Comments(1) Happy Valentines Day….
What if someone tells you this:
“I don’t believe in courtship.
It’s just a waste of time.
If I love a person,
I’ll tell her right away.
But for you,
I will make an exception…
just love me now
and I’ll court you forever… “
Comments(0) You can say so much with just those three little words, but sometimes actions speak louder than words. Show you care with these fun ideas. Below we share 30 ways to say ‘I love you’ without saying a word.
1. Guys in tight pants running across a football field may not be your thing, but taking part in his interests is important. Surprise him with tickets to a football game - and go with him.
2. If he hasn’t been able to make the trek cross-country to his hometown since last Christmas, consider buying him a plane ticket home.
3. If you know your guy is working a long shift, have a nice warm dinner waiting when he gets home. We’re not trying to get all 1950s housewife on you, but the effort will show him you empathize with his crazy schedule.
4. Pay attention to his cute, quirky habits. Is he always waking up thirsty in the middle of the night? Put a glass of water on his nightstand.
5. Leave him a sweet note in his briefcase or wallet. This is especially great if your significant other does a lot of business traveling.
6. Give him some time off and take up his chores for the day.
7. Before you drift to sleep, tell him something he did that day you thought was especially sweet.
8. Cut out newspaper or magazine articles you think he’d enjoy and set it aside for him.
9. Leave the house for a Friday evening and let him enjoy a night-in poker game with the guys. Before you skip out, make a platter of his favorite snack.
10. Fly his best friend in for a guys’ weekend.
11. Secretly patch up the hole in his favorite pair of shorts and put them back in the drawer without saying a word.
12. Get his car washed.
13. Pack his favorite lunch for two and bring it to his office.
14. Ask him how his soccer game went or how his big presentation turned out - and pay attention.
15. Stock up on his toiletries if you see he’s running low.
16. If you and your sweetie live in separate places, keep your fridge stocked with his favorite foods.
17. Wake up early on a weekday and make him breakfast, set the paper on the table and fill up his to-go coffee mug.
18. Take his dog on a walk or come over with a surprise treat for the pup.
19. Buy him the box set of his favorite childhood TV show.
20. Bake him a cake - just because - and write ‘I love you’ in frosting across the top.
21. If you’re out of the house before him in the morning, turn on the heater so it’s nice and warm when he gets up.
22. Draw him a hot, candlelit bath.
23. Set your computer’s screen saver with a sweet message for him.
24. Send him a romantic greeting card via snail mail. Even if you live together.
25. Play hooky with him from work on a Wednesday and spend the entire time in bed watching movies. Turn off all phones.
26. Show respect to his family and their traditions - especially if you’re from different cultural backgrounds.
27. Flirt like you just met.
28. Tell him your deepest, darkest, nerdiest secret.
29. Nurture his nerdy side. Buy him a Star Wars figurine; surprise him the collector’s edition of Harry Potter.
30. Write him a love note in a secret code and give him the key to decipher the message.
Comments(2) Women aren’t the only ones who love romantic gifts. Men enjoy a little romance on Valentine’s Day too. Here are 25 fabulous romantic gifts that your husband or boyfriend will certainly enjoy.
Though many people use their cell phones to keep the time these days, a classic watch is still a fantastic gift. Get it engraved with a personal, romantic inscription just for him.
Collect photos from throughout your relationship and put them together in a photo album. You might also include childhood photos of both of you at various ages.
Cufflinks are a classy gift that he’ll love. Get him a pair of classic monogrammed cufflinks or something a little more dazzling with embedded diamonds.
Just like you like lingerie, he likes his boxers. Get him a pair of silk boxers in solid colors or a whimsical print.
He’ll think about you every morning with these his and hers personalized coffee mugs. The mugs fit together perfectly and feature heart-shaped handles.
If he’s been wearing the same suits for ages, treat him to something special with a custom suit. Set an appointment for him to go to a clothier to get fitted and pick out exactly what he wants.
For a hands-on gift, give him a massage. Fill the room with candles and break out the scented oils to give him a full body massage that he won’t soon forget.
If you are always eating out and often too busy to cook, plan a special meal at home on Valentine’s Day. Cook all his favorites and pop open a bottle of wine.
Men love sweets too. Give him a big heart-shaped box of chocolates that you both can share. If he doesn’t like candy, a cookiegram is another fabulous idea.
Though normally considered a feminine gift, some men like to receive flowers too. If you think they aren’t manly enough, pick a plant instead. Just don’t have the blooms delivered to his office, where he might be embarrassed.
Pick out a nice bottle of champagne and cuddle up on the couch watching his favorite movies, while sipping the bubbly.
This set of love tokens is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Each token can be exchanged for a hug, massage, wish, love or kiss. You can also make homemade love tokens of your own in the form of paper coupons.
Pack a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruits, cheese, wine and a blanket. Meet him at the park and enjoy a lazy afternoon meal. If the weather isn’t suitable for a picnic, lay out the blanket on your living room floor and bring the party indoors.
If your man is an avid reader, he’ll enjoy the latest from his favorite author. If you are unsure exactly what book he’d like, give him a subscription to a book of the month club.
Put together a CD of his favorite music or download a collection of tunes for his iPod. Include everything from his favorite dance music to romantic love ballads.
Men want to smell good too. Select a classic fragrance for men, like one of the colognes from the Creed men’s collection.
A set of new golf clubs might not sound romantic to you. But if golf is one of his passions, they certainly will be to him.
Believe it or not, guys like to be pampered too. Plan a couple’s spa day, complete with full body massage, mud baths and other pampering treatments.
Pack his bags and plan a secret weekend getaway. Whether you go camping in the mountains or to a posh resort on the beach, it doesn’t matter as long as you are together with no interruptions.
Has he always wanted learn to tango or salsa dance? Arrange for a set of dance classes where both of you can learn. It’s sexy, romantic and fun.
With this unique gift, your message is printed on elegant parchment paper and then rolled up and place inside a glass bottle. It’s an old-fashioned message in a bottle.
This Kama Sutra book of 52 Sensational Positions for Erotic Pleasure will get his mind racing and his motor running.
Has he always wanted to skydive? Arrange a tandem skydive for two. It’s a thrilling experience that neither of you will soon forget.
If he’s getting burned out at work, arrange with his employer for your man to have a day or two off from work. Let him sleep late, lounge around the house and just enjoy being together with no obligations or timetables.
Indulge one of his sexual fantasies. Find out weeks or months ahead of time about one of his sexual fantasies that he’s never had the chance to experience. On Valentine’s Day, make his fantasy a reality.
Comments(0) If you aren’t sure what to give your wife or girlfriend for Valentine’s Day, check out these romantic gifts for women. Whether you are looking to splurge on a luxury item or want to find something that’s free, you’ll find plenty of terrific ideas on this list.
Nothing says romance like a weekend getaway for two. Even if you can’t afford to leave town, take her to a romantic bed and breakfast inn nearby.
It doesn’t have to be roses. If you know her favorite flower, that’s all the better. Even if you can’t afford a huge bouquet, a single red rose says it all.
Give her a sexy lace bra and panties set or a silk chemise. Women love pretty lingerie and you’ll love to see her in it too!
Treat her to something special by cooking dinner for her at home. A woman loves a man who can cook. You don’t have to be a gourmet. Keep it simple with steak or pasta.
If you are meeting her for lunch on Valentine’s Day, instead of taking her to your favorite restaurant, pack a picnic basket and head to the park.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but any sparkling jewelry will do. Get her a pair of diamond stud earrings, a tennis bracelet or even a gemstone ring.
You don’t need to send her off to a day at the spa for pampering. You can pamper her yourself. Draw a bubble bath and allow her to relax. You can wash her back or even her hair. After she comes out, give her a body massage with scented oils and finish it off by painting her toenails.
An oversized teddy bear or other stuff animal is an inexpensive yet romantic gift that is ideal for Valentine’s Day.
A classic perfume such as Chanel No. 5 or Shalimar by Guerlain is a feminine, romantic gift idea.
Make her a romantic, musical gift by compiling her favorite love songs and burning them onto a CD.
Put her in the mood with aromatherapy candles. The glow of candles is very romantic and the scent stimulates the olfactory senses adding pleasure and sensuality.
It’s a little cliche but every woman enjoys breakfast in bed. Allow her to sleep in and surprise her with a morning meal.
If you have been married for years, let her know you’d marry her all over again with a right hand ring.
Give her a book of the love poems of Lord Byron or the sonnets of Shakespeare. Spend an evening reading to her aloud from the book.
Take her to nearest seaside restaurant for a romantic dinner under the moonlight, overlooking the water. If you don’t live near the beach, dinner under the stars at the park or your local planetarium is a nice choice.
Head to you local spa for a couple’s massage. It’s sexy, romantic and relaxing. Check Spa Finder for spa deals in your area.
These romantic satin bed sheets bear the message “Dance with me to the end of love” embroidered on them. They are a perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
His and her personalized robes make a great gift. You can get them in sexy silk, soft velour or comfortable fleece.
Plan a special vacation just for the two of you. Get the honeymoon suite and make it second honeymoon to rekindle your romance.
Compile a set of pictures of you and her together in various stages of your relationship. Place them in a photo album or create a digital photo album online.
Plenty of companies make romantic games these days, from foreplay games to something a little different. This personalized Lovopoly game is a terrific gift idea. You can personalize the game with your photo, first date outings, hometown landmarks, dream vacations, birthdays, anniversaries and more.
Splurge on a bottle of expensive champagne and spend the evening relaxing at home together, enjoying your bubbly along with decadent desserts.
A hot air balloon over your city can be very romantic. Most major cities have ballooning, helicopter or biplane rides available for Valentine’s Day.
If you oftentimes find yourself too busy with work, your kids and other obligations, on Valentine’s Day, give her the gift of a full day with you. Get a sitter, turn off your cell phone and enjoy each other’s company.
Probably the most romantic gift of all is a love letter. Make it mushy. Make it honest. Write it from your heart. If you have a hard time composing a letter - make it a list instead. List 50 reasons why you love her and leave it on her pillow or the bathroom mirror to surprise her.
Comments(1) If you are planning a Valentine’s Day date but don’t have a big budget, don’t worry. You don’t have to spend a bundle on expensive gifts to have a good time. Here are 12 thrifty ideas for Valentine’s Day for under P2000.
One night at a hotel
Spending a night with each other in a hotel on Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun and can help eliminate distractions to set the mood. Even a trip to an inexpensive hotel can spice up the night on this special day of love. You should be able to find a nice, clean hotel in your area for under P2000 if you book well in advance. 
Even if you only have P2000 to spend on Valentine’s Day, you can still have a fantastic dinner out on the town. Instead of an upscale establishment, pick a location with sentimental value - like the place you had your first date. If a restaurant’s dinner prices are too high, consider going for lunch or cook dinner at home instead.
For under $35, you can get a digital photo album that can store more than 400 digital pictures. For Valentine’s Day, you can purchase this gift and fill the album with pictures of the two of you together.
Heighten your senses with aromatic fragrance on Valentine’s Day. You can purchase 40 sticks of herbal Tibetan incense for less than $5 and have plenty of money left over to spend elsewhere, like on chocolates or flowers.
If you are short on funds, you can always bake some Valentine’s Day cookies or other sweet treats. To make the cookies with a Valentine’s Day theme, follow this recipe for Toll House heart shaped cookies.
Candles make great Valentine’s Day gifts because they are sensual - plus they are inexpensive! You can get a scented love candle for only $9.45. The flickering flame and delectable aromas will put you both in the mood for love.
Call a local salon and get a price quote for a manicure and pedicure. Around Valentine’s Day, many salons have specials that will allow you to send your sweetheart for manicure and pedicure without you having to spend an arm and a leg.
You can get both pajamas for her and pajamas for him for less than P2000. Lounging in pajamas is a good way to start off your Valentine’s Day experience.
You can purchase massage oils online to give your partner a Valentine’s Day massage they’ll never forget. If you are lucky, your partner will return the favor and give you a massage of your own.
An easy and inexpensive way to make your bed a more relaxing place is by upgrading your pillowcases. At Target you can find a 100% silk satin blush pillowcase for only $24.99 that makes a great Valentine’s Day gift.
Ready to just get down to business on Valentine’s Day? It’s easy to find sex toys that cost less than P2000. Shop together online to pick an array of toys that you will both enjoy.
The good news is that even if you don’t have any money at all on Valentine’s Day, you can still give a meaningful gift. All you need is a pen, a pad and the inspiration of your love. Writing a love poem is a gift that will really touch the heart.
