If there’s one thing that weddings and Valentine’s Day seem to have in common, it’s that most of the focus tends to be on the woman when it’s really to be a day that celebrates the mutual love that exists between her and her significant other.
That’s where we come in: To provide the ladies with some romantic yet inexpensive ideas on what to give the man in their life for Valentine’s Day. That way, the guy will feel like he’s not just an “extra” in a romance novel; that he has a starring role in your heart.
Homemade coupons. This isn’t the most original idea, but it is one of the most reliable ones. By making your own personalized coupon booklet, you can enclose things like “Dinner on me” or “A date to your favorite game” or “One night in a hotel”. That not only is sweet and sentimental, but it shows that you are making plans to love on him well past February 14.
A personal gift basket. Do you know your beloved’s favorite things? If so, why not pick up a big wicker basket from someplace like the Pottery Barn and fill it with his favorite foods, his favorite grooming items or even some of his favorite things that he likes to see you in? Whether it’s a case of beer and a gift certificate for some pizza and chicken wings or some body butter and lingerie in his favorite color, it’s sure to be a hit.
Take him on a “love tour”. Sometimes it’s nice to go to all of the places that remind you of the beginning stages and phases of your relationship. Maybe do your own love tour and at each place, have a card that’s awaiting him. You can then have someone take a picture of the two of you to put into a scrapbook for later. The tour can end at a place you’ve never been like a new restaurant or hotel where you can make some new memories.
A slumber party. Sure, you probably sleep together every night (or often), but when have you ever had a slumber party where you camped out on the floor and watched some of his favorite movies all night along with making him some of his favorite snack foods? It can be a great way of thanking him for all of the chick flicks that you dragged him too. Plus, you can even get some pajamas to sleep in that have customized messages on them (CustomizedGirl.com is one website that does them!).
Have something engraved. If you’re on a budget, then you’re probably not going to be able to afford any kind of an Ebel watch service (being that it’s a luxury brand), but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a watch that’s less expensive such as a Fossil for your special someone. Plus, things are always more endearing when they are engraved. So whether it’s a watch, a bracelet, a pen or even a coffee mug, go the extra mile to get a permanent message put on the item. Every time he looks at it, he think about you (all the more).