Give Your Lover Little Extras for Valentine's Day

Diamonds are expensive, beautiful and dreamy. True. Roses smell nice. Flowers brighten up any room. Yet, love isn't expressed through material gifts alone.

Roses... prepare the vase... and add the plant food. Now, there's a present. Cook a meal to go with the floral arrangement. Even better. It's not just the present... presentation counts. Too old to hand make a card? Think again. Not an artist? Take a picture of her to someone who is artistic and surprise her with a portrait. Wow. She'll love it. Know her measurements? Every woman should own at least one dress tailor made for her. Instid of picking up a gift basket, hand pick the ingredients [ fancy soaps, lip gloss, body lotion,etc.] and add a bow to the basket of your choice.

Aside from preparation which gifts speak of love the loudest? Heart shaped trinkets and charms say wear my love close to your heart. Be sure you include a knecklace to go with it. Otherwise, she'll think you don't care if she wears your love or not. When you give her a special card spray a little cologne on the envelope. Women have been doing this forever. Why not the other way around? While dressing for a valentine's date or an anniversary dinner wear something she gave you such as a watch or tie. The same goes for the ladies too. If he sees you wearing a past gift he won't feel his money is being wasted. Eating in? Ladies pretend you're running late and let him find you cooking dinner in something barely there. Insist he control himself until desert. Feed each other chocolate pudding. No need for a napkin. Ladies wrap a bow around yourself and wait patiently for your love to walk through the bedroom door. Ideas are endless. Be creative.

Again, it's not always what you buy, but what you do. Back rub anyone? Fine oils are more sensual in nature. Ask your love if he or she would like for you to heat it up first. Put on some soft music if you'd like to provide more than physical theraphy. Silence tends to put people to sleep. Done a certain way a massage can actually put him or her in the mood. Women love a sensitive man who turns his big, strong hands into healing tools. Ladies, give him a reason to stay awake during the massage. Straddle his back. Make suttle sexy sounds. Your partner will soon be willing to exchange relaxation for excitement. Allow your hands to slip a bit if you know what I mean. Back rub anyone?

Taking a shower together is a bonding experience. What man can resist a woman washing him head to toe? If you're lucky he'll return the favor. Be a bit suggestive while in the process of washing each other even if you've
already exchanged personal messages.

Strip dance. Write him or her a song. Bake a cake with your loves name on it. Make him a quilt with his initials. Just do something that says "I love you." Go the distance and you'll be glad you did. Happy Lovers Day!