Hey girlies!
There's only one week to go until Valentine’s Day!
I know that V-day is something that is more for us girls,
but why not surprise the one you love and get him something cute and
thoughtful!
You don’t even have to buy anything if money is tight; a
thoughtful handmade present is perfect!
Here are a few hints and tips to getting your other half the perfect present for Valentine’s Day!
Here are a few hints and tips to getting your other half the perfect present for Valentine’s Day!
CHOCOLATE.
You can’t go wrong here. Every guy loves a bit of chocolate,
even if he says he doesn’t – he’s lying. I don’t think there is anyone in the
world who wouldn’t love chocolate as a gift. It may seem a bit commercial to
give chocolate for Valentine’s Day, but I say why not! It just shows that it’s
not just the girls who can be showered with sweet things at this time of year.
Plus he can save face with his friends by eating it quick to destroy the
evidence! Out of the typical roses and chocolates bit, chocolates are definitely
the best bet, and the market for heart shaped candy is blooming this year.
Hotel Chocolat is my go-to place for good quality chocolate.
They have so many things on offer for Valentine’s Day, and also have some
pretty cool flavours that can man-up the idea a little. I recently purchased
some heart shaped chocolate filled with caramel infused with balsamic vinegar.
Sounds weird right? But they tasted really good! The tang of the vinegar gives
the caramel a salty flavour which really gets your taste buds going, while the
smooth milk chocolate of the shell soothes the flavour and takes out a little
of the kick the vinegar gives. A strange purchase for me as I’m partial to plain
old milk chocolate, but I’m glad I tried them! Love Me Do Balsamic Caramels -
£3.85.
Every time I visit Hotel Chocolat I never leave without my
caramel sweethearts. These are sold all year round and are so yummy! They are
thin heart shaped milk chocolate snaps with crunchy bits of caramel in them. So
simple, but so delicious. I know my boyfriend loves these so this is definitely
on the list! Caramel Sweethearts - £7.50.
FRAGRANCE
SKIN CARE
A guy that can look after himself is definitely an
attractive quality. You may be surprised to know that LUSH do a wonderful range
aimed mainly at men. It’s called the “Dirty” range and they do things like
shaving creams, tooth pastes, moisturisers and shampoos/shower gels. My
boyfriend has sensitive skin and therefore shaving often can leave his skin
feeling really irritated and sore. Lush do a few shaving creams designed to
reduce irritation and calm the skin while shaving. My boyfriend loves this
stuff and I can always see an improvement in skin when he uses it consistently.
The formula contains oat milk which soothes the skin from irritation and Shea
butter which offers some moisture that can be taken away from shaving often. It
also has a light fragrance when used in conjunction with the other products in
the Dirty range! This also is a good product to use on the legs ladies, so if
not for your man then it’s perfect for you to get healthy and soft skin on your
legs after shaving! Dirty Shaving cream - £5.50 for 100g.
The Mask of Magnaminty is another lovely product that would
make a good gift! It’s a treatment mask that can be used virtually anywhere on
the body. It is designed to treat the skin by zapping any spots or blemishes (marigold
oil) and brightening the skin, making it look more radiant. This product smells
very minty from the peppermint oil (used to stimulate blood flow the skin encouraging
brightness), which suggests manliness, but is actually designed to be unisex
(as with most lush products). This is a good memory making present for both of
you to use on a gloomy Sunday with a cup of tea, duvet and good telly, plus
loads of fun selfies! Mask of Magnaminty - £5.25 for 125g.
Need some sentimental homemade ideas?
Why not make a scrap book of all the memories you’ve had
together in your relationship so far? Take an old scrap book and find a wide
selection of coloured paper, wrapping paper, old magazines etc.
Pick out your favourite pictures you have of each other or places you’ve been together and take them to somewhere like boots or a large Tesco to be printed.
Pick out your favourite pictures you have of each other or places you’ve been together and take them to somewhere like boots or a large Tesco to be printed.
You can then mount these on coloured card.
Then get the scraps of patterned paper you’ve found (or you can get some from somewhere like hobby craft or whsmith) and create a funky background on each page of the scrapbook you want to use. Then stick the mounted pictures onto the background!
See if you can find some cool illustrations or funny headlines from magazines that may fit the pictures you have stuck in your book.
Got any cinema or travel tickets or brochures from places you’ve been together? Stick these in too.
These are a wonderful memory jogger and can result in hours
of fun reliving these moments!
This really gives you the chance to be creative with what you can do!
My mother has always said: the way to a man’s heart is
through his stomach. Why not bake some cupcakes or a delicious meal the two of you can enjoy! You can even get him involved in the cooking and make a romantic mess together in the kitchen. A good way to have a laugh and do something special together!
Whatever you do this valentine’s day, whether you spend it
with someone you love or with your friends, I hope you all have a wonderful
day! It really isn’t just about the presents you give each other so don’t take
this present giving so seriously, but about appreciating the relationship you
have with someone. If giving gifts is the way you want to show it by all means
go ahead! There’s nothing wrong with spoiling (or being spoilt) on Valentine’s
Day, just remember the reason behind the gift!
Thanks for reading guys! I hope you enjoyed it!
Love and Light
Gem
xxx
Gem
xxx
Song of the day:
XO - Beyonce
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