The 14th of February, Saint Valentine’s Day, a wonderful day for lovers. Apparently named after the Roman who would not give up his Christianity and defied his Emperor. Of course, the day has many traditions, story and myths attached to it, no one really knows which, if any, are true.

Valentine’s Day cards were first sent regularly in Britain in the 19th Century. These days we give cards and gifts, alongside some small tokens of love and friendship, propose marriage and buy large extravagant gifts on Valentine’s Day. It all depends on your budget, you don’t need to spend a fortune, but you do need to spend more than a minute thinking about it.

You should show your loved one how much you care every day. Show don’t tell. It’s an important difference in relationships. Words are cheap, actions speak for themselves. Demonstrate to your loved one how you feel about them. There’s no day for proving your love to that special person, like Valentine’s Day. It’s the one day of the year when you’re given permission to love with abandon.

The right choice of Valentine’s Day gifts can make your lover’s day. It can also be a nightmare. Do you buy flowers, chocolates, romantic CDs or lingerie? – And that’s just the gifts for him! How do you choose the right Valentine’s Day gifts?

Valentine’s Gifts for her might include the funky Love Duck or the Hugs and Kisses Duck from Designroom’s Bud Duck collection. If little Rubber Ducks aren’t her thing, then what about the super cute ‘Me to You’ bears, the tatty teddy’s with the blue nose that everyone loves? If a little toy won’t do the trick, how about something for the bedroom? Calm down Saucy! A Candy Love Hippo pillow is the bedroom accessory that’s full of romance. We’re full of great Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

Okay, it’s easier to choose Valentine’s Day gifts for her, but don’t forget your man! He loves gifts too, but choosing gifts for him perhaps isn’t as easy. He might not feel the same about fluffy toys, as you do. If he does like them, there’s a great range of Ty cuddly toys that are fun and can sit on his office desk or even his pillow.

Remember when telling a guy that you love him with a gift, it doesn’t mean hearts and flowers. It means a gift that has a special meaning for him. Buying a gift for him often means putting a bit of extra thought into it. If he loves Doctor Who, there’s a great selection of Doctor Who stuff, not to mention tons of gadgets and gizmos if he’s into them. BUD Ducks come in a range of more masculine designs, take a look, you’ll find one for him there!

You don’t need to spend lots of money on Valentines Day gifts. You do need to think carefully about the gifts that you buy. It’s better to buy one special thing than lots of meaningless gifts. Valentine’s Day is about something special for someone special.