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Valentine's Day gift ideas for him and her
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Remember that the first and most important rule of gift-giving is to give the recipient what he or she wants, as opposed to simply what you want to give them.
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By That's the Spirit
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When a gift backfires, it is usually because the giver didn't think about what would really please the recipient. With that in mind, realize that gifts need not entail large sums of money in order to be effective and appreciated. Some people recall that their most memorable Valentine's Day presents included non-monetary gifts such as poems, a change in routine as planned by their partner, or even a day off from chores. The best gifts are creative and targeted for the specific needs of the receiver. Be original!
FOR HER
• Some delicious champagne and two new crystal champagne flutes, accompanied by some chocolate-covered strawberries
Take a look at our Romantic Champagne Cocktails for Two.
• A balloon ride with some champagne
• Picnic breakfast at sunrise
• A copy of the latest bestseller and an afternoon planned to let her enjoy reading it peacefully and quietly
• A specialty gift basket
Is she a chocolate lover? Try on of our Chocolate Cocktails for Valentine's Day.
• Gift certificate to a spa, nail salon, beauty salon, the mall, or a restaurant
• A home-cooked meal -- cooked lovingly by you
• A day planned specifically to leave Mom alone to do whatever she wants
• A petal-strewn bedroom with several lit candles properly shielded from anything flammable, mood music of her choice and some great Valentine's Day cocktails
• A weekend planned to look and feel like a spontaneous vacation
• An evening out with the girls -- perhaps tickets to a comedy club or night at the theater
• A love letter
Read about some famous lovers throughout history and the love letters they wrote.
• Subscription to her favourite magazine
• Scrapbook featuring photographs and other memories of the two of you with symbolic reminders of your in jokes, good times, etc.
FOR HIM
• A great bottle of scotch or cognac
Here are three fine scotches that can be had for a reasonable price.
• Tickets to the movies or a sporting event
• Scrapbook featuring photographs and other memories of the two of you (this gift is appropriate for him or her)
• Home-baked heart-shaped cookies and brownies
• Satellite dish subscription
• Framed picture of you smiling in some romantic place or suggestive position
• Any of the latest cool must-have gadgets
• Sports memorabilia from his favourite team or player
• Written permission for a night out with the boys
• An afternoon golf date with you
• Magazine subscription
• Come to think of it, guys are pretty easy to get gifts for!
Here are some more Valentine's Day gift suggestions:
Travel:
How about a mystery trip? You could blindfold your sweetie and throw them (gently!) into the car for a weekend at a special hideaway. Be sure to pack appropriately and secretly for both of you beforehand. If money is no object, you could go with nothing and buy everything new for the weekend at your destination! Ooh la la!
Gift certificates:
Everyone's favourite gifts! You simply can't go wrong with this one. Besides department stores and malls, how about a gift certificate to a restaurant, bookstore, movie theater or sporting event? You can also try hair and nail salons, spas, and anywhere you think of that pampers the customer. Be creative, the possibilities are virtually endless.
Home-cooked or home-baked:
One last idea is to simply cook or bake something extraordinary for your Valentine. This is one gift truly made with love. Even if the quiche comes out lopsided or the cookies are a bit hard, your sweetheart will appreciate the time and energy of a gift from the kitchen. For an added touch, dress up your creation in a fancy tin or glass jar highlighted with ribbons and bows.
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