• The woman over 60 most likely has everything for her home that she could possibly need or use. At this stage of life a woman has more free time to pursue her favorite activities and interests. Whether she is catching up on her reading, practicing gourmet cooking or playing a game of chance, the best gift for a female over 60 will be one that gives her personal enjoyment.
  
  

For the Cook

• A great gift idea for the cook is a kit for a miniature window herb garden, so she'll always have a fresh supply of herbs at her fingertips. The kit can be purchased in a home and garden store, or you can make your own by buying a window box, potting soil and various herb seeds. Follow the planting instructions on the seed package, and use sticks to indicate the different plantings.
  
  Another gift idea for the cook is a small lemon or orange tree, which will not only add interest to her kitchen's decor but, with its natural citrus odor, will keep the kitchen smelling fresh and clean. Best of all, if a recipe calls for a drop of lemon juice or orange peel, the fruit will always be on hand.
  
  

For the Reader

• Give the book lover an e-reader, a device used to display e-books. This gift will excite the avid reader with its many options, such as lighted pages and a larger font size, at the touch of a button, for easy reading. The reader will have access to new e-books through her computer even before the books appear on store shelves.
  The contents of the e-book are downloaded for a minimal fee. An extra-special touch would be to download books prior to giving her this gift, or to present her with a gift card so she can download her favorites.
  
  

For the Bingo or Casino Fan

• A trip to a casino or a bingo game would be perfect for the woman who enjoys games of chance. Decorate a small box with pictures of four-leaf clovers, a rabbit's foot or dice. Drop into the box some "lucky money" for her next venture.
  
  Decorate a shoe box with pictures depicting all things lucky. Fill the box with useful and fun items, such as antibacterial hand wipes to use after handling money, aspirin, antacid tablets, eyedrops and additional markers for the bingo player.