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Kev, reminded me the other night that Valentines day is just a couple of weeks away. It got me thinking about what I wanted to do for him. I realized that I have NO clue what a man would want for Valentines day. What did I do last year or the year before for him? I don’t even remember.

Well, wracking my brain, spiraled into thinking that men probably dread the holiday, because it means they must spend some more of their hard earned cash on something of seemingly little importance. So, I decided to put together a list of inexpensive, but meaningful ways that men could tell that woman in their life just how much they really love them… Be advised that while these wonderful ideas may be inexpensive…they do require a little thought and effort, which is what us ladies really love anyways!! (hint hint)

1. Buy her the book : What I Love About You. This fill-in-the-blank book prompts you to say what is in your heart, but may not always be at the tip of your tongue. Put a little time and effort into this book and it’s sure to please any lady.
2. Buy a blank greeting card and take the time to write her a love note telling her why you love her and how much she means to you. Dig deep and write more than “I love you and you are my world.” We want to hear that we are beautiful and that we consume your thoughts! Go here if you need help writing the perfect love letter. Add a quiet dinner (alone) to this and you can’t go wrong.
3. Surprise her and take the day off from work. Ask her what you can do for her or what she wants to do. Spend some quality time together while the kids are at school. Time is all we are asking for, right?
4. How about Breakfast in Bed? This cute gift basket has all you need in order to start her day off great.
5. Cook dinner for her. If you feel you are lacking in the cooking know-how, pick up a copy of The Real Man’s Cook Book.
6. Go for the gold and give her an “I Owe You” coupon book. Let her decide when to cash in her coupons!
7. Wrangle the kids for some Dad time. Send your wife on her way for a day of “Her” time. She can get a pedicure or go see a movie with friends. Maybe she just wants to take a long bath free from screaming children. Maybe these aromatherapy slippers would be perfect for relieving her stress.
8. Flowers are always good, but need a little help, in my opinion. Maybe you could deliver them in the nude or something… I don’t know.
9. Maybe that girl in your life is a choc-a-holic like me. You could always go with some chocolate body paint, if you wanted to*wink**wink*.
10. Last, but definitely, not least, find a sitter and treat her to a full body massage with some great massage oil.

I’m sure there are many things that I’m leaving off my list, but hopefully this will get you started. Stay tuned and I might come up with a list of things to get your man… If I figure them out!