| Why not do something different this year and | | | | holders, bottle of Chianti wine, fresh mozzarella |
| surprise your special someone with a thoughtful | | | | cheese and ricotta cheese. Place the items in a |
| gift that only you could give? Give something | | | | colander that has been lined with a couple of red |
| more than the tired old box of chocolates or | | | | checkered dish towels. You'll have fun showing off |
| overpriced bunch of half wilted roses. | | | | and she'll be pleased your gift is so personal. |
| Her favorite dish | | | | His and her spa |
| Most women have a favorite food dish they love. | | | | Life is hectic. What better gift than a spa for both |
| Find an online recipe for the dish or a cookbook | | | | of you? This gift can be expanded or narrowed |
| that has the recipe. Bookmark the recipe in the | | | | down easily depending on the budget. Line a |
| cookbook with a brightly colored ribbon. Place the | | | | basket with two plush towels. Add terry cloth |
| cookbook or the recipe and the nonperishable | | | | bath robes for him and her along with soaps, |
| ingredients in an appropriate container. Add a | | | | scrubs, loofah mitt, bath puff, essential oils, |
| perishable items right before delivering the gift. | | | | massage oil, and scented candles. Go over the |
| Make sure she understands that you're doing the | | | | top by including gift certificates to the local day |
| cooking that night. | | | | spa. If you like stop at the gourmet grocer's for a |
| For example: If her favorite dish is lasagna, the | | | | selection of food items for a spa picnic. Finish the |
| gift would include no cook lasagna noodles, a jar | | | | evening with a back rub. |
| of good marina sauce, a hunk of Reggiano | | | | Valentine's Day will be memorable if you think |
| parmesan cheese, olive oil, cheese grater, pot | | | | outside the gift box. |