Its the first day of the LOVE month and I’ll bet many of you are already thinking of how you will spend Valentine’s day. Men are keeping a tight watch on their budgets and the women are fantasizing about the romantic day they want to experience.

Personally, I see Valentine’s day as just an ordinary day. Secretly, I am just wistful.

In line with my outlook this year, I resolve to enjoy the love month. So I want to start with some of the great gift ideas that have made Valentine’s day memorable to many couples for years. I have also listed down some ideas you could plan to do to celebrate that day.

Flowers - Red roses are still the most famous flowers on this special occasion. They also become the most expensive. And although many (like me) will say they really do prefer something other than flowers, they will not be able to resist the feeling that is invoked when one is given a bouquet of blood red roses.

Chocolate candies - Need I say more? Chocolates are the next famous gifts of choice during the month of February. Expect a flood of Ferrero Rocher, Lindt, Cadbury, Hershey’s. To those who do not spare a dime - they can select from either Godiva, Ghirardelli, See’s, Whitman’s, Martine’s

Lingerie - Hmm… Perfect if you are planning a steamy night of with your honey.

Jewelry - I wish I got jewelry during Valentine’s day. Hehe. This is actually a great gift to give or get during this day. But you would have to be the filthy rich type to even think about it.

Mobile phone - Uhh… It’s not Christmas isn’t it? Nahh.. it could be a red phone after all. And with people being so tech-savvy nowadays, it might just be an appropriate gift for your sweetheart.

Greeting card - I know very few people who would even spend time to sit down and think about writing on a printed piece of paper about their thoughts and feelings on Valentine’s day. This is so old school but you would be surprised how many people still long to receive sincerely written greeting cards or love letters. I love getting and reading greeting cards.. provided they are sincere and more personal.

Surprise her at the office with flowers - More than the flowers, it would probably be the surprise visit and the effort made to sweat it out through the rush hour traffic just to personally greet you Happy Valentine’s!

Breakfast in bed - Always works! But if you do not know how to cook, maybe you should just hire a chef or have your trusty yaya do the cooking for you. Our goal is to set the tone of excitement not ruin such a special occasion.

Romantic dinner - It is always best to make reservations ahead of time. For some of the most popular dining places, you should probably pencil in your name today. And because restaurants make an effort to pattern their decors to the occasion, you can count on many cozy, dim-lit restaurants to spring up during February. I recall when I was in college, Shakeys even made their pizza’s heart shaped just for the month of Feb.

Book a room at a MHotel - Do you think that the long line of cars outside these places - said to be waiting for a vacant room - is an urban legend? NOT! I live near Kapitolyo, Pasig. I should know. Hehe.

One thing that I am not sure of is if any couple ever really gets engaged on Feb 14. At least no one I know has or plans to be. It too cliche already, I think.

What about you?…. are you already scouting for places that sell flowers or flower arrangements? Admit it! I bet you are!

Happy LOVE month to all!

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