Choosing a pressie for a female loved one can be stressful, especially round Christmas time. Help is finally at hand. I’ll regularly be giving you ideas for the best gifts (on a budget of course) that will make you a popular person, and may even tempt the other half to slip those suspenders on to say thanx!
Lets start with Spa Breaks
The poo face pack works a treat!
Where
You can get these pretty much anywhere in the UK, you are never far from a Champneys or high street beauty salon. Just pick up your local Yellow Pages or do a search online and something will pop up.
Why
For the simple reason that women love to be pampered. It makes them feel special.
Who
Ask her friends if they have any recommendations. Not only will you look good in her friends eyes, but they will ensure you get the right place!
What
If you can afford it go for a full day, or even a weekend. The longer you make it the more she’ll reward you! If you are on a tight budget go for a facial… and don’t worry, it’s not the sort of facial us lads have become so fond of on those blue movies!
Thanks Darling is a great start to booking somewhere.
History
Thank the 17th Century Turks for the meaning of flowers! The French then stole the idea (as they do) and in 1819 a bird called Louise Cortambert wrote and published THE first dictionary of flowers and their meanings – Le Language Des Fleurs. It became a best seller (well there was no Playboy back then!)
During the reign of Queen Victoria in England from 1837 – 1901, the meaning of flowers became commonly known with the classes. They were more popular with Victorian ladies than men which makes sense looking at today’s situation. They became a way of communicating messages.
In 1884 a whole book on the subject and entitled, The Language of Flowers, by Jean Marsh and illustrated by Kate Greenaway, was published in London. It became popular and respected and has been the standard source for Victorian flower meaning ever since.
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We’ve all had one at some stage of our life, and although sweet enough they end up on our granny’s dressing table, a car boot or the best place – the dump. Before you think about spending your hard errant bucks on a load of old shit bare in mind what it says about your feelings for that person. Don’t get me wrong, it’s lovely to receive a gift… but I’m talking perfume (not chav crap like Brut), flowers, and nice jewellery. Definitely not china ornaments and teddies made in China.
Gifts are all bout making the right impression and you won’t do that with rubbish like the dodgy items I’ve shown below:
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!
What I can’t understand is that most of this toss is really expensive. I’m not even sure I understand the psychology behind giving these, but it has to be pikies.
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So you’ve got a nice bottle of wine in the fridge, a meal in the oven, your date will be over in about 30 minutes and you want to have a chilled night in where you can just cuddle up on the couch.
Alternatively, you may be single and longing for a relationship but finding it a bit tricky, and just want to lose yourself in a chic flic.
I’ve done the hard work for you and chosen the top 10 romantic movies that will create the atmosphere you are after, so get out your Blockbusters card and head down the shops (obviously if I have missed any off then .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and I’ll add to the list):
KEY DESCRIPTION:
STORY – How good the storyline is.
SNOGABILITY – The likelihood of a snog during the film.
Dirty Dancing
Every ladies favourite movie. This pulls the hardest of heart strings and there’s a little bit of action for the boys. If you haven’t seen it yet there’s loads of dancing and snogging and not a bad story line.
Story 7/10
Snogability 6/10
Titanic
Another modern Hollywood blockbuster classic offering a few fight scenes, drama of a sinking ship and a love story that will have you gripped throughout. It’s 3 hours long so make sure you get really comfortable!
Story 9/10
Snogability 5/10
Splash
An 80’s classic and Tom Hanks at his best. All about a mermaid who falls in love with Mr Hanks. Great story that’s easy to follow and a good laugh. Is a little dated now (fashions etc) and a little childish, but it presents some hugely romantic moments.
Story 5/10
Snogability 8/10
Pretty Woman
Now I’d be surprised if none of you have heard of this one, it’s about a hooker (Julia Roberts) who gets into Richard Gere’s car, by mistake of course and the rest is history. It’s one of those you drag out because you have both seen it but want to make a move on the other so won’t be too bothered about missing any of the storyline.
Story 6/10
Snogability 10/10
When Harry Met Sally
Another timeless classic all about the fact men and women can’t be friends because the sex part always gets in the way, and the film goes on to explore this notion. It’s the film with the famous faked orgasm in the café… very funny! A nice light entertainer.
Story 7/10
Snogability 7/10
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It’s a horrible feeling, you have the doubts that they will like you because at the moment you have no cash and therefore feel paralysed as to what experiences you can share with your new partner. Maybe you have 2 weeks to go until pay day and you have organised a date for next week – should you cancel? Simple answer – NO!
There are loads of things you can do and you don’t need hardly any money to do them. All you need is some imagination and some effort – in fact your romantic side will shine more so than if you were to lay on the champagne and roses.
Gift Ideas
Your Mums garden
Most mums have an uncanny knack of growing the most amazing flowers ever seen. She will be more than happy to let you loose with a pair of scissors if it means you finding love. Ask her first obviously!!!
Paint a picture
Sounds a bit gay I know, but trust me if you have any sign of creativity in you then get it down on paper and write a little message to go with it. If you draw like a serial killer, ignore this idea!
Beads
Go to an art or trinket shop and buy some beads for a few pence. Make a necklace personalised to their favourite colours. Goes down a treat.
Drive them potty
There are loads of pottery shops turning up on the high streets whereby you can go and make anything you want for practically no money. They even fire your work of art for you so it’ll last forever…. Well until it’s dropped of course.
Send them a virtual gift
Ecards are everywhere these days, there are loads of different designs about allowing you to complete the message. These are normally free, but watch out that they don’t look too cheap. You can even send virtual flowers to someone now…. Great idea. Don’t let the virtual reality stop you from doing something that is reality though. A virtual gift is only a click away from being deleted.
Vouchers
Bit of fun, give your partner a few cards that represent vouchers that are redeemable at any time. May include:
• Massage
• Dinner
• Lovin (they choose what!)
Become a poet
If you have any literacy about you then this is a great one for wooing your partner. It demonstrates a soft and romantic side to you… if you are a man just don’t let her give it to the lads or your best man should you ever decide to marry – very embarrassing!
Make them a CD
This is a wonderful gift and highly personalised. Put together a CD of all your favourite songs ever. Try to mix the genres up a little as it expresses more about your personality.
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