If you plan on insulting your romantic partner’s style sensibilities, then by all means, buy her a pepto-pink gizmo. After all, nothing says those three magic words (by which I mean, “Let’s break up!,”) with quite the same punch as does a blushing gadget. If, however, you want to say those other three words that are the entire reason for February 14th, read on for some gift ideas that are sure to make her squeal with joy.
Set the mood with a few LED candles, spruce up the apartment with some love-centric aromas, make sure your breath is kissably fresh, put some romantic tunes on (bonus: give her the flash drive to keep!) and wow your geeky gal with one of the following Valentine’s Day gifts.
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How about making her something?
A la http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2008-08/diy-geek-chic
Oh, look: a pink laptop! Must. Buy. Now.
Not.
Pink laptops, pink tool kits, pink this or that. Real women don't need or want it pink, we want it to WORK! When are you marketers going to get it through your thick heads that we don't want to be pandered or condescended to?
Sheesh.