Romantic Gifts for Him

It's the same every year, isn't it? Rush, rush, rush... buy a card... rush, rush, rush... get a t-shirt, shaving kit or belt. Wrap it in a garish red, shiny wrapping paper with a 'love you loadsssss' card on it. Then go out for dinner, and just like that he's a year older. Don't get me wrong, I get the emotion and I don't doubt you love him; but wouldn't it be so much better if you could gift him something personal? Something he can relate to because he knows the thought behind it? So it's agreed then, his birthday is around the corner and you don't want it to be just a regular birthday like every year. You want it to be so special that he'll be thanking the stars for the day you entered his life. Don't know how to do that? Follow the lead.

When thinking of romantic gifts for him, make a list of all the things he likes. Add to that another list of the things and activities that you'll enjoy doing together. These lists will help you generate romantic gift ideas for him. All one needs to do is give a romantic twist to the mundane things that one likes and voila! You'll have some really unique romantic gifts, ready to impress.

Personalized Gifts for Him

• So you know he really, really wants that green t-shirt he's been eyeing in the mall, and he probably expects it on his birthday too. So what do you do? Buy it, of course! But here's the twist... get a personal quote printed on it. Something as simple as "_ (your name) Loves You" or something as quirky as "Horny little devil". Something that is an inside joke perhaps, that only the two of you know about. Do that and every time he wears the t-shirt, he'll remember you.
• You can use the same personalized gift idea by giving him a mug set with your names on it or a personalized pillow cover, or a key chain, or an even bolder option of personalized boxer shorts with "Property of _ (your name)" printed on it.

Homemade Gifts for Him

If you are the creative type and don't mind spending some time and going the extra mile to ensure that his birthday is special, then try some of these homemade ideas.

Scrap It
Make a scrap book of your life together. Start with how you met, go on to your first date and the ones that followed, adding important events like your engagement or wedding. Infuse the book with pictures wherever possible and dab it in his favorite perfume. He'll love the personal album of your memories which would remind him of your life together.

Framed for Life
Make a photo gift frame using simple material like thermocol, or cloth. Choose a good picture of him or the two of you together and frame it.

Picture This
Make a collage of all his pictures from childhood till the present. Alternatively, you can make a picture collage of the two of you as well. Use this collage as a part of a personalized homemade calendar or clock.

Creative Gifts for Him

Here are some romantic gifts ideas for him that are personal and special - the really out of the box variety, that will have him falling for you all over again:

Love Coupons
Make coupons for varied things and activities and ask him to 'en-cash' them, maybe over a week's time. Some of the things could be:

• Watching a movie of your choice
• Preparing a meal of your choice
• A picnic just for the two of you anytime, anywhere
• A 30-minute massage
• Doing a household chore for him that you hate

Name a Star
Name a star after him. And he'll make history. There are websites that provide this service. Contact one and make his day!

Tattoo
For those of you who are the really bold type, why not tattoo his name onto your body? It's a permanent mark of your love for him and sure to sweep him off his feet.

Live the Reel Life
Are the two of you true romantics? I bet the two of you have a favorite romantic, film scene as well - act it out. Complete with the costumes and settings. The thrill of living your fantasy will be just that exciting.

Dating Scene
Pretend like you don't know one another and 'accidentally' bump into each other. Have a first date after all these years and get to know each other over again. That will revive the romance in your life for sure!

Romantic Getaway
Plan a romantic getaway to your favorite destination and then surprise him. He'll love that you've whisked him away, instead of him doing all the planning and executing.

These romantic gifts for him are sure to set his heart on fire and heat things up several notches. Don't say I didn't warn you.