Valentine’s Day is just about here! Many people are waiting patiently with plans for Monday night in place, but if you just discovered that your favorite restaurant is booked, that the florist is no longer accepting orders or that your plans for a last minute getaway have just fallen through, don’t panic! There’s still time to deliver a great Valentine’s Day gift.
Usually, it’s difficult to pull off a dazzling display of over-the-top gifts at the last minute. But true romance is always evident in well-thought out gestures of love. Start by focusing on these ideas.
Most partners want reassurance of your love for them more than bragging rights about an expensive gift that they may not even like. With this in mind, try planning an evening centered on events that are special to the two of you. Take your love on a walk or drive to the place where you first met or had your first kiss. Write a love letter or poem ahead of time and be prepared to read it when you arrive.
Or create a series of events at home for the evening, leading your significant other – via a trail of wrapped chocolates or flower petals – to a favorite dinner, incorporating his or her favorite foods. Then draw a warm bubble bath and end with a gentle massage, using essential oils or candles to set the mood.
If your significant other is long distance and adding your personal touch to the evening isn’t an option, there are still plenty of online retailers with shipping options to deliver by Valentine’s Day. 1800baskets.com is offering upgraded shipping to deliver gifts in time for the special day. They also have a wide variety of Valentine’s Day gifts, which vary widely from the standard flower and chocolate offerings. In addition to personalized “love fortunes” (pictured above), their gift baskets are filled with everything from cheese to wine to spa gifts, and they also offer kosher food items and fruit.
Whatever you choose to do, remember to think about what means the most to your lover and work from there. A gift that means something significant to him or her will always be a winner.
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