Top Valentine Gift Ideas

1. Give her favorite kind of flowers for Valentines Day. While some may worry that the gift of flowers is cliche, the trick is in the personalization. If she is traditional and formal, opt for the long stemmed red roses. But surveys indicate that more than 60% of women prefer bouquets in pastel colors, such as yellow, peach, pink, and white. Tailor your floral choice to her unique personality. What colors does she favor in her home and office? What kinds of plants and flowers are in her home? If you do not know her favorite flower and her favorite color, ask. Women love it when men know these details about them. Take a look at Valentines Day Bouquets for more information on floral arrangements.
   
   Choose your floral arrangement accordingly, and take the time to put some thought into the card, as well. Your best bet is to write your own romantic sentiment that pulls from the specifics of your relationship. If you are stuck, simply make a list of 5 or 10 things that you love about your partner, the more specific the better. For example, "I love the way your hair smells after a walk in the woods," or "I love the way you take care of me when I am sick." Brainstorm specific memories and list them in the card.
   
   


2. Burn a CD of special songs to make this Valentines Day memorable. Include his or her favorite songs, as well as songs that are important to your relationship. Do not forget those songs that bear a special message about the way you feel about one another. If you are stuck, include the classic romantic love songs, perhaps "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton or "Forever and Ever Amen" by Randy Travis.
   
   


3. Surprise your sweetie with his or her favorite Valentines Day meal and/or dessert. Here is a romantic standby that's always a winner: chocolate covered strawberries. Purchase some cho- colate covered straw- berries, or whip some up yourself. All you need is fresh strawberries (preferably long stemmed), a small bag of semisweet chocolate chips and about a teaspoon of vegetable shortening. Melt the chips in the microwave, stirring in the shortening. Then dip the washed and dried strawberries in the melted chocolate, and place on waxed paper to cool. These are fun, decadent and romantic to share with a bottle of champagne, in front of a roaring fire.
   
   


4. Tickets to an event your partner will really enjoy on Valentines Day, is always a hit. Whether it is an opera, a ballet, a sporting event, or a monster truck rally, the key, once again, is to personalize the event to his or her unique tastes.
   
   


5. How about her favorite pampering treat? Run a wonderful indulgent bath with some heavenly scented bath bombs and serve a award-winning special spa tea; or make an appointment for an hour or two for a massage or pedicure before your special Valentines Day dinner. You can also enjoy a couples massage alongside her.
   
   


6. Jewelry. Many women dream about getting a sentimental piece of jewelry on Valentines Day. And most jewelers offer great discounts on heart pendants, as well as diamonds, this time of year. You can personalize jewelry in two different ways: a) Make sure that the item you choose is something she is likely to wear. Does she prefer necklaces to bracelets? Would she wear an anklet? What is her favorite kind of stone? (Hint: it might not be a diamond.) b) Add a simple engraved message.
   
   


7. Make a simple photo book (these are great holiday gifts) of the times that you have spent together or frame your favorite photo of the two of you. Many online photo processing websites will allow you to make an inexpensive enlargement of a favorite photo. Some will even ship it to you, framed.
   
   


8. Plan a romantic Valentines weekend getaway. This does not have to cost a lot. Go to an online travel website and search for romantic weekend specials in your city. The Internet makes it easy to find lots of great romance packages for couples, especially around Valentines Day. Your mate may even have a favorite hotel, or spa where hr or she loves to stay (or has always dreamed of staying).

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         Love Quotes                   
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