Thursday 13: 13 Valentine's Day Surprises that may not be the most appreciated

Thirteen Valentine's Day Gifts We Do Not Recommend Is it too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day? Not for us - Valentine's Day is our favorite holiday around here :-) And it's only 6 weeks away! Instead of starting out with romantic suggestions and intimate ideas that are sure to swoon the lover of your dreams (a dozen roses is a good start ;-) ), I thought we'd have a little fun with some ideas that are guaranteed to NOT turn your day into a fairytale love affair! The latest Jane Fonda workout DVD - even if you include chocolates! Tickets to your favorite sporting event, show, or other extravaganza may not be your special someone's idea of romance. Practical gifts women need are not the best choices for a memorable Valentine's Day. This includes tools, cleaning supplies, and kitchen accessories. While intimate clothing is an excellent choice for your Valentine, socks are not romantic. Men may think their cars are sexy, but women don't usually appreciate car parts, ice scrapers, or even car washes as romantic offerings. A surprise video of you and someone other than your partner is not a good idea for anytime of year, but especially not Valentine's Day. Champagne is romantic, especially in a gift basket, but a bottle of cheap liquor is not a favorite for Valentine's Day. You definitely don't want to pair it with a dirty magazine or movie LOL IOU's do not make romantic gifts, at least on most occasions, especially if you admit to not having the time to get something. On a similar note, a Valentine's Day Card with nothing but a hurriedly scrawled signature - or worst yet, not signed at all - is not romantic. A box of candies that are your partner's least favorite, like the chocolate covered cherries my loving man presented me for no reason the other day in an attempt to be romantic, or even worse, treats that your special someone is allergic to are not usually found to be romantic by the recipient. Inviting your best friend and his or her date to your Valentine's Day celebration, especially if your valentine doesn't like this friend, is not a romantic idea. Your favorite team's logo or anything regarding your favorite cause, imprinted on clothing, is not romantic if the love of your life doesn't share your passion. What's the most unromantic gift you've received? In my house, I'm the romantic...I post most of this stuff in hopes my husband will look over my shoulder as I type and get the hint LOL. 13. My most unromantic gift ever was not a Valentine's Day Gift, but for my birthday. Not only were we out of town for his work for 6 weeks surrounding my birthday, he bought himself a new pair of Birkenstocks a couple days before my birthday. Sandals I had wanted for about 10 years! I think he took me out to dinner - with the kids! Not romantic! He's made up for it though ;-) If romantic ideas are what you're looking for, check out Romance From the Heart for tips, advice, and the latest hot romance ideas from Michael Webb.

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