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43 Last-second Online Gifts for Women
It’s Christmas Eve, and you just can’t break away from the 24-hour “A Christmas Story”
The solution: a last-second e-gift card. I’ve compiled a list of 43 e-gift card sites to send online now, noting which e-gift cards allow for online and/or in-store shopping.
- Ale in the Mail Wine Club Gift Announcement (online only)
- Amazon.com Gift Card
(online only)
- Ann Taylor E-Gift Certificate (higher-end, polished clothing) or Ann Taylor LOFT E-Gift Certificate (more relaxed styles in an “upper moderate” price range). Online only for both.
- Bath & Body Works E-Gift Card (online only)
- BedandBreakfast.com Getaway E-mail Gift Card (select B&Bs only)
- Bloomingdale’s E-Gift Card (redeem online, from catalog and in stores)
- Blue Nile E-mail Gift Certificates (jewelry; online only)
- Coldwater Creek E-Gift Card (women’s apparel; redeem online, from catalog and in stores)
- Cooking.com E-mail Gift Certificate (online only)
- Clinique eGift Card (cosmetics and fragrances; redeem online or by phone — but not in stores)
- eBags E-mail Gift Certificate (purses, handbags, backpacks and luggage; online only)
- Gardener’s Supply Company E-Gift Card (online only)
- Kohls Department Store E-Gift Card (redeem online and in stores)
- Lady Foot Locker E-mail Gift Card (redeem online or by phone — but not in stores)
- Lands’ End E-Gift Card (apparel; redeem online and in stores)
- Lane Bryant E-Gift Card (plus-sized women’s apparel; redeem online and in stores)
- Lenox.com e-Gift Certificate (fine china, tableware and collectibles; online only)
- Liz Claiborne Online Gift Certificate (women’s apparel; online only)
- L.L. Bean E-mail Gift Card (redeem online, by phone, from catalog and in stores and outlets)
- Macy’s E-Gift Card (redeem online and in stores)
- Magazines.com E-Gift Card (annual magazine subscriptions; online only)
- Martha Stewart Crafts E-Gift Card (online only)
- Match.com Gift Subscription (online dating subscription; online only)
- NetFlix DVD Gift Subscription (online only)
- Nieman Marcus Virtual Card (redeem online, by phone and in stores)
- Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card (redeem online and in stores)
- PajamaGram Electronic Gift Certificates (online only)
- REI E-Gift Card (outdoor recreation gear and sporting goods; redeem online, by phone and in stores)
- Restaurant.com E-mail or Printed Gift Certificate (select restaurants only)
- Saks Fifth Avenue Virtual Gift Card (redeem online and in stores)
- Scrapbook.com Electronic Gift Certificate (online only)
- Sephora E-Gift Certificate (beauty products; online only)
- SpaFinder Gift Certificate with E-mail Announcement (select spas only)
- Stella Maternity E-mail Gift Certificate (online only)
- Talbots e-Gift Certificate (women’s apparel; redeem online, from catalog and in stores)
- Tea Forté E-mail Gift Certificate (gifts for tea lovers; online only)
- Uncommon Goods E-mail Gift Certificate (online only)
- Victoria’s Secret eGift Card (online only)
- Wine Enthusiast E-mail Gift Certificate (online only)
- World Market e-Gift Certificate (online only)
- Yankee Candle Gift Card (both e-mail and physical gift cards are sent)
- Zappos.com Electronic Gift Certificate (shoes; online only)
- Zazzle E-mail Gift Certificate (upload images and create custom T-shirts, mugs, posters and more; online only)
While some of these links above may apply to men, I also have a similar list for the guys: Better Than Tube Socks: 21 Last-minute Online Gifts for Guys.
Tags: bath+body, candles, christmas, clothing, for her, for mom, fragrance, gift cards, gift ideas, gift sites, jewelry, mother's day, movies, wine
HGTV aired Gift Show 2007 on November 25, 2007, but I’m just catching up, thanks to the miracle of DVR. The program highlights hundreds of new gifts from the two big trade shows closed to the public: the Gift and Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta and the International Gift Fair in New York City.
My Top 10 Favorite Gifts from Gift Show 2007
- The Buddha Bowl ($19)
A bowl ergonomically designed to rest in your hand (pictured above). - Angel Espresso Cups ($20)
Espresso cups with silicon wings to keep your fingers cool. - Stylish Stems ($13 for a set of six)
Wrap these around stemware to keep wine glasses identified with flair. - Sticklebook Shelf ($20)
This alternative book shelf grips the cover and pages of books, making your reading appear to defy gravity. - Snake USB Hub ($16)
Twist and shape this four port USB hub to plug in access easy. Available in green, orange or white. - Candle Carver ($10)
Turn a granny smith apple into a votive candle holder with this coring gadget. - Charging Cell Phone Holder ($10)
Hang this rubber-plastic composite holder over your plugged-in charger and have a colorful, handy shelf for your cell phone. - Garden in a Bag ($8-$17)
Just mix the seed packet with water in the leak-proof bag and grow herbs, tomatoes, strawberries or flowers indoors year-round. - Metallic silver ice cream holder ($49)
Serve your quart of Edy’s ice cream in style on your dining room table. - Photoart Clock ($84)
Paint by numbers clock frame with brush and paints included.
And the Top 10 Quirky Gifts from Gift Show 2007
Post-It Notes on Toast
The name and picture says it all. Now you won’t forget to pick up bread after work.- Memory Clothes Planner ($10 for a pack of 5)
Cards that adhere to clothes hangers, so you know when and where you last wore your special outfits. Includes a pen that hangs in your closet. - Teatime Clock ($315)
Vintage teacups from Goodwill form the hours of this offbeat analog clock. - Bike Chain Bowl ($88)
A bowl formed from recycled bicycle chains for an unusual accent with heft. - Goony Accessory Tray ($26)
Bendable and poseable, this accessory tray has fingers that mold to hold jewelry, keys, watches and more. - Tattoo Bookmarks ($5)
Clip-on bookmarks that resemble classic tattoos. - Computer Key Clock ($20)
Oversized Ctrl key, Esc key, Home key and Enter key analog clocks in bright colors. - Fortune Chopstix ($10 for 6 pairs)
Colorful chopsticks topped with a hollow spot for custom fortunes. Blank fortune paper slips included. - Magic Cube of Office Tools ($10)
A 3-by-3-inch cube that packs in a stapler, scissors, pen, exacto knife, measuring tape, eraser, paperclips and adhesive tape. - Billiard Ball and Golf Ball Wine Stoppers ($29-$34)
Ideal for wine enthusiasts who love pool or golf.
Tags: candles, flowers, gadgets, gift ideas, golf, television shows, wine
Enter the upstairs study in our home, and you’ll see a treadmill, an iMac poised on a corner workstation, books on a credenza and a writing desk — all on hardwood floors. In other words, it’s a room collecting sweat and dust. My wife suggested I should get a “manly scented candle” to freshen up the study.
My first reaction was laughter. Nervous laughter. There is no such thing as a manly scented candle, I professed. As definitive proof, I summoned Google on the iMac and typed in manly candle, confident that I could count the search results on both hands.
Google humbled me. There were some 481,000 results for manly candles.
Mandles.
I clicked the first link and discovered the Manly Man Candle Company. The company’s name was set in maroon military stencil, flanked by angry bulls. The site declares it’s all about “[c]andles that were designed and developed with guys in mind. None of the ‘froo froo’ garbage, these are smells that guys like.” These white candles (and they only come in white) sit in a metal tin, suitable for storing nails, screws and washers when the candle is gone. Prices are $5 for 4 ounces, $7 for 8 ounces, and $13 for 16 ounces.
(Update on July 5, 2010: The Manly Man Candle Company is no longer in business. Try Mandles instead.)
The most popular Manly Man Candle scents to date:
- The Hunting Lodge: “A strong, woody outdoor scent accented by cedar…. Think back to your favorite cabin….”
- Wild Alaska: “A great outdoor scent” of pine that “doesn’t leave you thinking about pine cleaners.”
- Alpine: “Rain forest meets the alpine tundra…. It is not sweet and definitely not flowery.”
- Leather: “From a fine sports car to working gloves, the fresh smell of leather is always good to the nose.”
- The Coffee Shop: “This isn’t one of those sweet coffee smells that you find in most common candles, rather a good plain cup of joe.”
- Irish Springtime: “Will definitely remind you of a bar of Irish Spring…. There isn’t that soapy or sweet smell…”
- Yardwork: “This one smells like fresh cut grass.” “One of our company’s founders starts sneezing whenever he smells this candle.”
So would I appreciate one of these mandles as a gift? Yeah, probably. The Hunting Lodge, Leather or The Coffee Shop might be welcome in the upstairs study. Sometimes the best gifts are those you might like but you wouldn’t think of buying for yourself.
Tags: candles, everyday gifts, gender, gift sites, guy gifts, popular posts
Gifting Report 2007, a survey and study released by Unity Marketing this month, tabulated the top gift selections for 2006.
Top Ten Gift Choices for 2006
| Rank | Gift Type | Purchase rate |
| #1 | Videos/DVDs |
25%
|
| #2 | Books |
21%
|
| #3 (tie) | Women’s Clothing |
20%
|
| #3 (tie) | Chocolates |
20%
|
| #3 (tie) | Bath & Body Soaps & Lotions |
20%
|
| #3 (tie) | Toys, Games, Dolls |
20%
|
| #4 | Children’s Clothing |
18%
|
| #5 (tie) | Men’s Clothing |
17%
|
| #5 (tie) | Candles/Candle Accessories |
17%
|
| #6 (tie) | Audio/CDs |
15%
|
| #6 (tie) | Dining Experience |
15%
|
| #6 (tie) | Flowers, Plants, Garden Accessories |
15%
|
| #7 | Baby/Infant Clothing |
14%
|
| #8 | Other Consumables |
13%
|
| #9 (tie) | Electronic Games |
12%
|
| #9 (tie) | Fragrance/Perfume |
12%
|
| #10 (tie) | Gift Baskets |
11%
|
| #10 (tie) | Liquor & Spirits |
11%
|
Tags: bath+body, books, candles, chocolate+candy, choosing gifts, clothing, dining, dvds, flowers, fragrance, games, gift baskets, lists, movies, music, surveys, toys, wine
When brainstorming gift ideas, think about any new, big-ticket items the person has received and consider a gift that goes along with that item.
- Does she have a new patio set? Give a citronella candle holder from Crate & Barrel (a tip of the hat to my sister-in-law for this gift).
- Did he get a new barbecue grill for the patio? Check out a personalized grilling brand iron at SteakBrands.com.
- Is there a new car parked in the garage? For proud college graduates, consider a college-themed license frame, travel mug and a bumper or rear window decal.
- New entertainment center? Order a new DVD movie release from Amazon.com.
So next time your friends and family show or tell you about a new, cherished possession, ask yourself, “What gift would go along with that?” Then add it to your gift dossier as a memory aid.
Tags: candles, choosing gifts, college, dossier, dvds, gift ideas, gift sites, movies
