Romantic Gift Basket for a Man

When you're trying to come up with a romantic gift basket for a man, it may seem a little difficult at first. While there's not as many options as there are for women, a little creative thinking can make it an extra-special gift.

The first thing to do is take all the stereotypes about men that are put out there in mass media and throw them out. Those are just plain "gift baskets." You want a romantic gift basket for a man that implies some personal attention and focus beyond the Hallmark or Sharper-Image gifts.

In order to have an actual romantic gift, you need to make it a personal message of love and desire from you to him. Think about not only the things he likes, but the things he likes to do with you. Think about the times you've been romantic with him, and put some items in the gift basket that will remind him of those times.

For example, let's say one of your first real dates was to a concert. A CD by the artist would be one way to remind him of it; but a better way to "personalize" the gift would be to have a "mix tape" CD with rare remixes, live performances, or other tracks that aren't easily acquired - unless you are using the Internet or a music service like iTunes. Make it even more personal by including a little booklet with a short message about why each song makes you think of him. The more personal effort you put into the gift basket, the more effective the message will be.

The idea that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is a sound one, usually. Of course, you want to make sure it's food that he actually likes - if you're not sure, then perhaps a gift certificate to a "manly" restaurant, like a steakhouse, would be a better idea. In the same vein as the mix tape, however, it's better to make something - a baked good, a coupon for a home-cooked meal, something with a personal touch. A coupon for dinner at your place can be combined with a romantic game or some other playful idea.

Many guys have, no matter how suave and mature they are on the outside, a little boy inside who still loves discovering new presents and little gadgets and such. A scattering of "just because" romantic gifts don't have to be very expensive, but they can be things that he takes with him to work or with him on trips that make him think of you and the feelings you share.

The number one faux pas in any kind of gift giving is when you either give him something you think he needs or something that you want. The problem with the first is that it changes it from a gift to an object lesson or a reminder - neither of which is very romantic. Deodorant is not going to be very romantic; on the other hand, a vial of aftershave with a note that says, "If you wore this, my knees would go weak!" works much better. Tickets to "My Fair Lady" are not going to excite anyone who is not already a fan of the stage; the fact that you think it's romantic doesn't help. On the other hand, tickets to "The Lion King" with a stuffed lion that says, "You'll always be my Mufasa!" will make him feel appreciated and special.

By simply putting as much thought into his gift basket as you'd like him to put into one for you, the ideas will flow and you'll be rewarded with an expression on his face that will make both your hearts swell with joy.

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