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Simple and Unique Gifts for Valentines Day
It's Valentine's Day again.
And guess what? All over the world, people are tapping
away at keyboards, searching for inspiration as they
trawl the Internet.
What are they typing into Google? Words
like:
"Unique Valentines gift"...
or "Valentines day surprise"... or "Valentines
day ideas".
Of course, everyone wants to surprise
their beloved with something truly different! They're
hoping that somewhere out there, tucked away in a corner
of Cyberspace, they're going to find an idea. Something
that will make their Valentines Day target really sit
up and take notice.
If that's what you're doing, you're
going to be pleased that you found THIS. Why? The next
few sentences are going to share the secrets of a truly
original V-Day gift. It's really so simple that you're
going to kick yourself for not working it out for yourself.
But we're wasting time... let's get down to it. All
you need, you see, is a system.
Are you rolling your eyes and wondering
if you've wandered into a staff meeting by mistake?
Never fear. This WORKS. For the sake of convenience,
we're going to use "she" - but this works
just as well for males or females.
== Step 1. Cut Out The Traditional Gifts.
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Or if you don't cut them out, at least
make them an 'add on' to the main gift. A box of chocolates
as a warm-up, or red roses as a parting gift... yes,
that's nice. But puh-lease... don't rush into the florist
at the last minute and buy a bunch of whatever's left
just so she will keep speaking to you.
== Step 2. Work Out What She DOESN'T Want. ==
This is not rocket science. If she hates
seafood you're not going to take her to All-You-Can-Eat-Lobster.
If she is into minimalist decorating then she's not
likely to appreciate Wedgwood vases. If the Three Tenors
make her go weak at the knees then she probably won't
be keen on Hip Hop. The big trap here is buying her
something that YOU like rather than what SHE likes.
Open your eyes. Make sure you really know what makes
her tick.
== Step 3. What Does She Buy? ===
What a girl owns will tell you a lot
about what she likes. Does she pore over the jewelry
catalogs, or brush them aside in favor of the latest
brochure from the computer store? If she already wears
six different chains around her neck and four bracelets
and seven rings, you can safely assume she's REALLY
into jewelry. But if a ten year old watch is the only
adornment you can see, forget it.
If she loves sports gear and already
has four pairs of cross-trainers, go shopping at the
sports store. If she adores animals, buy something related
to her pets - or maybe buy her an unusual new pet, if
it will fit into her lifestyle.
Are you beginning to see a pattern here?
Yep, "What fits her lifestyle" - that's the
key. Let's continue...
== Step 4. Think Outside The Square ==
Now that you have your list of what
she does and doesn't like (you are making a list, aren't
you?) it's time to get really creative. Here are a few
examples:
She likes jewelry:- What kind of jewelry
will have a special meaning for her? Think in terms
of where it's bought; any tie-ins with days or dates;
a unique way you might deliver it. Can you present it
in a way that will never be forgotten? (In the NICEST
way, of course!)
She likes hi-tech toys:- Can you add
a special song to a new MP3 player? Or present her with
a new DVD player plus a romantic movie as a bonus? (If
she's not into romantic movies - and plenty of girls
aren't: they prefer to live romance rather than watch
it! - how about the latest action thriller?)
She likes the outdoor life: If you're
into grand gestures, how about a new kayak plus a river
trip organized to go with it? Or if you're low on funds...
a ticket to a sporting match along with a signed photo
of her favorite sports star? (Yes, you do have to plan
ahead for that one.)
== Step 5. The Valentine's Day Follow Up ==
True love is all about thinking of others
ALL the time, not just on one day of the year. To be
truly unique, why not organize a 12-step St Valentine's
Day surprise - something new on the 14th of EVERY month!
The gifts don't have to be large or expensive. A foot
massage after a tiring day is more welcome than diamonds
for a weary girlfriend. Start by giving her a meaningful
gift on Valentine's Day, and accompany it with a note
telling her there'll be another surprise on 14th March...
then 14th April... then 14th May...
Do you think she won't be telling the
world how wonderful you are? You better believe it!
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