Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gifts For Girls

1. Jewelry Gifts
  • For a spouse or significant other, the gift of jewelry can really show the lady in your life how much you care. It's a good idea to take note of the styles of jewelry she wears and what type, gold, silver or both. Custom-made jewelry can be made by you or by an artisan and can be a terrific way of personalizing a gift. Another approach is to purchase a piece of jewelery and have it engraved with a personalized message that reflects the occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift.

2. Decorative Gifts
  • Decorative gifts can be excellent gifts for a daughter, mother or a good friend. If you have skills in quilt making or another craft like basket making, these types of projects can be excellent ways to personalize your gift. This type of gift can also be a great idea for a child to pursue making. For example, he might give a hand-painted vase.
3.Entertainment Gifts
  • Tickets to a production of a Shakespeare play can be the ideal gift for the theater lover, while tickets to a classical musical concert can be the perfect gift for a lady who enjoys this genre of music. Another idea is to give her a selection of DVDs of award-filming films or a CD collection of music. For a really creative entertainment gift idea, put on a family production for mom's birthday.
4.Small Kitchen Appliances
  • Perhaps you've noticed that your female friend or loved one's kitchen lacks certain small appliances. Maybe she's talked about wanting a waffle iron, a coffee grinder, a new blender or a food chopper. Start a list with gift ideas for upcoming holidays or her birthday. When she mentions a gadget she wishes she had, add it to your list. She'll be thrilled that you took the time to notice her needs and wants.
5. Manicure and Pedicure
  • Most women take pride in their hands and feet, but often are too busy to get manicures or pedicures, and sometimes they may feel guilty about indulging in these services. Giving a woman a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure (or both) gives her no excuse for not treating herself. At many small nail shops, manicures run from $10 to $15, while pedicures are around $15 to $25.
6. Adventure Gifts
  • You would probably like to send her on an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris, but when you are on a budget you'll need to be a little more creative. If she loves danger, spend $75 to $100 for her to go bungee jumping or even sky diving. If she prefers to stay close to the ground, offer to take her hiking or mountain biking at a local wooded park.

    Another adventure you to could arrange for her would be a trip to the art museum in a nearby city to see a new exhibit or just take her for high tea at a local tea house. Some people don't take advantage of local tourist attractions so visit local monuments or historical sites in her area.

    Sweets or chocolate can be a sweet adventure, so purchase a small box of specialty chocolates from the local candy store or pick up a small box of cupcakes or pastry from a popular bakery.
7. Useful Gifts
  • When in doubt, pick up a gift card for iTunes, Starbucks or a local retailer. iTunes and Starbucks gift cards can be purchased in small amounts and some retail stores allow you to select the amount.

    Another idea is to purchase a special cookbook by her favorite chef or novel by her favorite author. If she loves to workout you could purchase an inexpensive yoga ball or a exercise DVD as a gift.

    A busy career woman could use a special skin for her iPhone, Blackberry or laptop. You could also give her a new earpiece or even a cute mouse pad or mouse for the computer. Purchase a decorative business card holder if she hands out a lot of business cards or you could create special stationary for her, using paper from the stationary store and your computer.



10 Gifts For Guys

1. Sporting Goods
  • If the guy for whom you are buying a gift enjoys participating in feats of athletic fancy, get him a sporty present. Buy him sporting equipment to replace his tired old ones, a customized sporting equipment item or a jersey that features his name or the name of his favorite player.
2. Watch
  • Take away any excuse your guy may have for being late by buying him a watch. Select a sporty watch if he spends most of his time at play or a more professional version if he is often formally dressed. Have the watch engraved, customizing the present.
3. Video Game System
  • Give your guy something with which to fill his leisure time by buying him a video game system. If he already has one, buy him an upgraded version or purchase new games.
4. Cell Phone
  • Trade your guy's cell phone in for a newer, smarter version. Buy him an upgraded model of his current cell or get something entirely new with features you think he will appreciate.
5. DVDs
  • Present your recipient with a gift designed to induce relaxation such as a collection of DVDs. Get him some macho action flicks or buy some movies featuring his favorite actor, allowing him to spend his down time relaxing, perhaps with you, in front of the television.
6. Clothing
  • Add to your guy's wardrobe by buying him clothing. If your man has recently acquired a new job, get him some work-ready clothing. If he instead only wears casual clothes, buy him a hoodie, pair of track pants or graphic T-shirt.
7. Shoes
  • Get your recipient some shoes for work or play. Buy an athletic guy a pair of pricey tennis shoes, allowing him to retire his pair that has seen better days. If your recipient is always at work, get him a pair of formal shoes that will take the place of his scuffed ones.
8. Bag
  • Even though guys don't carry purses, they need to tote things from time to time. Get your guy a bag to use when he heads to the gym or goes to work. Buy him a gym bag, having it customized with his name to make it more unique. Or get him a leather briefcase so he can fit right in with the rest of the professional crowd.
9. Trip
  • Give your guy the chance to get away by buying him a trip. Book tickets on a cruise, buy some plane tickets or rent a hotel room. Try to cover all of the costs associated with this trip to ensure that your guy's gift doesn't require him to spend any of his own money.

10. Food
  • If your guy is constantly hungry, a gift of his favorite tasty treats may be just the thing. Buy him some decadent delights if he prefers fancy foods or get him junk food if he has relatively simple tastes.


by: erin schreiner

She's Not That Into You

1. She doesn't return your calls. She's not too busy, she's not shy and she didn't loose your number. She isn't returning your call because she doesn't want to go out with you.

2. She always has other plans when you ask her out. This may be the case once or twice but every time? It's not likely. Plus, if she is interested in you she will offer times that she is available.

3. She does agree to go out with you but cancels at the last minute. Things come up in life but you have to wonder when every time you have plans she gets sick or has to work late

4. She declines gifts from you or if you send flowers to her house she doesn't call to thank you. Everyone enjoys receiving gifts and if she declines or doesn't acknowledge the gesture then its a clear sign that she isn't interested in pursuing a relationship with you.

5. She does not engage in conversation. If she lets you do all the talking and only replies with "uh huh", "yeah" and "I don't know" then she is telling you that she has no desire to get to know you or have you get to know her.

6. She keeps her back to you. You see an attractive woman sitting at the bar and you would like to strike up a conversation. You sit down next to her and introduce yourself. If she positions herself so that her back, or even the back of her shoulder, is to you then it's time for you to set your sights elsewhere. This is the rule even if she is talking to you. A woman who is interested will turn to face you or, at the very least, turn in the seat so that she is shoulder to shoulder with you.
Another sign is if she places her arm that is between the two of you on the bar. This is a roadblock. For example, if you sit on her right side, she will put her right arm on the bar. This is a sign that she is keeping a barrier between the two of you.

7. She tells you that she just wants to be friends or that she thinks of you as a brother. This means that you will never be romantic with her. If you did have a relationship in the past it means that you will never have one again. She enjoys your company but she does not want to sleep with you.

8. She talks about other men when she's around you. She's letting you know that she is interested in someone and it is not you.

9. She talks about her future plans and not one of them include you. This is her way of letting you know that she does not see a place for you in her future.

10. She tries to get you to notice other women. If you're out with a woman and she continually says "You would like my friend Lisa" or "Check her out, she's cute" she is trying to deflect your attention from her. You may want to consider asking out Lisa or the cutie because you will have a better chance with one of them.

11. She doesn't laugh at your jokes. She either doesn't get your sense of humor, which means you probably aren't compatible, or you're not as funny as you think you are. A woman who is interested in you will let you think that you are the funniest, most clever man she's ever met.

12. his one should go without saying but unfortunately it must be said. If a woman says the words "I am not interested in you" then take that at face value. This phrase may come in many different forms such as: I don't like you, I don't want to date you, I don't want to have a relationship with you, leave me alone, stop calling me...the options are endless. The fact is she is NOT playing hard to get. So take it like a man and move on. Why would you want to waste you time on someone who obviously isn't interested in you. There will be plenty of women out there who would love to date a great guy like you!




by: ehow


He's Not That Into You

1. If he doesn't call you.....at all!! He's really not that into you. Maybe your date went great, maybe there were 'sparks' and stars falling, and the moon moving and all of that, but if three or four days later, you've dropped your cell phone in the toilet at least twice because you refuse to set it down for even a second, you've almost killed yourself in the shower trying to get to it only to discover it's your mom calling, and you've called your best friend over 500 times just to test the dial tone....and HE still hasn't called- I'll help you out on this one-he's not going to.

2. If you send him a text message, or a cute Xoxoxox email, and hours maybe even a day later he still hasn't responded, or he waits hours or a day later to respond: You are an afterthought. He's really not that into you. Fact: When a man really wants to be with you, if you text him during surgery, he will respond. If he doesn't, he has other things occupying his time and attention

3. If he does call you, but it's at 11:00pm or later, umm....need I spell this one out for you. Unless his job is closing down the Taco Bell drive thru and this is when he gets off work, any and all after 10pm calls can be taken for exactly what they are and I wouldn't be doodling your name with his last name any time soon.

4. This one is tricky, and most men might even argue this one out with me, even still I know it to be true: If he calls you "cool" "cute" or "hot" before the 2nd date and more times than he calls you by name: He's not that into you. If you are "cool" it means he's already pegged you as being understanding and accepting of all the devious or otherwise not forth coming things he's about to do on an ongoing basis. If you're "cute" well...you'll just always play 2nd to the one he's calling "hot" and if you're "hot" ...yep, you guessed it.

5. If at anytime during conversations or even if you've been dating a while, you hear the phrase "I'm no good at relationships" or anything to its effect: don't wait this one out. You are not that 'special someone' whose going to completely turn him around! What he's telling you is, he has no intention on ever being in one, at least not with you, so any time you spend together is simply in the mean time.

6. This one almost goes along with the 'him not calling you' scenario and yet it deserves it's own place: If you have been talking to a guy, and then days and weeks go by before he out of the blue calls you again, and especially when this happens repeatedly!! He is simply bored. He calls you when he is lonely and bored and already knows you'll fill the gap. He's really not that into to you.

7. I hate adding this one, simply because it is so 'high school' and well, tacky that I want to leave it out. But it must be said: If he attempts anything, and I do mean ANYTHING (even simple things) other than a kiss on your first date: I promise, he really is not that into you. If he saw the potential of anything meaningful coming out of the relationship, he wouldn't even try on the first date, if he does he's already viewed this one with one single agenda in mind.

8. This is another tricky one: But if he interrupts you often, or changes the topic completely to something more 'self satisfying' or if he in no way reacts to the story you are telling: He's not listening because he is thinking of something else completely because.....he's really not that into you. Another Fact: When a guy REALLY likes you, they record & memorize important details like a playboy bunnies phone number! Granted it's usually to be used to their benefit later, but they do it because they really like you and want to impress you by remembering your favorite flower, or the song you turned up in the car, or that Easter is your favorite holiday? If they don't, they know they will have no use for any of this information later, so they tune it out completely.

9. Look for signs during the date to see if he is interested in you or just being kind. Men who are into you will move closer to you, attempt to hold or kiss your hand, compliment you, and make plans to see you again. Men who are just being kind will not move closer to you, wait for you to start the conversation, they may look at other women, and they will generally take you to your door and leave you.

10. Watch for how he introduces you when confronted with friends and family. He may not introduce you as his girlfriend, but just a friend. Pay attention to how often he returns your phone calls. If he has a pattern of not returning your calls, you are more than likely not a priority and he is just not that into you.

11. Observe how he prioritizes holidays, birthdays, and special events. If he doesn't acknowledge special days like anniversaries or your birthday comes and goes once again without a card or phone call, then he probably does not have any consideration for you. End the relationship and move on when you understand he is not into you anymore.

12. Ask him how he feels. Let him know the specific details that make you think he is not that into you anymore. In the beginning, you talked about love an marriage, and now you can barely get him to come home for dinner. In his mind the decision may already be made to move on. Though painful, confronting him will be best in the long run for both of you.



by: ehow.com