Guys, listen up! You want to buy the perfect gift for someone you love but there's no time to decide. 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. It's not that tough to figure out the perfect gift.

Many women are very practical and are not only interested in expensive gifts. Think of an item she'll use in her everyday activities. Now I'm not suggesting you run down to the local convenience store and pick her up a 6 pack of deodorant. 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 cordless headset for her cell phone or a subscription to an audio book website would be just right.

There are many ladies that love sports as much as men. Which sport does she love best? A pair of roller blades or a tennis racket might fit the bill.

How does she spend her days? Surely, she'd enjoy her own personal 4 cup coffee maker with a collection of gourmet coffee, a digital photo frame, or a sweater to keep her warm when the office gets a bit too cold. 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.

Does she like to dress up? Where winter is king, give her a fleece pullover with a fashionable pair of boots. And, no matter where you live a stylish watch is always a hit.

Is she a car buff? The practical woman loves a car organizer to keep everything she needs at her fingertips. Perhaps a new stereo, amplifier, set of speakers, or an In-Dash DVD player would rev her up.

Women don't always show their practical side. However, they can be just as easy to please. For the romantic woman in your life, focus your attention on art and culture. For the adventurous woman, focus on the outdoors, travel and leisure.

Does your lovely lady enjoy music, reading or playing guitar? If so, you could get her something she wasn't expecting like that new instrument she's been talking about learning, an audio book she can listen to at the gym, 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? Don't forget, some of the best gifts are ones that she can't hold in her hands.

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 hope for whatever looks and feels good. The adventurer in your life will forever be looking for a way to push the limit. What's worked before to make her happy will work again. She'll know she's loved when you match the gift to the personality -- and that will tell her how you really feel.