It's a well-known fact that men hate to shop, especially when they're looking for a special gift for mom or a special gift for the women in his life. It's not that the men don't want to give these deserving women something special; it's just that they need shopping tips. Shopping tip No. 1: A portable vacuum is not a suitable gift for women.

Spa Basics
First guys, a day of spa basics are always a great gift. She can learn about skin care, have a relaxing massage, a manicure and pedicure, and just get the much-needed breathing room she deserves. But if you really want to make her happy, take her on a couple's spa vacation to the luxury spa resort of her choice. After a few days of being pampered together, you'll both know the gift was worth it.

The Elegant Baker
If the woman in your life spends her free time whipping up elaborate desserts to share with her friends and family, how about treating her to a new set of dessert plates and matching dessert wine glasses or champagne glasses? If you don't know what style she'd like, make up a fancy gift certificate on your computer letting her know it's good for her new dessert plates and dessert wine glasses or champagne glasses. Then she can choose whatever she likes and everyone's happy.

A Cook's Dream
For the woman that loves to cook gift, sending her to one of the cooking schools in Italy is the ultimate trip of a lifetime. While there, she can spend a week learning from the Italian master chefs and take time to visit some of the country's ancient vineyards. And when she returns, you can toast her with a lovely bottle of Champagne, while you secretly toast yourself for being so smart. After all, you'll be the one who benefits from her culinary lessons the most!