There are those little occasions that each of us celebrate within our relationships that need to be remembered. These days are special to us, even if they are not well known to others, or you may even be embarrassed to tell others.  I am talking about things like the anniversary of your first date even years after you have been married.  Sometimes it could be a "no-holiday" day where a couple makes a day special without it being a holiday.  For instance, you could make the last Saturday of January the No-Holiday day, where the couple sets aside to romance each other. This way both members can say that they appreciate each other without the pressures of Valentines day, where they are "forced" into doing something nice.

Gift Ideas for Romantic Occasions:

• Flowers (Him to her - good for any occasion.)

  • Post dinner/date: Leave one red rose either under the pillow (if you stay over) or right outside the door so your lover can find it the next morning.

• Chocolates/Candy (For both, but make sure if it is for him, it is not in a heart shaped box)

• Making Dinner for the other (prepare all of your loved ones favorite dishes)

• Going Out For Dinner (McDonalds will not do.  If it is a really special occasion, go somewhere where you will have to get dressed up.  If there is dancing there, the guy will get bonus points)

• Day Trip: take one whole day and spend it together.  (There are two rules: (1) It cannot be inside of your house and (2) it must include activities that you need to do together.)

• Weekend Trip #1: Make reservations at a bed & breakfast at least 1 hour away from your home.  Purchase a bottle of wine before hand and bring it along with two wine glasses to share at night.

• Weekend Trip #2: Find a good airfare and hotel deal and take off to places unknown.  You can even surprise your lover - tell them to make no plans for those days, and how they need to pack, but do not tell them their destination.

• Keepsakes and Curios (always good to enhance the occasion - we have a large selection below)

• Sexy Lingerie (both members will benefit from this gift)

• Surprise Gift (Purchase them that special gift that they want, but do not expect to get.  For women, many times it is Jewelry.)

• Let's not forget the Romantic Greeting Card

Sweet Hearts Gift Basket

Chocolate Lovers Dream Gift Basket

The Faberge Sweetheart Musical Carousel Egg

HIS & HERS Spa Robe Set

 

Jasmine Heart Topiary

 

Chocolate Body Paint & Brush

 

Happy Valentine's Day Keepsake Wine Bottle

 

Love Connection Heart Puzzles

 

Ooh-La-La Personalized Pillowcase

 

A Diamond Is Forever Crystal Keepsake

 

Because of You Keepsake Sculpture

A Loving Promise To My Wife/Husband Frame

AIR-RANGEMENT(R) HALF DOZEN ROMANCE MYLARS

Timeless Love Bouquet

DELUXE COOKIE TO SAY "I LOVE YOU"

SAD SAM "I LOVE YOU" - APO

Love's First Bloom(tm)

ULTIMATE LOVE BOUQUET

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