Men seem to be especially hard to shop for unless you're buying power tools or golf clubs. They seem to get left out when it comes to personal products. Hey, men have needs to you know! My husband especially likes bath products. He's particularly fond of muscle soaks and relaxing bath salts that are scented with "manly" scents. There are many herbal varieties in the market place and on line that would be sure to please the man in your life.

Along those lines, soaps and lotions are another great gift idea for almost anyone on your list. A particular favorite of ours is the new decorative soaps that are available. Shop from the comfort of your home and ship worldwide with Bidwell Botanicals. They carry a full line decadent handmade soaps, bath salts, fizzies and many other unique bath and body essentials that all make fantastic personal gifts. Try their Soap of the Month gift certificate which offers your recipient twelve months of bathing pleasure with a new soap scent and specialty bath products in each package.

Herbal teas are always a favorite especially in the cold winter months. They bring a bright note to grey mornings and help you drift off to sleep at night. Teavana is one of our favorite tea shops with a wide variety of teas and tea accessories available. Try their wonderful Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls or Sencha Green Tea. If you can't pin down a favorite they also offer gift certificates.

Decorations for the home and office are always welcome gifts. Heavenly scented herbal wreaths and potpourri, beeswax candles, handmade writing paper and gift cards are perfect choices for someone special on your list.

Consider the personality of the person you're shopping for. Do they love to cook? Turn them on to wonderful recipes using herbs, spices and edible flowers. Cooking with Herbs by Tina James is a great choice. She offers many recipes and information on cooking and growing herbs.

To get them growing why not put together a small windowsill herb garden kit? Small clay pots, a decorative tray, organic herb seeds, a small bag of soil and instructions will have them growing fresh fragrant herbs all year long and thinking of your thoughtfulness every time they cook with them.

Holiday buying can be less stressful. Just put a little thought into your gift giving. Don't fight the crowds and lines in conventional stores. Shopping online has never been more secure than it is today. Consider the shipping fees a convenience charge. You will save gas, time, money and energy, not to mention your sanity, by conveneintly buying what you want on the Internet. This shopping method truly, to borrow a phrase, lets your fingers do the walking.