It’s HOT out there – even if you follow our guide to staying cool! So how can you celebrate a girlfriend birthday and help her stay cool?

We’re on the hunt this week for Cool Girlfriend Gifts. You know … gifts for Summer birthdays or special girlfriend celebrations. We’re starting the week with National Girlfriend Day and ending it on National Friendship Day, so there are lots of reasons for showing girlfriend gratitude – regardless of a birthday.

So, come back each day this week for more Cool Girlfriend Gifts, starting with this Grecian Tunic from our yoga friends at Gaiam.

Now this is cool! LOVE this Personalized Family PillowThis embroidered hemp pillow piles the whole family onto the couch without cramping your style. The ultimate creature comfort, featuring customized figures for all the characters under your roof. Handmade of cotton and flax by Mary and Shelly Klein in Grand Rapids, MI. What girlfriend would LOVE to see her family on a COOL pillow?

I love cool, crisp fragrances. So this Cool Water Woman by Davidoff Eau de Toilette Spray – that’s described as “bright, compelling and captivating” is the perfect COOL gift and fragrance for you or a friend. Here’s the description: a fresh fragrance that evokes the purity of water, the essential source of life. Cool Water Woman reflects the definition of a modern life; vital, energized, clean. Plus, hey – it’s made in France so they can call it parfume and ‘eau de toilette’ is a good thing! (:

Perfectly cool and classic, this Calvin Klein Women’s Large Eyelet Pleated Flare Skirt is summer style at it’s best.The flare makes it fun and the crisp white cotton keeps you looking cool, even when you’re not feeling it. Awesome summer gift for a girlfriend who appreciates fashion and fun. And, she’ll think of you when she gets lots of compliments on it!

I recently saw a weird ‘bag’ in my wine section. It ‘said’ it included a yummy frozen margarita, I only had to freeze it for eight hours to enjoy. I did! Then I discovered lots of yummy frozen concoctions online when we shared girlfriend advice on ways to stay cool and comfortable this summer. This would make an AWESOME girlfriend gift to a friend far away and you! You can both freeze your own beverages then get on the phone together and share a cold cocktail and conversation! (And get some ready for our ‘Virtual Pool Party’ on August 13th!)

This girlfriend gift really has nothing to do with the heat of summer and staying ‘cool.’ I just thought it was cool! The 4GB Cork USB Drive. Perfect Gift for girlfriends who love wine, girlfriends who love technology and just as a hostess gift for the next wine party you’re invited to. (They also have some that look like sushi, donuts or strawberry torte cake!)

What are your favorite girlfriend gifts to give in the summer? What’s a great ‘cool’ gift for a summer birthday?

Previous Girlfriend Gifts you just might want to check out:

• Stylish Girlfriend Gifts – for your fab, fashionable friends
• Summer Girlfriend Gifts – sure to brighten her day (:
• Lovely Girlfriend Gifts – gifts I’d love for me, but gladly give to my girlfriends!

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