Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!
It's Feb 13th, the day before Valentine's day and you haven't planned anything yet! Don't worry you're not alone. Most blokes and birds don't plan anything until the day before. Hopefully this guide will help you create something special that he/she will wonder how long it took you to plan. As a last minute thing you'll need three things a gift, an activity and and a plan for dinner.
Valentine Gift
The best gift at this time is simply flowers and/or chocolate. Don't worry you don't have to fight the other men at the flower shop as FlyingFlowers has delivery on Valentine's day if you order before 11am! Ladies the best gift is probably a bottle of Whisky (if that's his thing) or some Lingerie for yourself.
Activity for the day/evening
If you're planning on spending the day with her/him you'll want to be sure to have a bit of a plan. This could range from simply planning a walk in the park to a night at the theater. The best way to figure out something fun to do is to think about all the different activities available in your city. This could be fun parks, pools, go karts, nice climbs. For example: if you lived in Edinburgh you could climb Arthur's Seat then head to a pub for a pint. That would be a lovely afternoon activity. Be creative and come up with something fun.
Another idea, if you're struggling to find something to do go to BuyAGift.co.uk and type in your city. It will pop-up a list of all the activities in your city.
Dinner
The final thing is dinner plans. If you have culinary skills we recommend making your own meal. However, this will take a bit of planning so be sure to go buy the ingredients right away. If you're planning on going out for a meal you might have to be creative and call LOTS of places. If you live near to other cities consider going for a drive and trying out a new restaurant.
After Dinner
if you have after dinner plans enjoy those activities. Otherwise it's always nice to go for an after dinner stroll through the city and maybe stop in for a drink at another location.
Remember, Valentine's day is all about love and togetherness. Be sure to enjoy the day and spend tell her/him how much you care about them. And guys, please don't forget the flowers!
Romantic Idea #4 – Personalise A Chocolate Bar!
Here's a romantic idea that all men and ladies will like, a personalised chocolate bar! GettingPersonal.co.uk has created a very cute and fun chocolate bar that you can personalise. You simply enter your names and a two line message and they will print you a personalised chocolate bar. It's a very fun and cute gift that is relatively inexpensive costing only £4.95.
I personalised a Chocolate bar for Victoria Beckham to give to David Beckham which I thought was kinda fun.... check it out!
Check it out at GettingPersonal.co.uk
Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Him
Valentine's day is a challenging day for couples around the world. What do you get him or her? Does this gift say what you really feel or does it say too much? You don't want to say "I love you" too soon but want to show you care.
All these questions can be very confusing and cause a lot of stress for people. Luckily (or unfortunately), men have a default gift of flowers and chocolates. However, ladies don't have a default give to choose from and choosing the perfect gift for him can be very challenging. Hopefully these tips help solve your Valentine's day gift dilemma.
First off, we want to dispel the rumor. There is no such thing as the perfect Valentine's day gift for him. All men are so different and unique. What one guy will like isn't what others will like. This means you have to put a little thought into the present, however, here are few suggestions for your guy.
A Unique Experience - Experiences arguably make the best Valentine's day gift for men. They make such a great present as you can choose whichever experience you think your bloke will like. If he's a sports fan than a sports experience but if he's into car racing then a driving experience might be more to his liking.
Whisky or Spirits - Whisky makes a great Valentine's day gift for a few reasons. First, you can buy them a brand or bottle that they haven't tried before or don't own. Secondly, a bottle of Whisky can last for many months to many years. Every time they have a drab they'll think of you and Valentine's day. Check out The Whisky Exchange for a great selection and reasonable prices!
Lingerie - Lingerie for YOU. Lingerie is a terrific Valentines gift as you can give him a fashion show that you know he will appreciate. We recommend looking on Wickedlic Lingerie for something super sexy. If you are looking for something more risque than consider looking on Passion8.
Grooming Supplies - Another great idea is a grooming supply kit for him. This will show that you care about his appearance. When buying grooming supplies try to pamper him and buy something nicer than he typically buys. CheapSmells has an excellent selection!
Personalised Photo Frame - A personalised photo frame is a great Valentine's day gift as you can personalise it as you want. Plus, you can add a great picture of the two of you together. Enter code BEMINETEN to get 10% off at GettingPersonal.
His Favorite Sports Team - Although not technically a romantic gift anything related to his favorite sports team he will love. GettingPersonal has a personalized football book which contains genuine reproductions of all the important news stories regarding his football team. Enter code BEMINETEN to get 10% off at GettingPersonal.
Hopefully these ideas help provide an idea or spark to figure out the perfect Valentines day gift for him. If you're really stuck on a present we highly recommend searching around BuyAGift.co.uk as they have the best selection of fun and unique experiences. A gift that he will remember forever!
Bad Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas – For Him
Valentine's day is the trickiest day of the year to purchase a gift, especially when it comes to buying for a guy. There are definitely some gifts that are more appropriate and better for your guy than others. Unfortunately, what one guy considers a bad valentine's day gift could be a considered good from another guy (we're an interesting breed). Here is a list of what most of us would consider a bad valentine's day gifts.
A Stuffed Animal - Although, stuffed animals are cute and cuddly guys don't want one as a gift. You could purchase a small stuffed animal as part of a gift hamper but not as the actual gift. Get a nice teddy not a stuffed animal.
Flowers - Flowers on Valentine's day mean more to a girl than a guy. If he REALLY likes flowers than this can be an ok gift but otherwise scrap the flowers and buy some spirits.
Jewellery - Let the ladies get the Jewelry for Valentine's Day. If you do want to get him jewellery then consider a quality watch that he'll like for years to come. Check out Christopher Ward London.
Tools - Tools tell your man that he has work to do. This is the equivalent of receiving a kitchen appliance from him. Choose a cool experience instead of an experience fixing your flat.
A Pet - Pets are not a gift that you can simply give for Valentine's day. Pets need attention, food, care and other things he might not be ready for at this time. Choose something which is a little less work and responsibility and more fun like a day Orbing!
Anything that reminds him of his EX - You don't want to be associated with the women before you in anyway. So don't be. Try to remember the other gifts he's received from them and DON"T get that.
Saying I Love You Too Soon - Last but not least a very very bad Valentine's day idea is to tell him that you love him too soon. You may feel it but don't rush it as you can really scare him off. If you're buying a personalized Valentine's day gift and want to write I Love You on it be sure that you're ready for that. If you aren't 100% sure then consider I "heart" you (with the heart symbol) or "Be mine". You want to choose something that is romantic but not those three words.
The key to buying a GOOD Valentine's day gift is a little creativity and thoughtfulness. You want to ensure you're getting something that he will think is creative, unique and a symbol of your love together. If you're struggling to find a good gift remember that an experience from BuyGifts can be a memorable and unique Valentine's day gift that he'll always remember.
