Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Choosing the Perfect Gifts for Guys : Valentine Guide for Women

By Art Barron

Guys, don't think that you're the only ones who have a tough time when Valentine's Day comes around. If anything, girls got the short straw! Think about it. Guys just go out and visit the nearest flower, jewelry, or chocolate store, while women have no idea what to get their man. But it's not such a bad thing, come to think of it. At least it's an excuse to shop!

This Valentine's Day, here are some gift ideas for your man:

Chocolate-y goodness. Guys love the sweet stuff too! There are even specialty chocolate stores that have "special blends" for your guy. Think about it - you can give nature's aphrodisiac to your man.

Wrist wear. Oh, the ever reliable steel wristwatch. This little piece of metal can be the key to make your guy's heart flutter on the day of hearts. For the corporate man, a sleek James Bond-type timepiece will be great. For the outdoorsman, a rugged waterproof watch is more appropriate.

Sleepwear. Picking something for a man to wear in bed is almost as good as shopping for yourself. In fact, you can even buy something for yourself! No man in his right mind would refuse the gift of lingerie with you in it. Or, you can be thoughtful and give him a nice set of pajamas.

Electronics. Guys love being tech-savvy. Whether it's to listen to music, play games or communicate with buddies, men appreciate quality hardware. If you can afford to splurge, get him the latest gadget; maybe a new phone or a camera. If you're on a budget, an accessory to one of his favorite toys is also a good idea. You can get him that top notch earphones for when he's online playing RPGs, or a speaker for his PSP. That should make him enjoy his down time even better.

Treats. The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so why not get your man a sweet offering? You can always get food baskets from different shops, or make one yourself and load it with cheese, wine, coffee, meats, pastry, junk food, and cookies.

Go sporty. Take a trip and try out a new sport together. Maybe go bungee jumping, kayaking or mountain climbing. It's a perfect way to de-stress plus you two can get to spend quality time together. If you both are not the active type, you can just buy two tickets to his favorite game and watch together.

A lazy day. You can give your man a great Valentine's Day present by simply giving him a break. Allow him one day to be lazy so he can relax and not think about anything. You can bring him breakfast in bed, do his chores, and be his slave for the day. He'll appreciate the rest.

Personalize. You can use your talents to give him something special for Valentine's Day. You can paint his image on a mug, or make a scrapbook of your life together. Use your imagination.

Indulge his hobby. Valentine's Day is about giving as well as receiving, so make the day extra special for your man by indulging his interests. You might not necessarily like his hobbies, but you can humor him. Get him a new club, if he's a golfer. Or, you can get him an auto magazine if he likes cars. Remember, the important thing is to appreciate what he likes for this special day.

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