Among most people I know, views on Valentine’s Day are usually split down the middle: half love it and spend most of January thinking about it, and half suffer through it and secretly (and sometimes not so secretly) think it’s a ploy by greeting card companies and restaurants to boost their profits during an otherwise drab period of the year.

I fall in the first category. I love Valentine’s Day and always have. When I was younger, my dad used to go out and buy me and my sisters little boxes of chocolates and teddy bears and a small card that said, “Daddy loves you.” So, um, yeah. I love me some Valentine’s Day and probably always will.

But since I know that not everyone shares my feelings, I came up with a Valentine’s Day gift guide for the guy in your life OR for you. Why not treat yourself to something nice?

I was raving about the smell of this Shea Cashmere fragrance mist on Facebook when my buddy asked me what it smelled like. I told her, quite simply, that it smelled like love: Soft, warm and inviting. I slather the body cream on after my post-workout shower and it takes me from a hot mess to a sex goddess in about 2 minutes. Yeah, it’s that good. {Bath and Body Works}

It’s too cold to wear it by itself, but pair this cute Old Navy ruffled tank with a black blazer or cardigan and you’ll be too cute for words. {Old Navy}

The sexiest thing in the world is a woman laughing. Trust me. We look hot when we’re in the midst of some gut-busting laughter. Pick up your favorite TV show on DVD and spend a day reliving all the funniest moments. {Amazon}

Is there anything better than a good-smelling man? I don’t think so. So I like to grab some cologne when it’s gift giving time because I know fragrance is one thing Young Daddy just doesn’t buy for himself. This Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy cologne hits all the right notes and as a bonus, you can grab a bra or something while you’re in there. {Victoria’s Secret}

You know how they say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? It’s true. Try these tasty brownies and you’ll find your way to his stomach in no time. {Baked Shop}

Is your guy one of the last men on earth without an iPod of some sort? (That was my husband only a few months ago.) Check out the “new” iPod shuffle, starting at $49. Yes, it’s tiny but guys are very uncomplicated that way. {Apple}

So here’s the deal. You go to restaurant.com and buy a gift certificate for $10 that’s worth $20 (or more). You’re saving money, you get to go out together, and all is right in the world. I can’t think of a better gift. Just go to restaurant.com, type in your zip code and see what restaurants are available in your area. {Restaurant.com}