Hello all! I always have the most difficult time getting something for my husband on Valentine's Day. It seems like the present should be something romantic - he is not really a romantic kind of guy. The usual presents I buy for him usually include computer stuff, games, etc. I just always want to do something different for Valentine's day. I've thought of taking him to dinner but we do go out more than we should so that wouldn't be so out of the ordinary. I'm just wondering what other people do - thought I might be able to steal some ideas :)
Thanks!!
It's kinda like Christmas I just get him things he has mentioned he wanted because mine is not romantic as far as giving flowers/choc jewelry etc.. Maybe for dinner try to go somewere different then normal spots go to a different part of town & have dinner etc.. good luck
If you go out a lot - why don't you make him his favorite dinner at home. If you have kids see if you can find someone to watch them for a few hours so it can be just the two of you. Or if you'd like them invaulved, maybe they could the waiter for your dinner (if they are old enough for that). If you want to add candles and wine you can always do that too. Just make it a really special stay home dinner.
Personally I don't agree with exchanging gifts. I give hubby a nice card. Then we li usually try to do something together like brunch, dinner, or maybe sneak away for the weekend.
In my house, we don't celebrate Valentine's Day. Our first Valentine's Day being together, we got into a huge fight, and we decided not to bother celebrating it ever again. Instead, I show my hubby every day how much I love him. I try to do the things that I know he likes. For example, he likes coming home from work to a clean house and dinner made. I know those are just little things, but those little things mean a lot. More, I think, than doing one big thing once a year. You know? So just do the little things that he likes every day. He'll notice. And then he'll do things that you like, too. :)
If you have someone who will take your kids over night, call them too or wait until the kids are in bed.
Fondue is a fun, sexy and easy meal or dessert. There are lots of recipe ideas on the internet.
Put on a sexy movie to watch together, some simple, but sexy clothing and cuddle up to him. Do the things that you know will please him, whatever they may be.
This year I found a smokin deal with a local photographer and did a 30 minute photo shoot with my 2 little girls. Part of the package was an 8x10 and I am going to frame that for my hubby to take to work and display on his desk. Other than that, we will just stay in and cook a meal at home and cuddle up on the couch on V-day!
I love to surprise my hubby with chocolate-covered strawberries. They are really expensive at the store, but such a cinch to make at home. Get some good chocolate (like Ghirardelli's chocolate chips work great)...milk or dark, whatever he prefers. Melt it in the microwave for 1 min, stir, melt again for 1 min, stir, etc. until completely melted. Then dip in the strawberries and put them on waxed paper on a cookie sheet. Put the cookie sheet in the fridge to harden the chocolate, and voila!!! They look fancy, and he will think you went to a lot of trouble!
You could give him a massage after the kids go to bed...You can even mix that with Mel's answer...Get some nice lingerie and put it on while you give him a massage...My hubby is a gamer too but these types of things always work for me...He appreciates a massage and/or some alone time more than any computer toy I could buy for him....
On Valenine's Day, I either cook a favorite meal or order something for take out that we don't usually get - one year it was steaks from Applebee's. I get a special dessert. Then we have a candlelight dinner with the kids. They are 4 and 5 and really think that is special.
If I buy something for my husband it is usually a DVD and candy. He loves the sour stuff, gummy candy, licorice.
Since we've had children, my husband and I have pretty much stopped going out to dinner for Valentine's Day. Instead, we put the kids to bed and then I make us dinner with something special that we don't usually eat at home. (My husband loves seafood so last year I made seared scallops and a creamy basil orzo using a recipe from foodnetwork.com.) After dinner, we warm up a bowl of chocolate and cozy up on the couch to dip strawberries and watch a movie together-- it doesn't have to be a sappy love story, just something you both enjoy. One year, we watched Reservoir Dogs! LOL. It's not the most romantic thing ever, but we both enjoy it and appreciate the time we get to spend together. If you wanna do something unexpected, you could make him love coupons for things like a back massage, a day to play video games with his buddies, or whatever he enjoys but doesn't get to do as often as he would like to. :)
We usually have a special meal with the kids at home, and normally we snuggle up and watch a romantic comedy after the kids go to bed. (something we don't do often). However one time, we did have a picnic on the living room floor in front of the fireplace one time. That was fun. Chees, fruit and wine. Nothing expensive just enjoying each other.
As for gifts, It's usally something small. A book, maybe his favoriet skittles or something just to let him know you realize what he likes. That's the important part
LOL...my hubby of 10 years is a "gamer" too. =0) For us...I love to go secretly buy something really nice from Victoria's Secret without him knowing. Then, after our family Valentine's Day with our two kiddos, I'll wait until he thinks I'm going to bed and he goes upstairs to play some games and I'll get up and get "dressed" and go upstairs and surprise the heck out of him. I can tell you there's no quicker way for the games to be totally ignored than doing that!!!!! LOL (....this is also really fun to do any old day....not just Valentines Day). =0)
I know it seems romantic going out on Valentine's Day but not to me. To me the food is usually not the best quality even at nice restaurants because so many are there for one night. I agree with many of these women, do what your husband loves a massage, a video together. I personally would much rather watch our new Big Screen tv than go to a movie also since it is new. I agree it's just the thought that you think of what he likes and do that, it doesn't have to be a big thing it's just showing you remember the special little things that count. I once got a big Valentine balloon and blew it up, he kept it to this day. I gave him a special hand written card too. If your guy is like my hubby massage is the way to go, he even likes facials - anything to keep your full attention on him! LOL
Have a great night whatever you do,
K.
