Gifts That Show How Much You Care All Year Long

Stop the presses! You don't need to buy the same old overpriced items for those special occasions. Instead, with a little imagination you can give someone you love a gift that lasts. Here are some ideas that will show just how much you care.

Every marriage gets a bit stale and stressed in this busy world we live in today. Children, work and family all take a toll on our most intimate relations. And if your bedroom somehow lacks that sensual spark, why not gift the both of you, with a redo? Throw out those plain old sheets and surprise your mate with a luxurious set of 400 count or higher bed linens? Add a pair of downy pillows to cradle you in comfort, and add a sophisticated comforter to complete the look. New lampshades and a book of love poems will inspire you both to share more time together.

Buy a lovely basket or copper tub. Fill it with fragrant Roger et Gallet soaps, tucked alongside two luxe bath sheets, and fragrant oils. Inscribe an invitation a deux for an evening together, along with a well chilled bottle of champagne, two crystal flutes and some grapes. Need I say more?

Another idea is to buy a very special photo album, inscribed with your names. Hunt through your collection for photos of the two of you, and handwrite underneath each one, what that moment in time meant to you. Tuck an envelope inside holding reservations to a spa or inn for a two or three night getaway.

If you have a gardener in your life, instead of florist's roses, buy her/him a rose bush in a favorite color, and they will enjoy years of beauty from this thoughtful gift. You can create a basket of tools for the gardener, or a wonderful book on roses to round out your offering. Both Heirloom Roses, and David Austen Roses online offer simply exquisite choices.

Another lovely love gift is to buy a beautiful container to place in your bedroom. Inside your Love Jar, you will tuck notes of love and support, when words fail you. This will become a treasured area for your meeting of the hearts. Or create a very special cd of favorite songs, that have a special meaning for the both of you. If your lover travels alot, buy a recorder and create a special session for each trip. The sound of your voice as he falls asleep at night, or while driving those long miles from home, will deepen the love you have for each other.

For that special someone who has everything, make a donation to a worthy cause in his or her name. This is a true gift of love and will help someone who needs it badly. If you have elderly parents in a nursing home, bring them a terrarium to brighten up a dark corner. They require little care, and last so much longer than flowers do. Add a scrapbook of memories and title it Our Circle Of Love, and have any family members who want to, sign it along with a little note.

For parents still living at home, how about hiring a limousine to whisk them off for an evening of dinner and dancing? Or arrange a trip to a local spa for a day of pampering for them both. Many offer champagne and lunch in their packages. This is such a lovely way to show Mom and Dad how much you care.

With a little imagination and a lot of love, you can make this any day meaningful in ways it never has before. Take a few minutes to think about your own unique ways to communicate your love to the one's you care for.