too big or too small runs the risk of sending the wrong signal.  If you’re not an expert on women’s wear, no problem.  Lingerie and pajamas can make nice gifts too.  A gift certificate to her favorite store or boutique is fine, but getting her an article of clothing, a pair of shoes, or a handbag that you’ve picked out is more meaningful.

Trusted Site to Find Contemporary Women’s Fashion:

Linea Pelle – Use code CJLP10 to take 10% off any order.

4. Electronics

Electronics can be great gifts, and they should be given with the intent of making the activities your girl engages in more enjoyable.  For example, if your girlfriend spends a lot of time driving, you could consider giving her a portable GPS / Navigation system for her car, or maybe a satellite radio.  If she likes jogging, you may consider a small MP3 player or iPod with the armband accessory.  If she’s a social butterfly and spends a lot of time out with her friends, you may want to think about giving her a compact digital camera.

Trusted Sites that Make Electronics Shopping a Snap:

B&H – Save up to $300 on Digital Cameras at B&H Photo and Electronics

Best Buy – See this week’s sale events and free shipping offers at BestBuy.com

5. Of-The-Month Club Membership

A personal favorite gift choice for me, both to give and to receive is an "of-the-month" club membership.  These types of gifts are great for any occaision, and the recipient of this gift gets to enjoy it all year long.  Some popular "of-the-month" club choices are Wine of the Month, Dessert of the Month, Chocolate of the Month, Book of the Month, and Gourmet Cheese of the Month.  There are many more "of-the-month" choices available, and you’re bound to find something that is perfect for your girl.

Trusted "Of-The-Month" Club Membership Site with Many Choices:

Monthly Gift Club – Save BIG at Clubs of America

Good luck, guys.