The day to celebrate love is around and you are probably scratching your head about what to give your partner. How much ever you deny that you do not like the mainstream celebrations or just propagate ‘need no separate day to celebrate love,’ you do expect something from your partner, be it just a chocolate. And there are countless occasions when you feel like gifting your partner but do not find the time to! Well, what better way to gift them on Valentines’ day itself. But if you are still confused about what to give your partner, we will make it a little simpler for you. While soft-toys and bouquets are very clichéd let us look at gifts which will make this day memorable for both you and your love.

1. Cook their favourite dish: Candle-light dinners are so passé. It may seem as a very easy option to book a table at a fancy restaurant and have a good time. But how about going the extra mile and cooking their favourite dish? It need not be an elaborate meal, but even a small snack item which you have prepared on your own will always be equally relished. And by now if you know their favourite dish, then you can always try and cook before you actually present it.

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2. Polaroid camera: Polaroid cameras are the best way to get your memories instantly framed. In times of countless selfies, gift them a polaroid. A polaroid does not allow you to click too many random pictures at a go, you need to take some time before you actually go and take a polaroid picture. You can capture specific memories and then admire the printed pictures right in front of you.

 

3. Spa/massage vouchers: No one says no to a good massage or a spa session. We are all tired of the daily grind and routine which drains us out, leaving us very little time even for each other. There are several places which offer couple spa and massage sessions. Instead of going on the usual date, get yourself a couple voucher. Rejuvenate together and it will be the best quality time you have together.

 

4. Hand-written letters: Technology may get you thousands of options to stay in contact, but there are no underestimating hand-written letters. Today you can easily get some love poems and quotes off the internet, but how about penning down few lines on your own and letting them know how they exactly feel? This will definitely be a heart-touching gift!

 

5. Memory box: Personalised gifts always work better than the ready-made ones. If your loved one has a common complaint of you forgetting important things, then this memory box could be a very impressive gift. You can collect your weirdest photos, small gifts, tickets if you have any and put them in a small box and decorate it. It will be overwhelming to see your partner remembers small details about you. You could also add in small love messages for them.

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6. Favourite alcohol bottle: We do not need you to pop the champagne bottle, but an exquisite wine can be a classy gift. If not a wine, you could gift your partner their favourite alcohol bottle and you can obviously open it on your date. Don’t the best love confessions happen after a few pegs?

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7. Play or Movie tickets / Books: Depending upon what interests your partner, you can gift them either movie tickets or books to read. See what genre interests them and figure out the best of the books available. This may take a little of your time but a perfect gift is worth it.

 

8. Gift a camping trip: How about taking a quick trip over the weekend? You and your partner can go on a camping trip or if you are the adventure-seekers, then for a trek. It will be a different experience to go away from the regular city rush and spend some good time in the company of beautiful nature. It will definitely be an experience to cherish.

 

9. Give them a plant: Gifting a plant is a very thoughtful gift. You are placing a responsibility on your partner to grow and nurture the plant. As compared to the other expensive material gifts, a plant can definitely be an unique gift.

 

Well, these are some thoughtful gifts that we could list down. These gifts are memorable and will keep Valentines’ day etched as an important day in your relationship. So couples get going, you still have some days left before you start making or searching for the perfect gifts. Go ahead, impress your partners and make them fall in love with you all over again!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 01, 2018 07:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).