Lyrical Genius
For the music lover who doesn't think regular iPod earbuds are up to snuff, Ultimate Ears offers a significant upgrade: custom monitors (you know, those things rock stars and newscasters use). Cast from molds taken of your ear, which can be easily done by any audiologist for about $50-$75 in just 20 minutes, once you have them, you can use them with digital music players and computers and live like the rock star you are. Since they create a seal in your ear and are ultra comfy, you'll reap the bennies of total sound isolation – so they're perfect for jet setters who can't take another screaming kid. They're also great for the gym, the office, subway and train rides and the glory of looking cool. Score a set for the music lover in your life for about $550 at ultimateears.com.

New Love or On a Budget: Make that special someone a CD or playlist of songs that mean something to you two or of his/her favorites songs. A cool iPod case with an iTunes gift certificate tucked inside is also a super cool and lovely gesture.

Capture Some Memories
By now, most everyone has a digital camera. But if you're in the majority, all of your pics are probably stuck on your computer, weeping from neglect. But there's no reason to leave the joy of photo albums back in the '90s. The Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition Photo Printer is so easy, even your grandma can use it. Simply stick your memory card in and print 4x6 photos in a snap. You can crop and edit and all that fun stuff, too, but you can also just print your pics (you don't even need a PC), so you can share them with your someone special, make scrapbooks and photo albums and actually relive the memories. Score an Epson PictureMate for about $189 at amazon.com or bestbuy.com.

New Love or On a Budget: Upgrade his/her digicam by giving the gift of a new memory stick that holds more pictures and write a cute note saying "Let's make some memories." Or, print a picture of the two of you and frame it, or put it in a photo album with the promise of filling up the book with more.

Classics Made Better
Sure, Valentine's Day is about flowers and chocolate and lingerie and all things romantic and sexy, but that doesn't mean you can't think outside of the gift box. If you've decided to treat your special someone to some silk boxers or tantalizing lingerie for instance, that's fab. But up the love quotient by treating them to a little more – think satin sheets or ultra-high thread count sheets, or a fantastically luxurious robe and slippers. It will show you care about them for more than one night, and you'll benefit as well! Check out overstock.com, as you can normally score the best sheets at heavily discounted prices. For lovely lingerie and underthings, head to figleaves.com, barenecessities.com and underglam.com.

Flowers are a wonderful gesture as well, but if you truly want to impress, consider sending them monthly – perhaps on the 14th of every month? Or make a day of planting flowers in your garden together, where you can watch them bloom – like your love – over time. A trip to a gorgeous flower garden is also romantic and thoughtful.