Why You Should Personalize Something This Valentine’s Day
June 10, 2009 by Romantic · Leave a Comment
Few things say I love you more than a personalized gift does. A Valentine’s gift is only as special as it is personal, right? So why not do something just a little bit bolder this year. This year for Valentine’s Day, celebrate by getting that special someone in your life a personalized gift specifically for them!
A personalized gift says several different things about you, and about how you view that very special someone in your life. Getting a personalized Valentine’s gift for the person that means the most to you is like picking them out of a crowd. It is like saying, “you are the very person that I care the most about”. After all, it is not everyday that you buy a personalized gift for someone, right? It is more time consuming, more difficult, more expensive, and genuinely takes more effort. But you also realize that your Valentine… that super extra special person who is sharing Valentine’s Day with you, means more to you than anyone else you are buying gifts for. You care to take the extra time out of your busy schedule to order that special personalized gift, and that shows that you truly, honestly care.
A personalized Valentine’s Day gift will show that your mind, heart, and soul are with that person for more than just the time you physically spend together, and that the bond you share is much more than a simple physical attraction. By getting your Valentine such a personalized gift this Valentine’s Day, you are stepping beyond all of that to say “I love you” in a way that you have never said it before. And don’t worry… your loved one will appreciate it, and return it wholeheartedly.
Suggested Personal Retailer: Getting Personal
Another idea of personalizing something for that special someone is to get them a special experience. In this case rather than getting a physical product you pick something that is unique to them that they will enjoy. Do they like the theatre, Sky Diving or the Spa? Then consider one of those options this Valentine's day.
Suggested Personal Experience Retailer: Buyagift.co.uk or Red Letter Days
How to Make Her Laugh on Valentine’s Day
May 5, 2009 by Romantic · Leave a Comment
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give to a loved one is the gift of laughter. And if your sweetheart has been unusually amazing this year, reward her with some surprises that will catch her off her guard, tickle her funny bone, and show her that you are still as fun to spend time with as when you first met! So, here are some ideas for some Valentine’s Day fun you could share together that just might make her giggle like you have never heard before!
Buy her a ring. Next, put the ring in a small box of chocolates. Then, put a chocolate in the ring box. Then, proceed to wrap the ring box, and place it in a little bit bigger box. Then wrap that box, and put it in a bigger box. Keep going, and don’t stop until you have used the biggest box possible. Also, simply wrap the chocolate box. Then, have her open the big one first. She will spend half an hour unwrapping it, only to find a chocolate! Tell her that you bought it specially for her, because you knew it was her favorite. Then, give her the small chocolate box. When she opens it, she will find the ring!
Recommended Chocolate Retailer: Chocolate Trading Company
Recommended Jeweler: Goldsmiths
Another idea is to hide all of her chocolates, and give her an empty box that instead has small notes in each place where the chocolates were. These notes give clues as to where each piece of chocolate is hidden. She now has to read the notes and find each piece of chocolate individually! But tell her that the reward is a trip to the spa!
Recommended Chocolate Retailer: Chocolate Trading Company
Recommended Spa Retailer: SpaFinder
And last but not least… make sure you tickle her at least once! Your hands tickling her will make her giggle more than anything… but just make sure not to keep it up too long! Some girls find it a nuisance if you keep it up any more than a couple minutes.
A Pendant Necklace For Valentine’s Day – A Girl’s Best Friend!
April 24, 2009 by Romantic · Leave a Comment
As we all know Jewelery makes a terrific gift for Valentine's day, whether it's a simple bracelet, pendant, earings or a ring. Girls love jewelery and for the most part you can't go wrong. Although, be sure to get a receipt in case you need to exchange for a different model, size or piece.
If you're having problems selecting which jewelery to choose then select a Pendant Necklace. The pendant is perfect because it's not too much (ring) or too little (bracelet). Plus, a necklace says a lot of things about an amazing girl. It shows that you care enough to buy her jewelry that is very personal (she won’t wear just any old necklace…), it shows that you think she looks stunning in the type of necklace you bought for her, and it shows that you love her for who she is by buying her a gift that will not assume to change who she is or what she looks like.
You'll receive the credit for buying a terrific piece of jewelery and selecting such a personal gift. The best part about the age we are in is that you can actually select the pendant online. This makes your life so much easier by not having to visit lots of overpriced jewelery stores who may or may not want your business.
A few recommend online jewelery stores are listed below. All these stores have a great selection of high quality jewelery with good return policies.
When choosing a pendant be sure to choose something that you know she will like. This starts by determining what she normally wears. If she doesn't normally wear pendants then something simple with a heart will surely go over well. If you buy a pendant for Valentine's day this year it will be a gift that she will never forget.
Read our article on purchasing jewelery online if you'd like more information.
What To Write Or Say On A Personalized Valentine’s Gift
January 25, 2009 by Romantic · Leave a Comment
On Valentine's day millions of people worldwide will be giving their special someone a personalized valentine's gift. These personalized valentine's gifts can range from a tea cup to a personalized calendar (the latter being a much better Valentine's day present). If you need a more thorough guide on selecting a customized gift then read our post on customized gifts here.
If you are going to order a gift we recommend Getting Personal. It is the most popular personalized gifts in the UK. However selecting a personalized gift is only the first part of your Valentine's Day present. The second part question is:
What do you put on the personalized gift?
This question is not easily answered as it's dependant on a few factors. However, here is a little guide to hopefully help you pick the proper thing to write.
What stage your relationship is in will depend on the wording for your gift.
New relationship: If you are in a fairly new relationship then putting "I love you" or something of that nature is probably not the best option. You should consider using something like "Be my Valentine" or "Will You Be Mine?"
Long loving relationship: If you've been in a relationship for a while then using a term like "Be my valentine" might give off the wrong impression. Instead opt for "I Love You, will you be my valentine" or something a bit more personal.
What gift you select or make will depend on what you write.
Practical and Useful: If you've selected something practical and useful to personalize (like a coffee mug or mouse pad) then you don't want to make the writing quite as personal. Something like "be my valentine' or 'I love you' will be sufficient in this case.
Something more personal (like a calendar): You can customize this and write whatever you would like on this. Possibly a poem if you're linguistically inclined.
Whichever gift you select to personalize be sure to put lots of thought into what to write on the gift. That's what personalized gifts are so special. You must select the proper gift AND the proper thing to say.
How To Make A Good Personalized Valentine’s Gift
January 6, 2009 by Romantic · Leave a Comment
Personalized Presents: Why and how to make a good personalized gift
Providing your loved one with a gift that you make, or personalize, will show the effort and care you took to providing her (or him) with something from your heart. Don't try to extend yourself too far, instead focus on gifts that you can reasonably personalize on your own and focus on your particular skill set.
For example, if you're a musician then consider writing and performing a song for your loved one, while those who are prolific writers should consider writing a poem or short story as a romantic gesture. No matter what your particular set of skills might be, you can apply your talents to craft the perfect gift that she is sure to remember for years to come.
Steps to Make a Good Gift
To start take stock of what your loved one truly enjoys, as well as her professional aspirations. Once you have written down a list of her favorite activities, think of a gift that you can create to supplement the activity and improve her daily life. For example, if she is an avid home chef, then consider making a personalized recipe book that she can fill out with her own ideas – this will be a book that she completes on a regular basis, and will continue to think about you with every use.
Another fun personalized gift tip is to make a gift of the memories that you two share: you can take a memorable photograph of the two of you and create a jigsaw puzzle based upon the experience, which you can then assemble together – this will allow you to share memories of events past and reminisce about the future. This can be done at GettingPersonal.co.uk
You can take this idea a step further by creating a personalized photo album, which you can create by hand, with unique designs and commentary that will show her that you truly put a lot of thought into the present. If you're giving a gift of jewelry, consider a keepsake necklace that features a picture of you two to make the gift more meaningful. Again at GettingPersonal.co.uk.
Whatever you decided to do be sure that you take her considerations into mind, your skills into mind and a way to join those two things to create something magical.
