Valentine's Day Gift

Frank

Frank

Chairman of the Board
Ok, I'm back under my original name....mainly because I don't think BlueJay is gonna look under it....

What should I get her for Valentine's Day? I have even less money this year than in any previous year. I ALWAYS get her flowers - at least once, maybe a couple times - for Valentine's - but I'm near dead broke this time. We ARE going out the weekend before, to celebrate, since she'll be on travel - and I imagine we'll see a movie or do something in town - but - I want to get her something special, and I'm REALLY kinda stumped this time.

Any really good ideas? Any LAME ideas? *ANY* ideas?
 
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ladylara

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can never go wrong with jewelry! and it doesn't have to be expensive to be nice!

this is my particular fave... www.lucyann.com

you can get her some kind of charm to start off with... then build on later! :flowers:
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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Anyone can go buy a present. I think you should do something special for her that doesn't involve a store or credit card.

Write down your impressions of when you first started dating, then delve into the present, and finish up by projecting into the future. "My darling BlueJay, I remember the first time I ever saw you - this is what I thought, blah blah blah. The day I asked you to marry me was on such and such a date and we had been doing whatever.

Get mooshy with it. :yay: Then read it to her on V-day over wine and dinner. Men hate this sort of thing, but women love it so it would be a nice expression of love and won't cost you a dime.
 
Toxick

Toxick

Splat
ladylara said:
can never go wrong with jewelry! and it doesn't have to be expensive to be nice!
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It doesn't have to be - however, since I'm getting a good tax return this year, I'm looking at a $4,000 rock for Mrs. Toxick.

I might throw in some flowers too. :flowers:




Today's vulgar display of arrogant bravado and braggidocio has been brought to you by the letters, I, R and S.
 
kwillia

kwillia

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vraiblonde said:
Anyone can go buy a present. I think you should do something special for her that doesn't involve a store or credit card.

Write down your impressions of when you first started dating, then delve into the present, and finish up by projecting into the future. "My darling BlueJay, I remember the first time I ever saw you - this is what I thought, blah blah blah. The day I asked you to marry me was on such and such a date and we had been doing whatever.

Get mooshy with it. :yay: Then read it to her on V-day over wine and dinner. Men hate this sort of thing, but women love it so it would be a nice expression of love and won't cost you a dime.
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I just fro'd up a little in my mouf.
 
Toxick

Toxick

Splat
vraiblonde said:
Write down your impressions of when you first started dating, then delve into the present, and finish up by projecting into the future.
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This is a good idea.



I came up with another idea like this: And I thought it was extremely thoughtful and impressive. :biggrin: This one requires a bit of planning, though. You can either do it on the computer, or write them out: but you make "100 Reasons that I Love You".... OR if you're extremely ambitious, 365 reasons: One for each day of the year.

You write out your reasons on little fortunecookie-ish slips of paper. Then you need two cups. One to hold all the reasons, and one where the read ones go. Put all the paper into one of the cups, wrap, and deliver.
 
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bresamil

wandering aimlessly
Toxick said:
This is a good idea.



I came up with another idea like this: And I thought it was extremely thoughtful and impressive. :biggrin: This one requires a bit of planning, though. You can either do it on the computer, or write them out: but you make "100 Reasons that I Love You".... OR if you're extremely ambitious, 365 reasons: One for each day of the year.

You write out your reasons on little fortunecookie-ish slips of paper. Then you need two cups. One to hold all the reasons, and one where the read ones go. Put all the paper into one of the cups, wrap, and deliver.
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Please clone yourself. Let me know when the clone is ready. TIA :flowers:
 
Frank

Frank

Chairman of the Board
vraiblonde said:
Write down your impressions of when you first started dating, then delve into the present, and finish up by projecting into the future. "My darling BlueJay, I remember the first time I ever saw you - this is what I thought, blah blah blah. The day I asked you to marry me was on such and such a date and we had been doing whatever.
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I'm sure it would not surprise you to know, I *do* this every year.

You should read *last* year's. I'll bet I can make you cry.
 
Frank

Frank

Chairman of the Board
Toxick said:
It doesn't have to be - however, since I'm getting a good tax return this year, I'm looking at a $4,000 rock for Mrs. Toxick.[/size]
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UN-fortunately, we're looking at either breaking even or paying a little this year - and I'm even working as a tax preparer on the side. I can't squeeze out any more than that.
 
Frank

Frank

Chairman of the Board
First year, I bought her earrings, a pendant and a brooch all with her birthstone. I got lucky - my sister found a deal for me. I sent her flowers to work, flowers to home, made her a home-cooked meal (filet mignon, asparagus with hollandaise etc). That night was the first night - after dating her for several months - that I told her I was sure I loved her, with all my heart. She gave me a pedicure - and I think, a back massage (I say I think, because it might have been the NEXT night). And I wrote the letter.

The next year - the special thing we did was, stay up near Annapolis, go to Phillip's. Got her more jewelry, but she had to take it back and get something she wanted. And the letter, and flowers.

Last year - the special thing I got her was a trip to a spa, which she was able to go to much later. Letter, flowers.

THIS year, we're going up to DC, go to a nice restaurant, stay over, maybe see a movie. I just want it to be special. I can get her fun stuff for her birthday but Valentine's is SUPPOSED to be romantic.
 
sushisamba

sushisamba

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Frank said:
First year, I bought her earrings, a pendant and a brooch all with her birthstone. I got lucky - my sister found a deal for me. I sent her flowers to work, flowers to home, made her a home-cooked meal (filet mignon, asparagus with hollandaise etc). That night was the first night - after dating her for several months - that I told her I was sure I loved her, with all my heart. She gave me a pedicure - and I think, a back massage (I say I think, because it might have been the NEXT night). And I wrote the letter.

The next year - the special thing we did was, stay up near Annapolis, go to Phillip's. Got her more jewelry, but she had to take it back and get something she wanted. And the letter, and flowers.

Last year - the special thing I got her was a trip to a spa, which she was able to go to much later. Letter, flowers.

THIS year, we're going up to DC, go to a nice restaurant, stay over, maybe see a movie. I just want it to be special. I can get her fun stuff for her birthday but Valentine's is SUPPOSED to be romantic.
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You didn't ask, but a good suggestion for hotel would be the Mandarin Oriental. They have 2 restaurants there. It's a little off the beaten path, so going out will require a taxi but the place is nice! As far as a gift, jewelry is your best bet.
 
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Club'nBabySeals

Where are my pants?
You know, of all the jewelry, flowers, and chocolate I've amassed over the years thanks to Valentine's day, there is still one present (which I'm sure was excessively cheap) that I still regard as my favorite. My husband went through our old boxes and found a cute picture of us from back when we had first met (at age 11...), scanned it into his computer, and cropped/edited/made it black&white so that it really looked professional...then he put it in a tasteful frame with a sweet note. I get much more enjoyment out of that than I do a pair of earrings.

If all else fails, there's always the "Love coupons". You know the type... :whistle:
 
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