This is a day riddled with apprehension for those in a relationship and also for those that are not in a relationship. All that is required on February 14th is to be thoughtful. Extravagance if any should really be left for other days such as birthdays and such. If you want to be extravagant with gifts and so on, this is fine. If your are looking for Valentine's Day gifts, here are some Valentine's Day gift ideas to consider for your special someone.

Although this day has become commercialized, it is good to have a day to remind us to appreciate those in our lives. It would be good if we did this every day and did not need a special day set aside for love. You can show your love and appreciation any number of ways for little or no cost to you. However you do this to celebrate Valentine's is completely up to you. You can do something as simple as writing a simple note or buying or creating a Valentine's Day card letting them know how much you love and appreciate them.

If you need additional help with Valentine's Day gift ideas, the easiest way to show your appreciation is with flowers. If you have a flower garden, you can create a bouquet for your love or purchase various bouquets of flowers. These can vary from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. It is important to get her flowers that she likes and not necessarily roses. Roses though make some of the best Valentine's Day gifts and are appreciated by most women. Cooking a simple meal for your loved one and spending time with them is also great way to celebrate Valentine's.

Another easy way to show your appreciation is with candy even for those who are trying to watch their weight although being careful in this area is key. A lot of people do think that it wouldn't be Valentine's without the candy. There are many variations that will make great Valentine's Day gifts but you need to consider the recipient's tastes.

A unique idea to set yourself apart with candy is to consider creating a bouquet featuring your loved one's favorite candy. This will show how thoughtful you are which is what most people want in someone that they love. It would be great if you made this bouquet of candy look like a flower bouquet with all the ribbons and such. It is okay to be creative and this is usually most appreciated by the one you love.

Another one of the great Valentines Day gift ideas is to give the gift of a getaway such as a weekend getaway. A romantic getaway such as a bed and breakfast getaway is a great way to renew your relationship. This is a great gift usually only for those that have been in a relationship together for a while and not usually the newly dating. Every case is different and you will just have to judge your relationship to determine whether a romantic getaway is an appropriate Valentine's Day gift.

Another great Valentine's Day gift that depends on the status of your relationship is getting lingerie which makes some of the best Valentine's Day gifts. This is definitely a great way to spice up the relationship.

Jewelry also makes some of the best Valentine's Day gift ideas but you may not want to get overly extravagant gifts unless you truly want to. Simple earring or pendants are appropriate for new relationship whereas a more extravagant jewelry gift may be more appropriate if you have been in a relationship for a while. When buying jewelry as a Valentine's Day gift, it is important to determine what she likes and dislikes. If she does not like hoop earrings, getting her hoops is not a good idea. If he/she only wears white gold or silver, getting him/her yellow gold jewelry is not a good idea. This will only show that you are thoughtless which is not what you want on Valentine's.