Valentine's Day

Yep, Valentine's Day really is a Hallmark Holiday, designed by retailers to encourage you to buy things for your lady love. However, even though it has only a tenious historical basis and was blatently designed to part you from some of your well earned, you ignore it at your peril.

We've found that the best tactic is to agree with your wife's comments thats "we shouldn't spend any money this year on Valentine's Day" gifts, but then go out and get her something to show that you appreciate her. Unless you've dug yourself in to a hole and gone overboard in previous years, you don't have to break the bank to make her feel appreciated.

Remember though, stuff for the kitchen or shed is a no-no. Romantic is good, but if you can't do that, something she'd like but doesn't really need is the way to go. Something she can tell her friends about (or even better, show them) is ideal.

If you're looking for Valentine's Day gift ideas for your wife, you can pick up one of the many books available such as "7 Sexy Gift Ideas to Make your Valentine's Day Sizzle"  or watch out as we blog our suggestions for Australian valentine's day gifts over the next few days.

Dad Rating

Mike
Don't kid yourself, you gotta get her something

Stevo
A day to remember the lady you love