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Gift Ideas for Savvy Women
by Kylie Keeler
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Overview
Buying a gift for a woman who is world-wise and on top of trends can be intimidating. While some might opt to give a gift card, you might feel as if a gift card is too impersonal, especially for someone who is as trendy as your friend. Giving a gift to a savvy woman doesn't have to be difficult. It simply takes some forethought and knowledge of her interests.
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Helpful Services
If the recipient of your gift is a busy person, gift them with time. This memorable gift will be enjoyed twice: Once when they receive it and again when they actually receive the service.
Some services that you might gift to the savvy woman in your life are a month's worth of housecleaning services, a week of homemade meals delivered to or prepared in the home, or technical assistance for her computer problems that have gone unattended.
Many service companies offer gift certificates or vouchers for services rendered as gifts. In the event that a printed voucher or receipt is unavailable, make a custom certificate that can be printed at home or a print shop.
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Concert or Event Tickets
Many women enjoy seeing live shows and theater, but they often neglect buying tickets for themselves as they see them as a luxury that can be overlooked. While the savvy woman in your life may justify spending money on the newest phone or even clothing, she may see event tickets as avoidable luxury--despite the fact that she would enjoy attending the event.
For this reason, concert and event tickets make great gifts. To ensure that she'll be able to attend the event, buy the tickets well in advance of the event so she can arrange her schedule to attend.
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Spa Gift Certificates
Women who stay busy and on top of trends tend to neglect time for themselves. While they may schedule regular haircuts and even manicures, scheduling a massage or facial may seem excessive.
A customized spa gift certificate that allows the recipient to receive a massage, facial and other luxury services gives the recipient the gift of relaxation--something that many busy women overlook.
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Themed Gift Basket
While themed gift baskets are nothing new, preparing a specially themed gift basket provides the recipient with a gift that shows forethought and good presentation.
When preparing or commissioning a themed gift basket, consider the interests of the recipient. Is she a fan of a certain sports team? Someone who is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys might enjoy a gift basket filled with Cowboys memorabilia and paraphernalia that they might wear or take to a game. If the recipient is a writer, consider filling the basket with pens, journals and books such as a book of famous quotes or specialized thesaurus.
