Christmas is coming up and I am once again facing a delima: what to put under the tree for my wife. You see, it isn’t that she is hard to buy for. It isn’t that she is unappreciative of my efforts. She’s always appeared to like my gifts to her. The quandary I am in comes down to “gift stickiness.”
I don’t want to get her something that she will have forgotten about by the new year. I am interested in that perfect gift that will be useful at least until the snow melts and spring appears.
Here are four “sticky” gifts for her to consider this holiday season.
Home Fitness Videos and Equipment
You probably need to be careful with this one as your spouse could take it the wrong way. However, if your wife is anything like mine, she is always working out and staying fit, and giving her some new fitness videos would be a nice way to let her know you appreciate her hard work in staying in shape.
You could also include some of those fitness bands and some ankle weights to add to the overall package. Another fitness invention that has gained a lot of popularity recently are “fitflops.” Fitflops are specially designed footwear that tone the lower leg as you walk. Plus, they are stylish and fashionable in summer and sure to be a hit for years to come.
The Single Cup Coffee Maker
You can’t go wrong with this one because everybody loves coffee these days. Not only is that morning java a staple of the workforce in America, it is also stylish, fashionable and just plain cool to sip on a hot cup of Joe. The single cup coffee maker is ideal because it provides a consistent brew with easy setup and cleanup. You can even find coffee makers that use coffee pods to make the brewing process simpler. A coffee pod is a little invention that is basically coffee grounds wrapped in filter paper and pre-packaged for ease of use. That is a gift that will always be utilized, if not by my-own-self!
Bath and Spa Treatment Accessories
Since the holidays fall during the colder months, you can capitalize on this and reward your sweetheart with a variety of bath gift sets that are sure to help her relax after a cold winter day. Bath salts, bath oils, and just plain bubble bath are surefire winners for any woman during the holidays. Most online stores are well aware of the popularity of bath and spa items for her, and will be posting many varieties of prepackaged sets that will make your shopping experience quicker and easier.
Day Spa Packages
If you want to go a step further, you could spring for a complete day at a local spa. Include a massage, manicure, pedicure and facial just to be thorough. Don’t try to go cheap in this one. Your health insurance isn’t going to cover it!
Be sure to include all the tips and gratuities up front when you purchase the package so she doesn’t have to be concerned with anything other than relaxing and getting away for the day. This gift will go a long way in scoring creativity points for you!
The idea in giving “sticky” gifts is to get her to remember you and your love far past the holiday season. The ideas above should give you a good start in finding that perfect gift that she won’t soon forget.