Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is a day filled with love and romance. Roses and chocolates. Sex and passion.

Yeah it is, but it's even more so about the little gifts we give to our loved ones. And not just any gift will do for this occasion, it has to be the perfect gift that will create the perfect moment that he or she will be talking about for years to come!

I believe all Valentine's Day gifts must possess a very important factor:

♥ It must come from the heart.

Unfortunately the mall is not always the perfect place to attain these gifts that are filled with love and when you wrap them up, they whisper, "I love you more than anything in this world."

Fortunately for you, I am here to come to your rescue with these few gift ideas that work for both men and women and have "I love you," written all over them.

Gift Idea # 1: Commemorate your special date.

Every couple, old or new has their own special little moments like their first kiss, their first date, their proposal or their wedding day, and if you can recall the exact dates these things happened on, you can visit this unique little website called My Day Registry, in which you can buy a day at the county, state or national  levels and make it your own little holiday.

How sweet is that? It's uber sweet actually, the best part of this gift is that you will be the only person with that registered day--so it really is your day and no one else's! You can expect to receive a framed certificate as proof of ownership and an online profile that you can customize to your liking to let everyone in the world know why this is your day.

I think people who own a star are ridiculous, but this is as romantic as you can get because it really shows that you still remember those special moments!

Gift Idea # 2: Start from Scratch Date.

Think romance is dead? Well you can resurrect it for this one day if you go with this idea. Leave your sweetheart a note asking them to take the day off from work (you should also take off the day.) Let him/her relax as you set up for your perfect day together.

Let's take it back to the days when you had no money and the only thing you did have was an imagination.

Start by making your own Valentine's Day card. Use old pictures of the two of you to decorate the inside and outside of the card (if you're not very artsy or crafty ask a talented friend to help you.) Visit Michael's for all of your material  needs:

♥ Construction paper or poster boards
♥ Markers, pens and any other writing instruments
♥ Glitter
♥ Heart-shaped stencils

Write him/her a heartfelt message in your own words, and add a touch of your personality to the entire card.
***Trust me that making your own card is more meaningful than any store bought card because you made it with love.

An example of the finished product!

Chocolates on Valentine's Day are a perfect pairing just like you and your sweetheart. Instead of spending money on cheap chocolates or on one of those atrocious assortment of chocolates, use your imagination and bake your own goodies. You can use that same money to buy the ingredients from places like Party City or your local grocery store.

Here's a list of what you'll need:

♥ High-quality chocolate

♥ Double boiler or microwave

♥ Heart-shaped lollipop molds

♥ Lollipop sticks

♥ Small cellophane candy bags

♥ Ribbon

The instructions on baking/microwaving can usually be found on the bags of the chocolates you're using, but you can always check online for an easy recipe.

An Example of finished product

**These super cute lollipops were made by: Leasy's Litto Bakeshop.

Feel like making your own chocolate lollipops is too much? You can also try making your very own chocolate covered strawberries.

Once you have your homemadeValentine's Day card and chocolates ready, you can move on to the third phase of you're Start From Scratch Date: dinner!

You can make your honey dinner, or you can make dinner together, either way you are guaranteed major points for the romantic gesture. Plan your dinner and make sure you have everything you need. If you're clueless as what to make--simply type a search for "romantic dinner ideas," and choose one from the many that are out there.

Not in the mood for dinner? No problem.

Another great idea is calling up your local winery and asking if you can make your own wine for the day. If it's booked or they don't offer that you can also take some picnic foods and have your very own romantic picnic at the winery.

Finish your perfect night by lighting candles all over the bedroom, maybe add some rose petals to the bed and offer your loved one a nice back rub massage.

**Very important: Enjoy this date. i know it's a big task, but none of it will be worth it, unless you can show him/her that you have enjoyed doing this for them.

Gift Idea # 3: Give the Gift of Experience.

There are so many wonderful things to do in the cities that we live in that we're simply unaware of. This next gift idea is great for those of us who are dating dare devils or just adventure seekers. If your honey has ever talked about wanting to learn how to surf, or go on a helicopter ride, Gifts.com has an incredible array of experiences to choose from that make a great gift.





Gift Idea # 4: Recreate your first date.

If you're half of a couple who have been dating for a few years then this gift idea is right up your alley!

All you have to do is recall the first date you went on with your honey and recreate it. I think this is one of the sweetest gestures anyone can do for their loved one. It's sweet, it's thoughtful and it's unique because a first date is like no other date.

In case, your first date took place somewhere that no longer exists you can always try to recreate the experience in your home.

Thanks to one of my best friends, Prissy for this idea.



As always, I hope that you guys find these gift ideas helpful in planning your very own special Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's from Your Go-to-Gal.

"Love - a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise, and the lips to pucker." -Unknown