The present doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive, but it should be personal — after all, you know your significant other or spouse better than anyone else. Here are five fabulous gift ideas, some that put a new twist on the traditional and some that are strictly modern.

     1. Let love bloom — While a dozen red roses is always a welcome expression of love, why not sow the seeds of happiness all year round? If your significant other loves having fresh flowers in the house or at the office, you can plan to have a new arrangement delivered every month. Many online florists make this easy, with plans that send a seasonal arrangement automatically for a year. What better reminder of your love?

     2. Send a video valentine — If you can’t be with the one you love on Valentine’s Day (or if you leave for work before your spouse wakes up), you can still let them know you’re thinking of them with a video valentine. More personal than a phone call, a video valentine gives you a chance to pour your heart out. And you can edit until it is perfect. Newlyweds can create their own tradition of recording Valentine’s Day each year — combined with your wedding video, this can be an ongoing memento of your marriage. And of course, if you plan to get engaged this Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to have that on tape for posterity. Read more »