CNN.com - Valentine's Day

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Gift picks

CNN.com editors selected these gift ideas for Valentine's Day. CNN Interactive does not endorse external sites.

Traditional:

	For her: Jewelry. We're not going to steer you wrong here. Flowers die. Chocolate goes right to the hips. Jewelry will remind her that you love her for years to come. It doesn't have to be expensive. Just make sure it is shiny or sparkly. The Blue Nile diamond guide Jewelry Central

	For him: Gadget. Again, we have this one on good authority. Guys LOVE gadgets. If you're up for a splurge (and still frustrated that he will never stop for directions), try a personal global positioning device. If you're on a budget, how about "night vision" sunglasses. Epinoins.com: Electronics Gadget Universe 1-877-Gadgets

Romantic:

	For her: Fully body massage. Read up on all the latest relaxation techniques, invest in some professional massage oil and offer a one-hour session to your mate. Alternatively, if you are all thumbs in the massage department, turn to the professionals and splurge on a day at the spa, a trip for the two of you. Spawish.com Spa Finder Spa & Beauty at GiftCertificates.com

	For him: Pack a picnic (filled with his favorite junk foods and beer -- nothing healthy in there), buy tickets to a local sporting event (splurge for the good seats) and sit back and enjoy the game together. Ticketmaster.com

High ticket:

	For her: A trip on the Orient Express. For the big spender, a romantic train trip from London to Rome, with stops in Paris and Venice, on world's most celebrated train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express would make any woman's Valentine's Day. Orient express

	For him: The Super Bowl just happened, but college basketball's March Madness is right around the corner. If your man loves sport, movies for men who like movies and the remote control, splurge on that new flat screen TV. Epinions.com: Televisions

On a budget:

	For her: Plan an evening of romantic films. This one is really easy and effective. Go to the video store and rent several romantic movies (see guide to romantic movies). Get a bottle of wine (no beer), popcorn, candles and Kleenex. Don't ask her what she wants to see. Just surprise her with a selection of chic flicks. Internet Movie Database

	For him: Burn a CD with favorite songs. But make sure they are HIS favorite songs. This isn't the time to try to change embarrassing musical tastes. If he loves Kansas and Meatloaf, carry on my wayward sister and find that paradise by the dashboard light. Allmusic.com

It's the thought that counts:

	For her: Write a song. This one ALWAYS works, but it may take some planning (or guitar lessons). Layla, Allison, Donna and Sweet Melissa, these were all women who had GREAT Valentine's days. If you're not that creative, try one of these online "random lyric generators." Country Western song machine Chloe meets the 80s

	For him: Saying, "Yes," for the entire day. "Can I leave my clothes on the floor?" "Yes." "Can I go out with the boys?" "Yes." (This could be tricky to the all but the clever. "Do I have to take the garbage out?" "Yes.") And who knows? At the end of the night, it might turn out to be a good day for everyone.

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