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What to buy a new dp for Valentines day (non cheesy)

32 replies

SomewhereovertheRainbow02 · 10/02/2014 21:39

Just that really!
I hate Valentines day but as its our first feel like i should make at least some effort but its so hard to find something thats not cheesy!
Cooking a nice meal is out the question but we will be having a night in.
Anyone any ideas?
Help

OP posts:
WestYorkshireGirl · 10/02/2014 22:04

Do you know what he likes? My DH likes real ale so I got him a bottle of a special local ale today. In the past I have baked some heart biscuits or a cake. We don't do typical Valentine's gifts usually - just something thoughtful.

Cabrinha · 10/02/2014 22:07

I've got my new boyfriend an axe sharpener.
Does that help? :)
Neither of us "do" V Day, so I'm going to wrap it with very ostentatious pink and red paper with a heart balloon tied to the box.

Joysmum · 10/02/2014 22:24

Don't buy anything, just aim for a nice evening together.

Anniegetyourgun · 10/02/2014 23:33

I thought being cheesy was the whole point. Loathe it m'self, always did. (Will raise a toast to St Valentine when there is a glut of pink sugary cakes at half price on the 15th though.)

Maybe he hates it too. Maybe you could bond over not doing Valentines.

theplanets · 10/02/2014 23:36

How long have you been together? A t-shirt, shirt, CD, tie?

theplanets · 10/02/2014 23:38

Annie - love your comment about bonding over not doing Valentines, haha, Smile yet the cakes on the day after will be discounted - thanks for pointing that bit out, will have to make sure I get to the shops for that, Cake

Cabrina - saw your post on another thread, love your present!

Bedtime1 · 11/02/2014 02:12

Chocolates or cupcakes with love hearts on. I got some of these the other year off my husband. They sell them in m and s. Were really cute and Very tasty.
Aftershave is always nice.

Bedtime1 · 11/02/2014 02:14

I got my husband something from hotel chocolat on the internet, a cappuccino frother and mug by bodum ( loves his morning coffee) Also some grooming products and a lovely top. I know he will love.

theplanets · 11/02/2014 02:18

Bedtime - those sound lovely, your husband will love. What sort of top, is it a jumper? And the cupcakes with hearts on sound really nice! I wonder if they have them this year, I'll have to pop out and get some, for the sake of something nice and Valentinesey.

MrsCakesPremonition · 11/02/2014 02:22

If you've got a night in planned - how about a DVD or a nice bottle of wine?

Overthinkerzzz · 11/02/2014 11:40

Why is cooking a meal out of the question lol

BitOutOfPractice · 11/02/2014 11:44

I wanted to ask that!

I've got a little lunch box set with cheesy pun-type slogans on them ("I'm nuts about you" with a picture of some nuts, that kind of thing) and I'm going to make him a nice kunch to take to work to go in them

And hot sex. Obv

Overthinkerzzz · 11/02/2014 11:45

Haha, I'm doing a 3 course meal (think I'm being a bit overconfident tbh) and will repare a cute packed lunch, only she's on a diet so not sure what to include...

Overthinkerzzz · 11/02/2014 11:46

prepare*

ShatnersBassoon · 11/02/2014 11:47

Greggs gift card and a bottle of ale. I hope I get the same from him.

specialsubject · 11/02/2014 11:49

you hate the concept. So why do it?

there's no law.

BitOutOfPractice · 11/02/2014 11:50

shatners I want that present please and thank you

ShatnersBassoon · 11/02/2014 11:56

It's the perfect mix of romance and gluttony.

Mouldypineapple · 11/02/2014 12:00

A box of Maltesers! That's what my DH is getting and he'll be pleased! I'd be happy with that too.

BitOutOfPractice · 11/02/2014 12:17

Shatners, nothing says love like a Gregg's sausage roll in my opinion

FracturedViewOfLife · 11/02/2014 12:29

I got DP a card and hid it in his bag as he is working away and getting back on Friday night. No present but we are going to order takeaway ,play the game Monogamy and have a lot of few drinks.

SomewhereovertheRainbow02 · 11/02/2014 16:20

Thanks everyone Grin

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DCRbye · 11/02/2014 20:13

I'd get him something for you to wear!

savemefromrickets · 11/02/2014 22:41

Lucky DP will mainly be on the receiving end of PMT on Friday.

KouignAmann · 11/02/2014 23:59

Blimey Bedtime that sounds a bit much! Does it put pressure on him to reciprocate? I would hate that if it was me.