V Day or D Day?

As many of you have realized, Valentine's Day is just four days away. As most of the ladies are getting excited, you men are freaking out because you were just reminded that this doom day holiday is just around the corner and you have yet to buy that lady in your life anything. We all know that women will put a lot of weight on the gifts you give them, so why not do it right and save yourself the night on the couch by giving her what she wants?


Traditionalists...

They've been around for a little bit, but I am still enamored by the Tiffany's keys. Although diamonds are ideal, no girl with say no to these beautiful charms in silver. Don't forget to write something in the card about how she holds the key to your heart, because even if it's too cheesy for her tastes, she'll forgive you. After all, it is Tiffany's.







Stuffed animals can be an epic success or an epic fail. Epic fail is picking one up from the drugstore fifteen minutes before your date and forgetting to tear off the tag. Epic success is making one from a store like Build-A-Bear of her favorite animal and then spraying it with your cologne before giving it to her. You're hitting her with so many sentiments she won't know where to start kissing her. Point out how you made it specially for her because you know she loves pandas and then point where you want the kisses to start.


Be a Little Creative...


So they may not be traditionally romantic, but these gifts are sweeter than most sentiments because they'll show your girl how you've actually been paying attention when she's been talking. 

So funky-fresh kicks may not scream Valentine's Day, but if they scream your girlfriend's personality then go for them. As far as I'm concerned, nothing says I love you like a pair of shoes that scream, "Girl, you have got great style and I want to help your shoe collection grow."






You know that show that's gone off the air that she's been watching and re-watching on Hulu? Why not buy her that show on DVD for you two to cuddle up together and watch together? You can always make your own commercial breaks with that handy pause button and it will give you two something more to talk about than about her new conditioner.







Dealing with a long distance relationship? Tell her how much you appreciate the traveling back and forth and reward her with a fabulous new weekender bag so she can at least schlep in style. 




After that, you're on your own. Don't forget that flowers are always welcome and that a candlelit picnic in your living room is a lot more romantic than a crowded restaurant.  Be creative, thoughtful, and romantic and you will be rewarded. You're welcome.