| If you want a gift that is really going to take your | | | | you and your mate have. A place where you shared |
| special someone's breath away and let them know | | | | a very special memory, something that bonded the |
| how much they mean to you, then you should think | | | | two of you together. Instead of taking them back to |
| about making them a gift. It doesn't take much effort | | | | that place, create it at home. If it's the beach, you can |
| to drive to the mall and buy jewelry or log on the net | | | | convert your bathroom or living room into a tropical |
| to order flowers for the love of your life. Yes of | | | | getaway. Run a bath, get a CD of nature sounds with |
| course it says, "Hey I remembered with out you telling | | | | waves, tropical scented candles and your favorite |
| me," but is that really the message you are trying to | | | | drink. A restaurant, here is your opportunity to cook |
| send? | | | | dinner for the one that you love. Recreate that special |
| In the time it takes you to drive to the mall, walk | | | | meal you had, even if it is just grilled cheese and |
| through the stores to find something that you think | | | | tomato soup from a picnic you shared when you first |
| your mate will like, you could just as easily make a | | | | told one another that you loved each other. |
| homemade gift for them. This goes for men and | | | | You can also create a personalized CD filled with |
| women. Face it ladies, a man enjoys a homemade gift | | | | songs that say how you feel about the other person. |
| just as much as you do, and men... why don't you be | | | | You can include songs from your first dance, the song |
| different then any other man she has every been with | | | | you heard on the radio on your first date. This takes |
| and make her something special. If you are struggling | | | | time and thought. You don't want to include just any |
| for ideas, we are going to offer you a couple of | | | | songs. You are trying to convey a message that tells |
| suggestions. However we are also going to impart | | | | the other person how you feel. |
| some wisdom as well to keep in mind while you are | | | | If you would rather not make a CD and want to opt |
| creating the ideal romantic gift. | | | | for something a little more personal write them a |
| First, many people have the misconception that a gift | | | | poem. Don't worry about whether it rhymes or follows |
| has to be something that the person really wants but | | | | a certain pattern. This is you telling them that they are |
| wouldn't buy for themselves. That may be true in | | | | really special to you. You don't have to be lyrically |
| some cases and for some people depending on the | | | | gifted, you can go to the library and check out a book |
| relationship you have with them. Really though, when it | | | | of poetry and copy your favorite poem and give it to |
| comes to that special someone the gift should tell | | | | them hand written on nice stationary or parchment |
| them how you feel about them, how important they | | | | paper, tie it with a ribbon. |
| are to you and that they are the one and only for you. | | | | These are of course just a few suggestions with wise |
| Make your gift to them one of a kind. | | | | words for creating the perfect homemade romantic |
| For example, suppose there is a favorite place that | | | | gift for that special some one in your life. |