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Choosing just the right gifts for her can be difficult. She does so much for so many people. Many times a woman will sacrifice her own personal desires and needs to give her family everything they want. This year surprise her with a gift just for her. Give her a Kindle to download all her favorite ebooks. Give her a gift card for a day at a spa with a massage, pedicure and manicure included. Give her the things she would like that she usually would not allow herself to enjoy.The Cell Phone RevolutionWalk into any retail store, local supermarket or restaurant and there will be at least one woman talking on her cell phone as she goes about her daily activities. Cell phones are constantly evolving to include more apps and more functions to make life easier. Women can now download their favorite TV shows, music and grocery coupons onto their phones. The cell phone is now so much more than just a communication device. The new smartphones are replacing date books, check books, MP3 players, laptops and netbooks. If a woman was stranded on a deserted island, it's a sure bet that the three things she'd want to have with her is food,water and her smart phone.If she doesn't already have one, consider surprising her with a top of the line smartphone package that includes unlimited texting, messaging, a camera and wireless internet access. Give her a prepaid phone card to go along with the package to help pay for the services she needs throughout the year. If she already has a phone, the phone cards are still a great gift idea. Also consider upgrading her phone to one of the newest models. Buy accessories like a Bluetooth ear piece or a docking station to charge her phone.The KindleA few years ago, Amazon came out with a little hand held device called the Kindle. It is roughly a 5"X7" plastic device on which one can download ebooks. Virtually this little device along with the creation of ebooks is slowly making paper media like bound books, magazines and newspapers obsolete. Last year's Kindle 2 cost about $260. This year, the 2010 Kindle is at a bargain price of $139. It's lighter in weight, faster in download capabilities, has Wi-Fi and downloads even more books and media than previous versions. This is a must-have item for the avid book reader.Gift CardsToday's woman is budget conscious, yet she still enjoys taking a break. Show her she is appreciated for all she does by giving her gift cards to the local salon or day spa. If in doubt where to send her or how she might like to spend her gift card, choose a gift card that can be used anywhere. Both Discover and Visa have gift cards that look like a credit card and can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted. They'll love it!A Few More Gift OptionsThese gift ideas not only work for Christmas but for any time of the year. Consider buying appliances and electronics that will make her daily life easier and fun. Choose a nice digital camera or camcorder she can carry in her purse to capture special moments. Here's a great idea any woman would appreciate. Once a week, commit to taking her to her favorite restaurant or bringing home take out and a movie. Occasionally, ditch the whole gift idea completely. Take her away for the weekend. A chance to get away from it all, now that's a perfect gift.