Valentines Day gift ideas? I need help from the DU ladies.

[Pierre.Suave]

Hi Fellow Loungers, I have a dilemma.

I am in MN working, and I have a very special girl in Michigan in grad school for one more semester before she comes back to MN as well. my problem is this, valentines day is on Wednesday this year and I cant go to Michigan mid-week due to work.

SO, I need to make sure she knows I am thinking about her, and get her something but flowers are so cliche.

I was thinking about getting a really soft cuddly teddy bear and some chocolates along with a note and sending that but not sure if it is a good idea or not?

Do any of you DU ladies have any good ideas for me?

[Fleshdancer]

1. what's your price range?

and what are her interests?

[Pierre.Suave]

4. Christmas cost me

500 bucks, I got her an iPod nano with engraving on the back and a necklace, and put some of her favorite jazz albums on the iPod. SO I think thats a good price range.

her interests are politics, sailing, outdoors, camping, shopping (LOL) me (YAY) Music (jazz and classical) and girl interests I guess, what are you girls interested in?

lol.

[Fleshdancer]

6. you did spoil her for Christmas! lol

I think you're on the right track in terms of wanting to give something unique. Sending a 10-15 minute video of yourself would be fun...especially if it was you documenting your hunt for the perfect Vday gift. The funnier the better. So if you do get her a teddy bear (or whatever you decide on) then she could receive that and the video at the same time.

[philosophie_en_rose]

2. You can send anything through Amazon.com.

Gift wrapped and everything. Since she's in school, you could send her some things that would help her relax. A basket of bath things and some roses, because she works so hard and deserves to take care of herself. . . or something.

[Pierre.Suave]

8. Will it get there quick and on time?

I have never ordered anything through amazon.

[philosophie_en_rose]

14. Usually. There is overnight and two-day shipping.

Regular shipping is still pretty reliable too.

[samplegirl]

16. I received a few from here that were real cute in the past.

http://vtbear.stores.yahoo.net/valentines-day-gifts-ideas.html

[Fleshdancer]

3. here's an interesting take on chocolates:

I thought this was cute and different:

http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=95940&BV_SessionID=@@@@2039767454.1170004131@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceeaddjmkdmflmcefecefedfgfdfmh.0&refPg=%2fproduct_display%2fgift_results.jsp&bct2=occasion&bcp2=1&bcm2=1%24%24-8031&bct4=valentine%27s+day&bcp4=3&bcm4=1%24%24-9021&bct5=for+her&bcp5=4&bcm5=29$$%2Foccasion%2Fvalentine%27s+day%2Ffor+her@@30$$-10864@@35$$10864&catOid=-10864&oid=17726218&nc2=1

romantic fortune cookies

Your love life is about to take a turn for the interesting. Confucius couldn't have said it better. Each of these crispy chocolate-covered cookies comes with a romantic version of the traditional fortunes. Exclusively from RedEnvelope.
twelve individually wrapped cookies
red-and-brown take-out container with brown ribbon handle

[Pierre.Suave]

5. Interesting...

thanks.

[Fleshdancer]

7. Here's another one:

http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=86278&BV_SessionID=@@@@2039767454.1170004131@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceeaddjmkdmflmcefecefedfgfdfmh.0&refPg=%2fproduct_display%2fgift_results.jsp&bct2=occasion&bcp2=1&bcm2=1%24%24-8031&bct4=valentine%27s+day&bcp4=3&bcm4=1%24%24-9021&bct5=for+him&bcp5=4&bcm5=29$$%2Foccasion%2Fvalentine%27s+day%2Ffor+him@@30$$-10865@@35$$10865&catOid=-10865&oid=23039480&nc2=1

ten ways to say i love you by william shakespeare

Not sure what to say when it comes to the language of love? Why not rely on the master bard himself? Combining swoon-worthy poetry with equally swoon-worthy chocolates, our "book" of love opens to reveal ten boxes filled with decadently rich chocolate truffles. Each box features an Elizabethan design and a different love quote from one of Shakespeare's plays. So, you can tell your sweetheart, "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind" or "I would not wish any companion in the world but you," and know that the words will always be just right.

[Pierre.Suave]

12. I like this one better.

thank you.

[KitchenWitch]

9. The teddy bear is a great idea.

[Pierre.Suave]

10. I think so too

It will be a reminder of me to snuggle up with when I am not there, at least thats the plan...

[Kali]

11. Personally I would rather have the flowers - or an exotic plant like an orchid.

Cliche they may be, but so nice to brighten a winter day and not fattening either.

A real hand written letter could be special as well.

[Pierre.Suave]

13. The hand written letter is a given

Of that there is no doubt.

She does love chocolate though.

How does this sound:

Flowers
+
Teddy Bear
+
Chocolates
+
a hand Written Note

[Kali]

18. Well from what you spent at x-mas

I think you probably can do it! Warning about "big" gifting - it gets harder to maintain the "ever-better/more" occasion after occasion.:rofl:

[Pierre.Suave]

21. this was our first xmas

as a serious couple, so i wanted it to be special.

[Maddy McCall]

15. Flowers are cliche for a reason. We like to get them....

especially when we are grad students and a dozen red roses are delivered to our department.

Everyone gets to see our beautiful bouquet, and we get to relish the jealous gazes we get from other women. :evilgrin:

Hey, I'm just being honest.

If you're completely against sending her flowers, check out this website:

www.pajamagram.com

That'd be the next best thing to receive--a beautiful giftbox with some lovely pajamas and a few other items in it. Check it out. :D





All women's pajamas, robes and slippers are delivered with FREE keepsake organza hatbox, lavender sachet, "Do Not Disturb" sign, and personalized gift card.

You can add little extras like bath roses, lotions and such.

And you can stick your own beautiful handwritten card in the mail, too.

[Pierre.Suave]

19. I am not against sending flowers

I just want don't want it to appear as if I put no thought into it and took the easy way out.

[Nicole]

22. I second pajamagram.

It was a gift that was different from any other I received. That made it stand out by itself. That the pjs were beautiful & nicely packaged was a bonus.

[LeftyMom]

17. Make her something yourself.

Food is good, but if you have some other talent, do that. Just make her something nice and send it. Even a very simple handmade gift is generally much more appreciated than a storebought one. If you're kind of inept in the kitchen department, just get some pre-made sugar cookie dough and some heart shaped cookie cutters, make some heart shaped cookies and decorate them with some icing, colored sugar, etc.

[Pierre.Suave]

20. Thats a good idea too.

I might just do that.

[MichiganVote]

23. Flowers are not cliche. Flowers, chocolate and music are best.

[S n o w b a l l]

24. I agree with the flowers and chocolate...

Personally, I wouldn't want roses. But orchids (cut or potted) are beautiful. And Godiva chocolates. It's the one time of year women can eat chocolate without guilt. Perfume or bath & body stuff along with both of these would be my perfect gift. I love Victoria Secret's Heavenly. It's soft and sensuous.

Whatever you send, she's a lucky girl to have you! :)

[Pierre.Suave]

25. I am a lucky guy to have her.

She is Beautiful, sweet, kind, gentle, intelligent, and just plain perfect.

[Pierre.Suave]

26. OK, how about this idea

Roses to be delivered to her department, and a teddy bear, chocolates, and a hand written note waiting for her when she gets home that evening?

[S n o w b a l l]

27. roses..blech...

If you're concerned about cliche...roses are the worst. You need to be a little more unique. Send her some exotic flowers...something different. The rest sounds good.

[Pierre.Suave]

28. What about this?

https://www.800florals.com/order.asp?item=3228X

or this:

https://www.800florals.com/order.asp?item=3037X

[Maddy McCall]

31. Roses are wonderful.

Red roses signify love. That will NOT be lost on your girlfriend.

Tulips are beautiful, too, but red roses say "I love you." A dozen say "I love you lots and lots." :D

[S n o w b a l l]

34. I see this is a personal thing :)

To each his own :) Maybe because I'm older and had them but red roses are ho hum.

[S n o w b a l l]

35. Yes!! Either one are beautiful...

Do you know what flower she likes? I love tulips so I love the first one. But, it's so very personal..you have to find out what she likes before me or anyone can make suggestions. She may LOVE roses! :)

[hickman]

36. Those tulips were gorgeous. Roses are lovely but

good luck finding the one that release that wonderful smell all over your room. Most roses these days are all show no fragrance. As GloriaSmith said above, make her a video too. After the flowers are dead, and the bear has been torn up by the (hopefully future) kids, she'll still have the video.

[Maddy McCall]

30. That sounds GREAT.

Will you be my boyfriend, too? :D

Seriously, that sounds very sweet. Gets my vote.

:)

[Dastard Stepchild]

29. My favorite Valentine's day gift....

Was a simple, handwritten letter on nice stationary that talked about where we had been in our relationship on past Valentine's Days and where my guy hoped we would be for each of the next 50 Valentine's Days.

It clearly took a lot of thought and planning, and it was simply wonderful!

[Nickster]

32. Ok, not a DU Lady, but I have a suggestion. It was relatively cheap, it was different, and her

co-workers were blown away. I forget where I originally heard about it, but I sent her a barbershop quartet. They came to her work, sang 3 or 4 songs, gave her a rose and a Valentine's card. They have a barbershop professional organization, so you can place an order pretty much anywhere in the country. My wife was blown away because she got 4 elderly gentlemen dressed with the red bowties and straw hats. They were really awesome, it ran 40 bucks and I just double checked and they are still the same price. They do this as a fundraiser for their organization.

http://www.singingvalentines.com/

[sarge43]

33. Flowers are never a cliche; they're classic

You're never wrong with a single red rose. So, the rose, the teddy bear and a sampler of the very best chocolates. Oh yes, a loving message.

[Robb]

37. No question. The Shit Bitch Bear.

Best gift I've ever given:


http://www.tomatoalligator.com/

[Pierre.Suave]

38. HAHAHA

NO WAY IN HELL.

[Pierre.Suave]

39. OK DU LADIES

how about these flowers.

edit: scratch that, I am going with these.

http://www.ftd.com/522/catalog/product.epl?product_id=FF90&index_id=occasion_valentinesday_bestsellers&parent_index=occasion_valentinesday

and maybe this:

http://www.godiva.com/catalog/product.aspx?id=1489&SE_Section=Shop&SE_Category=79