Ten Surprises Your Gal Will Love
Whether your budget is small or almost non-existent, you can give the special lady in your life romantic and meaningful gifts that she will always treasure and remember. Some will cost very little, and some are completely free. Here are ten gifts that most women will always enjoy receiving.
The first thing that is important to remember is that it doesn't need to be Valentine's Day or her birthday to give a gift and let her know that you care. Any day of the year can be turned into a day to give a lsmall gift to show her.
1. One gift that will not have a price tag attached, but will be highly appreciated is the gift of time. Set an entire day aside and ask what she would like to do with that time. It may be relaxing on the beach or going out for a picnic lunch in the park, but you may find out that the way she would best enjoy spending that gift of time is to just spend the day together at home getting to know you better.
2. When planning that surprise for her, do not overlook the old "romantic standbys" of candy and flowers, but instead of waiting for an anniversary or birthday, just do it because you think she's special (don't forget to mention that!) If the budget will not allow roses, any florist will have other kinds of sweet and affordable arrangements that will cost much less, so you may want to look into other options instead of the more traditional roses.
3. Does she love mysteries and a good laugh? If your lady enjoys games and laughs, try setting up a treasure hunt for her. Give her the first clue that you have written on a slip of paper, and have her follow the clues you creatively give to get to the next clue, until she eventually finds her gift. Don't have the clues going on for too very long, however, because even the most fun kinds of games can get tiring if they drag on for too long.
4. If there are children involved in your relationship, one of the nicest gifts you can give her is some down time while you take over watching the kids. This one may not sound like a very romantic gift at first, but you can make sure to plan it so that it turns out that way. For example, what if her quiet time involves an hour of soaking in a bubble bath, then you can add a few scented candles to the room and some music for ambiance. It goes without saying to make sure the children use the bathroom (if there is only one) before her bubble soak starts so that she will not be disturbed.
5. Many men, unfortunately, will refuse to do something that a lot of women think is very romantic, and that is writing a love poem for her. It doesn't need to be a sonnet worthy of William Shakespeare (and it doesn't even need to rhyme) for it to be something that she will always treasure. Just write down thoughts from your heart concerning how you feel about her and try to fit them into poetry form and you have a priceless gift for her. Use nice stationary and present the poem or written thoughts to her with a little teddy bear holding the paper.
6. Another idea for a day of pampering is to plan for her to spend some time at a spa or beauty salon where she may not generally feel comfortable about spending the money to visit. Make sure she gets as much of "the works" as you can afford, including things like a manicure if she would enjoy it.
7. Choose a Saturday or Sunday and spoil your lady for the day. Arrange so that she will not need to worry about chores like cooking or cleaning. If the budget allows, call out for food or have a maid service come in for just this one time. If food delivery or a maid service for the day is too extravagant for the wallet, consider cooking a meal for her yourself or even dusting and running the vacuum. If this surprise is one you choose, don't forget to add washing the dishes to the gift list!
8. Tell her how you feel about her. That means true feelings. If she has made a huge difference in your life in some particular way, tell her that. If she is the first thought on your mind in the morning and the last thought before you drift off to sleep at night, she would absolutely love to hear that. It is important to say those three little words of "I love you" often, but sometimes it's nice to explain some of the reasons why you love her.
9. Rent a few movies that you know she would like and don't forget the popcorn and soda for your "theater evening." The thing that would make this a true gift for her is to let her choose the movies. Take the time to watch them with her, even if you would normally consider them "chick flicks." Let her get emotional and share that with you.