What can you always give a woman?

I love giving gifts. Choosing gifts, wrapping them beautifully and the moment when the person unpacks them and is happy. Just last week I picked out several gifts, for children’s birthdays or for International Women’s Daywhich is now at the door.

Many people want to quickly get something nice for occasions such as birthdays, International Women’s Day or Mother’s Day. Best at the last minute. Flowers, chocolates, chocolate, done. I see it differently. If you’re going to give something, please do it in a way that feels really good. What a real appreciation! The occasion is almost irrelevant. My boyfriend finds it really hard to find a good gift for me or for his mom. That’s why I thought about what you can really always give a woman!

Gift ideas by type: Which woman are you actually giving gifts to?

It makes a huge difference whether you give a gift to your partner, your best friend, your sister, your mother or a colleague. This is the first point that you should definitely pay attention to.

For the partner: attention that is reflected in everyday life

What counts here is not the price, but the feeling: you are seen. An idea that I find really powerful is a combination of a small, nice gift and something that really relieves the burden.

Examples:

• You organize a free evening for her, completely without any mental organization stuff.
• You plan something fun, including reservations, times, babysitter or dog sitter if necessary.
• You’re giving her something self-care that she’ll actually use, not just any decorative item.

Tip: Look around the bathroom for products she likes if you don’t know right away. What scents and ingredients are there?

For a friend or sister: Personality beats everything

Here it can be more personal, with a little insider or an idea that suits her.

Concrete ideas:

• A common plan instead of just one object: brunch, cinema, exhibition, walk with a café stop.
• A voucher that is not generic, but tailored specifically to you: favorite café, massage, nail appointment, bookstore.
• A small feel-good package for your home: good candle, tea, bath additives, mask, snacks, exactly to your taste.

Tip: When the opportunity arises, ask her inconspicuously where she actually likes to have breakfast, which books she would like to read and you already have good clues for your gift.

For mom: time, help, real relief

Moms often have enough things to do, so they don’t need more plans. What is often missing is peace, space and a break.

Concrete ideas:

• You take on something that would otherwise always stick with her. Preferably permanently, not just once.
• You plan an afternoon where she really has time off without having to prepare anything beforehand.
• You’re giving her something small that she’ll use in everyday life instead of just another item for the shelf.

Tip: Think about what your mom often brings up. Has she often mentioned how much she would like to go to the hairdresser again? Or for a massage?

For colleagues or employees: appreciative, but not cheesy

The following applies here: neutral, stylish, respectful. No private innuendos, no pink clichés.

Concrete ideas:

• A gift set that feels high-quality and not a random combination. If you’re looking for something like that, these are Gift sets for women a good choice at Notino because you can find high-quality sets like Caudalie or Gucci here.
• A good breakfast for the team or a little gift at work. This is always well received!

Tip: If you are unsure, ask your colleagues what they are giving. You can also help each other there. Or you can make a joint gift and all contribute financially!

What can you always give a woman? The no-fail list

Here are gift ideas that are suitable for many occasions: International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday, thank you, Christmas, job, just like that.

1. Time that you really organize
   Don’t: just let me know. But: I planned it, we’ll do it like this.
2. Relief that you can feel immediately
   You’re doing something she usually does. Appointments, organization, to-do, paperwork, whatever is annoying at the moment.
3. An experience that suits her
   Massage, museum, concert, workshop. The main thing is not random, but appropriate.
4. A small self-care package for at home
   Hand cream, mask, bath additive, nice oil, candle. Not thrown together, but like a little evening just for her.
5. A voucher that doesn’t look standard
   Favorite café, favorite store, bookstore, spa, cinema. It’s best to give a concrete suggestion as to when you should do it.
6. Something personal with real meaning
   A photo, a small album, a good notebook, a book that suits her. Not a mandatory gift, but a hit.
7. Flowers, but not as an emergency solution
   Flowers are okay if she really likes flowers. A card with a specific sentence makes all the difference.
8. A donation
   If she prefers meaning rather than stuff: donate to an issue that is important to her, plus a small gift.

Gift fails that you can save yourself

A few things are not meant to be bad, but are still often strange:

• Anything that looks like household, unless she really wanted it.
• Perfume if you don’t know her taste. This is a gamble.
• A gift that ends up being more effort for her.
• General phrases instead of concrete appreciation.

Gift ideas according to budget

Under 20 euros

• Hand care or lip care, high quality and simple
• Little self-care things that you actually use
• Flowers plus a good card

20 to 50 euros

• Massage 30 to 45 minutes
• Nice set, neutral and high quality
• Museum or cinema plus coffee

50 to 150 euros

• Massage 60 minutes
• Workshop or course
• Brunch or dinner plus a little attention

150 euros plus

• Short trip or special experience
• A gift that really relieves the burden, for example a service that she wouldn’t otherwise book

FAQ: What can you always give a woman?

What do you give if you don’t know them very well?
Something neutral but valuable. Hand care, a small set, a voucher for the café.

Are flowers always okay?
Yes, if she likes flowers. It quickly seems half-hearted if it remains the only sign of appreciation.

What do you give at work?
A stylish attention, neutral and respectful. No private innuendos, no kitsch.

What do you give a woman who already has everything?
Time, relief, experience. Anything that doesn’t just sit there, but feels like a real break or a great experience.

Conclusion

What can you always give a woman? In the end, it’s almost never the most spectacular things that stick. They are the gifts that show: I know you. I see you. I thought along.

What type of gift do you find best: experience, self-care or relief? Write it to me in the comments, I’m curious to see what really resonates with you.