Valentine Gift Idea for HIM?? Any Thoughts? I Need Your Help...

Here's a great "gift" he won't ever forget and it costs VERY little...get some kids little paintbrushes and some chocolate syrup. Put the syrup in a pretty bowl...candles, fragrance the bedroom, and "paint" him with hearts, kiss them off...he paints you a little...etc. etc. and it's fun, practically free, and viola! Unforgettable Valentines Day! I may need to pull this one back out next week! It's been YEARS since I did that to my hubby! heehee!

Hope this one wasn't on here already. I made tags on the computer to replace the little "Hershey" tags on the kisses and put unique things my husband liked on them. I made a bunch to fill up an inexpensive heart shaped box (or you could do a red cellophane bag or whatever) Then every time he took out a candy he not only got to eat a chocolate but he got what was on the tag - a back rub or a homemade batch of cookies or hugs & kisses. The gift lasts as long as the chocolate does. He loved it - I think I'll do it again this year - it's been awhile since I did that one. You can go wherever you want to with it. I put a couple passion packed tags in there too!! If ya get my drift? THOSE are the gifts they remember !!!

Many guys i have met dont really have many if any pics of their childhood days. You could put together a scrap book with pics from his baby days up til yall met and til now. You can get with his family to get those pics he never wanted you to see ;-) or his friends to get good college ones and any that hold special memories for him. It doesnt have to be a big scrapbook, but it would be special for him to konw you went to all the trouble for him. the journey of his life that led him to you

You could make up some coupons... 'One afternoon of just watching t.v.', ' one guys night out', 'one get out of yard work, etc.'
Of course, don't forget the 'special' coupons.
M.

I bought a nice, masculine vase for $7, then printed off Bible verses, statements of love (like re-affirming my commitment and desire for him), and memories and put them in it. Every day he reads a new one, and I can add to it over time. Also, then if he's ever depressed or discouraged b/c of work, and I'm out with the kids or something, he's able to read them, and it makes him feel better.

put love notes around where he can find them throughout the day - underwear drawer, medicine cabinet, refrig, briefcase, etc.; make a nice dinner or meal for him; put the kids to bed and have husband/wife time; make a love coupon book with coupons for hugs, massage, etc...one that he can "cash" in each month etc.
good luck and enjoy

For our 15th anniversary, I made my husband a CD of "our songs" - our favorite college songs from when we were dating, something from each concert we'd attended together, our wedding song, a song about the place we honeymooned. And wrote him a letter explaining why i chose each song.

Sorry, we don't celebrate Hallmark holidays like Valentine's day, Mother's day and Father's day, so I'm probably not much help.

I do have a friend who had me take some boudoir pictures of her for her husband. I put them together in a book that she gave to him. He absolutely loved the idea!

My hubby is one of those men that is impossible to shop for. He goes out and randomly buys himself everything he wants, so come special occasions, there's nothing left to get for him. He doesn't like massages, is allergic to fragrances, does not wear jewelry, has no variation in his style of clothing, there's just nothing you can buy for this man. And when you do, it's never a surprise, he ALWAYS guesses what it is. Plus, as loving and caring as he is, he doesn't possess a single romantic bone in his body.

A while back I found out he had been holding on to a ragged little piece of paper, a note I wrote to him very early in our relationship, that was not altogether pleasant (those were some rough times) but confirmed the fact that I love him. I was amazed that he held on to it so long and was actually a little heartbroken, as I said, it was not an altogether pleasant piece of writing.

From that moment, I set out to give him something more representative of my love for him, and started a list of 101 reasons why I love him. I wasn't sure at first that I could actually come up with 101 reasons to list, but it came much more easily than I expected. It took me two days and two sheets of paper to make the list, and when I was done I found I could have kept on going, but I figured 101 was impressive enough lol

He was very surprised (which is a huge feat!) and wanted to share with everyone what I had done for him, except there were some very personal things on that list that just couldn't be told to others (like the way he touches me in intimate ways). I think I even detected a sense of pride in him that I would even list some of the things he does for me that maybe he thought went unnoticed. He even questioned me as to whether I started out with the goal of 101. He kind of questioned my sanity when I told him I did. It was like he fell in love with me all over again in a brand new way.

It turned out to be very therapeutic for me also, actually making the time to just focus on all the great things about him and all the little things that he does that make my life better for having him in it. I think we both gained a new appreciation for each other that day. It turned out to be a gift to both of us.

And now, those two sheets of paper have replaced that ragged, depressing little note I wrote him so many years ago. He still pulls them out and reads them now and then, when he thinks I'm not looking.

I wasn't planning on responding, but was a little suprised to find that none of the responses had anything remotely like what I'm planning for MY husband. So...here's my two cents, for what it's worth. I was just planning on making him a big bag of homemade beef jerky, something that I rarely get around to doing, and he loves it. Should cost me about $15 or so, so it's not totally without cost, but still relatively cheap.

Make him a handmade card. Or a scrapbook page type card w/ a picture of the 2 of you in it. Make him a candle light romantic favorite dinner w/ dessert. Spoil him in bed. Write a love note on the mirror he uses to get ready in the a.m. Send a note in his lunch or briefcase... Leave a text/message on his cell the night before so he gets it during the day.
Make your own fondue for dessert: chocolate and things to dip.
Hope these ideas help you.

Of all the things my hubby has given me for Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries...pretty much everything, the one gift that stands out the most for me has been an anniversary gift he gave me one year in the beginning of our marriage when we were finnancially struggling. It was the simplest thing...he recorded a movie he picked for me off TV..and on our anniversary night, we watched it together. It isn't really even a movie that is on my list of best movies! But the memory of him doing that, taking the time to come up with something creative when we couldn't really spend money...makes it my top best movie experience. What does he like? How do you like to spend your time together? Then get creative...simplicity isn't a bad thing.
K.

You could have him go on a scavenger hunt around the house. Write out questions about your relationship as clues and hide them around the house. The final clue should lead him to his present, which could be a framed photo of you and the baby with Valentine's Day hats or something on. If your significant other is anything like my husband, it will be appreciated. OR... you would cook a red velvet cake and a nice dinner and make a card... Just a few inexpensive ideas. Of course, you could buy an inexpensive gift from Things Remembered as well. Hope this helps!

I will agree with Dyreka K. You can find on youtube how to do a nice dance for him, or a nice sensual massage. I loved the Idea of the pictures also. I have done both of the above for my husband and it has been a big hit both times. Just have fun with him, that is was matters in the end not how much you paid for the gift.

One year I put heart shaped pieces of red, white and pink construction paper (see how it's handy to have kids!!) on the door, and sprinkled them on the floor to the bedroom (like rose petals) and on the bed with a big Happy V Day card for him. You just can't go wrong with sex for men!!! Maybe a little poem about how much you love him (ego boosting helps too)! I've been married 14 years so I know what i'm talking about. :)

God bless! And happy Valentine's Day!

I know somethig you can do and it doesnt cost anything.I was just in the same situation,it was our anniversary and we were trying to save money not spend it,so I came up with something very creative.I made my hubby a coupon book!!! In it I made individual coupons with things on each coupon that he loves.Like one coupon was good for "A Hot Night Of Passion" another one was good for "A Back Rub" another one was good for a "get out of trouble for anything coupon" It was so much fun making it and thinking of different sexy ones to put in there and other things that I knew my hubby would love,and then I punched out holes on one side and then tied a ribbon through it and made it look like a little book!!! The great thing about it is they can use them any time they want too,my hubby just takes one of his coupons out of his book and hands it to me and it brings back the memories of our annivesary and creats another romantic moment for us.It realy is alot of fun and my hubby loved it...and we are still enjoying it now!!!

We have been a low budget family even when we were dating. Going dutch and making gifts was how we started our romance.

Now that we are married and have been together thriteen years we send romantic emails to each other throughout the day, leave little notes here and there to be found that tell your guy how much you love or appreciate him, cook for him-nothing fancy, spaghetti, bread, and salad are cheap and can be made to look very fancy depending upon how you serve it and if you can buy a bottle of wine or make a dessert to go with it.

We also try to write a poem or make an MP3 playlist of all of our most romantic favorites or songs that have defineed our relationship and slip the player into whom evers coat is going to be out for the day.

One time I gave my husband an at home spa treatment, hwe loved it. I washed his feet and hands, exfoliated them,cleaned his nails, massaged oil into them and put socks on them.

Another time I hopped into the candle it bathroom and asked him to come get a hot bath and pampered him with aromatherapy, a gentle but thorough hair washing, an exfoliating back wash, etc. I shaved his beard and trimmed the hair around his ears and neck.

THese are all very cheap ideas...there are so many more that I could name but I would ramble.

One year my husband did the following for me and I just thought it was such a great idea. Not sure how your hubby would like it, but it's cheap and easy!

He made a huge sign with red & pink construction paper. He wrote a nice letter/poem and for certain words he replaced them with candy. For example, instead of "sweetheart" he used "sweet-tarts". He said things like "You always make me 'snickers'" and "I love your 'mounds'".... kinda funny. Any way, got the love note and the candy in a fun way. Good luck!

cook a nice meal - you can make a cheap meal look nice - serve it in courses on your nicest dinnerware. set the table to look nice - table cloth, butter dish, bread plates, wine glasses, etc.

write him a poem. my husband and i decided to put a $20 cap on Valentine's Day 2 years ago (we were working on paying off the last of our debt). we both got very creative and it was great. i wrote him a poem based on "a few of my favorite things" from the Sound of Music but used his fave things - he LOVED it!

If he likes movies - put together a movie watching basket (or some places sell cardboard cartons that look like popcorn tubs). Rent a DVD ($5), put in a couple of movie size boxes of candy he likes (Walmart and the Dollar Tree sell these for $1), a bag of microwave popcorn and maybe a coupon saying you'll keep the kids busy while he's watching or put the kids to bed so you can watch together? Whole thing would probably be maybe $10.

I once gave my husband a pedicure - he loves his feet being pampered but won't go to a salon as that's not "manly." I soaked his feet, used a loofah and pumice to get off the dead skin, trimmed his nails and rubbed them with lotion. He thought it was heavenly!

My last thought - sure to be a winner with any man - Walmart sells cheap, sexy lingerie/underwear. They don't have to be decent quality as they won't stay on long anyhow. $10-$15 and you can meet him in bed or at the door or wherever looking HOT!

Good Luck!

I suggest something like making a scrapbook. It is easy. you can use construction paper and string and things from around the house. Plus pictures, type up memories and glue them on. Or make a collage or something. I bought my husband a card, and I am taking him out to dinner. I found a friend to babaysit for free for us becuase she knows we are tight on money. Isn't everyone?? You could also do something like make him a special dinner with candles or write him a poem. You could give him some coupons in a card that you make that say things like 5 minute back massage, 5 minute hand massage...or just use your imagination on that one. Put candles around the bedroom and make a romantic evening in the bedroom. There are so many things you can do, think outside the box and be creative....trust me even if he seems not like the type, he will appreciate it. They eat that stuff up!
Good Luck...
R.

Men and women are so different. Women love to be pampered by strangers (in the spa, at the nail salon etc.) whereas men love to be pampered by their women. My best suggestion is to get yourself some massage oils and something sexy to wear and give your man a long, slow relaxing massage, then let him watch you take the "something sexy" off, slowly, and give him whatever else he needs. He'll never forget it. Step outside your comfort zone a little and he'll be impressed and flattered that you went above and beyond for him. There is a quote from a man in Dr. Laura's book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands that goes like this "Men are simple creatures. If we're not horny, then make us a sandwich." It's funny, but it's also soooo true. A little simple lovin' is probably all your guys wants for Valentine's Day and is the best way for women to display love to men. That's how men feel loved.