Each year you want to find that perfect gift for your significant other. You scour the department stores and malls and come up with a generic gift that satisfies your partner. Shake things up this year with a unique and romantic Christmas gift.

1. Scrapbook. Hit your local craft store to purchase a scrapbook, scrapbook paper, glue, pens, and embellishments. Search through the photos of you and your loved one and pick out your favorites. Type up little stories or quotes to go with each photo and put in the scrapbook. This takes time and will show how much you love that person.

2. Homemade coupons. Give your loved one your time by giving him/her a booklet of hand written coupons. Some ideas for the coupons: good for one massage, good for one night of dishes, good for thirty minutes of cuddling, good for a homemade Mexican dinner.

3. Luxurious sheets. Does your significant other need new sheets? Give him/her the gift of luxury with Egyptian cotton sheets and you?ll benefit when you spend the night. Who doesn?t love a good night?s sleep?

4. Picnic backpack. Fill up this already romantic gift with cheese, crackers, grapes, and wine for an impressive gift. If it?s too cold for a picnic, have one in front of the living room fireplace. Roast some marshmallows while you?re at it.

5. Wedding vow rewrite. Hand write your wedding vows on decorative paper to frame. Your significant other will be surprised with your creativity.

6. Dance lessons. If your significant other enjoys dancing or always wanted to learn how to salsa, sign up for dance classes. Spending this time together will only increase the happiness in your relationship and encourage romance and affection.

7. Vacation. Take your loved one away for a weekend. Plan it out without his/her knowledge by booking the hotel room, packing his/her bag, and planning a romantic dinner for two upon arrival. Your loved will be impressed and excited. Everyone needs to get away every once in a while, and right after the holidays is the perfect time to decrease stress with a mini-vacation.

8. Pets. Have you been discussing the idea of getting a dog or cat? Go to your local animal shelter and pick out the perfect dog or cat that needs a loving home. You?re helping an animal and giving the gift of unconditional love to your significant other.

9. Romantic night in. Buy a bottle of wine, ingredients to make your spouse?s favorite meal, a few candles, and luxurious bubble bath. If you need instructions from there, you?re in trouble.

Now there you have 9 ways to find a gift for your partner, lover or friend. Be the spark in your lovers eyes with a romantic gift.