Read more on "Why Roses are Overrated"]]> Unfortunately, it is very easy to hurt someone. We are all extremely emotional, feeling deeply about multiple things. Just looking at another guy or girl the wrong way could send your significant other into a fit of rage and earn you the silent treatment for months on end.

How do you say you’re sorry when you’ve hurt the person you love? Well, for the longest time, we were told that roses can say it all. Roses will cheer them up and set the world right! Right? Ah, not exactly – or at least not anymore.

You’ll find roses for sale in Alabama all the way to Zimbabwe, and that’s one of the biggest reasons they’re overrated – they’re in an overabundance. Everyone is using roses in order to give their apologies, so when your significant other receives this “gift,” it doesn’t stand out as a gift at all. It’s more of a weak and predictable gesture.

Come on; you mean to tell me there aren’t any other gifts for sale in Texas than roses? This holds true no matter where you live. There’s always an alternative gift, guys, so use your noodle a little more and come up with a better way of saying sorry.

Jewelry, perfume, clothing, and even an equally abused box of chocolates – they’re all better alternatives than the roses.

Maybe you can’t find nice jewelry for sale in California that you can afford. Maybe you’re up in Maine where the cold weather keeps you indoors and pretty much negates the perfume idea.

That doesn’t rightly matter. The important thing here is to realize that roses are honestly yesterday’s news. The next time you want to say sorry, skip the flowers altogether and go with something of a little more substance.

Read more on "15 I’m Sorry Gifts under $25 – Because You’re Cheap But You Got Love"]]> Rich folks get away with everything. Caught driving drunk? Bribe the jury. Caught hunting an endangered species? Hire the best lawyer in the state. They can even buy forgiveness from their wives with diamonds, gold and pearls. Now, you may not have the cash to buy your love a diamond necklace and a new sports car every time she gets mad, but these cost-effective gifts are cheap enough to stockpile in the garage until you need them…

Irish Whiskey Truffles

Delicious and alcoholic. What more could she want? Just for $7.00

Coco Rustic Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

A nice assortment of handmade chocolates. Good for those mid-range apologies. Just for $20.50

Customized Chocolate Heart Box

The great thing about this one is that, being personalized, it looks more expensive than it is! Just for $24.00

Wine Caddy

There’s no cheaper makeup date than a walk in the woods. This, plus a three dollar bottle of wine, makes you the lady’s man on a budget. Just for $21.55

Aged Red Wine Vinegar

Gourmet vinegars are something we all love, but never buy for ourselves. It’s not too pricey, just too pricey to justify when grocery shopping. Just for $21.05

Capers

Same here. Not too pricy, just too pricy to put on the grocery list, making it the perfect gift. Be sure she likes salty food and Italian. Just for $16.68

Asiago Caesar Dressing

This creamy salad dressing turns that two dollar salad you bought into a gourmet meal. Perfect for makeup dinners. Just for $24.66

Sudoku Puzzle Game

This is a lot of fun to play with if your girl has a thing for puzzles and a lot of free time on her hands. Just for $14.82

Pure Vermont Honey

This is the big ticket gourmet food item (well, pretty big for under twenty five bucks, anyway), turning any bland coffee or tea into a real treat. Just for $24.66

Pet Blankets

Okay, this one is for a very specific apology: “Honey, I’m sorry I said sometimes I think you love the dog more than me.” Just for $8.89

Battery Recharger

If you know you’re going to be in the doghouse for a little while, she’s going to need this in the meantime. Just for $19.29

Assorted Truffles

This looks a lot pricier than it is. Tell her you spent forty bucks on it, she’ll believe you. Just for $17.00

Chocolate Pink High Heel

This is a cute little gift, but don’t get it for her if you were arguing about how much money she spends on fashion, or it’ll come across as passive aggressive! Just for $10.50

 

Premium Jams

If you notice the trend with these fancy-food items: you don’t just eat them all at once, you put them on stuff. This way, you have fancy jams, honeys and dressings that she’s still going to be using a couple weeks from now. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. Just for $24.06

Nose Hair Trimmer

Okay, this is not one you give to apologize. This is the parting gift you give to leave a lasting impression as you pack your things. Then again, buying it for yourself may show that you are making an effort to be more presentable, which can really count if she’s complaining about your slovenly grooming habits. Just for $22.24

Read more on "15 I’m Sorry Gifts under $50"]]> So you need to deliver a mid-range level apology at a mid-range price. You have visited the site lovemoney.com which has helped you to work out your finances and you now know how much you can spend. Preferably under a half a c-note, right? Okay, here are fifteen great gifts under fifty bucks.

Six Stolen Kisses Hand Tied White Rose Bouquet

Classic, simple, elegant, this white rose bouquet looks pricier than it is. $44.52

Domaine Montplo Personalized Wine and Chocolates

This personalized wine and chocolate set, again, looks a lot pricier than it is. $44.50

Tipsy Party Feet

These shoes look elegant, but provide athletic shoe level comfort. Great gift to prelude a night on the town. $44.31

Personalized Heart Balloon Chocolate Box

This personalized box of foil wrapped, heart shaped chocolates is gorgeous, delicious and, well, personalized! $44.52

Fine Wine And Luxury Chocolates from Marques De Requena Tinto

This fine wine kit comes with everything your girl needs for a night of relaxation. $43.03

Personalized Perfect Love Latte Mug

This personalized mug is great for espressos and lattes, painted with a delicate pink and white color scheme. $37.10

Germini Fresh Vibrant Flowers and Vase

These colorful flowers make it hard for the angriest wife to stay mad for long. $48.23

Forget Me Not Medium Bear and Chocolates

Two gifts in one! A cute little teddy bear and a box of chocolates to patch things up. $37.08

Belleek Floral Spray Earrings

These pretty little white rose earrings are great for an inexpensive jewelry make-up gift. $29.66

Newbridge Floral Cup Pendant Clear

Here’s a piece of jewelry that looks like it couldn’t have cost less than a couple hundred. $29.66

Cocoa Atelier Large Velvet Heart Chocolate Gift Box

This velvet chocolate heart is one of the neatest things for your lady to unwrap. Like an edible jewelry box. $44.52

Newbridge Vintage Cameo Brooch

This piece is so iconic, there’s a good chance your wife has a favorite movie that features it as an integral plot piece. If so, pretend that you knew that! $44.52

Bee Mine Personalized Teddy

This personalized teddy bear is a great, adorable little gift that seems to look up at her with puppy dog eyes. $44.52

Cozy Toes Heated Slippers

If you want comfort, this will get the job done, bar none. $29.66

Valerie Confections Small Chocolate Tower

This is another one of those that looks really extravagant. A neat little pyramid of chocolate with a modern design. $40.00

Read more on "Happy Mother’s Day Ma! See, I do remember you"]]> So… Mother’s Day is just around the corner, you know. You didn’t? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Here are some gifts that you can grab that look really thoughtful, even though you bought them at the last minute.

Ghiradelli Cable Car Tin

You know what moms like? Keepsakes. Your girlfriend is happy with flowers and candy that will be gone in a week, but mom wants a keepsake, hence, chocolate in a tin. This old fashioned tin is nicely painted and will look great on a shelf. $67.48

First Colony Breakfast Blend Coffee

This dark, rich stuff is luxuriously complex, bold and tasty. Great for drinking black or with your mom’s favorite cream products. $25.21

Enjou Chocolat Chocolate Mom

Simple and to the point: a big chocolate “Mom!” piece in a box! Get two, and you can flip one upside down. “Wow!” give that to your girlfriend someday. $17.00

Personalized Mother’s Day Love Heart Teddy

This little teddy comes with a personalized mother’s day sweater. They can print these things up in a day, but it’ll look like you’ve been planning this gift for months! $44.52

Cheese Cake City, Inc. New York Mom Cheesecake

This New York style cheesecake is decorated with chocolate icing and the word “mom”. Moms love cheesecake because once you’ve had a few kids, you stop being so sensitive about your weight, but don’t tell her we said that! $40.50

Sparkling Lavender Retreat from Givens & Co.

This basket is like a day at the spa without leaving home. And, a lot cheaper than a voucher for a spa weekend! $80.00

Veuve Clicquot Traveller with Champagne Flutes

This is a bit extravagant, but perfect if you want to prepare your parents for an anniversary getaway. $181.02

Sweet Expertise, LLC Chocolate MOM Oreos

Women love Oreos, women love chocolate, and women love personalized stuff. These little Mom Medallions are batting three for three. $15.50

Irish Breakfast Hamper

With products like Barry’s Tea and various exotic biscuits and sausages from around the world, this basket is so… so IRISH! $118.70

Helen Fitzpatrick Silver Flower Necklace

The great thing about sparkly jewelry is that it always looks more expensive than it is. This will make it look like you really went out for the ol’ gal. $95.65

Read more on "The Apologymeter"]]> So you’re shopping for an apology gift. We’ve got plenty to help you out, but let’s lay our cards out on the table first. Too extravagant a gift for the slightest mistake can make you look like a putz. Your girl doesn’t want a guy who’s easy to push around. Then again, some cheapo thing when you’ve really messed up looks thoughtless. You’ve got to figure out exactly where you sit, and buy the appropriate gift.

Level 1- Let’s say you left dirty dishes in the sink overnight or something like that. You can let it blow over, or you can just give your sweetie a foot rub or something to make up for it.

Level 2- This is where we start looking into some less expensive make-up gifts. You tracked dirt on the floor right after she cleaned, for instance. Pick her up a dark chocolate bar or a bottle of wine next time you go shopping.

Level 3- This is where we start getting a little more serious. You forgot to Tivo her favorite show for example. Now we’re spending a little bit of money. $10 to $15 of chocolate or flowers should do the trick.

Level 4- Now she’s starting to get pretty irked. We’re not quite sleeping on the couch, but let’s bump ourselves up to the $15-$20 range because you made a remark about last night’s dinner.

Level 5- Start looking for gifts up to $25, and make sure she knows that you don’t really think her butt looks big in those new jeans.

Level 6- Okay, we can fix this! Let’s start talking about $40 gifts and stop talking about how much you can’t stand your mother in law!

Level 7- This is where we start sleeping on the couch, and if you want to get back into the master bedroom any time soon, we’re going to have to bump ourselves up to $50 gifts and stop checking out that cute girl at the coffee shop.

Level 8- Did you have to tell her that her sister can really pull off those jeans she gave her because they don’t fit anymore? Anywhere from $50 to $75 should still cover us at this point, but let’s start talking about dinner reservations.

Level 9- Alright, you keep digging yourself deeper and deeper. This is where you stop verbally apologizing for the gym membership and wrinkle cream you got her last time and start shutting up and letting a better gift do the talking. We’re somewhere around a hundred bucks and a night to herself to relax

Level 10- If you get to this point, all you can really do is leave the most expensive gift you can find in the living room and take the kids to grandpa’s for a weekend. When you get back, if she hasn’t forgiven you, well, the kids are there, so she wouldn’t do anything too rash, not in front of witnesses, right? …RIGHT?!