I can’t think of a time in my life when I haven’t had a pet roaming the house. Over the years, I’ve had a variety including cats, dogs, iguanas, guinea pigs, mice, fish and a rabbit or two. Now, I gravitate towards dogs and cats. Currently, my spouse and I have one of each and both are rescues.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer! It’s when the ‘closed for the season’ places open. The grills are taken out of hibernation. We spend the day before whipping up our favorite summer fare for the cookout. It’s a weekend to unwind with friends and family, eat too much food, indulge in a drink or two, flirt with the platters of desserts and to get ready for the summer months ahead. That’s in my plans for Saturday. Going to enjoy the company of family and fire up the grill.
Chocolates and flowers may be “classic” but there are other ways to show a woman how much she means to you on Valentine’s Day. Whether the special lady in your life is your mom, daughter, girlfriend or wife, there is a perfect gift out there.
Why not think outside of the box this year?
For the Romantic: Is she the kind of girl who loves the written word? Is she a romantic underneath it all? Give her something to warm her heart, like a love letter anthology (available at Barnes&Noble.com). A collection of famous love letters throughout history, this book will add some passion to your own love story.
Say it with jewelry: Jewelry is a gift that truly never goes out of style and one that always fits. For the special lady in your life, try an initial pendant (available on Overstock.com), so that she can always keep it close to her heart. You don’t just have to buy her initial. If married, buy yours and if it’s for your mother, she may love initials of her children.
Kiss the Cook: Does she cook like no other? Why not celebrate her talent with a new kitchen gadget, gift certificate or chic, dare we say, stylish, apron from cooking.com? The site sells fabulous Jessie Steele aprons in a plethora of prints and colors.
Celebrate Her Beauty: Sure, you think she is naturally beautiful but she lives for perfume and new makeup. This Valentine’s Day spoil her with designer perfume, makeup or accessories. For a real treat, shower her with Bliss spa products (Body Butter, Glamour Gloves), which can be found on beauty.com.
There is no better way to say I love you than to celebrate who she is and what that means to you. You can’t go wrong by following your heart and these helpful little links.
**photo courtesy of giftchooser.com
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