I’ve never been a big fan of gift getting.  Actually, I’ve never really been able to say “ok, get me this” if someone asks me what I want, and I’ve always had a hard time actually accepting gifts out of the blue.  I love to be on the giving end.  It wasn’t until recently that I realized that, like me, it is just as fulfilling for some people to actually give to others as it is for some to receive.

I have finally come to grips with the fact that it is ok to accept gifts because you never really know how much of a blessing it is to the other person to be able to gift you.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, guys, you need to kick it in gear and start looking for romantic gifts for her!  Don’t put it off for a February 13 midnight toilet paper run!  Think about it, and give her a gift that really means something.

Wedding Anniversary gifts are a little like Valentine’s Day gifts!  If your significant other is fine with a trip to the baseball stadium or a night alone with no kiddos, that’s great, but if you really want to surprise him/her, put some thought into it and make it count!

Then, there is always that special someone who has always been there for you!  From time to time, I like to pick up or make special thank you gifts just to let friends and family know that I’m thinking about them, too.  You never know when someone else needs a pick me up.

This Valentine’s Day, I’m trying to embrace my inner gift receiver, and I’ve already told Andy what I want!  Actually, I think I told him what I wanted for the next holiday on Christmas night!  Dishes.  Yes, I want a whole brand spankin’ new set of dishes!