Let us be very realistic. Most men get stomped when it comes to giving gifts to their wife, girl-friend or lover. Add the pressure of it being romantic and we are looking at blank stares, sweat outbreaks and the down right urge to run or claim that you have forgotten it. Of course, we women don't make it easy on you either. We kind of expect you to pull the romance out of your head and your hat. Don't stress out, there is a help on the Horizon for your Relationship. All you boy-friends, husbands and lovers, get your pen and Notebook out.

A Basket of Romance

Every Woman likes to be pampered from time to time. Help her out with this fairly reasonable priced Gift, that is hand picked and gift wrapped by you. Here is what you do. Go into a Dollar Store and pick a nice sized empty Gift Basket. If you get a nice large one you fit a lot of little things into it. I would say it isn't even the quantity that counts here, but the fact that you care enough of knowing so many different little likes about her. Things to put into the Basket: her favorite bottle of wine (if she isn't a drinker her favorite Juice, Tea or Water), a pretty scented Candle, her favorite body lotion and powder, a gift certificate to Victoria's Secret or Fredericks of Hollywood, a bottle of bubble bath, a small box of chocolates or maybe a small box of chocolate covered Strawberries, her favorite Perfume if you know it, a comfortable pair of fluffy socks and a nice cozy bath towel. The Point here is to put things into the Basket that will bring her pleasure and are geared to put her in a relaxed mood.

Every Woman likes to be pampered from time to time. Help her out with this fairly reasonable priced Gift, that is hand picked and gift wrapped by you. Here is what you do. Go into a Dollar Store and pick a nice sized empty Gift Basket. If you get a nice large one you fit a lot of little things into it. I would say it isn't even the quantity that counts here, but the fact that you care enough of knowing so many different little likes about her. Things to put into the Basket: her favorite bottle of wine (if she isn't a drinker her favorite Juice, Tea or Water), a pretty scented Candle, her favorite body lotion and powder, a gift certificate to Victorias Secret or Fredericks of Hollywood, a bottle of bubble bath, a small box of chocolates or maybe a small box of chocolate covered Strawberries, her favorite Perfume if you know it, a comfortable pair of fluffy socks and a nice cozy bath towel. The Point here is to put things into the Basket that will bring her pleasure and are geared to put her in a relaxed mood.

A full Night out

For some Reason it seems to be a female thing to make arrangements once we are together with our guys for a while. Surprise her by making all the arrangements for a full Night out. This will include: A Night at a nice Hotel/Motel. A single red rose with a "I love you" Note on her Pillow Case. If you enjoy a glass of Wine or Champagne have one chilling with two glasses. Reservations to her favorite Restaurant and have a bouquet of her favorite flowers waiting on her place setting. One thing of entertainment. Be it a Show, a Movie or a couple of hours dancing. The Idea here is that you made the entire Arrangements, all she has to do is enjoy it. No work for her. Preparation should also include a Note Card for her a couple of days or a week ahead of time, asking her to keep this Night entirely open. What time you will pick her up (yes, even your wife) and ask her to wear something sexy, casual, elegant... You get the point. Give her a heads up without giving it away.

For some Reason it seems to be a female thing to make arrangements once we are together with our guys for a while. Surprise her by making all the arrangements for a full Night out. This will include: A Night at a nice Hotel/Motel. A single red rose with a "I love you" Note on her Pillow Case. If you enjoy a glass of Wine or Champagne have one chilling with two glasses. Reservations to her favorite Restaurant and have a bouquet of her favorite flowers waiting on her place setting. One thing of entertainment. Be it a Show, a Movie or a couple of hours dancing. The Idea here is that you made the entire Arrangements, all she has to do is enjoy it. No work for her. Preparation should also include a Note Card for her a couple of days or a week ahead of time, asking her to keep this Night entirely open. What time you will pick her up (yes, even your wife) and ask her to wear something sexy, casual, elegant... You get the point. Give her a heads up without giving it away.

A Day and Night of pampering.

This present is fantastic for a new mom or any woman that has been under a lot of pressure. If you have kids, make sure to have a Babysitter for the entire Night away from the house. Ask one of the Grandma's or Aunts if available, so she can have her mind at ease. This is how it work. A day ahead of time make an appointment at a Day Spa. You want them to give her a mud bath, a manicure, a pedicure and her Hair done. Cut, style, color. Whatever, you are willing to spend. Find out how long it will take or give them a phone number they can reach you at. Ask the good folks to call you about 20 minutes before she is done, so you can pick her up. In the meantime in the house. You make sure it is nice and neat, have some candles sitting in your bedroom, incense and massage lotion. Purchase a Book and Partner Massage. After you pick her up go out to an early Dinner. You may even want to splurge on taking her to a lingerie store and let her pick something sexy. Yes, suggestions and requests are fair, you are paying for it. Then take her home and let in a nice bubble bath for both of you. Take your bath together, light the candles and try out the massages on both of you.

This present is fantastic for a new mom or any woman that has been under a lot of pressure. If you have kids, make sure to have a Babysitter for the entire Night away from the house. Ask one of the Grandma's or Aunts if available, so she can have her mind at ease. This is how it work. A day ahead of time make an appointment at a Day Spa. You want them to give her a mud bath, a manicure, a pedicure and her Hair done. Cut, style, color. Whatever, you are willing to spend. Find out how long it will take or give them a phone number they can reach you at. Ask the good folks to call you about 20 minutes before she is done, so you can pick her up. In the meantime in the house. You make sure it is nice and neat, have some candles sitting in your bedroom, incense and massage lotion. Purchase a Book and Partner Massage. After you pick her up go out to an early Dinner. You may even want to splurge on taking her to a lingerie store and let her pick something sexy. Yes, suggestions and requests are fair, you are paying for it. Then take her home and let in a nice bubble bath for both of you. Take your bath together, light the candles and try out the massages on both of you.

These Ideas are not just fun for that special lady in your life or the one you wish would be in it, but for you as well. A Word to the wise for you gents, a happy woman is a giving woman. I advice the ladies all the time that you will catch a lot more flies with honey then with vinegar, I urge you to take that same advice. If a girl (and deep inside no matter how old we get, we still have that bit of girl that wants to be taken care of) feels cherished, pampered and loved, she will go a long way to please her guy. Of course there are exceptions to every Rule, but you have surely chosen wisely.