The outset remember that while chocolates and flowers are still the most popular gifts, they are old hat. Now a smart Mexican hat for him or an airy fairy, just-right-for-summer hat for her. Its original, neutral and will enhance your date's looks.A critical factor in deciding on a appropriate gift is to be clear about what stage of the relationship you are in. If its the first or among the first few dates, you don't really want to get too fresh. Chocolates, books, music CD, miniature wine bottles, even some funny or attitude-ridden Tees will do just fine. But even within this predictable lot its possible to turn on your imagination. Specially-shaped chocolates or a well chosen music collection will make a much better impact than any off the shelves stuff. Instead of a bouquet of roses, why not give her a bouquet of gourmet chocolate chip cookies? Check with a local bakery or cookie shop or make your own. Make the cookies and stick a popsicle stick through before baking. Then, wrap the cooled cookies with red plastic wrap and assemble in a vase.

If you have just gotten together with your girlfriend or your boyfriend and an anniversary is coming up, like the anniversary of your first kiss, there are some gift options that would be appropriate to the kind of relationship you have. One of the best gift ideas is a book of your partner's favorite author. This can be a good way of saying that you are aware of his or her interests. Other very good gift ideas include CDs of your partner's favorite artist or DVDs of your partner's favorite movie. In addition to these, buying concert tickets and sporting tickets to your partner's favorite artist or sporting event are some other good options. These gift ideas allow you to show that you really listen to what your partner says and that you care enough to buy them things that you know they will enjoy.