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Now
It’s Her Turn
A surprising range of gift ideas are available to tempt the woman
you want to please
By Kathryn Sheranko
Tea
Samplers
Green and white teas are highly touted for their health
benefits. Spread the word with a variety of gourmet
teas, like Yinzhen Bai Hao white, Sencha green, High
Mountain oolong and Darjeeling 2nd Flush black
teas.
Price: $35 / www.inpursuitoftea.com
SpaFinder.com
Give the gift of relaxation with a customizable spa
excursion. SpaFinder gift certificates are accepted at
more than 3,800 spas around the world.
Price: $50 to $1,000, in $25 increments / www.spafinder.com
Herbal
Slippers
Stuffed with aromatherapy herbs like lavender, rosemary,
chamomile, peppermint and lemongrass, these slippers can
be microwaved for added warmth and comfort.
Price: $25 / www.uncommongoods.com
Sheron
Cashmere Mockneck
This luxurious fabric is always in style. Tanks,
sweaters, vests and scarves available in many styles and
colors from Polo Ralph Lauren.
Price: From $100 / www.ralphlauren.com
Designer
Laptop Bags
Tote technology in style with a designer laptop case.
Nylon is so over – choose from satin, corduroy,
leather and more.
Price: From $80 / www.kolobags.com
Bling Ear
Buds
Every woman needs a little bling wherever she can get
it. Ear baubles aren’t practical for the gym, so
accessorize with Swarovski crystal earbuds for use with
iPods, MP3 players and portable CD players. Storage case
included.
Price: $48 / www.neimanmarcus.com
Stress
Eraser
Winner of Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Medical Industry
Award for Technology Innovation of the Year,
StressEraser is a hand-held biofeedback medical device
designed to calm the mind and relax the body in just 15
minutes by synchronizing breathing.
Price: $300 / www.stresseraser.com
Flip-Flop
Socks
Nadeshiko sandal socks will do for your toes what
mittens do for your fingers. Designed to keep feet snug
and warm, while allowing more freedom for movement with
a special section for the big toe.
Price: From $6 / www.uncommongoods.com
 Eco-Friendly
Cosmetics
Women trying to do good for the environment can go green
– or red – with cosmetics made from renewable
resources. PlantLove botanical lipstick from CARGO, for
example, contains no mineral oils or petroleums.
Price: $20 / www.sephora.com
Smittens
Trying to hold hands but ending up with handfuls of
bulky mittens? Smittens include two regular fleece
mittens plus a third oversized mitten for a couple to
share.
Price: $34 / www.smittens.com
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