First off, I am so sorry about being a blog slacker- I have been playing catch up and it has taken me alot of time! Needless to say, me and my accountant are having some FUN next month! {{{HOLLA}}}}<\/p>\n

Whew! Ok\u2026so its that time if year where we all get all mushy, thinking about love, and hearts and red roses- and EEK! What to get that \u201cspecial\u201d person in our lives.\u00c2\u00a0 I know, for all you men, diamonds are a girls best friend, and a blue box NEVER hurt! But, given the economy this year, I am trying to think a little more budget friendly.\u00c2\u00a0 So, these are the top 5 things I would give\/receive for Valentine\u2019s Day:<\/p>\n

Number 1- oh, come on, you knew this one!<\/p>\n

Boudoir Photography<\/p>\n

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This is by far the number one gift topper for any man this year! All it takes is a dose of courage, and some fantastic lingerie, and voila! It really is a lot of fun! The website goes live on Valentine\u2019s day so you will see what I have been working on for over a year! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE boudoir sessions!<\/p>\n

** IF you are not quite brave enough for this, I hear hubby\u2019s also love portraits of just their wives during a regular portrait session.\u00c2\u00a0 EEEK! None of the kids- I know its hard to believe, but think of the last time you had a portrait taken of just you, for just him??!<\/p>\n

2) CoupleTalk<\/p>\n

This is the MOSTEST fun game EVER! I got this for Mark for Christmas at Red Envelope<\/a> and we have really enjoyed playing.\u00c2\u00a0 We usually do it while cooking, open a bottle of wine and just chat.\u00c2\u00a0 I gave to my brother and my sis-in-law fopr Christmas as well.\u00c2\u00a0 I think its a great gift if you are newly married, or have been married for 20+ years!\u00c2\u00a0 Actually, Red Envelope has oodles of great gift ideas!!<\/p>\n

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#3) Chocolates<\/p>\n

And not just any chocolates- these babies are straight from heaven! They are called Vosges<\/a>, and they are out of NYC.\u00c2\u00a0 They put the most decadent {and oddest} things inside- but somehow it works! Mark got these last year for me, and so I am reposting from Feb 2008.\u00c2\u00a0 I sure hope he repeats for \u201909! Can I say YUMMY!<\/p>\n

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4) 5 Love Languages<\/p>\n

Ok, so its a book- and I know that seems silly.\u00c2\u00a0 But, it is by far one of the best books Mark and I have ever read! There is actually a write up in it in this Months Southern Wedding<\/a> magazine- which, for all you bride\u2019s, is a fabulous wedding magazine!! The book, discusses the 5 love languages used to communicate how we \u201clove\u201d each other.\u00c2\u00a0 It really is eye opening if you have not read!<\/p>\n

5) The Sappy Stuff<\/p>\n

Ok, think outside the box here! Why not get a fabulous tree you have been wanting to plant, and make a big deal about planting it together, or with your children.\u00c2\u00a0 Or, buy a star in his\/her name. There is\u00c2\u00a0 a great website that allows you to name a star after someone.\u00c2\u00a0 Or, for all you UF fans, you can get a brick with your anniversary date, or your children\u2019s names, or something special for just the two of you.\u00c2\u00a0 They are putting the bricks outside the football stadium.\u00c2\u00a0 Just imagine your children starting their college career there and having a brick that commemorated their parents marriage\u00c2\u00a0 {{SIGH}}}!\u00c2\u00a0 Or flowers, and not just any flowers, but the flowers that you had in your wedding! Now, for all you men {and I know there are some of you out there} go peak at you wedding photos and take one to your favorite florist.\u00c2\u00a0 I guarentee that and a box of vosges chocolates will make any women swoon!<\/p>\n

Well, thats it!!\u00c2\u00a0 I hope this helps somebody out there! Now get shopping and have a wonderful Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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