Get her a gift that's more personal and creative.
If you want to get a gift for a woman over 40, several ideas may come to mind. Clothing is a popular choice but you have to know her personal style and size, which leaves room for error. You may consider more generic items like flowers or candy, but gifts like this may lack a personal touch. For someone 40 and over, consider a gift that is a little more personal with just the right dash of creativity.
Basket Case
Present her with a gift basket of her favorite foods.
One of the best things about a gift basket is that it can be generic for someone you may not know very well or it can be personalized for someone whom you've known most of your life. If your over-40 friend loves Italian cooking, present her with a basket of all her favorite pastas and sauces and even stick in an Italian cookbook so she can whip up some of her own recipes. If she's into novels, place a few of her favorite classics inside the gift basket. Mix it up by adding a few poetry essays. If she's into 1980s Tom Cruise movies, throw in "Top Gun," "Risky Business" and "Cocktail" for that complete nostalgic experience.
Oldies But Goodies
Buy her that antique clock she's had her eye on.
If finances permit, this is the perfect time to present her with an antique that she has been admiring. Maybe your sister or your best friend spends every weekend checking out antiques. Find out what she likes and buy it for her. Maybe she's been eyeing that beautiful antique brooch or maybe it's a certain lamp or chair. Surprise her with it as a gift. A more cost-effective gift may be having that antique rocking chair refurbished. It's a gift that is simple but very personal that she will appreciate.
Work It Out
New running shoes will encourage her to keep fit.
If she's into staying fit and keeping healthy, consider purchasing her a gym membership or even signing her up for that new dance class she always spoke about. If she's a walker or runner, items like a pedometer tell her how many steps she took or how many miles she ran. Perhaps she needs a brand new pair of running shoes. Find out her size and purchase the latest jogger's shoe. The best part of this gift is that you can determine how much you want to spend. If finances allow, purchase her a few of the latest nifty running gadgets like motion sensors and calorie management systems. For more on the latest running gadgets, see Resources.
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