2017 Feb 12
by Vandana Hiranand
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you have a Valentine this year, you’ve probably begun to feel flustered and confused about what to get them. Well, look no further, girls! Choosing the perfect gift for your boyfriend or husband can be challenging, so we have compiled a list of Valentine’s Day gifts to help you find the perfect one.
1. Food
Food is definitely at the top of the list – you simply cannot go wrong with it! Take your partner out for a delicious dinner or lunch to a place with their favourite cuisine. If you know they aren’t too fond of dressing up and going out, you can order in and arrange a low-key dinner and movie night! They would definitely appreciate it. And if your partner has a sweet tooth, you can surprise him with cakes, muffins, or brownies. You could even bake one yourself, if you’re good at it.
2. Personalized Items
If your partner is fond of items which are unique and personal, get creative! And don’t worry; you won’t have to do the hard work by yourself. You can gift them with a personalized mug, t-shirt, or simply an object which you know they will love, cherish, and use. This is where you can get creative – by including a quote, picture, or inside joke. You can even order personalized wall hangings and items to commemorate milestones in your relationship.
3. Fitness Gifts
If your boyfriend or husband is very much into fitness, then buy them a gift they can put into use. Protein shakes are a wonderful gift for a partner who is focused on gaining. You can even shop for some comfortable/good looking sportswear!
4. Fan Merchandise
Once again, your partner’s personality and likes are quite important here. If your boyfriend is obsessed with a certain movie, TV show, or game, you have plenty of options. In fact, the more they are obsessed with, the better. You can shop online for fandom merchandise or create personalized items with the characters and shows they love. Whether it is a poster, phone cover, toy, model, or t-shirt, he will love you for it! For example, you can shop for a Game of Thrones poster or even a Pokéball for the Pokémon Master in your life.
5. Handmade Cards
Let’s face it, even many guys like personal, handmade cards, with a lot of sentiment and love behind them. Put your creative skills to use and get on Pinterest for some ideas! You can definitely create something simple and beautiful, with many of your own personalized touches, which will remind your partner of you! Inside jokes, pictures; there are absolutely no restrictions! Besides, it can be rather fun to create something on your own.
6. Something Specific!
If your partner has a specific interest or hobby, now is the time to show them that you care and support it. For example, you can buy a wonderful piece of camera equipment if your boyfriend is a photographer. If he is a gamer, you can search for some fun games to add to his PC or PS4 collection. And if you are bamboozled by the large number of choices, buy him a voucher so he can decide for himself! Even more, if your boyfriend or husband loves music or instruments, you could buy him musical equipment which he really wants, or subscriptions to music platforms.
7. Clothes and Shoes
This may seem like quite a boring option, but I assure you it’s not! After all, most men rarely go out shopping for themselves. As such, your partner would probably really appreciate it if you buy him a new shirt, tie, belt, or whichever piece of clothing he loves the most! Shoes are even better. Most men tend to love shoes, so do your research and buy him the pair of sports shoes, office shoes, or whichever type that he would really love!
So there you have it. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be that hard, and with some inspiration you can definitely buy the perfect gift for your loved one this year!
