Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Show your Love with Special Valentines Gifts

By Romeo Dayz

Do you know what it is that makes a special valentines gift, special? How do you locate these items?

Difficult question, difficult answer. Special Valentines gifts should be well thought out and something from your heart. You gift could be free or it could be expensive, price is not the defining factor of a special Valentines gift.

What makes special valentines gifts for your loved one? How do you know when you found it? The only one who can answer that is you. Special valentine gifts for one may not be the ideal valentine present for someone else. You should consider everything about the person, such as his or her job, likes and dislikes, favorite activities, and most of all personality. You would want to give a very different and unique valentines gift to someone who spends two weeks of vacation annually volunteering at an animal shelter than you would give someone that spends their vacation time traveling to exotic locations on a hunting safari.

Unlikely to be impressed with some expensive trinket or novelty gift item that serves little or no useful purpose, is any person who spends a lifetime bellyaching about crass commercialism. A person who loves a novelty or gag gifts might think the same trinket is the best Valentine's Day gift.

Finding out what your significant other wants most of all can help you to find truly unique and special Valentines gifts. For some people, there is nothing more special than a handwritten valentine card with a personal message. Create personal and creative cards by using stamping companies such as Stampin Up, where you can find all the supplies you need.

A great way to make someone smile is with Valentines baskets filled with foods and treats. All people enjoy food especially treat style goodies. You may buy a prepared basket or can creatively make your own. Just use a basket and fill it with things that your valentine will love. Use things like treats, favorite foods, flowers, chocolates or perhaps jewelry. Anything else you can think of and become a special Valentines gift. People really don't care about the paper, they are just about what is inside the wrapping, but you could add romance by adding ribbons and bows.

It is also a unique idea for a single parent or a pet owner. Add to the gift to your special someone by including a decorated basket of goodies and toys for either their pet or child. It's possible that you will be surprised at how warmly you are greeted when your valentine opens the door and you come bearing gifts for their loved ones, as well as for them.

You don't have to spend a fortune to delight your loved one with thoughtful special Valentine gifts. Choose several of your favorite photos by going through your photograph albums. You should have copies made of the special photos and put them in an acid-free album. For each individual photo, include relevant personal stories or romantic verses to personalize the book for your favorite valentine. Acid free albums can be obtained from businesses like the Park Album Company in Carson City, NV, or Archival Methods in Rochester, NY.

You can make someone very special Valentine gifts by using your own imagination, or you can purchase the gifts. The most important thing is to display your thoughtfulness and caring. A lifetime of love and memories can be achieved by sharing your attitudes and attributes. You put enough thought and planning into your special valentine gifts and let your romantic side loose, you may be starting a lifetime of memories. - 16003

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