Valentines Day EASY Gift Ideas

Valentines Day seems to be the day that can get lost in shuffle, which is dangerous since it requires a certain amount of forethought.

If you're like my husband, this is a crazy-busy time of year and he doesn't even realize it's coming until the day before and his buddies are asking what he got for me (gulp!).

If you're like me, you're so caught up in the throes of real estate, on top of class valentines parties, treats, homemade cards for the grandparents, etc. that you forget V-Day is really about the one you love, the partner you treasure.

So, as a "pay it foward" kind of thing for my buddies here at Active Rain, here's a list of Top 10 gifts for your love. Most are websites that require no trips to the mall, simply a credit card. Ahh, if all of life could be so simple. Enjoy! ( psst...feel free to anonymously forward this to anyone that might need it, i.e., my husband)

If you're looking for Valentines Day dinner ideas for the Phoenix, AZ area check out my V-Day post from last year.

1. 24k Gold Roses - Real roses preserved in 24k gold, 24K Gold Roses last forever, just like your love for her, http://www.romanceher.com

2. Personalize Romance Novel - If you really want to surprise your sweetheart with something completely unique, check out http://www.YourNovel.com.

3. Personalized Love Poem - Write your own, or check out http://www.agiftofpoetry.com.

4. Her Own Star - Name a star after your sweetheart! http://www.starregistry.com

5. Photo Memory Book - If you're looking for a timeless gift that documents your romance, consider a timeless gift at http://www.snapfish.com

6. More Meaningful Flowers - Send her a gorgeous bouquet of paper roses, customized with your romantic message. http://www.justpaperroses.com

7. Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries - An evening with candles, champagne, and decadent, delicious chocolate dipped strawberries tops the list. My faves are from Godiva Chocolate.

8. Message in a Bottle - Letters are placed in the bottle and delivered in gorgeous packaging. http://www.timelessmessage.com

9. Custom Canvas - Take your photos and transform them into beautiful canvas prints. http://www.canvasondemand.com

10. Customized Box of Chocolate - Now you can create your own customized box of gourmet chocolates. http://www.danschocolates.com