Issue date: 2/13/08 Section: Features

Everyone knows women love to be asked what scent they're wearing, if for no other reason than to feel confident and sexy.

Men, do some homework and get the woman something she'd actually use-and if you think she already has enough beauty products, rest assured that there's no such thing! Try Bath & Body Works Signature Collection, "Feel the Love", $22.50 (www.bathandbodyworks.com) in Moonlight.

The heart-shaped box is filled with bottles of bubble bath, shower gel, body lotion and perfume.

Have you always wanted to be a featured character is your own novel? Now it can be possible! Forget the flowers in favor of something more creative. Personalize your own novel for only $39.95 at www.bookbyyou.com, and you could be starring in your own romance novel along with your significant other. Choose from a variety of different titles such as Click for Love, Racing Hearts and Tropical Treasure and you will definitely win over your sweetie's heart.

Think outside of the box to show your Valentine how much you truly love them. All it takes is a few clicks of your mouse to customize these unique gifts to make your honey feel like you invested a whole lot of time and energy into getting them the perfect gift!



Did You Know?

• Pope Gelasius declared Valentine's Day February 14th around 498 A.D.

• The oldest known Valentine still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while imprisoned in Tower of London.

• During the Middle Ages, it was believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that it should be a day of romance.

• Approximately 85% of Valentines are purchased by women.

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