Valentine’s Day Is More Than Chocolate
By Irena Koteva

When men are in a relationship around Valentine’s Day, many
will wait until the last possible second to pick up a gift for
their special-someone. The lack of planning plays a large role
in the type of gift that’s selected- and more often than not, a
last minute gift-giver will go with the over-used standard: a
heart shaped box of chocolate!

You may be thinking that your girlfriend or wife absolutely
loves chocolate, and you’re probably right. The problem is not
that the gift won’t be enjoyed; but that it doesn’t show that
you put any thought into what you would get the person you love
on the day reserved for love!

If you want to show her you care, try something a little
outside the standard heart shaped box of chocolate. Another gift
that’s regularly given on Valentine’s Day are roses- and in
particular, red roses. Flowers are almost always reserved for
special occasions, and most women enjoy receiving a pretty
bouquet of flowers because most women don’t have the pleasure of
receiving flowers on a regular basis. To go a little outside the
typical dozen red roses, you could select something else, like a
multi-colored arrangement of flowers in a pretty container.
Stargazer lilies and Blue Irises always make a bold statement
when paired together in a nice vase or basket; and the
arrangements will last over a week. You could also go with a
plant that will last months or more, as an indication of your
own relationship’s staying power!

To go along with the flowers, you could select a completely
unique gift based on your girl’s personality. Is she a writer?
Give her a nice set of stationary in a basket you select
yourself, with envelopes and postage so she can keep in touch
with her friends. This will show you put some thought into it,
and you can even add a few extra touches like a package of her
favorite pens.

Is she the outdoors, animal loving type? Surprise her with a
horseback riding trip or something similar you think she’d love
but that you don’t get to do all that often. A Valentine’s Day
present doesn’t have to be pink or red or heart shaped to count!
In fact, the less it looks like a standard Valentine’s Day gift,
the more she’ll probably enjoy it because it shows you cared
enough to think about it and pick something you knew she’d like.

Is she a little on the wild side? Try some novelty gifts that
may also be a gift for you, if you play your cards right!

The trick with selecting a Valentine’s Day gift that your girl
will appreciate is simply to put some thought and effort into
it. If you wait until the day arrives and simply grab a heart
shaped box of chocolates- she’s going to know you didn’t think
about it at all and probably be a little disappointed; even if
she doesn’t let on that she is!

About the Author: Debra L. Dragon writes for
http://www.hoppyshopper.com about Flowers and Gifts and a
variety of consumer interest topics.

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