It is that time of year again.  No, not the Super Bowl, dummy.  Valentine’s Day is upon us, and most of you will follow your typical pattern of waiting until the last minute and end up getting her stupid flowers or a cheesy pajamagram.  No doubt she is well practiced at feigning joy from your Valentine’s Day gift — but why not let 2010 mark the beginning of a new era where you get her something which she’ll actually love.  All it takes is a little imagination, and the dividends you will receive from picking the right gift are well worth it — trust me.

His & Her Love Pillowcases

Chicks eat this stuff up.  Don’t be afraid to let her have a brief glance at your sensitive side by giving her a set of these romantic pillowcases.  Now, the goal of a good Valentine’s Day gift is to get her running into the bedroom, right?  This gift ensures that she heads right towards the bed after opening the package.  The best part is that this gift will only set you back around 30 bucks, and they’re easily hidden from your friends thus avoiding the inevitable teasing.  Several varieties of these pillowcases are available online allowing you to pick the set which you know will press her buttons.

Spa Package for Two

What girl doesn’t like a day at the spa?  Now, the beauty of this gift is that it entails you getting rubbed down by another chick while at the same time making your girl feel like she’s the center of your world.  How cool is that?  This gift isn’t cheap, and it’ll run you around $200.  Certificates can be bought online and are valid at over 5000 spas around the world.  You can either use it locally or save it for your next trip together.  Just be sure to avoid reflexively asking for a happy ending when your girl is lying on the table right next to you.

Personalized Comic Art

This gift is sure to wow her.  Several online services now allow you to upload the photographs of your choice and have them converted into high-end comic style artwork.  Imagine how wide her smile will be as she hangs your masterpiece on her wall.  She’ll assume you went to great lengths in order to pull this gift off, but between us, it’s pretty easy to do.  However, it will set you back approximately 300 bucks — but it is sure to have more impact than a $300 piece of jewelry quickly picked up at the mall.  Show her that she is the Mona Lisa of your eye.

Customized Candy

If, for whatever reason, you are bound and determined to follow the crowd and get her candy, then at least put a little creativity into it.  M&M’s now allows you to customize their candy putting personalized messages or pictures on these iconic treats.  Special Valentine’s Day 2010 packages are available which can include a matching teddy bear.  For less than $25, this idea is sure to melt in her mouth.  That’s the whole point of Valentine’s Day, isn’t it?  And, no, the Mars Corporation will not let you do what you’re thinking.

Leopard Print Lingerie

No Valentine’s Day gift list is complete without at least one obligatory lingerie entry.  If you are going to go this route, you might as well bring out the animal out in her.  This sexy feline bedtime number is available at Victoria’s Secret, and at $35 it won’t break the bank.  This is a limited edition product, so if you want to use it in order to help make her purr you better act quickly.