Valentine’s day is fast approaching and men across the globe will begin stress out about it. Most men, however, wait until the last moment to purchase their Valentine’s day gift. This is because they’re either forgetful, lazy or don’t have any ideas to make the day special. Luckily, Valentine’s day is a very easy occasion to celebrate. Here are some tips to avoid being the the average Joe this year!

The two most common gifts on Valentine’s day are flowers and chocolates. These are very common because ladies love chocolate and flowers are a symbol of love. It is definitely recommended to give one or both of these gifts to your lady, however, why stop there? Is sugar and flowers really the way you feel about your girl? If yes, then maybe this is where you should stop. A few other ideas include Lingerie, A day at the spa and jewelery.

Our favorite idea is Lingerie as this is a gift for both of you. She gets to feel sexy and loved while you get to see her in the lingerie. It’s really a win-win and it’s surprising that this is not the most common gift on Valentine’s day.

A day at the spa is also a great gift as she will get to spend the day at the spa getting whichever treatment she wants. This is also usually given as a gift certificate so she will enjoy this Valentine’s day present on the day you give it to her and the day she uses it!

Jewelery is the other classic and thoughtful gift to consider, however, this is often above people’s budgets. When selecting Jewelery get something that she will enjoy, wear and show off to her friends. If she never wears bracelets then giving her a bracelet is a very risky and inadvisable gift. However, if she loves necklaces then a heart shaped pendant necklace might be the gift she will absolutely adore!

Whichever gift you decide, remember the card. You should always include a card as ladies know that if you selected a card you would have to put some thought into it. This is sometimes very tricky as you don’t want to get something that doesn’t display your feelings. This is exactly why they like the card because it shows the thought that you put into the card.

Finally, instead of just wrapping your gifts up and giving them to her try to be a bit creative. If you’re giving flowers and something else then send the flowers to her work (or home) and bring the gift to her later. This gives her two gifts, two chances to think of you and shows that you put some work and thought into the day.

Remember, Valentine’s day is not really that complex. You should plan early, give a card, buy something thoughtful. If you can show your loved one that you put some time, work and thought into the gift they will like it regardless of what you give. Valentine’s day has become very complex but following simple tips and planning early can really save you a lot of trouble!

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Valentines Day is a special day for couples to celebrate their love and their relationship. Traditionally flowers are given to the woman, usually red roses. Chocolates and wine are often also given but as these can seem a bit mundane people often look for more exciting valentines day presents. There’s a range of personalized gifts available which makes the whole gift giving much easier. There are a wide range of items available which can all be personalized with a name, or a message. They range from calendars to door mats and many other interesting things in between.

You can go for the traditional gift of champagne and chocolates with a personalized label. This would be a stunningly perfect gift and an exciting way of popping the question. The gifts are beautiful and will show that you’ve really put some effort into picking the right gift and haven’t ended up with garage flowers again.

A personalized poem inside a Valentines Day card can make it very special too. A personal message that will make the recipient go all gooey inside is the desired effect but this can be tricky. Poems don’t have to rhyme though, and the sentiment is important. If you want to sum up your love then think of the thing you adore most about them and write that down, and then write the next most wonderful thing about them down. Build a list and put that in with the starting line, I love you because.

You can also get cards personalized on the outside too. That’s a very special way of giving a card to someone to take the time and effort to organize this. It’s very simply too – and can be done quickly online and there’s a huge choice of the card types too. So if you want a cute card, or a very romantic traditional card, or even a humorous card you will be able to find the right one.

Romance is easy to organize if you plan in advance. You should have your thinking cap on now to ensure that this Valentines Day is one she will remember for years to come.

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How is a mom supposed to do it all? Studies show that both working moms in the employment realm and stay at home moms find themselves overwhelmed, or on the brinks of over whelm, over half of their waking hours. Why? Because with big love comes big desires for your children’s best life. Babies, being born helpless are completely dependent upon their parents or caretakers for survival. This role is not to be taken lightly. Parents and children can feel love exchanged through care-giving. But, the biggest source of love and connection is also the biggest challenge; when to take care of the child by helping or giving and when to take care of the child by letting them take care of themselves.

It is a mother’s journey to relinquish control of the responsibility for her child, their well being, their emotions, their jobs, little by little, day by day. With each step in letting go of responsiblitiy, comes the opportunity for connecting to the child a new way.

1. Practice self care. Hopefully your mom has let go of caring for you at this point. Now someone gets to do the job. It’s your turn and what an honor and privilege it is to be the one who gets to be you and take care of you! With a full self care tank, it is easier to be clear on how to manage the tasks of the day, tasks are completed efficiently and the enjoyment of even the most mundane task increases.

2. Give yourself a break. Let go of the guilt of “mistakes”. When your child was learning to walk, she fell down, sometimes getting bruises. No one ever reprimanded her for the “mistake”. Offer yourself the same kindness. We are always learning. Now is the time of life to learn parenting, balance and more.

3. Include the kids and spouse in on the chores. Who said “family time” is only about playing games. Cleaning, laundry, cooking, shopping can be quality family time. Remember, it is not about getting it done. Be creative and find a way to enjoy the journey.

4. Find your “enough” valve. When separating home from work, allow the transition. Leave work at work. There is little you can do about it now. In fact, putting it to rest is actually doing something about it. It creates a fresh perspective the next day. Then be with your self, your spouse or your children. Know when you have interacted “enough” with each of these categories and allow yourself thoughts of self praise. (They energize you and everyone wins).

5. Listen to your heart. If it is telling you you need help, connection with your spouse, connection with girl friends take care of it.

6. Notice what responsibility you can let go of again. They grow fast! As you teach your kids self care, they are learning life skills that will be solid for your grandchildren.

Patty Jackson, Family and Relationship Life Coach
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Patty Jackson, Life Coach Trainer
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