Valentine's Day gifts – a tip in our own interest

Valentine's Day: women look forward to it, but for most men, it brings out a cold sweat. What should you surprise your sweetheart with? It doesn't always have to be expensive to have a big impact. Here are a few ideas that are sure to please your partner.

Valentine's Day gifts that cost almost nothing

Breakfast in bed

Breakfast in bed is at the top of the list of things women really enjoy. Whether it's a classic breakfast with coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh rolls with jam, cheese, and ham, or a champagne breakfast with strawberries. Savory items like ham, cheese, and salads are also a good way to start the (Valentine's) day. If you're feeling brave, you can also make waffles yourself – they taste heavenly!

A nice dinner for two

Speaking of food, a nice candlelight dinner can also delight your partner. It doesn't matter whether it's home-cooked or at a fancy restaurant; both are always appreciated. For those who decide to cook themselves: there are wonderful cookbooks available today, for example by Jamie Oliver or Tim Mälzer, which allow you to create delicious menus with little effort.

Is there really no time in the evening because you're putting the kids to bed or were at work too late? Then go for simple things: serve a ready-made cheese fondue, as well as fruit, salad, and ham with bread. Or melon with ham, breadsticks with cheese, olives, and bacon.

For dessert, dip strawberries in chocolate. In any case, set the table with candles and nice dishes, as we know that we eat with our eyes.

Wellness at home

Another option is to put together a wellness experience at home for your partner: a nice bubble bath for two or a massage with massage oil, or both—this will turn Valentine's Day into a relaxing evening together.

The classics among gifts for women

Flowers

It's almost impossible without flowers. Whether it's a red rose or a whole bouquet. Women love flowers, as the sales figures prove: throughout the year, flowers are bought almost exclusively by women, only on Valentine's Day by men. So you can't really go wrong here.

Jewelry

Another classic is jewelry. Of course, it's sometimes not that easy to match her taste. It's best to discreetly browse through her jewelry box: does she have more flashy jewelry? Or rather very subtle, delicate things? In an emergency, it can always be exchanged together, and by then at the latest, most women's eyes will sparkle (just like the beautiful jewelry you chose).

Sweets

Sweets are also a lovely option, as most women love chocolate or something sweet in general. Especially for Valentine's Day, these are also available in very beautiful packaging; a chocolate heart is a good start. Chocolates are great—I can highly recommend the pralines from Eveline Wild warmly.

Underwear

Many women are also happy about pretty lingerie from their partner, as it is interesting to see what kind of lingerie he would like to see his partner in. You often hear that this is too difficult because you (the man) don't know the size.

Here's a tip: Secretly check the existing pieces of lingerie; the size is usually on the inside. And if it really doesn't fit, it's no drama if you go exchange it together afterwards. If you don't dare to do it despite everything, but know that she would like it, you can also get gift vouchers and then go shopping together.

Romantic excursions in Vienna and the surrounding area

Anyone can buy flowers and jewelry, right? Well then, maybe go for something original. How about one of these ideas:

• Chocolate massage
• Flower bath
• Evening visit to the thermal baths
• Valentine's Day menu at Marchfelderhof with palm reading
• Wine tasting
• Night tour at Schönbrunn
• Gourmet dinner at the Natural History Museum
• Picnic
• Crime dinner
• Experience restaurant
• Dinner in the Dark
• Knight's dinner
• Dining at the Danube Tower
• Restaurant on the Old Danube
• Romantic dinner on the Kahlenberg
• Dining in the Palm House in Schönbrunn

There are tons of ideas here, and I would be happy if a few more were added. Posts and comments are therefore very welcome!

Especially in our hectic times, I don't think it's so bad that there is a fixed day in the year that reminds you to spend a day or evening with your partner in a very romantic way again, without talking about work or housework. Because, let's be honest, how often do we really spoil our partners?

Read also: Gift ideas for an active woman

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