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The top 10 Valentine gifts vary according to who it is that is publishing the list. Some suggestions are obviously focused on gifts for women and lean toward the kitchen cookware and counter-top appliances. Other lists are a little more generic, focusing on high-tech electronics and gadgets. Then there are the lists that are more traditional and start with candy and jewelry.
Here’s our list of the top 10 Valentine gifts, guaranteed to please the object of your love:
- Flowers: Don’t just settle for the long-stemmed red roses. Instead consider a posy of violets, the flower for February, and thought by the Victorians to be the most romantic of flowers. Then again, if she likes daisies, send her a bouquet of colorful daisies.
- Candy: While this is a traditional Valentine’s Day gift, in this day and age of dieting and weight consciousness, perhaps a little inventiveness is in order. How about a small platter of fresh strawberries, surrounding a small pot of warmed, dipping chocolate? Then “to dip or not to dip” becomes the question.
- Jewelry: A lovely gemstone pendant with matching earrings may be the perfect gift for the lady who treasures her baubles. For the guy a nice watch is often the most appreciated.
- Lingerie: A stop at your local lingerie store will find beautiful and fun gifts for both genders.
- Perfume: If you are buying for her, it’s best to know what her favorite perfume is before buying her something that you think she’ll like. For him – buy the cologne or aftershave scent that you like.
- Music: Instead of a gift certificate to iTunes or a CD, consider a couple of tickets to the opera, ballet or symphony. You might also consider tickets to the next music concert.
- Sports: Consider a season-pass to his (or her) favorite local sports team.
- Dinner: A romantic dinner for two at the city’s most exclusive restaurant. Many women will appreciate the chance to get dressed up in something besides her “Mommy” clothes.
- Electronics: The newest cell phone, iPod, GPS or other “i-whatever”.
- Trip: A romantic weekend getaway somewhere warm with beaches and palm trees may be the best of the top 10 Valentine gifts.
Then, again, if you give birth just before February 14th, then your top 10 Valentine gifts may all arrive at once as you count those 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes.
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