I like the "Action Heroine" book idea, perhaps coupled with a spandex body suit...

She has a whistle, but stopped carrying pepperspray after too many problems at the courthouse. Her main method of self-defense involves biting, scratching, and really pointy elbows. I don't think a kubaton would be any improvement.

I guess when I said she was a "girly-girl" didn't mean she liked frilly stuff, accessories and make-up. More like she thinks the outside of the house is mine, the inside is hers. Her idea of fashion involves comfort above all else.

*sigh* Maybe I'll just give her a coupon offering my services as a complaint-free beast of burden for a day of shopping. She may be hard to shop for, but given free reign at the mall she always manages to find a number of must-haves...

I still have a few days left so any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

-Blast