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TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WOMEN
It comes around so quick, that just when you think you’ve excelled yourself with the best Christmas present ever, what do you know, it’s that time again. Only because you upped your game last year you’ve now got to beat that all over again.
Tough call.So here’s the Problem Presents guide to what’s hot this Christmas for the woman in your life.
Fragrance
More Chanel No 5 will be sold in Christmas week than any other week of the year and, in some cases, than in whole months of the year. And the reason is simple: it’s the only brand that drunk blokes can remember when panic shopping. So show a little more imagination, not to mention preparation, and order up something more interesting in advance!
Lingerie
Always a Christmas favourite, but always fraught with difficulties. If you've not checked out our "Men's Guide to Making Lingerie Buying for Women Less Fraught" page, then click here for some quick tips and can’t miss choices, from small busts to the big busted and every size in between. Otherwise, these are our top suggestions for this Christmas.
Jewellery
Nothing quite like a sparkling diamond or pretty trinket to make the face you love light up (trust us, Terrys All Gold really does not have the same effect). So here's our round up of the top sparklers around. Or if these don't quite do it for you, check out the jewellery page.
Something personal
In our recent survey, something made by you for your loved one came out pretty near the top of things they would love to receive. Thankfully, modern technology has rescued those of us whose creative talents are probably still lurking somewhere near the playschool level.
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Perfect Christmas Present for: the star of the show, and the assembled (family and friends) cast
Buy her: a photo book from Photo Box
Christmas Day Reaction: a bit of a wow factor. And everything from tears to laughter as she relives the moments you put in the book. Love their layouts, love the fact you can add your own captions, quality is stunning and delivery has always been prompt.
Buy from: Photobox
Gift wrap? No, but these are easy to do, or pop them in a gift bag
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Perfect Christmas Present for: the yummy mummy from you and her other little treasures
Buy her: Fingerprint jewellery
Christmas Day reaction: tears, I imagine, as things don't come more personal than your children's fingerprints. Lovely choice of different jewellery available to suit her style and taste
Buy from: The Keepsake Company
Gift Wrap? Yes, will arrive beautifully boxed
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Perfect Christmas Present: a foodie with a taste for great chocolate
Buy her: a Name a Box of Chocolates gift
Christmas Day reaction: surprise and delight when she works it out. Probably disappointment if you don't buy choccies as well, unless you choose the chocolates in this kit for her in advance. But we think that takes away half the fun!
Buy from: the naming kit from The Gift Experience, and for true foodies, then chocolate from Montezuma's
Gift Wrap: No, so be prepared
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Perfect Christmas Present for: a woman who likes a drop of the sparkly stuff
Buy her: personalized Champagne, pink or otherwise. Beer and wine options also available.
Christmas Day reaction: hopefully a long enough pause to clock whatever photo and personal message you choose to put on the front, before she carries it off to the fridge for rapid chilling!
Buy from: Branded Beer
Gift Wrap? No, get a bottle bag in. Or two
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Time
Every woman we know seems to be living life at 100mph, juggling sixteen things at once. Whether city high-flier, office hero, super mum or any combination thereof, the common thing of what they feel they are short of is time. So why not treat her to something that buys back some time or gives her some time out.
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Perfect Christmas Present for: the woman who needs a little me-time and time to unwind
Buy her: gift vouchers from Spa Finder
Christmas Day Reaction: when she discovers the fabulous choices available I would imagine she is going to be very happy indeed. And you'll get more thanks when she actually goes to the spa
Buy from: Spa Finder
Gift wrap? It's an envelope, how much gift wrap do you want? You could always buy her a beautiful Elemis Spa gift to go with this, which can be gift wrapped for you.
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Perfect Christmas Present for: the chef's night off
Buy her: Gourmet mail order meals from Banquet in a Box
Christmas Day Reaction: salivating at how scrummy these look, I imagine she will be planning the days to have them before you can get them in the freezer! You could order up a veg box from Abel & Cole for an unusual Christmas Day present, perhaps make it a regular order to ensure a healthy New Year!
Buy from: Banquet in a Box
Gift Wrap: no, and I would possibly freeze them and give her a print out of what you've bought, perhaps with a bottle of wine
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Perfect Christmas Present for: having something to look forward to
Buy her: either a planned break, or you could buy her Mr & Mrs Smith gift vouchers to use in some of the most amazing hotels in the UK and beyond
Christmas Day Reaction: I would add one of the Mr & Mrs Smith books to the gift vouchers, and you'll probably get her saying all Christmas Day "ooh, how about here?" Beats reruns of the Sound of Music
Buy from: Mr & Mrs Smith
Gift Wrap? No, but both are easy to wrap
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Perfect Christmas Present for: anyone hankering after their own allotment but without the time or space
Buy her: a veg garden in a hurry gift voucher from Rocket Gardens
Christmas Day reaction: relief when she realizes she hasn't got to rush out to plant out lettuce then and there! Perhaps add in some gardening books, and a compost maker for the full theme!
Buy from: Not On The High Street
Gift Wrap? No, but lets face it, it's a gift voucher! How much gift wrap do you want?
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Still not sure? Check out our guide to our top ten websites for Christmas this year, you're bound to find something to inspire you! Just don't leave it too late. Tip from us, the later you leave it, the more expensive, or unimaginative, your gifts are going to get. And the more likely you are to find yourself needing help to get out of the doghouse by Boxing Day!
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