Let’s face it. The traditional and always well-received gift to a woman from her “”significant other”" is jewelry. Most women get weak in the knees when they received jewelry that their honey picked out especially for them. And for men, this can often be the first thing they think of. But they don’t always think of just the right piece of jewelry that will tell her he was thinking of HER. Personalized rings, perhaps with stones or a design they have always dreamed of are gifts that would please any woman. Engraved rings, with a personal message inside the band can be an even more perfect gift.

There are many fun things you can do with photos. Try using photos from a vacation, a party, or other occasions and design a calendar, with a different picture of friends and family for each month. Add captions to make it even more fun. Copy favorite pictures onto a CD or put together a DVD with pictures from a vacation taken together, with his or her favorite music included. Enlarge a special picture and frame it. Making scrapbooks for keepsakes or for gifts is one of the hottest new trends today. Make a scrapbook of special occasions shared by you and your and friends.

Try putting together a basket filled with that special friend’s favorite, food, candy, lotions and bath salts, or even wine and champagne.

Treat someone special with a monogrammed scarf or a throw or embroidered pillow with a personalized message embroidered on it.

Giving gifts can be a big part of business, like rewarding employees or saying thank you to someone who has helped advance your business or career. Gift baskets are especially appropriate here.

With any gift, given for any reason, to family, friends, or business associates, a personalized note should be included. When you tell someone how much you appreciate them, it can create a lasting impression.

When you see the reaction from giving a gift that’s truly personal you’ll find that it’s almost as much fun as receiving a gift yourself.