Gentlemen, you need to hear this! There's not much time left to find your special lady that perfect gift. The time quickly ticks away and before you know it the special day is upon you and the pressure is mounting. A lot of men have experienced that last minute panic and have resorted to finding the closest place to buy a bottle of something that smells just like expensive perfume. Now it's time to learn what a woman wants.

Most men think that women only want to receive pricey and flashy gifts. Get her something that she can use daily. That doesn't mean you should make it your first priority to buy your lady some practical cheap gift of soap or shampoo. If you just sit down and think about the woman you are trying to buy for, the gift ideas will start to come to you.

What does your lady enjoy doing? Perhaps a digital photo viewer or a new piece for her collection would be a good addition to your list of gift ideas.

There are many ladies that love sports as much as men. Is there a sport that gets her excited? Maybe some racquetball gear or new snorkeling equipment is exactly what she's looking for.

What kind of business is she in? Certainly, she would love something new for her computer, a picture frame for her favorite family photo, and a brand new leather bag for her important papers. By giving her the things that she needs to keep her day bright and cheerful, you can be sure she will be thinking of you.

How does she dress? In colder climates, consider a long warm scarf or a pair of leather gloves. Whether you live in the North or South, a watch is always the right choice.

Is she into cars? If you lady tends to be practical, she'll love a car organizer kit that will keep her car tidy. For sure, an automatic starter, a new stereo with a satellite radio subscription, or a digital compass would start her engine.

As you well know not all women are practical. However, they can be just as easy to please. Focus on art and culture when shopping for a romantic lady. For the adventurer in your life, consider such things as the outdoors, leisure, and travel.

Does your lovely lady enjoy music, reading or playing guitar? If so, you could get her something she wasn't expecting such as a new keyboard that she's been telling you she would be interested in learning, a set of books from her favorite author, or tickets for the next show of one her favorite groups. The 2nd concert ticket would be for her to take one of her friends.

Could your adventure loving woman use new ski gloves, a snow board, digital camera with all the accessories, a new rack to hold her bicycle on the car, or airfare to an action-packed destination she's been mentioning? Maybe a navigation system for her car, a new waterproof watch, a citywide treasure hunt is fun, or how about just a day off from anything she doesn't love to do? Sometimes the perfect gift for her is something that cannot be held.

Even though women have the prerogative to change their minds about the things they like, those that love flowers always love flowers. Practical women want practical things. Romantic women will always dream for whatever looks and feels good. The adventurer in your life will always be looking for a way to push the limit. Think about what made her happy in the past and you'll find a gift idea for this year too. When the gift matches the person that it was intended for there it is magical -- and that will tell her how you really feel.