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Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

Baumgardner: Choosing the right gift for a woman is an art form

‘Twas four days before Christmas when all through the house, no one was stirring, not even your spouse. Stockings were hung by the chimney with care. What should you get her? Buyer beware!

Your wife all nestled snug in your bed while visions of diamonds danced in her head. The dog had his bone in front of the fire while you shopped online before you retired. So many choices. What do you see? “A blender, a vacuum or something for me!”

On Christmas morn, you’ll awake to a clatter and spring from your bed to see what’s the matter. When what to your wondering eyes will appear, your wife with a look that is very clear …

We’ve all heard horror stories of gift giving gone bad. One newlywed, recalling the look on her mother’s face when she received an appliance for Christmas, told her husband if she could use it in the kitchen or for cleaning the house, it did not qualify as a Christmas present. Believe it or not, she is not alone. Most women say if it’s practical, it isn’t something that should be given as a gift.

Dec. 25 will be here before you know it (as in Wednesday). Not to worry, it’s not too late for you to come up with a great gift.