By Tammy Gibson, Founder, A Mom In Red High Heels.com
In light of the romantic holiday just around the corner, I’ve put together a She Said/ He Said Wish List to inspire you and your partner to really give the gifts you both really want. Not brave enough to speak up for fear of hurting his feelings? Then just print up this article and leave it lying out. If he asks you about it, tell him you printed it to get gift ideas for HIM!
She Said…
Dearest Hubby,
It’s another year, another Valentine’s Day! I’m happy for the occasion to celebrate our love and lives together. I do, however, have a few small suggestions regarding gifts this year. Instead of buying me some see-through, lacy, barely-there outfit that I’ll never wear again (we DO have kids that climb in bed with us fairly often, remember?) or a pound of chocolate that only adds pounds to my hips, how about one of these?
1. Body care products that allow me to feel like the goddess I am. Naughty Mommy Body Care has a very sensual scent that will leave me feeling relaxed and desirable. Doesn’t the name alone make you desire me more?
2. Couples Massage. It’s something for both of us to enjoy. Oh, and don’t forget to book the babysitter when you make the massage appointment!
3. Sleepwear that I’ll really wear again but sexy enough for you to enjoy.
4. Freshly cut flowers. Don’t spend $100 on a dozen roses that will die quickly! Buy me fragrant wild flowers that will last and last…Then, buy me a gift card to Sephora with the money you saved!
5. Jewels. Yes, diamonds would be fabulous. But I know the diapers, formula and college savings have sucked up any hope of sparking baubles in my near future! How about some fabulous earrings* that I can wear everyday to draw attention to my eyes that you think are beautiful?
6. Give me a time out. Some time alone to browse the bookstore, shop for shoes or just sit with a mask on my face would be cherished.
Regardless of the actual gift you give, I know you love me! Give me one of these gifts, and I’ll know you hear me and that is the best gift of all!
XOXO!
Your Wife
*use coupon code WELLMOM for free shipping through 2/28/08
He Said…
Hey Hot Wife,
Happy Valentine’s Day, Sexy! I can’t wait to spend a great evening with you that ends very late at night! (hint, hint) When we do our traditional gift exchange, I hope you are pleased with what I picked out for you! Don’t bother getting anything for me. All I want is a night with you (preferably with your clothes off!). If you want to wrap something up to give me, here are a few thoughts:
1. Massage oil so you can rub my feet, neck and back. I love your hands running across my skin!
2. Music. Download some songs from iTunes that remind you of great times together with me. Or burn a personalized CD. It will bring back happy memories every time I listen to it.
3. Concert tickets to see one of my favorites. You join me for the concert even if you don’t enjoy the music. Your being with me will make it so much cooler!
4. Dinner at a sports bar. Relax, it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s night. It would be fun to chill in a bar, drinking beer and eating appetizers with you while the game is on. Share in this occasion with me and you may just enjoy yourself!
5. Video Games. What?! They relax me. You enjoy shopping and pedicures, I just want to play games. Besides, it will be good bonding time for me and the kids!
Love you, Babe!
Your Husband
