Send her a box of chocolates. Cream Eggs from Fannie May are good and sweet.

http://www.fanniemay.com
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If she is into animals consider making a donation to the WWF in her name... it is a gift that shows you are taking interest in something she cares about and isn't the typical fallback of chocolate or flowers which shows you are willing to take time and put thought behind your gift. This gift also has the benefit of not being too forward if you don't want to "creep" her out... if she is going through a breakup she might be looking for someone caring to turn to and flowers/chocolates could be seen as too "serious" in her state.
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This is a hard question. You say you are into her, but she is not into you. What is your motive here? Are you trying to persuade her of your sincere interest? Because a gift cannot do this. Even if you like her, you cannot 'make' her like you.

Chocolates are a little too romantic, IMHO, and flowers are right out. I'd suggest maybe a small stuffed animal (beanie baby style) or perhaps a nice cheese, like a Parmesan. Or, you say books, see what you have at home that fits her style of reading (sci-fi, mystery, romance, etc) and just offer to let her borrow your book b/c you think she might like it.

Yellow roses might not be a bad idea. Less than a dozen. Yellow roses="friendship" according to most people.

You are very nice to think of her but you need to keep in mind that you are not thinking for yourself. It would be great of course if you two could strike a flame but that should not be your intention here. I could tell you of how many men I pined over that were not worth it, then I found one who "clicked." I still value the friendship of the others, but was glad I did not press romance when it would not have been the best choice.
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I agree that this is a really tough question. Rather than a physical gift which can be easy to criticize if it is too expensive, not expensive enough, too romantic, or something she doesn't like or want etc. I think a donation that's personalized might work well.

I would suggest Oxfam America. They have "gifts" which include animals you can give to needy families such as a dozen chicks, a sheep, a goat etc. The dozen chicks for example is $40 and they're given to an HIV/AIDS affected household as a starter flock to allow them to have eggs for nutrition and also generate income.

They have some nice pictures so you could print it out, put it in an envelope and then give a small matching stuffed animal. The stuffed animal could symbolize the more meaningful gift and be a small gift to enjoy looking at.

http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/home.php?cat=14
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Hmm... I would say that the animals interest would be the best way for you to go. Food, there's so much of a chance you'll come across something she doesn't like or simply isn't in the mood for. Chocolate is a most-people-like-it food but she knows how you feel about her, chocolate would just look like you're trying to hit on her. Books, unless you know a lot about her tastes and what books she's already read, would be difficult. Movies... same thing.

But animals could be easy. My first thought is an animal-themed picture frame. I got one a few years ago, it's a 3-D design with cheetahs laying in the grass and a little snow globe in the corner. I love it! If you know what a beloved pet or a dream pet of hers is, you could try to find one with a design that resembles it.

If picture frames aren't her thing... maybe a figurine that she could put on her desk. Definitely no stuffed animals, that falls into the same category as chocolate. Tying into the book interest, maybe a book about her favorite type of animal. Or a subscription to a magazine about her favorite animal. Tying into the food theme, be silly and do something with animal crackers.

I'm all out of ideas, but hopefully one of those will spark something for you. I know you want to be romantic and sweet, but it's already romantic and sweet that you remember her birthday and care about her interests. Too much of the romantic and sweet and, if she really doesn't feel the same way, I think you'd run the risk of scaring her off.
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The best gift you can give her is to support her in her bad breakup trust me I speak from experience when you love someone but they dont love you. Dont get dis hearted though as love may blossum in the end. So i wish you luck.
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