I'm not most romantic person in the world, but I am a very emotional person. I cry easily, and a hand written letter will have me swooning way more than a dozen long-stemmed roses.
The best Valentine's Day gift I received from my husband (before we were married) was a home-cooked dinner of my favourite meal complete with a special cake. It's the thought that counts, certainly, when you're trying to impress your loved one on Valentine's Day.
Is Valentine's Day just another Hallmark holiday? Sure. But it's also a day to embrace love and it's also a great day to wear to pink. Or red. Or, if you're bold, both pink and red together! Now that I think about it, I need to go shopping... I need something new and pink to wear on the 14th!
Since I'm a mom of two little boys, the best part of Valentine's Day for me is baking special treats for my children's classroom, and helping my boys make their cards for their friends.
Of course, giving presents to your loved one is also a really sweet thing to do on February 14th. Here's what I think would make pretty awesome gifts:
For the guys:
Tickets to a concert, sporting event, or show. I gave my husband tickets to see The Book of Mormon in NYC last Christmas, and he loved it!
Sex. Let's be real here. The best gifts are always the ones given in the bedroom. Especially if you're wearing sexy lingerie. Girls, get some lingerie! Valentine's Day is a sexy day. Be daring. In more ways than one!
Food! After sex, eat pizza in bed! Or, you can be a bit more romantic than that. Call a babysitter, go out to eat at your favourite restaurant, and enjoy an expensive bottle of wine together. Valentine's Day is the perfect date night.
Anything electronics. An ipad 2, the newest iphone, or basically, anything with an apple on it. Or, anything for the wii, PS3, or XBox. And play games together. Kick it old school and compete in a game of Tetris again!
Personalized gifts. Gifts from the kids, or gifts from the heart, are so awesome. Hand made cards from the kids, new pictures in nice frames for the office, or a new mug, painted with love, from the children are all sweet things to receive. With a kiss, of course.
For the girls:
Anything in a blue box. Really, you cannot go wrong with a gift from Tiffany & Co. My list doesn't even need to go on!
Perfume. Smelling pretty is awesome.
Spa day. Trust me. We want a day to go for a mani and pedi, followed by a facial and one hour body massage. This is truly the best gift idea ever!
A housekeeper. A personal trainer. A chef. A vacation. Okay, maybe I'm going overboard here.
A card, chocolates, flowers. All acceptable. Breakfast in bed is also nice.
Sex. We want it just as bad as the guys, you know. If you can find time in our busy schedule for this? We'll love you forever.
Another great idea? Hand over your credit card for a day of guilt-free shopping! Yes, I think that is my most favourite idea of all.
However you celebrate Valentine's Day—gifts, or no gifts—have a happy day. And dot your Is with hearts!
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