What are some great gifts for Valentine’s Day other than roses and chocolate?

Posted by admin on February 20th, 2010 and filed under chocolate gifts | 45 Comments »

Not all girls are satisfied with flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. What are some more creative ideas to make her feel special?
Men’s Health Editor Bruce Ritchie

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/

Best one I ever did, went to her work (boss already knew) around lunch with her overnight bag. Put her in the car, drove to a cabin on then sunshine hinterland. She had a 3 hour day spa pamper pack ( I joined in) and candle light dinner on the lake all by ourselves.

She still talks about it and that was 6 years ago.

45 Responses

  1. Chica Calientè[Laitnesse] Says:

    Here’s my input:
    make her dinner or dessert
    give her a gift certificate to a spa, or pamper her yourself
    take pictures together
    book a reservation at a nice hotel
    a weekend getaway
    jewelry is always appreciated!

    It’s really the thought that counts. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make her feel special. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
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  2. Stacy M Says:

    How about a gift certificate for a massage or a facial? Thats what I would like!
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  3. Dan Says:

    A picnic all set up and ready to go is a winner.
    I once filled my girlfriend’s room with red pink and white balloons while she was out – it was a lot of work but it was very much appreciated.
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  4. GaoFeng Says:

    Just checked with my wife, her answer

    Diamonds
    Diamonds
    Diamonds
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  5. Filipinasport Says:

    You could give:
    - A nice picture frame with a picture of the two of you
    - A gift card to her favorite shopping store
    - Jewelry (if she wears it)
    - A poem/song you wrote
    - A collage of pictures and quotes of how much she means to you

    Just some ideas. Sometimes it’s more special to her if you made the gift…good luck!
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  6. Roger P Says:

    You could plan a candlelit 3 course dinner to wine and dine the love of your life.
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  7. Shaina H Says:

    Jewelry, romantic dinner, be there on valentines day… etc.
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  8. Mattie Says:

    This year for my guy (this should work for your girl as well) I made a card with a poem I had written on the inside. I bought a box of candy hearts that have naughty sayings on them. Last year when I did this he would leave them around for me to find…like on the seat of the car..I would read it and then we would do it later…that little box kept on giving, long after Valentines was over. Finally, this year I found a website where you can choose a book, fill out a questionaire, and they will insert the two of you into the story. The questionaire has you answer basic questions about the two of you like what color hair you have, your body build, and your favorite place to eat ,etc. They will even put a picture of the two of you on the cover. Can’t wait for us to read it together!
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  9. Steve B Says:

    Make up a coupon book for things like back massages, foot massages, hair brushing, etc for her to use anytime she wants by presenting the coupon to you.

    Set up a romantic evening where you make her a candle light dinner followed by a romantic bath together by candlelight with either scented bath salts or bubblebath and take her to the bedroom where the bed is covered with rose petals and the only light is the flickering of candles for romantic lovemaking.
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  10. Jess Says:

    Somthing unexpected like a trip to china!or camel ride,somthing weid but fun,she will apresheate it
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  11. Bronwyn Says:

    Women with small kids often find it hard to get time for themselves. So, while it may not seem "traditionally" romantic, the most lovely gesture I’ve heard of was a husband who booked some time at the hairdresser for his wife, and encouraged her to after that go out clothes shopping, while he spent all day alone with the kids. Its so very hard to try on new clothes with a crying baby in tow, or giggling toddler running around!

    Similarly, a gift certificate for a massage or facial is appreciated, again with the partner taking over kid-watching and house-cleaning chores for the day.

    Some housewives are brought to happy tears just to have their husband wash the dishes and wipe down the kitchen counters, or doing a couple of loads of clothes in the washer. Why not volunteer to cheerfully do any and all housework and garden tasks requested, for a full day? I’ve heard a number of mums on parenting forums say something along the lines of "Nothing turns me on more than my man doing the dishes!" LOL!

    :) Bronwyn
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    Mum of one, another on the way.

  12. foxy_krystal2003 Says:

    a cooked meal from you to ur girl and kisses and cuddles after dinner then watch a movie that you both enjoy ……..
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  13. sexylady is here Says:

    You could try taking her out to a romantic dinner followed by the movies of her choice.
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  14. zeuszizou Says:

    virginity
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  15. michala Says:

    if they think chocolate is to good for them and want dimonds and gold find a new one cus money dosent buy love and a lasting relationship a kiss and the best card is all they should need and a friend as you
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  16. dee7484 Says:

    A romantic beachside/mountainside picnic
    A hot air balloon ride at sunrise
    A piece of jewellery with a personalised message engraved

    Whatever you do, make it a surprise!!
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  17. Devina R Says:

    well its true that not only roses and chocolates are the only gifts for valentine’s. if you know the girl very well, i say personally then you should at least know her choice by now, but girls are more interested in jewellery’s and with a dinner as a surprise. hope this will make you at least know a little.
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  18. Sneaky sound system ll Says:

    Sex
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  19. The Year of the Rat Says:

    Wasabi Icecream.
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  20. JGC Says:

    Depends on how well youve listened all year!! haha!!!

    Fragrance, some ‘toys’, lingerie, A nice dinner, some nice wine, and then a good old time when you get home!!
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  21. Jaimee W Says:

    i know this is a bit WOW
    but try take her to Fiji or Hawaii or Thailand
    stay at a fabulous resort
    and best thing go on first class plane
    or ask her 2 marry u if u are not married yet
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  22. SM Says:

    a holiday to a place(not sure which one yet)
    and soemthing she really wants!

    there are also things like when you apply to a text messaging thing and they send valentine texts to your girlfriend/wife!
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  23. Ana N Says:

    take him out to dinner in the city

    take him to a night walk near the opera house

    take him to the zoo

    write him a nice song and give it to him

    give him a outfit that he likes

    yeps ;)
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  24. manny m Says:

    In behalf of chocolate and roses there are so many gifts that you can give in times of valentines day. For me I would wait her in the bed until she wakes up and say to her happy valentines day "i love you’ with kiss and hug that would do. Your the one person who great her that special day and And she will always remember that because she will thought she is special
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  25. jodenny d Says:

    Well id say get her or do something that takes some time and effort.I feel like guys always play it safe wiht , flowers and chocolate and i personally would feel more flattered and impressed if my guy took the time to make something for me like make me dinner, if you are getting jewelry wrap it yourself or make a card.Girls like crafty things like doing hands on things and if a guy takes the time to make something original it will make her feel special cuz he actully took the time and sat there and put his love into creating whatever that somehting migth be.Jus think of things you know, make a picture frame, a collage of pictures of the tow of you throughout the years i dunno something special.Well i hope this helped.
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  26. Damnstraight Says:

    sumpin special that comes from the heart, like maybe a song
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  27. Kazzababe Says:

    DVD gift set of her favourite TV series or one she has missed,Nip&Tuck,The Sopranos,Life Begins,Dallas.
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  28. maddmummy Says:

    some jewellary, a heart locket would be the perfect gift for valentines day, maybe dinner too
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  29. mountain Says:

    You can give her a nice lipstick that she loves!
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  30. god.dogking Says:

    jewllery’s always a winner, maybey a dress or shoes, but ofcourse u culd just do the right thing and say get stuffed valentines day’s just a load.

    but if all else fails hide out for a week.
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  31. Cherry V Says:

    well my hubby booked a really nice hotel [guaranteed action] and got me a bunch of flowers made of candy cause i love lollies i found that quite nice and we got room service
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  32. Little Freckle Says:

    Get her an empty box, and attach a note that says "i want you to wear this on 14.2.08"
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  33. Cosmic Says:

    Chocolate coated blueberries.
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  34. avatarfangirl24 Says:

    Take some guitar lessons and perform a personalised song/poem for her
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  35. rosa Says:

    run a nice warm bubble bath while she is taking a bubble bath y cook dinner then for dessert y should make strawberry and chocolate and in her strawberry y should find a nice diamond ring
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  36. Lulu J Says:

    Origami, if shes a natural romatic shell love doing something sentimentally simple, origami is just that, maybe do a flower or a heart,
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  37. Avi Says:

    do you know something in your busy days lifestyle,.. you always wanted to say that you love her but you can’t get the chance to do so…

    just grab her in the midnight or early in the morning and tell her with all your emotions and feelings that you love her..(just like you are proposing her).

    And than give her a big warming but lovely kiss… right on the center of her lips…

    than ask her a wish what she want from you, complete the task what ever she says whether difficult or easy…. do it make her happy that could be the best gift for her …
    All the materialistic gifts can bring a momental joy but this can bring joys for ages….
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  38. gurlfitti.it.wit.sharpie Says:

    Try a poem with a card, write it yourself so she feels extra special
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  39. Pepper Says:

    something that she can have for ever, like perhaps jewellery, with her birth stone.
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  40. busybitch Says:

    A stuffed toy like a devil that says "I love you"
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  41. aniissha Says:

    Well. Valentines day’s bout expressing your love to someone, its just all these marketting companies that have made it a commercial affair. I guess people simply dont understand the real meaning of anything related to love, we can use the word LOVE for nearly everything, i love this hair brush, and i love that brand and i love those shoes! Love is the highest human emotion, and we should respect it for its real value. Love is for the man or the woman without whom you cant breathe, thats Love and I Love you should be for that person, not for your favorite celebrity! i think we seriously need to grow up. Flowers and chocolate cant always show a woman how much you love her. Anything to do with being with the woman helps. A nice long kiss and spending some quality time with the woman who you love and taking her somwhere like a nice fine dinner, a house boat or maybe your own bedroom bed could do the trick! After all its all about loving…. all the best.-anisha
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  42. firegoth29 Says:

    something that u have made yourself and meaningful, i do it all the time i found a heart shaped rock and wrote our names on it and my partner loved it,, hope this is helpfull
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  43. mamarle Says:

    Hey Bruce, u really love your valentine very much. Forget the diamonds,dinners, gift certificates and all those mundane things which every valentine would consider gifting. What your gal would love the most (well, thats my feeling, huh) is for you to cancell all your engagements and give her all the attentions.
    GIVE HER YOURSELF MAN!!! Thats the most precious gift ever that she’d got in her life.
    She’l be pretty excited and delighted that she has the whole of you for the entire day. Thing about it man and you will understand where I come from.
    CHEERS PAL. HAVE A GREATEST VALENTINES EVER.
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  44. Leah Says:

    Her Favourite Music (Maybe a gift set ) I know I’ll like that If someone offered it to me
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  45. Lil Says:

    Your Time. What could be more personal than giving of yourself? Look for a need in her life and meet it.
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