Holiday Gifts

Money is not the value of a gift. Romance is not weighed in gold. If you would give something special and romantic, you must weigh its value with something more precious than the holy greenback. Money is earned and spent, stored and wagered, but is by itself meaningless.

Let time and love be your currency. How much money you spend is irrelevant. The most romantic gift is the one that you care enough to recognize the importance of and go out of your way to obtain, regardless of the cost. If you want it to be special to your loved one, it must be personal. We cannot tell you what it should be.

Spend your time and energy on discovering what would make your special person happy, then obtain it for them. Many times, it is not a thing at all, but an activity. Sacrifice something that you would spend your time on, and spend that time on your loved one instead. That time spent together will be worth much more than any department store trinket.

Our time is our most precious commodity. We squander it recklessly, sell it for electronic numbers in our bank accounts, and so frequently take it for granted. Don't look for a shortcut in finding the perfect present. Spend the time it takes to give something personal and special. And then spend more of your precious time together, and that time will buy you the joy and everlasting memories that no amount of money can ever buy.