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Gifts for Her

Start with the occasion, then the budget. A birthday present can be personal in a way that a retirement gift from the whole office cannot, so each list here is written for one moment and one spending limit.

Christmas Gifts for Her

Birthday Gifts for Her

60th Birthday Gifts for Her

Retirement Gifts for Her

Before you choose

What do you buy a woman who says she wants nothing?

Something that gets used up or used every day: a candle, a scarf, a mug, a box of something sweet. It asks for no shelf space and takes no guess at her taste in clothes or decoration.

Is it better to choose by budget or by occasion?

Occasion first. It decides how personal the present should be and who will be watching when it is opened. Then pick the budget that matches how close the two of you are.

What if I don't know her well?

Avoid anything that needs a size, a strong scent or a hobby you're only guessing at. On each list, the line above a gift's name says who it suits, so read that before the product name.