I always love mixed cds, several of my past boyfriends have made me them, way better than anything store bought.

Since you just met her, it doesn't say "Hi I bought you a 6ft teddy bear to possibly embarrass you and myself because I like you" or "Hi I spent tons of money soo , if you don't feel the same, you can feel soooo guilty."

A cd just says "Hey I took time to make you a mix of song I hope you like, Have a great Birthday!"

Lol if that makes sense.

Anyway, you could just buy a card , since you mare making the cd already, choose a card light and funny, very simple. then you could still add a g.card if you choose which i think i can speak for most women..she will loooove, it doesn't have to be a lot, often it can just take 10 or 15 bucks off the price of something more pricey she's been wanting, and now has the excuse to buy cos it's that much cheaper.

Okay I admit it we are complicated lol.