By Victoria Graciano-Guerrero

Daily Titan Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day specials are here. Have you thought about what to gift that special someone on Valentine’s Day?

1. Flowers, of course. A guy can never go wrong buying flowers on Valentine’s Day – after all, it is the number one gift to give. A nice touch is to buy a variety of her favorite flowers, since the traditional red roses might be over-priced for the holiday.

2. Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Even if your girlfriend is on a diet, nothing says “I love you” like chocolate. If you’re on a budget and Godiva is out of the question, head to See’s Candy and buy her three of her favorite chocolates. You could even buy her favorite chocolate bar and wrap it with a bow on top. Remember, chocolate equals happiness.

3. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but not your wallet’s. Ah yes, a girl’s all-time favorite is jewelry, but if you’re on a budget and can’t afford the glamor of diamonds, stick to sterling silver or imitation jewelry. You’ll be surprised how some people can’t even tell the difference and your girlfriend will love you. There is definitely something special about a girl receiving jewelry on Valentine’s Day.

4. Table for two, please. A romantic dinner should always be on the agenda for Valentine’s Day. Again, if you’re on a budget, plan something small, like maybe cooking dinner or planning a picnic. You could also check out some inexpensive places where you both could enjoy a sweet, romantic dinner.

5. Perfume anyone? Your significant other’s favorite fragrance is a good gift idea for him or her. Not only do we want to look our best when we are with our better half, we want to smell good too.

6. Say how you feel in writing. Write a romantic poem or love letter. Don’t think of this idea as being too old fashioned, your girlfriend will appreciate words that come from the heart. So go ahead and make your own Valentine’s card.

7. It’s true what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Be creative and find an irresistible picture of yourself, or of the both of you, frame it and gift it. This shows that you took time to find the perfect photo. And guys, your girlfriend will love you for it.

8. Make a CD with all of your favorite songs. This is an intimate and romantic gift. If you’re no Shakespeare, find the lyrics that make you one. This is a gift that you will both be able to enjoy later while on a drive or in the bedroom.

9. Bake for your special someone. Make their favorite dessert or stick with the traditional heart-shaped chocolate cake. Just like our mothers said, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. For the guys, just stepping into the kitchen and trying to cook is enough to score you points.

10. Light up their world. A good idea on Valentine’s Day is to light up your girlfriend’s or boyfriend’s room with scented candles and rose petals. This will create the perfect romantic scenery and will definitely surprise your significant other.