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Choosing that special gift for your girlfriend can be scary. You want it to be just right, yet it’s so hard to know you’ve made the best choice. Don’t let it be difficult. Choose one of these great girlfriend gift ideas, and make it special for both of you.

Send a personalized teddy bear greeting to that special woman in your life. Let her know how much you care with a teddy bear dressed just for her with a special message from you. Add her favorite candy to make this gift an especially sweet treat.

We all know that love grows. So why not send that special lady an item that grows and says I love you at the same time. Magic beans that grow and have the words I love you on the actual plant are a great way to express your ever-growing love.

For the sentimentalist send her something that will romance her and show her a history of your love. Specialized books and journals of your time together is a great gift to give her. Your time together is documented to be kept close to her heart forever.

For a more usable gift and a little more on the traditional side, an exquisite watch is great. A watch can be given to your love as a token to let her know you wish to spend all your time with her. Choosing a watch to fit her tastes let’s her know “Yes, I know what you like.” All women love to know their significant other is paying attention to their unique likes.  

Gift certificates are always a great idea for that special lady. Give her a gift certificate to a spa or an online store. This allows her to purchase the gift she prefers and lets her know you want her to have the things she wants. 

Another great gift idea for your girlfriend is a gift basket.  There are a wide variety of things available for the basket. Gift baskets are a great way to shower her with many little gifts all at once. Make sure when choosing a basket you include things that she would love; if she’s a movie buff have one of her favorites put in the basket; if she loves candy make sure some of her favorites are included; make sure you include something romantic like silk flowers or some sweet poem or letter from you. Fill her basket with the things she loves so you show love by the gifts you are giving.

Don’t be afraid to be a little romantic.  Send the woman you love a gift she will cherish and let’s her know how much you cherish her. Send her one of these great gift ides and you can’t go wrong!

In a perfect world, Valentine’s Day would come complete with a rose-scented bath, expensive wine, succulent sweets, and enough time off of work to thoroughly enjoy it all with that special someone. But let’s face it; you’ll be lucky to leave the office early enough to prepare the normal evening meal let alone anything special. Since running past the supermarket for a bouquet of faded flowers seems a bit cheesy and overdone, what can you do to show your significant other that you care on Valentine’s Day without calling in sick? 

While calling in sick is an option, it is not always feasible. There are just times when you must buckle down and get the job done, even if it is Valentine’s Day. Here are a few sweet and simple things that you can do to show your sweetie that you care on this special day for lovers:

• If you start early, you can shower your special someone with small gifts all day. This will make him/her feel like they are constantly on your mind even while you are at work. A simple card at breakfast, a phone call or email in the morning, and a flower delivery in the afternoon will do the trick. And the best part? It won’t take a lot of time to shower your lover with small gifts all day long.
• If you work within close proximity of each other, you may want to schedule a special lunch rather than wait for the evening to celebrate. Once home, the rigors of the day are bound to catch up with you leaving you feeling tired, stressed, and not in the mood to put forth the extra effort to celebrate. You may also have children that will be home in the evening. This makes it difficult to enjoy time alone as a couple.
• Never underestimate the power of a small note tucked away into a briefcase or work folder. Sometimes the simplest gestures mean the most especially if they are unexpected.
• Plan to meet right after work for a romantic evening out on the town. This will allow you to spend the evening out, but still be home in plenty of time to go to bed for work the next morning. To keep the date from feeling impromptu or casual, hire a car and driver for the night.
• Give a rain check. Give your significant other a coupon to be used on your next day off together. List on the coupon possible things that you could do to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Have them check off the things they would like to do and cash it in on a day that you can both share.

However you decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to do something special for the person you love even if you have to work all day. Remember: it’s the thought that counts and even a small effort will be appreciated.

Did you know that while Valentine’s Day is a popular day to send flowers, it isn’t the most popular?

Valentine’s Day vies with Easter/Passover for third place, while Christmas and Mother’s Day take first and second places respectively.

If you just count fresh flowers, though, Valentine’s Day is first.

According to aboutflowers.com, here are the percentages of roses purchased:

• 64 % red
• 11 % pink
• 10 % mixed colors
• 5 % peach/salmon
• 4 % yellow
• 3 % white
• 3 % other