Gifts for Her – Holiday Gifts for Her

Gifts for Her - Gifts for the Beauty Queen

• Bare Escentuals Starter Kit: The Bare Escentuals Starter Kit is the ideal collection of all-natural makeup. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals make-up is made of crushed minerals from the earth, so the make-up acts like a skincare treatment while its worn. There is even a DVD that explains application tips included in the kit. Your lovely lady will especially enjoy testing the smaller sample sizes in the Bare Escentuals Starter Kit before committing to full size containers. - $60.00
• BeneFit Benetint Blush/Lip Shade: Slip the BeneFit Benetint in to her stocking for a surprise on Christmas morning. BeneFit Benetint is acclaimed for its natural glow and adaptability for various skin types. Give her a variety of shades; it's a great addition to any woman's make-up bag (or so Mrs. Clause tells me). - $10.00-$28.00
• Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume: Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume smells like clean clothing straight off the drying line, and Mrs. Clause is always more feminine and graceful with a bit of Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume on her skin. The subtle, sexy scent of Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume will bring a smile to your sweetheart's face... and to yours. - $28.99-$40.00
• Chi Flat Iron: Help your girlfriend look her best for you by giving her a Chi Flat Iron. The silk infusion system makes hair soft and smooth, and devoted Chi Flat Iron fans attest their straight hairstyle lasts for days after a few minutes of flat ironing with their Chi. Now your girlfriend will spend more time with you and less time getting ready for your dates! - $70.58-$99.95
• Aquis Super Absorbent Towel: I can't stand when Mrs. Clause's hair drips all over the bathroom floor despite her attempt to towel dry it. I nearly slip every time! That's why I'm getting her an Aquis Super Absorbent Towel this Christmas. Aquis towels are woven from special microfibers that soak up water on contact and are designed to dry hair faster and more thoroughly than cotton. No more puddles all over the bathroom. - $20.99
• Tiffany' & Co. Elsa Peretti letter pendant: This year I'll bring Mrs. Clause to tears with an Elsa Peretti letter pendant from Tiffany & Co. Jewelry fans applaud Elsa Peretti letter pendants for their timeless look, so your lucky lady will take it off. Select a pendant representing her first initial, or for a unique and personal touch, pick one that has special meaning for the two of you. - $195.00
• Vera Wang Sculpted Chenille Robe: Re-vamp her bath and beauty products collection by adding the Vera Wang Sculpted Chenille Robe to the allotment. Its softness and warmth scream out: "Relax for the day and let me do the yard work, honey!" She'll appreciate the Vera Wang Sculpted Chenille Robe and the housework you're doing for her while she's relaxing in it. - $199.99

Gifts for Her - Gifts for the Athlete/Superwoman

• Timex Sports Ironman Wrist Watch: Although her first Ironman Triathlon event may be a few swims, bikes and runs away, it doesn't mean she shouldn't train like a champion. The Timex Sports Ironman Wrist Watch series offers dozens of styles of training watches and, more importantly, various time zones and lap recall features. She'll never be off world record pace while wearing the Timex Sports Ironman Wrist Watch. - prices vary
• Gaiiam Yoga Essentials Brick: Beginner and advanced yogis could all use the Gaiiam Yoga Essentials Brick to improve their training. The Gaiiam Yoga Essentials Brick comes in various sizes to accommodate different yoga positions and improve yoga ability. You might consider adding a yoga mat to add to the gift wrapping as well. - $10.00 per brick
• iPod Shuffle: Whether she's on the Elliptical, Treadmill or spin bike, she'll need an iPod Shuffle to stay in sync with her workout. The iPod Shuffle is simple to use and easy to carry around because of its built-in clip. The fun colors give you the choice of making sure it matches her workout clothes. - $64.99
• Pezzi GymnastikBall: Pick up a Pezzi Gymnastik Ball for your lady if she is serious about improving her core and abdominal strength, balance or flexibility. Physical therapists and personal trainers are huge advocates for Pezzi Gymnastik Balls because of their durability as compared to other stability balls. Personal training sessions not included! - $15.95
• lululemon athletica yoga pants: No workout routine is complete without the proper outfit. Mrs. Clause raves about lululemon athletica's comfort and sophistication. She prefers lululemon athletica to other brands because their items are available in dozens of sizes for every body type. Your girl will hit the gym harder than ever with her new lululemon athletica swag. - prices vary
• Wii Fit: Mrs. Clause and I find it hard exercise due to the inclement weather at the North Pole, so we decided to purchase a Wii Fit to complement our other Nintendo Wii games. The balance, yoga, strength and cardio programs have helped pass the time during cold winter months and got us to our goal weights. Wii Fit is a great video game and exercise system you'll be happy to play together. - $99.99
• Biggest Loser Workout DVD: Make sure your darling knows you're not sending subliminal messages when she gets this disc and you'll be a hit with her. The Biggest Loser Workout DVD brings the personal trainers from the hit TV show straight to the living room. She'll be lifting and running her way through the house while getting stronger and slimmer. Consider getting off the couch to join her, eh? - $9.99
• Apple/Nike+ iPod Sport Kit: An iPod shuffle alone may be a bit outdated for your technology and fitness guru girlfriend. If that's the case, the Apple/Nike+ iPod Sport Kit is a necessary training partner for her. A sensor fits snugly in any Nike+ shoe and a receiver connects right to her iPod. During or after her workout, she can track her progress, such as time, distance, pace or calories burned, on her iPod. There'll be no more training log notebooks cluttering up your desk after she gets the Apple/Nike+ iPod Sport Kit from you. - $26.00-$29.00
• MapMyFitness.com Membership: A MapMyFitness.com Premium Membership is essential for any serious runner if a personal coaching session is outside of your budget. She'll be able to map out routes, keep training logs, interact with other members and download training reports all from one website. Now you're off the hook, coach! - $5.00/month

Gifts for Her - Gifts for the Reader/Booklover

• Book of the Month Club: Online book of the month clubs will be a huge hit with any passionate bookworm. Online book clubs offer either a wide variety of general categories or narrow down their selection to special interest categories. Regardless, you will undoubtedly subscribe for an introductory rate that includes a few novels of your choice with the promise to purchase additional titles over a period of time. An online book of the month club subscription will go perfectly with the books below! - prices vary
• Best books for Mom: A special book for Mom is perfect for a child of any age to give to their mother. Love You Forever, Chicken Soup for the Soul and My Mother/My Self are all heartwarming reads sure to tug on your mother or wife's heart strings. - prices vary
• The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett: International bestseller The Pillars of the Earth will become an instant classic with your girl if she has the patience to read all 963 pages of it. The Pillars of the Earth takes place in 12th-century England and explains the story of multiple characters and their intersecting lives over the course of 50 years. All the while the characters are building a cathedral! If they can build a cathedral while coping with issues like love, deceit and revenge, then the reader will get through the novel and love it. - $7.99
• Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat Pray Love depicts the author's journey through Italy, India and Indonesia and her search to find herself. Eat Pray Love will be a wonderful read for any woman who is in a stage of transition in her life or who is looking for a spiritual revival. - $11.21
• The Measure of a Man, by Sidney Poitier: A non-fiction story will add variety to an avid reader's mountain of texts. Sidney Poitier's autobiography, The Measure of a Man, accounts the actor's past and the lessons he's learned throughout his life. It's a novel that will resonate with readers of any age. - $5.00-$17.00
• A Nicholas Sparks novel (or two or three): All of Nicholas Sparks' fourteen novels come highly recommended by Mrs. Clause. I've seen her laugh, cry and gasp throughout every one of his books. His novels do not need to be read in sequence but most have a similar theme: love, fate and tragedy. Think making your own Nicholas Sparks box set: pick out a few books and their movie counterparts. Be sure to add a box of Kleenex for the tear-jerking chapters. - $7.99-$24.99
• The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn, by Robin Maxwell: Maxwell's novel contrives the idea that Anne Boleyn, second wife to King Henry VIII, kept a diary of her life which their daughter, Elizabeth, uncovers years after her mother's death. The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn follows Elizabeth's discovery of the diary and the lessons she learns while reading it. This is a creative fiction book sure to have every history buff on the edge of her seat. Toss The Other Boleyn Girl into the gift wrapping for an added twist. - $25.70
• Lone Survivor, by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson: Former Petty Officer and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell collaborates with war novelist Patrick Robinson in Lone Survivor. The non-fiction narrative depicts every moment of Luttrell's career as a Navy SEAL, including his early SEAL training and final SEAL mission in Afghanistan. Lone Survivor extends beyond the story into your intellect and conscience; it's a must-read for the patriot in all of us. - $15.99
• O, The Oprah Magazine subscription: Love her or hate her, Oprah knows best, and your girl secretly knows that she won't be able to put O, The Oprah Magazine down once it's in her hands. O, The Oprah Magazine includes articles about topics covered on and off the show. In general, subscribers love the thoughtful subject matter and the writers - and so will your girl! - $18.00 per year

Gifts for Her - Gifts for any Gal

• A classic romantic comedy: How could you go wrong by stuffing her stocking with a few classic romantic comedies on DVD? I've figured out that humor and romance are really all you need for a successful relationship, so take a hint from the casts of her favorite romantic comedy movies. (Hint: show off your sensitive side and throw in a few of your own favorite romantic comedy films. She'll be glad you did.) - prices vary
• Cuddl Duds Softwear: The best way to protect myself from the bitter wind in the North Pole is by some Cuddl Duds under all of my red suits. Cuddl Duds produces long underwear, active wear and intimate wear, but Mrs. Clause and I prefer their long underwear. It comes in a variety of colors and textures and is easily concealed under casual and business attire. I suppose it'd never hurt to buy your own Mrs. Clause a few pieces of Cuddl Duds intimate clothing, too. - prices vary
• KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer: Mrs. Clause swears she'd never be able to bake me all of my favorite holiday desserts without her trusty KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer. KitchenAid's Classic Stand Mixer is designed for high-performance mixing. The mixer head tilts conveniently for direct access to the mixing bowl. Your recipient will be thrilled if you purchase the pink Cook for the Cure KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer; $50 of the purchase will go breast cancer research. - $239.99-$545.00
• Spa Gift Certificate: A gift certificate to a local salon or spa for massages, facials, manicures and pedicures will help your loved one revitalize their body after the stress of the holidays. Add a personal touch to the gift by offering to prepare a homemade spa day for her, too, complete with all the royal treatment she'd receive at a local spa. Just let her pick out the nail polish color, okay? - prices vary
• EasiYo Yogurt Maker: Avid cook or not, she's sure to be intrigued by the EasiYo Yogurt Maker this holiday season. The EasiYo Yogurt Maker is a thermal container that holds different sized jars of yogurt powder. All she'll need left to make homemade yogurt is hot water and EasiYo Fruit Juice Squirts for flavor. Suggest she try a protein shake in addition to her EasiYo Yougrt for an extra energy boost. - prices vary
• Porn For Women, by Cambridge Women's Pornography Initiative: Ha, gotcha, guys! Porn For Women is a such deceiving title. It makes me laugh every time. You'll want to be careful about the lady you give it to. Pictures of handsome, buff men doing household chores splatter the pages of the book. Take it from me and make sure you give your gal a disclaimer when you hand over Porn For Women. Otherwise you'll be stuck living out her fantasies for weeks! - $12.95
• Model Co Tiara Soft Cotton Headband: Her facials, work out or typical ponytail will never be the same again after you give her the Model Co Tiara Soft Cotton Headband. It's easy Velcro clasp in the back make sizing a cinch. She'll thank you for picking out a headband with a stylish hot pink color that keeps the flyaway out of her face, too. - $10.00
• Coach Handbags: "Coach" is a household name every woman has grown up with (no, sir, not on the football field). We're talking fashion here, fellas. Coach handbags are affordable, durable and chic. Different collections offer different designs, but it's unlikely that a Coach bag won't be universal for multiple outfits. Don't forget the matching wallet, cute keychain or scarf to match. - prices vary
• Hanky Panky panties: All right, so maybe this gift for her is also a gift for you, but she doesn't have to know about that. She'll love feeling sexy yet comfortable in Hanky Panky lace panties. Hanky Panky makes plenty of styles in dozens of colors and prints. Pick some out you know she'll love, and then pick a few out you'll love on her! - $18.00

Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays and happy holiday shopping! Don't forget about my gift or milk and cookies!