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[G510]Great Valentine Day Gift Idea

by Jason Parker, Jas

Idea 1 ? Buy a Gift Basket ? There are plenty of places online where you can get great gift baskets from. But do not stick to the more conventional ones that contain toiletries such as soaps, bath lotions etc. But rather why not go for one made up of chocolates and other sweets that your partner enjoys.

Idea 2 ? Jewelry ? Why not if you have time purchase a piece of jewelry, which you can then have personalized by having it engraved. When having the engraving done include a pet name you have for them or a saying that you both like and which means a great deal to you.

Idea 3 ? Lingerie ? Avoid buying the kind of lingerie, which she wears regularly, but try to find her something a little sexier but not that which makes her feel that you are only after one thing. A nice little teddy in very pale colors with a little lace trimming would be ideal.

Idea 4 ? Arrange A Weekend Away ? If you are going to organize this then look for a place that is out of the way but still has the kind of comforts you would expect at home. Make sure it is a place where you are able to spend time together without being disturbed, so that means cutting off contact from the outside world if you can.

Idea 5 ? Visit a Spa ? Arrange time for your partner to visit a Spa where they spend the whole day languishing and being pampered by others. Look for ones that offer you the opportunity to have a visit together and spend time just relaxing and enjoying each other's company once more.

Idea 6 ? Romantic Date ? Why not organize to take your partner to a place that has fond memories for you both when you first started dating. Look at places you first went to or met at and try to arrange your date around these.

Idea 7 ? Picture and Frame ? If you really want to give your partner something that will forever show how much you care and love them get a photograph that shows you together in happy times. Then arrange to have two copies made which can then be placed in the same kinds of photo frames that both of you can have and treasure.

Idea 8 ? Name A Star ? If you are looking for something a little more unusual to give to your loved then arranging to have a star named after them is something that you may well want to consider.

Idea 9 ? Create Your Own Gift ? There are plenty of places online that offer you ideas for creating the perfect Valentine's Day gift yourself. From perfume through handmade photo frames.

Idea 10 ? Flowers ? Rather than going the usual route of buying a bunch or single red rose for your loved one... Why not instead send them a bouquet of their favorite ones or even have them planted in the garden for them.

Hopefully these 10 great Valentine's Day gift ideas we have provided above will give you some food for thought for this coming 14th February.

Cynics say that Valentine's Day is a fallacy invented by the greeting cards industry to increase our overdraft, just in case the Christmas credit card bill is starting to subside. Arguably the worst thing about Valentine's Day is hitting the shops, usually at the last minute, to join everyone else in a manic search for a tasteful gift. If the thought of Oxford Street on 13 February makes you feel ill then sort out your Valentine's Day gifts by shopping online this year.

Brief History of Valentine's Day

What is so special about 14 February? Theories on the subject abound, but this one is just too romantic to ignore. Although the Catholic Church currently recognises three different saints named Valentine who were martyred on 14 February, the most likely contender is a Roman priest from the third century, Bishop Valentine. At this time, Emperor Claudius feared that young men who were married were less likely to join his legions of soldiers than single men, so he banned marriage. However, the Catholic Bishop Valentine believed that marriage was a holy institution desired by God, so he secretly continued to marry young couples. Claudius discovered that Valentine was disobeying his orders, so he was thrown in jail. There, he fell in love with his jailer's daughter, and legend has it that he sent her a note, shortly before his death, signed ?From Your Valentine?.

Proposing on Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to propose to your loved one, and everyone knows that the perfect proposal is accompanied by the perfect ring.

One of the best-known high street jewellers in the UK is H.Samuel, and you can be sure that you will find something to suit your taste and budget from their range. Their engagement ring selection is ordered by price, metal, stone setting and brand for easy browsing and their Forever Diamonds ( http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/browse/N/56+4294966913 ) range takes an interesting twist on the engagement ring by engraving the word ?FOREVER? on the inside of the band. What's more, the ?O? of Forever is set with a twinkling brilliant cut diamond, to make it an extra special life-long gift for Valentines day.

Of course, finding the right engagement ring is something you will want to put significant time and effort into. Another of the UK's leading jewellers, Ernest Jones ( http://www.ernestjones.co.uk ), will help with your decision by providing expert advice on what to look for when selecting a diamond ring. From choosing the shape of the diamond to getting the correct ring size, taking the time to do your research beforehand will give you extra peace of mind as you pluck up the courage to ask the big question.

Valentine's Cards

Even if you're not proposing come February 14th, a Valentines card is still a great way to mark the occasion. A great way to make your card meaningful, without breaking the bank, is to create a card yourself, and there are loads of great websites to help you.

If you want a real-life, physical card, it's easy to find a website where, for just a few quid, you can choose from a selection of cards from recognised brands such as Me to You, and then personalise them as much as you like by changing the words and colours on the card. You can even upload your own photographs. Then have the printed card sent either to you, or better still, have it sent anonymously direct to your recipient.

There are even sites which are completely free. Many have an enormous range of cards for Valentine's Day and you're bound to find something suitable to be emailed to your sweetheart.

Inexpensive and Creative Valentine's Gifts

? Make a book of vouchers for your partner, including a voucher to spend a day with his mates or with her girly friends, a voucher to get out of an argument for free, a voucher for a massage after a long day, or anything else you can think of.

? Take the time to create a playlist for their iPod, so on a miserable journey to work they can be cheered up by a whole hour of meaningful songs that will remind them of special times.

? Dig out all your old photos, and create a collage of all of the best photos of the two of you.

Say it with Flowers

If your other half has traditional taste, a bouquet of flowers makes a romantic, old-fashioned Valentine's Day gift. Probably the best known name in the floral world is Interflora, which encompasses a huge network of florists nationwide. You can order online, or call your local florist to discuss what you would like. There is a growing trend for women to buy flowers for men on Valentine's Day. Interflora has a great selection of designer arrangements, which might just hit the spot.

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