Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Everyone forgets things.  You probably have a million things on your mind and are responsible for remembering a lot of important dates.  If she hasn’t dropped hints or even mentioned her birthday lately then you simply forgot and it is not the end of the world.

Keep your mouth shut.

Don’t go around freaking out and telling everyone you forget.  Anyone who knows you forgot should be asked nicely to not say anything.  Your girlfriend will be hurt if she hears that you forgot, so it is best to try not to make it front page news.

Get a gift.

You may need to be a little creative about this.  If there is something that she really wants then go ahead and order it online.  Then get her a gift you can give her right now and tell you that the other gift in on its way and has just not arrived yet.

Set up an intimate date.

There is no time for a party, so make it about the two of you.  Set up a romantic date and tell her that you wanted to spend time alone with her on her special day.
Make her feel special.

The most important thing is that you should make her feel special.  She never has to know that you threw her birthday surprise together in a matter of hours.  At the end of the day if she is happy then you have truly saved the day.

A Few Tips:

• Don’t tell her you forgot if you have not been caught.  This may seem deceitful, but you really will be saving her feelings.  She will be much better off if she doesn’t know that you forgot.  Plus, it will help you to avoid the emotional upheaval that will come if she knows you forgot her birthday.

• Keep notes for the future.  If you have a habit of forgetting then write down a reminder about her birthday so that you don’t forget again.

• If you forget and days go by then you will have to admit that you forgot and put together something special to make it up to her.  There is no guarantee that she will forgive you, but if you are really honest about it and you show total remorse for forgetting then she should forgive you.

• If you don’t have the money to put together a last minute birthday celebration then don’t worry.  Think with your heart and go simple.  Your girlfriend will be just as happy with a candlelit picnic on the floor as she would with a dinner at a five star restaurant.

Valentine’s Day is important to women, not just for the gifts.  This is important to understand.  What women love about this day is that it is the perfect opportunity to show your love for each other.  It’s a day when you can really define just how deep your love is.

With that in mind, here are the top five tips for creating an amazing Valentine’s Day:

Tip #1 - Write her something.  You don’t have to spend a fortune on your gift.  Honestly, what will really impress her is something straight from the heart.  Write her a poem or a note telling her just what she means.  If you are that creative then write out the lyrics to a song that really matches how you feel about her.

Tip #2 - Keep it cozy.  This day should be all about being together, just the two of you.  Consider staying in and just spending the evening together, cuddled on the couch watching a movie.

Tip #3 – Add a dash of romance. Valentine’s Day is all about romance, so don’t forget it.  Treat her like a queen and make her feel special by romancing her.

Tip #4 – Treat every sense.  If you really want to bump up the passion on this very special day then make sure to tantalize all her senses – smell, taste, sound, touch and sight.  Think sweet smelling roses, a gourmet dinner, her favorite music, a massage and a beautifully laid out bed with rose petals leading to it.

Tip#5 – Surprise her the day after. Do something no one has eve done fore her by giving her a ‘day after valentine’ surprise to let her know you just don’t love her on valentine’s day. This unexpected touch will have her talking about her valentine’s day years after.

Contests

Most local bars will have costume contests.  Put your creativity to work and drum up an amazing costume.  You can go as your own character or do a  couples costume.  No matter what you choose you are sure to have fun and if you win then it will just add to the great date.

Haunted House

No Halloween is complete without a visit to a haunted house.  Check your local area for a real good one.  Try to find one that seems to be popular and has everyone talking.  You want to skip the lame haunted houses, unless you are looking to make her laugh.

Scary Movie

Hollywood won’t let the opportunity pass by, so every Halloween season they put out some amazing scary movies.  Treat your gal to one and you are sure to have her cuddled up against you before the credit roll.

Party

You are sure to get an invite to at least one Halloween party.  Instead of skipping it, take a date.  It can be a real blast.  The plus is she will get to meet your friends and these parties go on late into the night so you are sure to not have to call it an earlier evening.

Corn Maze or Hay Ride

Depending on where you live you can usually find a corn maze or hay ride that can be a lot of fun.  Some are even haunted just to add that extra spooky element.  Again, this is a great opportunity for some cuddling.

Since scary is the theme for this holiday, these date ideas make for some great opportunities to get a little closer.  You can bond over making a cute couples costume or get snuggled up for a scary movie.  Whatever you choose, it is sure to be a lot of fun.

Find Out The Things She’s Into

We don’t mean to be so picky and we really are not.  There is actually a simple rule to buying the perfect birthday gift for your girlfriend.  Seriously, there is one thing that will make choosing a gift simple.  So, what is this one saving grace?

Buy a gift based upon who she is.

Yep.  That is it.  If you just put some thought into it and focus completely on what she would like and what fits her personality then you can not go wrong.

You have probably searched online for the perfect birthday gift and gotten a lot of advice.  You probably have heard gift ideas ranging from a homemade dinner to candles to chocolates.  These are all nice if they are something she’s into.

Don’t Rule Out The Little Old Blender

You have probably heard a lot of advice on gifts that you should not buy.  Again, some of this advice is wrong.  A common do not buy gift is kitchen appliances.  You always hear about why you should not buy her a pan set for a gift.  In reality, if your girl likes to cook then a pan set would be a wonderful choice.

The bottom line is that you need to disregard everything you have heard and focus on her when buying the gift.  Don’t think about what you will like or what the advice experts say to buy.  Think about her and what she likes.  That will lead you to the perfect birthday gift.