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10 Personalized Valentine's Gifts
While many appropriate gifts can be purchased
for Valentine's Day, the most powerful romantic message to
your heart's desire might be delivered with something that
costs nothing or very little.
What can you give of yourself this Valentine's Day, using
mostly time and imagination? To help you decide, here are 10
ideas for Valentine's gifts for men or women. Present one or
more of these gifts with or without purchased items and you
will put an unmistakable personal imprint on this special day.
1. Is there an item belonging to your sweetheart that needs
mending or repairing? Almost everyone has something that should
get fixed but doesn't for the longest time, mainly because
of busyness. But you can take the trouble to get it done, showing
both that you noticed the need and cared enough to use your
own valuable time to arrange or do the repair.
2. Schedule a telephone
reunion with an old friend or relative
of your beloved who has been out of touch for some time. Hearing
from someone who meant a lot in days gone by provides an emotional
charge.
We all want to have these connections, but we get so busy
with everyday living that we neglect to make them happen. So
if you take the initiative and make the contact, your Valentine
will be surprised and pleased.
3. What task does your Valentine least like to do? Is it washing
dishes? Vacuuming? Cleaning the garage? Shopping for groceries?
Excluding undergoing surgery or a visit to the dentist, there
has to be something you can do in place of your sweetheart.
You could do the task without mentioning it and enjoy the
surprise when your work is noticed. If you're worried that
your effort won't be recognized, you could include a subtle
hint with your Valentine's card.
4. This is a high-end
version of Number 3. A Valentine's gift
that keeps on giving will be very welcome. You could promise
to walk the dog every day for a month, cook meals for a week,
tend the lawn or assume any duties your darling normally does
for a set period.
Just remember, whatever commitment you make must be honored
or your gift will backfire. What could be less romantic than
promising something that doesn't happen?
5. Cooking
a meal is an obvious gift, but there are some ways
to embellish it. Include special foods or beverages that you
have enjoyed together, especially when you first met or during
early dating.
If you fell in love while having pizza and beer, maybe that's
your menu. Tastes and smells locked in our memories evoke powerful
emotions, including romantic feelings. Don't overlook the power
of the right music, either. Which song have you loved to dance
to? What was playing the night you met? Put the music on and
relive the wonderful experience.
6. If you have been together for a while, here's a way to
honor your experiences: dig out your photos from various
events and display them. Whether it be your wedding, birth of a child,
a trip to Hawaii or camping in the woods, special occasions
that you have recorded with photographs can evoke romantic
memories.
Since many photos get filed away indefinitely, Valentine's
Day is a great occasion to give them their due. Combine with
suggestion Number 5 and you have the makings of a superb evening.
7. Is there something
you have been meaning to do, and your
Valentine has been urging you to do (even nagging), but you
just haven't managed to achieve it? Taking a course that you
need for career advancement, perhaps, or getting a tooth chip
repaired, or starting an exercise program.
Everyone usually has an unresolved procrastination,
despite friendly encouragement. So get it done or started,
then announce
the achievement or action with your Valentine's card. And don't
forget to say something like "just for you" or "thanks
for your wonderful support."
8. For those with writing skill, composing
a special poem for Valentine's Day is a natural no-cost gift. But what if
you are a creative klutz with a poetic heart?
Here's a solution: research romantic poetry at the library
or online until you find a poem that reflects your feelings.
Then copy it out in longhand, with a flourish if your penmanship
is up to it, on some fancy paper. (Don't forget to give proper
credit to the poet.) This can be your handmade Valentine's
card, or you might include the poem with a card you purchase.
9. If your sweetheart has an extensive
collection of music, books, photos or something similar, you could archive it on
your computer and create a useful gift. Demonstrating your
interest in the particular passion should earn you high marks.
10. The last suggestion is the deluxe
treatment, but using
any or all of it could enhance Valentine's Day. If there's
time in the morning, offer a full breakfast with some delicacies
reserved for special occasions. If possible, arrange to meet
for a fancy picnic lunch, even if the weather dictates that
you eat in the car. Follow up with a candlelit dinner, where
you incorporate one or more of the suggestions noted above.
Next, well, use your imagination.
It doesn't take a lot of money for a memorable Valentine's
Day. Just spend some time and devotion in letting your beloved
know how you feel.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2010
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