MSNBC highlights the Top 5 Worst Valentine's Day gifts. They are:

Lingerie--This all depends.

Gas-station flowers--Seriously, guys. We can tell the difference. Be bold...be different. Go with something besides roses every once in awhile.

Gym membership--Not the day to remind us we could lose a few. Use some tact, even if it kills you.

Clichéd jewelry--I know others disagree, but I so agree with this. There's nothing that makes me want to vom more than heart-shaped jewelry. I don't care if it IS the Tiffany heart-shaped necklace. It's still hokey.

Household goods--Not unless asked for. And even then, think about what would really spoil her, but that she won't ask for, and buy that instead.

Oh, and don't get your boxer-briefs all in a bunch on this, boys. My advice of creativity and not taking the easy way out applies to a lady's gift-giving to a man as well.

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Posted by Lawren at February 13, 2006 07:51 AM | Trackbacks (0)

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I like nice lingerie so my husband often gives me a gift certificate to the best shop around but I wouldn't want him to try to choose lingerie for me.

Says: Nanc' at February 13, 2006 07:57 AM

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You are all welcome to borrow from the Rev and Mrs. Rev's repoirtoire---we have started a tradition of renting a cabin the weekend after every v-day---72 hours together in a secluded cabin in the woods is far superior to any amount of hokey jewelry/candy/etc. The gift here is time together, without work/friends/other commitments, and I highly recommend this solution to an oterwise shitty/madeforTV/Hallmark holiday.

Says: The Rev at February 13, 2006 11:39 AM

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And you forgot to mention the other high point of the trip--the hot tub.

Says: Lawren at February 13, 2006 11:43 AM

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