Valentines day present for my girlfriend

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i'm not sure pots and pans are the best thing to buy a girlfriend on Valentines Day. That might be a nice birthday or Christmas present. But the point of Valentines Day is romance. i can't think of any woman who would be offended by a nice pair of diamond stud earrings. They are simple and classic. Or there are lots of pretty heart pendants. Make note of whether she wears gold or silver jewelry - most woman have a preference, and some people can be allergic to certain types of metals.

Maybe take her to a really nice restaurant for a romantic meal. Or how about a gift certificate for a spa? Some spas have couple packages where you two can go together and have a day of pampering.

Does she enjoy theatre? Musicals? Is there a band coming to town that she likes?

Might she want to slip away to a charming Bed and Breakfast with you for the day?

i know jewelry and chocolates might seem mundane, something that everyone does. And i am not big on wearing much jewelry myself. But if my husband made the effort to buy me a beautiful necklace or pair of earrings for Valentines Day, it would melt my heart. (Can someone please mention that to him for me?)

 

[SarahBeth9394]

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So take her to a cooking store "just to look around" and see what she gets excited about. Do her pans need replacing? Maybe a cookbook on thai food that you two can try recipies out together?

I'm gonna second this idea. I love getting kitchen stuff and cook books. Hubby and I love to cook together. Our next little item is going to be the pasta roller attachment that goes on our Kitchenaid.

 

[saddina]

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So take her to a cooking store "just to look around" and see what she gets excited about. Do her pans need replacing? Maybe a cookbook on thai food that you two can try recipies out together?

I'm gonna second this idea. I love getting kitchen stuff and cook books. Hubby and I love to cook together. Our next little item is going to be the pasta roller attachment that goes on our Kitchenaid.

The roller attachment is the best thing ever.

 

[Katy]

You could always get her what my husband has gotten me for the 37 Valentine's Days we've been together....nothing!!

 

[first time farmer]

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LOL i think she would kill me....she told me she has my gift already lol im sure ill think of something good

 

[bubblebean11]

I say go with something she would never expect. Why dont you cook her a nice meal and give her something unique for the kitchen, or a certificate to a craft store. You said she likes to knit. I like to crochet and everytime I go to the craft store I want to get some of the fancy yarn, but it is usually really expensive. Maybe she would like that.

 

[bubblebean11]

Do you mind me asking how old she is?

 

[first time farmer]

Not at all lol she is 16( will be 17 in march) we have been together for a year and about a half i am going to be 17 in february

 

[first time farmer]

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Now that is an awesome idea! I think i am going to do that. plus get her something nice

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

if she is still young the pots and pans that she likes might be a good idea. if she is older and has been doing all the cooking it really isn't a good idea. (i just saw an article about how it is not favorable to do that to your wife/gf of many years.

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i would suggest making some dinner for just you and her. it would be better than going out to dinner since everyone else will be trying to do it too (and it can be more expensive around the holiday too!)

my dh got me a nice Celtic knot necklace the first V-day we were together and i have loved it ever since. i would not suggest any jewelery with diamonds since she might take it as a possible next step and always expect a pricey gift, something with a colored stone like her birthstone is nice (as long as she likes the color of it). the gift certificate/card for crafts is nice too but may not seem like a gift of substance to a young girl, i might appreciate it.

i do like the idea of taking her to a store that she likes to pick out an item she might like or want because it shows that you are taking an interest in her. as much as most women like a surprise, i don't think some like it when it seems like not much thought was put behind it.