Ordinary Items to Express Your Deepest Affection

Can an eraser and a rubber band be considered a romantic gift? If they're given with the right message, you bet. In fact, giving your partner something from the heart can be as simple as giving a few items you probably have in your desk drawer right now. Just attach a note to each item signifying it's importance, and even a toothpick becomes a romantic token of your affection.

The best part about using everyday items is they are easy to find, typically small enough to fit inside a crafted box, and can easily be mailed to a long distance love. Group a few together and you've got an instant Love Survival Kit as well. For more ideas see the list below.

Romantic

Puzzle Piece: You complete me
Permanent Marker: Because you've left a lasting impression
Bubble Gum: Together we can stick through anything
Candle: You light up my life
Flower: In the garden of life, friendships are the flowers
Life Savers: Because sometimes we all need a little extra help
Eraser: So we start each day with a clean slate
Popcorn: Because thoughts of you keep "popping" in my head
Balloon: Because together we can reach for the sky
Measuring Tap: Because no one can measure the love I have for you



To find more ideas, including some "naughty" ones, visit http://www.lovingyou.com/content/romance/romance101-content.php?ART=romlovetokens

This article was written by Jennifer Good

What color rose will you get?

While no woman would turn down a dozen red roses, find out the other messages you can send by giving a different color or blending the colors in your bouquet.



Red: Love and Romance

One of the most universal of all symbols, the red rose represents true love. It has also appeared throught history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.



Yellow: Friendship, Joy, Get Well

Throughout history, yellow has been closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering people up. Yellow roses send a message of appreciate and platonic love without the romantic subtext of other colors. The color represents feelings of joy and delight.



Pink: Love, Gratitude, Appreciation

Pink carries with it the connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance. Dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks. Light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.



Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm and Passion

A literal mixture of yellow and red, orange roses were
seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow roses and love represented by red roses. They can be an expression of fascination, or a gift to say "I'm proud of you".

Lavender: Enchantment, Majesty, Love at First Sight

The color purple has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.

-article can be found @ http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/6-rose-colors-and-their-meanings-2446715/

Delicious Sundae Surprise

"Every basket is like a delicious sundae surprise!"

Of course when you're making a basket you've got to start with a solid foundation, something that's going to be a substantial base that can support your delicious dessert. This could be a box, a basket, a cermaic bowl, a coffee mug. No matter the choice you're cone is just as important to think about in combination with which dessert you choose.

In this scenario the ice cream could be considered the bottom layer, before you put all of your taste-fabulous goodies on top. It's the filling underneathe the items that you choose that will also help hold your basket together. Items that could be considered ice cream could be a towel, for a spa basket, a cutting board to support the back of your kitchen themed basket, or it could be the type of paper that you choose to lower and raise your items for better display.

Next you have your toppings. Me, personally, I can't have ice cream, or rather do not enjoy ice cream by itself. I have to have toppings to really make my dessert long-lasting and satisfactory. They are what enhance the flavor of the ice cream and cone combination and without them...there truly is no point. Whether it be bath soaps, wine and cheese, or candy for a movie-themed basket you must think carefully in choosing your toppings. There has to be a purpose; a rhyme and reason for the toppings you choose because otherwise you end up with something that simply is neither appealing nor appetizing.

Last, to top off your after-dinner delight you must have your whipped cream and cherry. Even if you don't particularily like whipped cream or cherries, most order sundaes without asking for it to be taken off because they figure that someone else they're sharing with might want it. This is true in the basket creating business as well and a delicious sundae surprise just isn't the same without it.

Who is St. Valentine?

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from?

Watch the video on the right-hand side to find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers

Inspired by February 14th, the "love" holiday of the year, A Gift Surprise has put together an array of beautiful flowers meant for that special someone in your life. Let him/her know just how beautiful they truly are!

The poem "My Beautiful Flower" by Allen Steble is here to encourage your decision.

You are my flower
you are my sweet soft petal
hand in hand
...in my hand
holding this precious gift
the blossom of your beauty
you are my beautiful flower



You are my flower
you are my sweet soft petal
heart in heart
just one heart
beating to your sweet aroma
the aroma of your splendor
you are my beautiful flower



You are my flower
you are my first blossom
blossoming love
you are my love
you are my first and true
like sunset ocean blue
you are my beautiful flower
I am glad I picked you



Of course you have your classic one to two dozen roses that can be ordered in the following choices.







All flower arrangements are beautifully created and delivered fresh on Valentine's Day!



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Do you have ideas for how you're going to spend Valentine's Day this year? Maybe you're not good at coming up with new and exciting ideas to celebrate. Maybe you're used to not doing anything romantic for the overdramatized holiday.

Let me encourage you to take a few moments to think about how you or your loved one would like to spend this day. It doesn't have to be too dramatic or expensive for that matter. Perhaps a simple day spent cherishing someone you love would be more than what they've ever asked for.

Well, we now have over 30 varieties of baskets that qualify for our FREE SHIPPING program and we are sure that it could be a wonderful opportunity to make this holiday truly special.

Here are a few ideas for making this Valentine's Day unexpectedly perfect.



Awaken that special someone with the rich smell of coffee brewing and breakfast at their bedside.



Create a luxurious evening with a warm bubble bath inviting a cozy night spent with your loved one.



"Eat Your Heart Out" with these cute little pasta hearts. What a fun and humorous way to spend your night together this Valentine's Day.



Take your loved one out for a stroll in the park and surprise them with a beautiful picnic set-up in the shade.

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