Guest Author - Lisa Shea
These ideas for romantic presents are very cheap on the wallet, but showcase your talents to make the present truly memorable.
Personalized Web Site
If you're good with web design, put together a website that celebrates your love for your partner. When it's ready, send him / her an email and point your darling at it!
Woven Thread Ring
Rings don't have to be silver or gold to have meaning. Watch the Count of Monte Cristo to find how even a simple woven-thread ring can be the most important symbol of love.
There are many sites on the web to show you how to do a simple weave. Use colors that have special significance to you both, and create a personal treasure.
Quiet Massage
Not just the two minute while-you-watch-a-commercial! Set aside a good hour, and get some massage oil and a few towels. Put on some relaxing music, light a few candles, and work on kneading out those aches and pains.
You donīt need to be a master masseuse - the attention is more important than the exact technique. Of course, if you get a book on doing massages and learn some skills, they will be MUCH appreciated!!
Origami Presents
Paper is cheap, but beautiful origami creations can be made out of simple squares. Go to a library and learn how to make a loverīs knot or a long-life crane. Itīs something your partner can keep around the office or home!
You can always start with the simple shapes, like a crane. As you gain skill, you can create shapes that she will be incredibly proud to display in her locker, room or office.
Write a Song
If youīre musically inclined, write a little song for your partner, and play or sing it to them on this special occasion. You can even tape your performance, so your partner can remember it for years to come! Even if itīs not a five-star-show, the effort you put into it will shine above anything else.
