The (in)famous Valentine’s Day is just two short days away. Still not sure what to get your boyfriend?
Relax, because guys like to keep things simple. The following gift ideas are inexpensive, thoughtful and effective.
A box of chocolate
While this seems eye-rollingly cliché and predictable, this is a great go-to Valentine’s Day gift. Pick up his favorite chocolates from the store and you’re set. Plus, I bet he’ll even share some with you.
Something homemade
Homemade gifts are thoughtful and inexpensive. It could be something as easy as making him homemade chocolate chip cookies or a sweet Valentine’s Day card. You could even throw together some date ideas a put them in a decorated Mason jar. He is sure to love anything that comes from the heart.
A gift card
Madison is overflowing with delicious restaurants. Does he love getting Ian’s after a long night out? Wendy’s? Jimmy John’s? The possibilities are endless, and you can never go wrong with a gift card.
A dinner date
Whether you make reservations or stay in for a cooking night together, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Call his favorite sit-down restaurant for reservations and tell him you’re taking him out. Otherwise, a quick stop at Fresh Market and the possibilities of a home-cooked dinner are endless. Whatever you do, don’t forget dessert.
Tickets to a sporting event, concert, etc.
Time might be the best gift of all. Does your guy man-crush on Frank Kaminsky? His favorite band coming to Madison? Two tickets to a sporting event or concert shows him that you love spending time doing what he loves.
His favorite alcohol
This one is pretty self-explanatory. You can’t go wrong by getting him his favorite beer or hard liquor.
A framed picture
Last, but not least, a framed picture of a special date you had together is sure to bring back happy memories, and he can put the picture somewhere special.
So girls, take a deep breath and remember that less is more. Any one of these gifts is simple and from the heart. You got this.