Let's be honest, the best thing about Valentine's Day is knowing you'll have sex. But she expects more than that. So we created this Valentine's Day checklist to help you satisfy her. We've broken down the essentials into a list based on your budget and time frame. Follow these steps, and you'll both be celebrating on Valentine's night. 1. Take Her Away
A change of scenery will help you relax and enjoy your time together
Romeo
Valentine's Day falls on a Thursday this year, so a weekend getaway can easily fit into your schedule and hers. According to the Travel Industry Association, 42 percent of weekend travelers plan their trips less than 2 weeks in advance. The short time frame enables you to advantage of discounts, coupons, or special offers for last-minute travelers.
Decent Beau
Traveling to an exotic locale may be out of your budget and time frame, but you can take a mini-vacation, in your hometown. Book a hotel room in a nearby city and order room service, or find a quaint bed and breakfast. Remember, many big-city hotels offer discounts on weekends to fill rooms vacated by business travelers.
Average Joe
Rather than settling for a vibrating bed at some cheap Motel, book a room at your place. Even the smallest modifications will let her know that you put forth the effort. Go for soft lighting, or, if she's really into Valentine's Day, scatter a trail of rose petals leading to the bedroom.
2.Romantic Dinner
Build up her anticipation for the final course, you
Romeo
Securing a table at hot restaurant can require reservations weeks in advance. If you're planning on dining out, start making calls immediately. Staying in? Try, hiring a in-house chef to serve up a romantic 4 course dinner. They even clean up the kitchen and dishes!
Decent Beau
If everywhere in town is booked, don't let your procrastination lead to a makeshift dinner at Swiss Chalet. Instead whip up a romantic dinner in your home. Visit Foodtv.ca for Valentine's Day recipes that will make her think you cooked all day, but you actually did next to nothing.
Average Joe
Is today Valentine's Day? Run to your grocery store and grab a rotisserie chicken, a bottle of wine, and some pre-made side dishes. Put them on some nice plates and just hide the containers. Make her think you spent all day slaving in the kitchen.
3.Chocolate
Women release 4 times more endorphins after eating chocolate than they do after making out
Romeo
Try swiss milk chocolate, almond pralines, truffles and more from Soma Chocolate Maker located in the Distillery Historic District of Toronto. Visit them at somachocolate.com for more info.
Decent Beau
Don't get a box of just any heart-shaped chocolates, go to Godiva. Savory flavors like passion orange and caramel macchiato will make her want to devour the whole box and you.
Average Joe
Don't even think of picking up some waxy excuse for truffles. Instead, whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, even if they are break and bake. The key is the presentation. Put them in a little box with tissue paper to make them look more impressive.
4.Cards
Put aside your macho tendencies and tell her how you really feel. (She'll love it)
Romeo
You don't have to be a Martha Stewart to create your own valentine. PaperSource.com has pre-cut do-it-yourself Valentine's Day card kits. They may look a little daunting, but all you need is a glue stick.
Decent Beau
Pick up a simple card from Hallmark (it doesn't even need to be red) and, in your best penmanship, write a few words from your heart. P.S. Don't forget to include "I love you."
Average Joe
The night of Feb. 13, fire off an e-mail to your beloved so it's the first thing she opens on the 14th. Try, say, a top 10 list of reasons why you love her.
6. Get Creative
Give her something that will make her think of you all year long
Romeo
Expand both of your knowledge bases and comfort zones by signing up for couples classes—salsa or ballroom dancing lessons or cooking classes. She'll love the bonding. Or go with a gift certificate to a spa; either for her alone, or both of you.
Decent Beau
Creating a sentimental piece of statement art is easier than you'd think. Take a photograph of the two of you and bring the file to your camera store. Have the photo printed in black and white in your desired size. Then find a simple inexpensive frame with white or black matting at Ikea. It'll be on her desk at work on Monday.
Average Joe
Hit Chapters and select a book by either her favorite author or on a subject you know she love. (Sex for Dummies is not what you're looking for. Unless she's made a special request for it) She'll appreciate that you took the time to put a little thought behind your personalized gift.
7. Lingerie
She'll be thinking of you while wearing it—and how she wants you to take it off of her
Romeo
Lingerie is tricky, so go for a dainty cami and boy short combo. The Calvin Klein Essentials with camisole and sleep short is both comfortable and sexy or the Perfectly Fit Seduction Lace soft cup bra and hipster is another viable option.
Decent Beau
Head to your nearest department store or visit La Senza and ask someone for help on finding the sexiest and quite possibly the world's most comfortable thongs.
Average Joe
If you don't know her size or are uncomfortable with the idea of giving lingerie, get her some soft PJs or a robe. Hanes has great comfortable sleepwear. Even slippers will come off as surprisingly endearing.
8. Jewelry
Give her some bling and ask her to model it for you—in the buff
Romeo
If you're going to go big, it has to be perfect. Nothing is worse than giving her an expensive bracelet that is more suitable for her grandma. Look at her current jewelry collection and the type of metal and style she tends to wear. If you see several pieces from a specific line or designer, consider expanding her collection.
Decent Beau
If you want to give her jewelry but have no idea what she likes, it's best to stick with the classics. Anything diamond solitaire or simple pearls is probably your safest bet.
Average Joe
Cheap jewelry is bad. Avoid running into a department store and haphazardly grabbing anything designated as "Valentine's Day." In this case you're better off going with another idea listed above.
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