What do you know! Another year has almost passed us by. I swear they go quicker every year I get older. Since a new year is upon us, that mean's a whole fresh slew of holidays and gifts you have to purchase for loved ones. The first one on the list is Valentine's Day. Yeah, that's right; it will be in your face before you can blink and say happy New Year. This is how the routine goes. And since it's coming so fast, you'd better break out your list of Valentines Day ideas. This is the year you have to surprise your wife with something awesome and incomparable. How does a Porsche 911 turbo sound? Ahh, just joking! Well, for most of us it's merely a joke. Most likely you'll want to keep the spending on a more sane level.

I am the king of romance! When it comes to romantic occasions, I am the one to ask. Actually I just made all of that up. I have no clue what I'm doing either. There, are you happy now? I turn to the Internet for Valentines Day ideas and anniversary surprises. Thus far it has treated me well. The thing I love about the web is the countless information sources and stores to shop for gifts in. Any fool with a personal computer can pull up a forum or advice column regarding romantic getaways and Valentines Day ideas. And let me be clear when I state, these websites offer some great advice. So if your mind has gone blank about a week before the occasion, hop on the web and get some advice. Hey, it's all free. You'd be a fool not to take full advantage of this deluge of data.

Last V-Day was a good one for me and the wife. The aspect of my brain that harbors the clever and unique Valentines Day ideas kicked into overdrive. We ended up staying two nights in a cozy B&B down in Charleston, South Carolina. Now how can you beat that! A weekend away for a Valentine's celebration. The 18 year old kid watches the 7 year old kid and all works out perfectly. Unfortunately this is not a viable plan for everyone. This is why it's prudent to scan your immediate area for wonderful Valentines Day ideas. Find that out-of-the-way romantic retreat. Your wife will love you for it.