How to give a gift to a girl?

To make somebody you love feel special does not mean you have to spend a lot of money. These are some ideas to make a gift special:

Pack it nicely

It does not mean that you have to pay the expensive wrapping at the department stores. That packaging maybe nice, but it is not special. Buy some nice wrapping paper or at least tissue paper and use a store bag, but add ribbons. This is only if you cannot pack it better. You can also ask a friend for help.

Add rose petals to the gift box or put them in an envelope with a hand written note.

If you are romantic, write a poem in the card.

Add a customized CD with your favorite songs to the gift.

Personalize it. Add something small to the gift that you know your lady likes. It can be a cartoon character, her favorite scent, use her favorite color in the wrapping, etc.

Do not overspend. You do not need to get in debt to make her feel special. Buy in discount stores such as TJ Maxx or in an outlet mall. They have perfumes at great prices. Plan your budget ahead of time and then try to stick to it.

Do not forget video games, iTunes gift cards etc. -- they make great gifts. Avoid gift certificates to stores or spas; they are not personal. Use them only if you absolutely do not have time or desire to be more creative.

Ask discreet questions to find out what she wants, such as what are your top ten items in your shopping list right now? OK, it does not sound discreet, but it depends on the context of the conversation. Her close friends may also be a good source for ideas.

Give personal gifts. If you are buying a gift for your wife do not buy something for the house or for both of you (such as vacations or going to a restaurant).

Avoid the last minute rush. You will end up spending too much money and buying something that she may not like. I worked in the mall for a short time when I was a student and on Christmas eve I was told “Today we will get a lot of men buying gifts.”

Flowers are always great, but complement them with something else even if it is little.

My husband has given me diamonds, pearls, and other expensive gifts, but my favorite was one he gave me when we were dating while I was a student and he was in his first job after his masters: a set of earrings in a heart shape, a
necklace in crystals and a small pink heart, a box of chocolates in a white heart shape with pink polka dots, a small cute teddy bear with a small pink heart everything beautifully wrapped in pink and white and pink flowers. I do not think he spend more than $50 on the whole thing. Money was not abundant those days, but I still talk about that gift because it showed he though about it.