- A romantic gift does not have to be costly.jessica,james,couple,man,woman,beach,sand,white sa image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
Expressing your love to someone special in your life does not require you to break a bank. There are many cute ways that reflect the intensity of your love without costing too much. Think outside the box for a suitable romantic gift for your sweetheart's upcoming birthday. - Create a personal spa at home and massage the love of your life for a guaranteed evening of romance. Send the kids to a family member's for the night so you focus your attention toward pampering the birthday recipient. Spread a clean muslin or silk sheet on the bed and sprinkle an even layer of mildly scented rose petals over it. Place incense near the door and aromatherapy candles around the room. Dim the lights and place a few large candles strategically throughout the room for subtle illumination. Play soft music on the stereo and place warm massage oils near you. Wear something slightly revealing and massage your significant other's neck, shoulders and upper back to release tension and relax sore muscles.
- Make a scrapbook for the guest of honor to preserve past memories spent together. Rummage through photo albums and boxes to include pictures from when you started dating to the more recent ones. Sift the pictures to include romantic ones of you two cuddling, hugging, kissing or holding hands. Also look for memorabilia such as tickets to an event the two of you saw or other items the recipient will instantly remember. Paste all items in chronological order with a caption under each. Decorate each page with stickers, glitter and other tiny embellishments for added effect. Leave a few pages empty to add photos of this birthday. Place the scrapbook on the nightstand so the recipient is in for a pleasant surprise first thing in the morning.
- Cook your sweetheart's favorite meal for an inexpensive yet romantic birthday gift. Opt to dine in instead of going to a restaurant that night. Place a small bouquet of fresh flowers on the dining table surrounded by scented candles. Dim the lights in the room and play soft instrumental music on the stereo. Use your special crockery and cutlery to set the table for the two of you, along with wine glasses to serve that special wine you have been saving for a special occasion. Set the table on an outdoor spot, such as your balcony or porch, if the night is starry.
An alternative to preparing the meal yourself is to cook it together for added romance. Pick ingredients to a savory dish you both enjoy and prepare it together while sipping wine and talking to one another.
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