ALT-2 Romantic Gifts for him
Valentine’s Day conjures images of roses, boxes of chocolate, and adorable teddy bears… but, wait, these are presents for girls- what about for the guys? Unlike the fair sex, men typically don’t expect presents but, the good lover you are, you still want to give him something sweet. However, guys can be awful choosy; their gift can’t be expensive lest they feel guilty and, since it’s Valentine’s Day, you want it to be romantic without being over-the-top or feminine. This criteria presents a tall order, but these romantic presents for him definitely fit the bill.
Couple’s Collage
This holiday is all about celebrating your relationship, so what better than to give him a collage that commemorates all the good times you shared? Gather pictures of you two together, and print and cut out some inside phrases and pet names you often use. Get a canvas and paint it his favorite color or a color that bears significance to you two. Then decopodge all your pictures and adages to the canvas, and viola! You’ve got a gift that’s nostalgic would melt the machoest of hearts.
Love Stones
No, these are not some sex toys; they are anything but suggestive… depending on what you want their message to be. Buy a bag of small, plastic, clear stones, usually kidney-shaped or round; they run really cheap, less than ten cents per stone. Then type up a message (up to 12 words and leave space between them), print it, cut the words, and decopodge them to the backs of the stones. Once the adhesive dries, place them in a small, draw-string bag with a note to rearrange the stones for a special message.
“Have a Heart”
Give your man a big ego boost and write down all the things you love about him in a big, paper heart. Make it any color you want and write on it as you please, either by handwriting or cutting out printed sentences. Decorate it with pictures of him and other adages as well, this project may seem juvenile, but all your words will make him feel warm and fuzzy inside.
“Our Songs”
Every couple has some favorite songs that remind them of each other as well as times shared, so compile all of your favorite songs onto one CD to cherish always. Write a cute title on the CD in Sharpie; you can even doodle on it, too. IF you really want to go all out, decorate the CD case with the title, pictures of you two, and other adages. There’ll be so many sentiments on that CD he won’t help but grin.
Hot Stuff
The present he will love the most? Buy yourself some really sexy lingerie. It may seem like something for you, but it actually is a present for him. Get a set in his favorite color or one that’s flattering on you. He’ll be too dazzled by you to notice your consideration, but the gesture is a sweet touch nevertheless. And that’s enough romance for him at this point.
It may seem impossible to get your man a gift he’ll love, but, as you can see, guys like cheap, simple gifts that you put a little time into making. Surprisingly, that’s what’s romantic to men.
