Valentines day gift ideas

Are you a believer in Valentines day gift giving? Does it bring out the romantic side in you, or perhaps the cynical? Let’s face it when you are single Valentines day can feel like it was sent to torture you! Everywhere you look there are roses, love heart shaped chocolate boxes and balloons. Don’t open your Facebook Page or you are bound to see love dedications everywhere you look.

But then you meet him, the ‘one’, the ‘soul mate’, you are all gooey inside and you are totally in love. Suddenly it is nice to see roses or eat heart shaped treats. In fact you want to shout it from the roof tops “I am in love” or “I have a date on Valentines”! OK maybe we are all not so sappy! Although when Steven sent me a bunch of balloons to my work place on our first Valentines day I felt pretty sappy. Mind you I have never received another bunch of balloons since. (I guess he is being more environmentally conscious.)

After a few years roll by, or a few kids appear (these may be human kids or furry ones), Valentines again looses its appeal. We have anniversary to celebrate (if we remember them) and kids birthdays to celebrate, loads of expense at Christmas and so many bills to pay. Valentines day just feels like it’s for new couples, or high school kids, doesn’t it?

I love my hubby everyday, I cherish him, he is awesome and I know he adores me too. So do we really need to spend a fortune on Valentines day just to prove our love? I mean I birthed 3 babies for him! (OK that was for me too). But surely by now after 16 years together, the ups and downs, the laughs, the memories made, we don’t need a box of love heart shaped chocolates to say “I love you”, do we?

Maybe we do? I mean I personally will never tire of my man bringing me chocolate!

After 16 years of love and support I know Steve loves me. But does it ever really hurt to say it an extra time on Valentines day. I mean why should teenagers get all the fun (and roses)?

So although I don’t need a day like Valentines day to tell my man I love him, it certainly is nice to get involved and be a little extra romantic. (Admittedly it’s a little difficult to be super romantic with kids in the house, not to mention we are temporarily living with my parents (yes I know totally embarrassing), whilst our house gets finished. (Please hurry up! Less than 2 months to go!)

So if you feel like going all gooey this year here are some ideas for gifts for him. Other than the obvious, “the SEXY lingerie”!

I am loving

Thought-provoking paperweight from designer Tamara Hensick it provides him a constant reminder to be his best self. Cast in solid pewter, the word “Be…” is accompanied by a series of cards printed with positive qualities, such as “reliable”, “thankful”, and “honest”. What man doesn’t need that!

I also love this whimsical Level Headed Paper Weight to help put your man in a better mood when at his desk, also by Tamara Hensick

Santa Cruz Frames  Each frame is handmade from reclaimed Santa Cruz barn wood, they are totally unique and look awesome.

More into motor sports? He would love to do some of his own V8 Car Racing You can book through Redballoon.com.au

Or if he is more into ships try this a Twilight Cruise on Sydney Harbour and just think if you don’t live in Sydney he can buy you a trip for two to Sydney, yep perfect! (I am sure there are many ship options in many other states and countries though.)

Perhaps he is  a fan of Breaking Bad! If not he’ll have no idea what this T-shirt means, oh and sorry ladies the guy with the nice arms does not come as an added bonus for you. (I know totally unfair right). Available from Hard to Find 

Does your man think he is a Legend? LEGENDARY SILVER OR ANTIQUE CUFFLINKS by Hello We Make Stuff these are pretty cool!

I’m also loving these Whiskey Rockers, set of 2 glasses. He can gently rock and spin them, use them on a boat and he won’t spill a drop of his favourite alcoholic beverage. From I want one of those.

I hope this list helps give you some ideas. There are actually plenty of really unique, quirky and original ideas out there now. We don’t need to buy another tie or some underwear (well unless we want to see him in nothing but a tie or his underwear.) Get creative and have fun with your gift giving, make it fun for both of you!

Share some gift ideas with me, I’d love to hear your gift ideas, or you funny Valentines stories so leave me a comment below.

Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx