That time of year is fast approaching and yet again I am stuck scratching my head on what to buy the GF.
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Calling out to all ladies - What would you like as a gift for Valentine's Day?
Gerbud on 22/01/2015 - 14:23
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FLOWERRRSSSSSSSSSSS
any gal that says flowers are a waste of money is only saying that because they don't get them!
and even if you think they are a waste of money to us females they're the best thing ever! :DTroll post?
defs ?
I reread and thought the same, decided not to feed it =P
Maybe surprise her with a picnic at work? The mrs did that last week ( we celebrate v-day on any day that we want so long as its before the 14th of Feb).
She got my secretary involved, who told me that a prospective client would be coming and that the boss wanted me to show her around,take her to lunch…etc The 'client' was my wife, who turned up with a basket with all my favorite food, a picnic rug and a bottle of wine.I got to show her my lab, the projects that I'm working on , introduced her to my colleagues …I love my work and I'm very passionate about it but I know that for someone who is not in that field, it can appear very dry and boring. So I really didn't expect her to remember much about what I've said. But she did. She came across as very bright and knowledgeable about our work and genuinely interested in the projects. I could tell that everyone was very impressed by her…and she brought them doughnuts.Now they keep asking me when she's coming back :)
As it was too hot, we ended up having our picnic in my office instead of the park. I didn't mind. It was fun and sweet and romantic and I was touched :)
So I would say, some suggestions would be :
Surprise her when she least expect it
remember things that she's said and impress her with how much you know about her, her work , her friends.
if you're going to be surprising her at work , bring something for the colleagues.They'll think you're sweet and thoughtful. You get extra brownie points for that.
Food ,wine and ice-cream are always a winning combo.
Can I PM you my number in case things don't work out with her?
Hitachi magic wand! Trust me she will not be disappointed…
http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-Wand-Shibari-Ecstasy-Attachmen…
I advise against this one hombre.
It's fine to get the sack as long as you get a redundancy package.
However, it's definitely not fine to render your package redundant in the sack.You can use it along with your package but I'll let you figure out the positions =P
Steam games we could play together! Sadly I don't have a boyfriend so I'll just be playing by myself :(
Do you play CS GO?
I play all games! Games and Bargains are my thing :3
We can play Skyrim together!!! Wait……
Anyway… games and bargain! sign me up please =)
Right! See you in Whiterun next to Heimskr… we can stab him together =) then we can murder Nazim too =)
Awww… if you'd like I can send you a copy of DOTA 2 on valentines =P
Nothing like giving someone a free 2 play game on valentines XD
Sssssssssssh! =P
Awww! That's sweet of you.. but I already have DOTA. Hugs
It's the thought that counts right ;)
I hear Pandora is quite popular right now.
why do I get the feeling we're not talking about the internet radio ?
haha
Are you sure you mean now and not a few years ago? My wife, sisters, sisters in law etc would all have 2 bracelets full of charms plus necklaces and leather bracelets for the extras.
Edit: They've been around so long no one I know really wears them any more. A shame considering each bracelet can easily hold 1k+ of charms at the cheapest level.
Yeah I am not sure, my wife is into them now…maybe it is a start of a new cycle…
It could also be an age thing where it is more popular for gals over 30 yrs?Yes they are easily $1K+ per bracelet… :-(
Hoping my husband is getting me Majora's Mask since it's being released on Vday. Gonna be best Vday ever. =D
Video games, art supplies, coupons for clothes stores or one for an electronic store I could use towards a laptop. But I'm very practical when it comes to gifts - it's always stuff I've been looking to buy anyway. Anyway I suggest something that isn't consumable - like flowers, chocolates - so whenever she uses it she thinks of you. I know some of my jewellery is special to me not because of aesthetics but because it reminds me of the person who bought it for me.
Hope that helps.
Maybe an outing to a new experience somewhere like gliding, kitesurfing or err mini golf? And then a nice dinner. We usually go for a picnic or dinner the weekend before valentine's day. This year we are going to Moonlight Cinema to watch Wyrmwood with tickets I won in an online competition.
We don't really give presents unless it's something we need. Ok I lie. We gave presents the first year we were together.
Herald sun notices, just make sure it's under four lines cause it's free then. If you need more than four lines just put partners name with (A) after it and then (B) and so on and it will flow on.
I think experience gifts are always a win. 2 tickets somewhere?
Can't go wrong with jewellery.
Jewellery can be a hit or miss though, unless you are really sure what she likes. I'm female but I don't really like receiving jewellery.
A Madman Entertainment voucher and a home cooked meal.
If I were a normal girl, then a manicure/pedicure and dinner (with a movie), I am easily pleased though. Do be aware most women are very picky in regards to jewellery vand bags so do some research before you drop a ton of money on something like that.
Flowers with gold class tickets to 50 shades of grey. Who knows you might get lucky that night.
I am leaving town to go skiing in Colorado with a couple of old mates from the Army, will be in Vegas for a couple of days en-route. Wife is being left at home on VDay with the kids whilst I am in Vegas and then skiing with my mates on an overseas holiday. What kind of gift can I leave her before I go that says all of the things that the joint massage class, the picnic on the beach or the home cooked meal with candles and rose petals does?
Your washing?
We really think we need something equivalent to Reddit Gold here at OzB.
Because sometimes a + vote just isn't enough
Candles and petals at the beach wont work.
Or are you gonna build a shack? May be hard to get permits for that.
A voucher for a spa treatment (massage/body wrap/facial etc). I don't know any girl who doesn't like a spa treatment. Just be careful with what kind of treatment you choose. A waxing voucher could send the wrong message…
Promise not to drown me.
That's the only gift I need.
WTF? What does this even mean?
Done! I promise not to drown you.
Happy Valentines!
I don't think Ozbargain is a place that is able to answer questions like this well
$5 maccas voucher - may / may not work but its the thought that counts right?
$5 maccas voucher - will not work, but it's the thought that counts, right?
Fixed it for you.
24 kfc nuggets!!
A fishing rod and a subscription to the MCG.
The only gift I have to give this V-day, is the ability to receive. If giving is a gift, and it surely is, then my gift to my valentine will be to allow her to give to me ;)
LOL!! Can I steal this, I'll put it on his card ahahha he will appreciate the joke.
Get the "things", but moreso, search online for romantic actions/ideas. I found and emulated one, a couple of years ago - that cost very little, but I could tell touched my wife's heart.
Do your best - so you still have what's best in your life, next Valentine's Day.
“Forgiveness is the one gift you don't give to others. Rather, it is the gift you give yourself, so you can finally be free.”
― S. Alder
I bought the boyfriend "Tempo Drop" for his birthday because I wanted it. Something to look into.
Valentine's day is just over rated, just a marketing scheme to rip you guys off, I just think there are far more important days like your anniversary. I would have to say most guys just worry to much about 14th of February and most girls won't even care about val day.
If op really wanted something, just get some flowers and a card, and make sure you get those flowers a few days before the price goes sky rocket on the day.
Just my 2cents, gudluck op.
Nothing says i love you like stale flowers and a conspiracy theory monologue
Majora's Mask. Or a Snickers. Either will do.
Just get them pokemon… everyone loves pokemon…
Damn right! I've already got the latest Pokemon though. Plus Majora's Mask comes out on Valentine's Day- it's the perfect gift.
Better yet… recite this
Charmanders are red.
Squirtles are blue.
If you were a Pokemon, I would choose you.
Your smile is stronger than a Hyper Beam.
Like Jesse and James, we'd make the perfect team.
I'll stay by your side like Pikachu with Ash, and I'll love you more than a level 80 rapidash.
You're more legendary than a Zapdos, Entei, or Mew; so out of all the 150, I would choose you.AWWW SHEET!
Bawling like a baws!
Yes, a sweet treat is the what the ladies like - maybe a snickers, maybe a bonut - this guy has one he wants to get rid of - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/180569
20 + years with same woman and I have NEVER bought a gift.
She despises the commercialism of xmas, easter and valentines day and the materialistic people that are suckered in by it.Look up winner and you will see a picture of me.
Something from Etsy! Just punch in something she's into (like a show or an author or a style or time period, literally whatever) and you'll find a bunch of really unique, interesting things that'll make memorable gifts. Etsy is also great for unique jewellery, incl. vintage jewellery that is pretty cheap. And honestly, who wouldn't prefer a gorgeous, one off vintage piece to some cheap-looking, mass produced Michael Hill/Prouds crap?
hey if your gals main interest is pastry on your schlong i think you have valentines covered already
Has anyone heard of a study conducted by a team of psychologists called The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary Findings? NO? How about it is also known as the study on how to make anyone fall in love with you by asking them 36 questions ? Interested ?:b
Arthur Aron et al. brought together pairs of strangers who were told to ask each other a series of increasingly personal questions.They found that, afterwards, the pairs felt greater closeness than strangers who engaged in small talk. One of the pair of strangers ended up getting married following the experiment.
Here's a link for those who are still looking for The One.
Note your YMMV :)
What JJB said just made me think of something. OP how about you handmake a voucher for an intimate dinner/night out/homecooked meal with no distractions I.e. no mobiles and your gf can redeem it anytime? Or just on valentine's day. And answer the 36 qns separately and discuss them together after. Heh
JJB, the study makes sense. I speak to strangers on a daily basis in my work and personally i do feel closer to them if we discuss personal stuff. They are the people I can relate to and remember and think of and wonder what happened if I don't see them again. I think it's similar to how we ask people personal questions if we want to seem interested and more likeable.
Hey OP, it's really sweet that you are already thinking about this, she is a lucky girl!
I think it depends how long you have been in the relationship, and how serious it is. Do you want to give her a gift to mark the day without going too over the top, or do you really want to spoil her? If you just want to mark the day without doing the typical gifts, I would suggest a voucher for a massage or day spa. A plant is a really nice gift to receive instead of flowers, or buy some of her favourite tea instead of chocolates… (T2 is a nice tea shop you could try). Or, you could make a really thoughtful gift box with a few of her favourite things inside (tea, chocolates, a girly mag, body cream, lip gloss, voucher for her favourite shop etc…).
If you really want to make her feel special, then I would suggest:
A week before Valentines, tell her you have planned something special for the evening and that she is not allowed to make any plans, but it is a surprise and she won't find out what is happening until the day. This will give her great mileage at work during the week as she discusses this with her work friends. I would suggest, as many others have suggested, that you prepare a beautiful meal for her. Cook something special and different, something that will show you have put some thought and effort in. Be careful with your menu selection if she is on a diet etc… It could be at home, it could be a picnic, you could have some kind of fancy progressive dinner (E.G: entree at the beach, main at home, dessert in the bedroom ?!!). Then, as a gift, I would suggest you give her a nice card and write a heartfelt message in it, or write her a song or make a cheesy video for her. Just tell her the things you love about her and I guarantee she will be more thrilled with this than any gift you could buy.
A couple of things to think about though…. if she is your GF and these gestures would be out of the ordinary for you, she might think you are about to propose!! If you think she might respond this way, then it would be best to save any weirdness by just openly and casually mentioning that you are going to treat her to a special night but not to propose at this stage so that she can enjoy it for what it is rather than thinking you are about to pop the question any minute. Or, if you have been together for a while and you have been waiting for the right time to take the plunge, why don't you propose?!! That would make Valentine's a day that was always very memorable for you both.
Good luck and if you do end up with a Mrs-Gerbud-To-Be let us know!!
Roses chocolates! Hahah I can't eat real roses :P and something cute like a tea-set :) I think fresh flowers are pretty but overrated :P
I'm not a lady, but I would say 100% go with something that shows you listen. If it be something made or something bought. As long as it shows you listened, you should be safe.
Myself, I like to put my own little spin on things, and show people that I listen, but also like to have a bit of fun with things, because life as is, is pretty serious enough.
A girl I am a little fond of, is actually moving into her new place on Valentine's Day. She had previously said that she isn't too big on the whole Valentine's Day thing. My plans? (since she's QLD and I'm NSW) Sending her flowers with a note saying they are a house warming gift, as well as sending her a package of several packs of CC's (this is from the listening part) with a note saying they are a Valentine gift. So, sort of doing a flip reverse thing….She'll smile, maybe giggle a bit, then proceed to marry me. Plan will work. Trust.…but I would say 100% go with something that shows you listen.
What is this you speak of… "listen"… never heard of it… XP
Good luck and may you one leave exit the Friend Zone.
You'll be like Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin, written into history books.
I was at Costco the other day and they had 24 long stem red roses for like $58. Give her 12 and keep 12 as a backup in case it is needed.
12 for the wife and 12 for the GF?
Not funny.
Flowers and a card :)
Feel free to send some to me if you are single too.
Thank you?
I don't know if you were mocking me or not but thank you if you were not.A little from column a, a little from column b =)
A premature Happy valentines day.
Coz thats how I roll…. wait… crap >_<
Hahahaha, well if I remember on v-day maybe I'll send a real one… not like I have any plans on the day
I will PM you a Happy valentines day message on the 14th.
Every year I send a mass message to my close friends so no one ever feels alone.
It's a day of celebration for all relationships (friends and family) not just romantic relationships.:)
A pack of Eneloop batteries.
Funnily enough, that could be exactly what a girl needs.
wink
Well… if the guy knows what he is doing… battery powered devices aren't exactly necessary…
It's not uncommon or abnormal/unhealthy for couples to embrace 'toys' in their… bedroom activities together ;) doesn't suggest any sort of lacking or failure on anyone's part at all. Some peeps just like to spice things up in different ways.
Just sayin' lol
Oh!!! Sealed sections of cosmo right? I heard about them ;P
Funnily enough, I hear about it on the radio
Not necessary but make it better.
All depends on where it goes… I aint having any battery powered devices near my front or rear… Yeah… you heard me… I said front…. shivers
But, what if the power goes out and she needs a flashlight? I am sure no matter what the guy knows, you cannot use that for source of light…
You just gave me a great idea… a bed that generates electricity whilst you do it, how that would be done… I'll leave that to the engineers lol
Well, you're need to figure out how to translate the shaking of the bed into electricity. Let me know if you figure it out =P
@ProjectZero: If they make stuff like that, we all know that every guy on the net will be like, yeah, I don't pay a single penny for electricity after I bought this.
@AznMitch: I don't know man… less movement when you do it by yourself… afterall, you did say on the net… ;P
My girlfriend was talking about a movie supposedly coming out on this year's Valentine's day, ever since she have heard about it. It was something Gray… Perhaps that?
Good on you :)