COMING SOON: VALENTINE'S DAY!

February is coming, and it will bring the day of love with it. Most of the lovers are already planning for the day. What gift to give, where to meet, what to do to make the day more romantic than any other day?

Why and how is Valentine's Day celebrated? No one quite knows, why it is celebrated, but it surely makes a big difference in life of lovers. This is the most important day for lovers. They all go mad in love on this day,and can think of nothing but how to please their beloved. It is recorded that business of jewelry takes a big jump during February. So does the business of flowers,candies and cards. Every other gift that can be thought of is bought across most of the countries of the world and is sent to the beloved.

What about others? Valentine's Day may be the most important day for those in love. What about others? Let us take a look at today's world. Wars, terrorism, fear, murders, and every other destruction that can disturb a peaceful life is the norm. Open a newspaper, watch news on television or read it on Internet, the disturbing news is getting predominance. It depresses the common person in the world. Isn't it? What does a common person think of the future of such a world? Can anyone be optimistic? Can anyone visualize of peace dawning around the world, countries co existing in peace with each other and no ethnic wars being fought anywhere?
What does one look forward to in such a world? I think that most of us have become so numb with disturbances, both man made and natural that we have stopped thinking of future. For a large majority it is "let us try to live peacefully today".

Valentine's Day and the world peace -With so much destruction going around,, shouldn't one welcome a day, when love reigns supreme? A day, when hatred and destruction takes back seat and one only thinks of love? What if we begin a new way of celebration? Begin sending love messages to our enemies. Begin talking of love and peace and try something that can reduce our conflicts with others? Why keep the day confined to romantic love. Take a step forward and make it a day to make every human being love another. Irrespective of race, nation, religion, etc. Break all the outer barriers and try to touch the heart of all we can? Can this be done? Let us at least think of Valentine's Day as a day, when all the hatred and enmity is forgotten and it is the song of love that is played around. Is that not a big contribution of this day? That is why it is so important.

Read the gift guide! Coming soon!

FOR THE GIRL WHO HAS EVERYTHING, . . .

What do you get the girl who has everything, . . .I get asked this question on a regular basis. What do you get the savvy independent girl who seems like she has or can have anything that she wants? Well, I think it's actually quite simple. Those girls love things that come from the heart. My closest girlfriends enjoy lavish presents, (note: you can never go wrong with anything Louis Vuitton or Balenciaga, umm, . . .do not buy COACH, unless it's for a woman over 45.) However, if you want to stand out amongst the others that will spoil her with designer goods, try gifts from the heart. I know it sounds cliche, its almost like 3rd grade during Valentine's festivities. You take the brightest red piece of paper you can find, you fold it in half, you draw a half heart and with your safety scissors follow the line. You slowly open it up, add an outline of white Elmer's glue, sprinkle some silver glitter, shake it off, and with the dark red Crayola crayon, you write her name on it. The simplest thought earns points.

After much discussion amongst my girlfriends and after much analyzing what I would've liked for my birthday, anniversary, or Christmas, here are a few suggestions for the girl who has everything, . . .

1. WORDS. Women love to hear thoughts from your heart. It can be a simple Haiku, an erotic love letter, or a few lines from your favorite poet.


2. MUSIC. Music is the key to the soul. Are there certain songs that make you think of her? certain lyrics that perfectly describe your relationship with her? Make a mixed CD of songs that remind you of her or songs that you know she'd like. That way every time she plays it you will be on her mind.







3. PHOTOS. Do you all take photos every single time that you are together? Have them all on your iPhone? Facebook? PhotoBucket? Download them, print them, and create a collage. Get an inexpensive frame from an art supply store or Target. Photos are a visual capture of the memories you two have shared.









4. OUTING. Women love when small surprises are planned. Try a romantic picnic on the beach or at a local park. Something simple, sweet, and it doesn't have to count a fortune, but the memories are priceless.










5.CHOCOLATE. Every girl likes to watch her waistline, and every guy has to appreciate that. With that said, try making homemade chocolate dipped strawberries. You will earn serious points for creativity!