Give her something special for Christmas.
You need to choose a Christmas gift for an important woman in your life--a mom, a sister, an in-law or a friend--and you want it to be special, something that shows you clearly had her in mind, personally, when you chose it. To achieve this, think about who she is and what her life is like. If the woman is over 50 years old, she probably already has acquired all or most of the specialty and convenience items she wants and needs, and is set with personal belongings. Instead of buying her another blouse or another picture frame, regardless of how lovely they might be, choose a gift that adds a touch of luxury, a bit of pampering or a new experience to her life.
Jewelry Box
Many women over the age of 50 have a well-rounded jewelry collection. If you know this to be the case with your gift recipient, give her a personalized jewelry box for Christmas that she can use to store her most treasured pieces. Observe some of the decorative choices she has made for her home to select something that will suit her style. Jewelry boxes come in a variety of woods, fabrics and metals, in countless designs, so matching any style is easy. If you want to choose something a little different from the traditional jewelry box, give a jewelry tree from which to hang necklaces and bracelets, or a jewelry roll for stacking rings. For an extra special touch, have the item engraved with her initials or add a piece of jewelry to it.
Bath Sets
Many women over the age of 50 have a lot going on--family, work and running a home. For Christmas, give your 50-something special lady a way to relax, escape and rejuvenate, such as a pampering bath set. Select some authentic Italian, French or organic soaps with soothing lavender, some bubble bath and bath salts. For a more personal touch, give her soap that's monogrammed with her initials. In addition to the soap, give her a plush terry bath scrubber and a terry bath mitt to help keep her skin vibrant. A terry bathrobe or an organic spa robe makes for an additional cozy bath accessory.
Dining & Entertainment
Women over the age of 50 are probably well-equipped in the kitchen. However, there may be a few specialty items that your gift recipient has never gotten around to buying for herself and that you know she would find appealing. If she likes to entertain and always has a special treat for her guests, get her a fondue set or an espresso machine. If she loves making things from scratch, give her an ice cream maker or a bread maker. There's a huge variety of specialty items for the kitchen, so check to see what she doesn't have and fill the gap with something you know will suit her style.
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