Birthday Present Ideas for Women

Perfume makes a pleasant birthday gift for a woman.present image by jasmina nemanjic from Fotolia.com

Many people, especially men, believe shopping for a woman has to be a huge task, but that is not always true. Whether you know what a woman wants or not, there are great gift options that appeal to a variety of different women no matter their age. Make sure to keep a woman's personality and interests in mind when choosing a birthday present for her.

Young Women

Young women often have a wide range of interests. Give her a gift card or gift certificate to her favorite retail store so she can purchase exactly what she wants. A gift card to download her favorite music and movies is also an option. If she loves a particular musician or band you can buy her tickets to a concert. Young women who love makeup may appreciate a large eyeshadow palette with more than a hundred colors that they can add to their makeup collection. A new MP3 player or cell phone might also be appropriate birthday gifts.

Working women who spend a lot of time at the office may appreciate things they can keep near them. A digital picture frame that she can fill with pictures of her family and friends is one option. A mug with a funny saying can keep her laughing throughout the day, and will be especially appreciated if it comes with a selection of her favorite coffees or teas. A planner can help her stay organized, while a new watch can help her keep track of the time. Another option is a spa day that can help her relax after a busy work week. Flowers and candy sent to her job the morning of her birthday would also make her feel special.

A homebody or stay-at-home mom may appreciate gifts they can make use of around the home. Some options include a key holder set for keeping track of keys, DVDs of her favorite movies or TV series, magazine subscriptions, a cookbook and apron, a fruit gift basket, candle sets, robe and slippers, various board games, a mini herb garden, artwork and household appliances.

Older women may appreciate gifts that are more practical. A shawl or scarf can be worn for many different purposes. A body pillow can help her get a better night's sleep. Money in a card is a gift she can use to buy something she wants or pay a bill. A grandmother may appreciate a personalized throw with pictures of her grandchildren or a large framed picture.

Birthday gifts for the average woman range from affordable to expensive. Some gifts to consider include a manicure and pedicure set, foot spa, shoes and clothing, handbags and accessories, trendy or luxury jewelry, hair tools and products, perfume and bath products, laptop, laptop bag, phone case, personalized or gourmet gift baskets, writing journal, stuffed animals, weekend getaway, bottle of wine, digital key chain, makeup brushes and a digital camera.