What Women Really Want - Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Female

Give her a hand-picked gift and make her feel special.

You have no idea what to get her. You can't ask her and you don't want to get her something that she'll hate, or worse, something you gave her last year. So take my quiz and find out what she really wants!

Step 1: The "What Kind of Woman is She" Quiz

Answer a few short questions to get an idea of what kind of woman she is.

1. When she's at a party where she doesn't know anyone, which question would she be most likely to start a conversation with?
a. So, what do you do for a living?
b. Do you have any children?
c. That's such a pretty blouse! Where did you get it?
d. Are we having fun yet, or what!?

2. What kind of car would she love to drive?
a. A newer model 4-door coupe.
b. A mini-van or truck
c. A smaller conservative car
d. A sporty, fast car or a Hummer

3. Her favorite kind of restaurant is:
a. One where the service is efficient and the atmosphere subdued.
b. One where they serve fries with everything.
c. The quiet, candlelit type.
d. A funky bistro or lively sports bar.

4. A Saturday afternoon might find her:
a. Reading the latest non-fiction book for professionals.
b. Hiking, biking, or on the side-lines of a soccer game.
c. Working on needlepoint or baking a pie.
d. Making plans for a party or trying a new hair color.

So, Who Is She?
If your answers were mostly A, she is a Business type.
If your answers were mostly B, she is an Outdoors type.
If your answers were mostly C, she is a Romantic type.
If your answers were mostly D, she is a Passionate type.

The following will give you some ideas on the kinds of gifts she'll really love you for.

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Great Gifts for The Business Woman

This kind of woman loves to talk about her business, your business or business trends in general. She'll skip the Lifestyle section of the newspaper and head directly for the business section. This woman loves business but don't confuse her with the woman who has to work, but wishes she didn't. In that case, some of these gifts would fall flat. Go back and take the quiz, plugging in answers as if she wasn't in the workforce.

PAP69076 - PhD Multifunction Stylus/Ballpoint Pen/Pencil

Makes every signature feel like a work of art.

Amazon Price: $10.01 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Hillary Nutcracker

I'm sorry, I just had to add this hilarious gift for Hillary fans and foes alike! Did she agree to lend her likeness to this outrageous conversation piece??

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Laurex Notebook/Laptop/Messenger Bag (Red)

Beautiful laptop bag in a chic design. Trendy and professional.

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OMEGA 2.3mm Italian 925 Sterling Silver 16" 18" Chain Necklace

Classic silver chain goes with anything and everything. Accessories say professional like nothing else.

Amazon Price: $43.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

REVLON MoistureStay Fast Heat Up Luxury Paraffin Bath RVS1212

A luxurious necessity for keeping her hands soft and well-taken-care-of. Simply warm the paraffin, dip hands into warm wax, let set and peel off. Hands are moisturized and nourished.

Amazon Price: $129.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Great Gifts for The Outdoors Woman

This kind of woman loves the great outdoors. A tent is her favorite hotel. She owns more hiking boots than high heels. She should not be confused with the woman who has a house full of boys and wants to support them by being outside with them. If that's the case, go back and take the quiz using answers as if she had a house full of girls.

Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

by: Laurence Gonzales

Fascinating stories for any outdoor enthusiast.

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/13/2009)

Hey Ranger!: True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks

by: Jim Burnett

Fun stories to read around a campfire.

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/13/2009)

Strathwood Folding Garden Arm Chair with Carry Bag, Caribbean Blue

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JanSport Agave Backpack (Thai Redpepper)

A good backpack surely sits atop the list of campus essentials. Enter the JanSport Agave, a 2,000-cubic-inch school backpack that doubles as a hiking daypack during the summer. The Agave offers dual AirCore shoulder straps made of comfortable dual-density foam, along with a breathable mesh back panel that helps you stay dry throughout the day. The backpack's two large compartments, meanwhile, can hold everything from books to sack lunches to extra shoes. Add in a versatile storage sleeve that can hold either a 15.4-inch laptop or a 3-liter hydration bladder and you have an ideal pack for all your on-the-go activities.
Other details include hydration tube management on the shoulder straps, a front utility pocket with an organizer, an easy-access V-loft pocket, dual side water bottle pockets, side compression straps to help you manage the load, and daisy chain quick-clip points. Made of 600-denier polyester and 420-denier double diamond dobby, the Agave measures 13.5 by 19 by 10 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 1 pound 7 ounces.

Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Grip-on-tools Grip Rechargeable Bug Zapper

Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Great Gifts for The Romantic Woman

This kind of woman loves flowers and soft colors. She can spend hours setting a holiday table and she always smells nice. She should not be confused with a woman who is trying to keep up with the Joneses by keeping an immaculate house and yard. In that case, some of these gifts will not be appreciated. Go back and take the quiz as if she lived in the country with no neighbors for miles.

Perfect Tables: Tabletop Secrets, Settings And Centerpieces for Delicious Dining

by: William Yeoward

Fun ways to decorate a table.

Amazon Price: $17.43 (as of 07/13/2009)

Sunbeam Raisin Royal Cuddle Up Fleece Electric Heated Warming Throw Blanket

If she loves to snuggle, she'll love this heated throw. Just enough room for two!

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Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold® 10K Gold Sterling Silver Rose / Heart Pendant Necklace

What is more romantic than a heart? A Black Hills Gold heart pendant! This will melt her!

Amazon Price: $59.97 (as of 07/13/2009)

Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook)

by: Rachael Ray

Some romantics love to cook. If yours does, Rachael Ray has a year of great, easy cooking. Another gift that you'll (hopefully) benefit from as well!

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/13/2009)

Marquis by Waterford Treviso 6-inch Candlestick Pair

She'll be able to set a romantic table with these Waterford Crystal candlesticks. Makes a beautiful gift for the newlyweds, too.

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Great Gifts for The Passionate Woman

I'm not talking about the flirt or the seductress. This kind of woman loves to laugh - out loud! She doesn't care what other people are driving or wearing, she has a style all her own. She has an opinion and is not afraid to share it. She should not be confused with an introvert who thinks she has to entertain everyone around but secretly loves her solitude. If that's the case, retake the quiz as if she had lost her voice and moved to a foreign country.