How to Gift a Guy

Symbolic Gestures

Present-presenting is a challenge no matter who the recipient is. But when it’s a guy you’re gifting, your relationship may hang in the balance — or at least it may feel that way. “Guys don’t like to think they’re having a relationship, and they don’t ponder its intricacies when you’re not around,” says Dr. Kate Wachs, author of Relationships for Dummies. “We women, on the other hand, start daydreaming and even picture the future until often there are two relationships — the one in our heads, and the real one.” Buy a gift that reflects the real relationship, she says. And think of the things he wants, not the things you wish he’d want. Here are some further fail-safes to help you along the way.  Read more...

Romantic Gift Ideas

Tools and Materials

4-ply matte board
Poster board
Glue gun
Decorative edgers
Decorative paper
Rubber cement
Candy
Fine-tipped glue applicator (optional)
Glitter (optional)

Heart-Shaped Candy Box How-To
1. Print out the Heart Template and enlarge to the desired size; you’ll want two hearts, one slightly smaller than the other. Trace the two heart shapes onto 4-ply matte board; the larger heart is for the inner top of the box, the smaller is for the bottom.

2. Cut two 1-inch strips of poster board, enough to fit around the circumference of the two hearts. Apply glue from the glue gun a couple of inches at a time to the edges of the hearts, shaping it as you work your way around the heart to create the side of the box.  Read more...