Valentine's day gift ideas for my wife?

It's six weeks away now, but if I don't start dreaming up some valentine's day gift ideas for my wife, I know I'm going to suffer for it. What I know she might like: an expensive ring with a large stone, dinner at a nice, high class french restaurant...

(booked already) and perhaps dancing at a salsa club.

However, I'm hoping to pull off a (small) surprise, at the very least this year...she loves it when I do that, probably b/c it's so rare! Can anybody help me out with some unique valentine's day gift ideas for my wife please?

Why not book her a day at the spa for some pampering and preparation for a fun filled night or start the day off with a breakfast in bed OR to REALLY surprise her do some of her chores the night before or early in the morning on valentines day. Are YOU up to it? Not all surprises have to be gifts it's always the thought that counts

That bit about chores is a good one...however, if you're lazy like me try what I'm doing: book dinner at a nice restaurant, arrange flowers at the table & a note card...other than that, be extra nice. (though if you have time the suggestions from skeedo are very good).

Do the chores. It's original, unmanly, and will *definitely* score you points with your wife for valetine's day.

It's the small things that count. hiding little notes in different places, Cleaning the car, having a bubble bath all ready for her, a candle lit dinner or just going for a walk! There's SO much. you sound like you're already on the right track though.

Bubble bath sounds great, Or make a card for her, made by YOU, so the meanin is all in it. YOu could bring her to somewhere she loves.

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