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Gentlemen, you need to hear this! There's not much time left to find your special lady that perfect gift. As the special date quickly approaches, the choices get more difficult and it becomes harder and harder for you to make up your mind. I'm sure you too were once at the end of your rope so you just went to the local department store only to find the old standby, the perfume that smells like the expensive stuff. Maybe it's time you know what your lady really wants.

Most men think that women only want to receive pricey and flashy gifts. Think of an item she'll use in her everyday activities. That doesn't mean you should make it your first priority to buy your lady some practical cheap gift of soap or shampoo. If you just sit down and think about the woman you are trying to buy for, the gift ideas will start to come to you.

What does she like to do for fun? Perhaps a new pair of headphones to use at the gym or an MP3 player would be the best gift for your lady.

There are many ladies that love sports as much as men. Which sport does she love best? Maybe a bicycle or a treadmill is more her speed.

Is she a corporate woman? Surely, she'd enjoy her own personal 4 cup coffee maker with a collection of gourmet coffee, a digital photo frame, or a sweater to keep her warm when the office gets a bit too cold. By giving her the things that she needs to keep her day bright and cheerful, you can be sure she will be thinking of you.

What does she wear? In colder climates, consider a long warm scarf or a pair of leather gloves. Whether you live in the North or South, a watch is always the right choice.

Does she like to drive? As all practical women do, she'll love a gift certificate to get her ride detailed. Certainly, an In-Dash DVD player, a digital compass, or a new set of speakers would put the petal to the metal.

As you well know not all women are practical. Still, the perfect gift for them is easy to find. If you're shopping for a romantic woman you will want to look carefully at culture and the arts. For the adventurer in your life, consider such things as the outdoors, leisure, and travel.

Does your lovely lady enjoy music, reading or playing guitar? If that's the case, you could get her something she wasn't expecting such as a new keyboard that she's been telling you she would be interested in learning, a set of books from her favorite author, or a pair of concert tickets so she can see her favorite group. The extra concert ticket would not be for you but for one of her friends.

Could your adventure loving woman use new ski gloves, a snow board, digital camera with all the accessories, a new rack to hold her bicycle on the car, or airfare to an action-packed destination she's been mentioning? Maybe a navigation system for her car, a new waterproof watch, a citywide treasure hunt is fun, or how about just a day off from anything she doesn't love to do? Sometimes the perfect gift for her is something that cannot be held.

Although, ladies have the prerogative to change their minds about what they like, those that love jewelry always love jewelry. A practical woman will always enjoy a practical gift. Romantic women will always appreciate any gift that expresses your love for her. The adventurer in your life will always be happy pushing the envelope. Think about what made her happy in the past and you'll find a gift idea for this year too. When you match the gift to the person that she is she'll know you really love her -- and to her that is a treasure.