Christmas is a great time of year. It gives you an opportunity to get everyone together, have some fun and re-connect with your family. The only problem is that there is a lot to do and not much time to get it done. The trick to keeping things manageable, and your stress levels low, is getting started early.

Buying presents, in advance, is a great way to tick a big task off of your Christmas to-do list. Below are some great gift ideas for the special woman in your life.

New PJs

Every woman needs a nice warm pair of pyjamas to wear through the colder months. There are lots of options available, which style you buy is entirely up to you. But, be sure to bear the tastes of your partner in mind. The pyjamas you buy her need to be comfortable, attractive and practical. If the lady in your life likes to take a bath, get her pyjamas on and watch the TV consider buying her some loungewear. This style of PJs is modest enough for her to feel comfortable opening the front door to pay the takeaway guy.

A New Coat

The fact that coats are expensive items of clothing means that they make fantastic presents. Try to buy one of the classic cuts. These coats never really go out of fashion.

Experience Days

If you know that the special woman in your life has always wanted to learn how to make occasion cakes, look for a course that will allow her to do exactly that. Experience days, like hot air balloon trips, make really special, and memorable presents.

A City Break

Special days out for you as a couple or romantic holidays always go down well. City breaks are an especially good way to please the woman in your life.

Beauty Treatments and Spa Days

For ladies who enjoy a little pampering, a spa day is sure to be a big hit. The right beauty treatments also make very good gifts.

Gadget Related Gifts

Many women like gadgets just as much as men do. If you know your wife, girlfriend, or any other lady in your life has had her eye on the latest iPhone or games console, buy it for her. These are expensive presents, so make sure they are really wanted before buying them. You do not want to buy the wrong make or model. Potentially, it can be taken back, but you don't really want to have to do that.

Plus, if you buy it too far in advance you may run out of time to exchange it. Before you go out shopping, it really is worth reading this short article. It includes a section that explains how many days you have to return an item and get a full refund.

Shop in the Sales

Potentially, you can take these ideas and use them to buy some of your gifts in the Black Friday sales.  Search online for discounts and special deals from shopping sites like Frugaa. If you do that you will save yourself a lot of money as well as time and hassle.