My top ten list of great Valentine gifts...
A trip for the two of you, anywhere, even if it's Dubai for the night. As long as it's away from normal routine and the kids are not with you.
Try Fly Dubai or Jazeera they both have some great last minute deals for this month.
2. Dinner for two at a fab restaurant, The Regency Hotel has a romantic evening with piano, chocolates and roses. Top tip do NOT take the kids, do NOT play with your phone thro dinner, do NOT talk about work. Do reminisce about when you met and how lovely you both still are, try to remember cute stories about the two of you.
3. Red roses the biggest bunch you can afford. You will be rewarded.
4. A nice piece of jewelry that you know she'll like, if you are not sure which piece to get then move on to number 5. If it comes from Octium in 360 Mall I can tell you she'll love it!
5. Godiva chocolates or Fauchon, both are excellent and so beautifully packaged they can not fail to impress and make anyone feel special.
6. Have the kids sleep over at a friends or in bed early and cook her dinner. Stick to something simple maybe buy some fois gras or pate as a starter, beef tenderloin and aspargus as a main, strawberries dipped in melted chocolate for dessert.
TV and mobile must be switched off. Nice music and candles. Voila!
(It's at number 6 because it really depends how well you pay attention to the recipe).
7. Run her a nice bubble bath and sprinkle a few rose petals on top. A little back rub would be good too. Whilst she's in the bath order in her favourite food for you to have together later.
8. A nice lunch somewhere just the two of you. If he's too busy or tired after work then try to meet up for a special lunch.
9. If you have to have dinner with kids then after they sleep put on a good movie (not Terminator 3) and make some popcorn and hold hands at home. Go get her hot cocoa with extra marshmallows before bedtime. Should give her at least a single red rose.
10. A red Maserati would be perfect.
Hope my husband's reading this..
This list has been repeated from last year as it really can't get any better and my husband has still not seen it. Will have to email it to him... Good luck ladies :OD
that's all good and all...but what to get for HIM for V'day?
ReplyDeleteI think we can all agree that it's a lot more difficult to shop for MEN!!!
Love your list! I hope your Hubby reads it this year. :) I have no idea what to buy him :( He has everything already.
ReplyDeleteOk R.M and Expat looks like we need a Men's list! Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteOk here goes..I'm not so good at this one. Just about each suggestion should involve VS underwear.
ReplyDelete1. Cook him his favourite meal. Don't nag him if he answers his phone or starts msging.
2. Book him a Ferrari for the day.
3. A fishing trip.
4. Terminator 3 followed by his fav meal.
5. Anything from Sharper Image.
LOL... See I'm useless at this :OD