Just as there are two sides to any coin, there are two sides(and more!)to every woman. One is soft, cuddly, romantic, impractical. The other is a logical, hard as nails, take no prisoners pragmatist. In order to score maximum points on her "appreci-o-meter," you'll need to satisfy both.
Which means as far as Christmas gifts for Women are concerned, you need to amp up, beg, steal or borrow all the originality you can find. The truth, sad or otherwise, is that although they won't be refused, lingerie, perfume and bath oil gift baskets are the female equivalent of socks, underwear and razor blades. So "go the extra mile - to make her smile. " And if originality is not do-able, grab all the uniqueness you can find! Bottom line: Throw away your female gift clichés and ascend to a "higher gift consciousness. " The one question you need to answer is: "Do you feel conscious today?. . . Shopper?"
OK - you get the drift. So let's get down to the yin and yang of truly great Christmas gifts for Women.
YIN ONE
Waterford Crystal Crimson Flute pair. Delicate elegant (and, of course) subtly colorful champagne glasses. Perfect for toasting your thoughtfulness and originality.
YANG ONE
Irobot 532 series floor washer. This dandy chunk o'practical Christmas Woman gift technology not only scrubs the floor hospital clean, it also nukes pet hair. Talk about a double whammy!
YIN TWO
Twilight - Collectors series DVD's. Unless you've been living in a cave for the past few years, you know that the hottest, most romantic subject for women (of all ages) is "Vampires. " (A classic spin on the "Ladies love outlaws" theme. ) And Twilight's Edward, is clearly the "Vampire of the Moment. "
YANG TWO
The Anozon anodized professional cookware set. All the essential pots'n pans. Harder than steel. Bright chrome handles. Stay cool rubber grips. And a lifetime warranty. Kitchen bliss.
YIN THREE
The Collected Poems of Pablo Neruda. Although a diplomat for most of his 9 to 5 life (and a minister in the Allende government for two years) Pablo Neruda is not simply Chile's greatest poet, but a great poet, period.
YANG THREE
Comfort Shag Collection Ivory Rug. Scuff resistant. Neutral ivory color blends with all decors. Easy to clean. And best of - no moving parts to wear out!
YIN AND YANG (This is the bonus, people)
The ultimate Christmas gift for the woman (women) in your life gives her the possibility of 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video and 25, 000 photos. It's cutting edge, stylin', cool, groovy, fab. And comes in two fashion police approved colors. But the best thing about the iPOD Classic 160 gb unit is that every time she uses it, your thoughtful, kindness, generosity and originality will flash on her screen of appreciation. So now, Christmas gifts for women are not a problem - right?
Andy P. Brown is a writer with varied and ecletic interests. He has a particular passion for things unique and original.
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