Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Gifts for Your Significant Other

When you've been together for a while, Valentine's Day can be stressful. You don't want to fall into a gift-giving rut; you want your gift to be unique from year to year AND you want it to show them just how much you've come to care for them. That perfect gift can be hard to find. But don't panic; somewhere between traditional, quirky, and romantic is the gift that is going to sweep them off their feet all over again.

For Her:

Give her a gift that will keep on giving with a membership to the dessert-of-the-month club. It's like getting a box of Valentine's chocolates every month! If she doesn't have that much of a sweet tooth, try the dinner-of-the-month club. It's a gift the two of you can share, and it gives you an excuse to have a romantic dinner in every few weeks.

The usual go-to Valentine's gift is jewelry, and it isn't by accident. Make her Valentine's Day shine with this beautiful garnet-and-diamond necklace. She will love receiving it, and every time she wears it, it will remind her of you. If you're looking for something both beautiful and a bit more functional, this gorgeous Swiss Legend watch is a timeless gift she's going to love showing off.

Want to give her something with more of a personal touch? Try this LCD digital frame. Put some pictures of the two of you together on it before you give it to her for a surprise she will love. The fact that you two can continue to add photos to it throughout the years is an extra gift.

For Him:

Valentine's gifts for guys can be tricky; you want it to be romantic but not too frilly. To get him a gift he'll truly enjoy, remember to play to his interests. Is he a beer aficionado? A set of beer glasses is something he will love and be able to appreciate for years. For a more personal touch, get him a set of monogrammed tumblers.

A wristwatch is a great traditional gift for men, for Valentine's Day or otherwise. Give it a little twist with this Stuhrling skeleton watch. The unique look makes this watch stand out in any crowd. You can even go the extra step and get it engraved with a personal note to him from you.

For a more playful gift, think about his hobbies. If he is the outdoorsy type, perhaps a new tent fits the bill. Not only will he love it, but the two of you can use it to spend a romantic evening camping out. Is he a musician? Has he ever wanted to be? Valentine's Day is the perfect time to get him this red electric guitar.

What's the best Valentine's gift you've ever given or received?

Posted by Emily Harrison