If you gave your loved one the most beautiful gift you could find last year, how can you surpass yourself this year?
Roses are always appreciated, but they have such a short life span.
A meal at an outstanding restaurant is a clever idea, but you’ll have to do 10 hours of overtime to pay for it.
How about something that doesn’t cost much except your thoughtfulness and time?
Put together a collection of your Valentine’s favourite songs, including some that you both can dance to, cheek-to-cheek.
Order or create an album containing digital photographs taken during your last vacation.
Or, even if it’s a bit kitschy, it might be a lot of fun to dress in a pink or red outfit on Valentine’s Day and offer a gift made of something the same colour.
If you’re truly bent on spending a few dollars, think of something useful and personalized.
How about an elegant red pen embossed with
your loved one’s initials, or an assortment of her favourite brand of lipsticks
or a pair of flannel pyjamas in his favourite plaid.
You may want to consider a satin
pillowcase, a throw for the armchair,
or some fancy bath towels.
Go to your local bookstore to check for new releases by a favourite author — what could be better than a gift basket filled with books?
Pay attention to little hints from your partner a few months ahead of time. He or she will appreciate your good memory as much as the gift itself.
Take notes when you stroll around the shops together. Perhaps the perfect gift is right under your eyes.
Have a great Valentine’s Day.