The Best Presents to Give Your Significant Other on Valentine’s Day

Boy, who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day? Aside from just about everyone. Well, gentlemen, it’s time to get out of that V-Day rut and realize the power of this holiday! Valentine’s Day is the perfect 24-hours period to show your girlfriend, fiancé, wife, or significant other how much you appreciate everything they do for you. They cook, clean, and become instant widows during sports games. And all they need – regardless of the dollar amount – is some recognition. That’s what makes Valentine’s Day is so important.

To help you make the most of this fantastic holiday, I have put together a list of presents for you to choose from. Do not wait until the last minute to buy or make any of the options below. A well-chosen gift can make their (and your) night for weeks to come!

Jewelry

The best aspect of purchasing jewelry for Valentine’s Day is it can be store-bought or homemade. You might be getting flashbacks to summer camp as you read the first line. Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about thread and a few beads here! Your significant other deserves much more than a macaroni necklace!

If you are not flush with cash at the moment, you have several options. You can buy a charm, a heart, or their zodiac sign and place it on a leather strap for a bracelet or a beaded string for a necklace. You can string together beads in her favorite color. Or maybe you could put together something that will evoke a great night the two of you had in the past. Think of the first time you knew she would be your great love. Were you sipping margaritas in the Keys, or laughing at a party surrounded by orange balloons? Maybe go with orange beads. Then, when she unwraps the present, explain the significance of the colors or imagery.

Chocolate

I am a big believer that calories do not count on Valentine’s Day. Your significant other will likely hardily agree with this stance!

When it comes to chocolate, you have a few options for decadent delights. You can go to a local or chain chocolatier for an entire box or just a few treats. If your significant other loves a particular type or brand of chocolate bar or candy, load up a bag or basket with them. On the home front, you can easily make chocolate-covered strawberries with just two pans and some baking chocolate. There are quite a few tutorials on YouTube that will take your chocolate-dipping skill to an expert level after only a few minutes!

Experiences

Romance comes in all forms, and you don’t always have to go the traditional route to celebrate.

Always keep the types of activities your partner loves in the back of your mind. If they like getting dressed up for a night out, don’t take them out for an airboat ride. Just like if they are afraid of heights, skip the hot air balloon. If they love animals, pay for an exclusive meet and greet with their favorite animals at the local zoo. Jungle Island offers this kind of experience where you can meet lemurs and other exotic animals. It could be a great adventure for both of you!

If animals are not her thing, consider a night boat ride. How about a picnic at sunset on the beach or in a nearby park. If you want something closer to home, maybe get out the Christmas lights and string them in your back yard. That will demonstrate the effort you put in to make this night memorable.

Take a Night off

Sometimes due to the hectic nature of modern life, a little silence is worth its weight in gold. This is why one of the best Valentine’s Day presents you can give your significant other the night off.

This present can take shape in many forms. From the start, maybe pay a cleaning person to come in to tidy up the house. This present will mean that she will also have a reduced cleaning workload for days after! If that is out of your budget, you can pay a neighborhood teenager or enlist a family member to watch the kids for a few hours while you go out or stay in. To save money, try ordering in dinner and stream her favorite romantic comedy while your kids are taken care of by someone else for the evening.

Massage

Relaxation on Valentine’s Day can’t be beat!

There are plenty of couple’s massages specials around this time of year. You can book one at a local chain, or simply make use of your hands. To prepare, give her a “massage coupon” before you leave the house in the morning, promising a set amount of time for total relaxation. If you are pressed for time (or not particularly confident in your abilities), a simple foot massage will always be appreciated. Again, YouTube offers some decent tutorials to get the job done. Be sure to use her favorite essential oil for her massage. If you are doing this in your bed, make sure to put an easily washable blanket down first to save on cleanup later!

A Simple Valentine’s Day Card

A man may never know how much a thoughtful card can mean to their significant other.

Many women keep their love letters and cards to show future generations. If you’re going this route, be sure to choose your words wisely, as they might be read by your grandchildren someday! Start your message with your nickname for them, then detail how much they mean to you. If you would like to write a bit more inside the card, expand on the future you see together. You don’t need to be a poet; you only need to speak from the heart!

Despite the stereotype that everyone hates Valentine’s Day, the reality is that it can provide couples with an occasion when they can show exactly how much they mean to each other. Which activity are you planning to do this V-Day? Be sure to leave a comment below. And if you feel that your marriage isn’t at its strongest this Valentine’s Day, the best present might be some marriage coaching to help get your relationship back to a better place!