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So your man is away on a trip and you already miss him? Whatever the reason is for him being away you want to send him a gift to show him how much you miss him.You may ask yourself, "Well, what would be a great gift,? What’s something he’ll like, not too expensive and will make him feel that I love him?”

Why not bake him a personalized, delicious sweet?

They’re inexpensive, tasty and you can make him a variety of different kinds each time. So what are some of the best ones that are easy to make and won’t break or melt during delivery? Cookies of all different kinds, small cakes and cupcakes or pies all would be great choices and would be a big hit for him, but I will focus on just cookies this time

Cookies make great “gifts for him” because are easy to pack, create multiple treats that will last for several snack times and are easy to make into different varieties. Learn a favorite recipe by heart and you’ll make it much faster after that. No-bake cookies are the easiest to make since all you’re doing is the prep work.  You could mix them with all different types of toppings too from mini milk chocolate chips to white-chocolate, M&Ms, sprinkles to colored sugar and more. The most common and easiest cookies to make are traditional chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter and chewy oatmeal raisin.  However, the most fun to make, easiest to personalize and ones I believe make the best gifts are cut-out sugar cookies.

What are some of your boyfriend’s favorite things to do? Does he love to play sports, or maybe watches them, maybe he loves motorcycles, boats, computers? Is he a musician, does he like magic, cars? You could make him cookies in shapes of his favorite things or even in the shape of your name. Make him a cookie in the shape of his favorite baseball team's cap, fish-shaped cookies (if he likes to fish) or in the shape of his favorite car. If you’d like to be romantic you could make heart-shaped cookies or in shapes of kisses. First find a recipe for cut-out sugar cookies and icing (or frosting). Then get the supplies that you’re missing from your kitchen. You don’t need to get all the fancy equipment just the basics, but do store and organize them so they’ll be easy to access later.

The only supplies you’ll need will be some mixing bowls, wooden spoons (they’re the strongest), measuring cups, measuring spoons, wax paper, rolling pin, metal spatula, cookie sheets, and big index cards. If you already have an electric mixer it’ll make mixing the dough much easier, but it isn’t necessary. You could get many of these supplies at Wal-Mart, dollar stores or craft stores at inexpensive prices. The easiest way I’ve found to customize the cookie cutters or in this case cut-out cardboard shapes is to look for cookie cutter images on Google then make simple drawings on the paper, cut out the shape then trace it onto the sturdier index card that you will place on the dough and then cut around. Use shapes that don't have many narrow points as they may break more easily. So for example let’s say his favorite animal was a dolphin. Rather than look up images of dolphins it’s easier to look up “dolphin cookie cutters” images. Next draw the image or just make an outline of dots and then connect them.  

Once the dough is complete roll it out at least ¼ inch thick so they’ll end up being stronger for delivery. After you complete the handmade cookie shapes just follow the baking instructions from the recipe.

The fun isn’t over yet. Now you’ll get to decorate them. The basic supplies you’ll need for post-baking besides the recipe for the icing will be many small bowls for the different colors of icing, food coloring package, small paint brushes (just for baking!), pastry brush (preferably a couple or you’ll have to clean them each time you switch colors), toothpicks, an airtight container for storage in fridge before delivery, more wax paper and a decorative cookie tin to put the finished product in. You could use confectioner’s sugar frosting that comes packaged in a plastic container, but icing will stick better to the cookies. Decide which colors you'll need for the icing and place each color in its own bowl. Start with more basic techniques the first time around and then learn the more advanced techniques later. There are some great books you could get from the library to improve your cookie decorating techniques. Take pictures of each better and watch your improvement. The simple stuff is more than effective and the recipes will guide you through them. The box from the food coloring will tell you how to achieve the exact colors.

Place the cookies in a small decorative metal box and cover them in wax paper. Place some packing bubbles or extra crumbled wax paper at the bottom and top. Use the US Postal Service's priority mail to deliver them. It’s less expensive than airmail and only takes 2-3 days to arrive. If you're not from the US you will need to research the least expensive way to deliver.

When your boyfriend sees his cookie gifts in their unique shapes he'll smile from ear-to-ear thinking about how much you love him. Your work will pay off and he’ll be thinking about you with each bite! And make sure to write him a romantic “Gift Message for Him” to stir up those butterflies in his stomach. I would love it if my girlfriend would send me a batch of homemade cookies in the shape of my favorite basketball team: the Cleveland Cavaliers. The would be a very cute gift that would make me feel special since she took more time to make it by hand. It’ll work trust me.

We buy gifts only on special occasions. We know that choices differ from person to person so it is necessary to know what your partner likes. Decide on the kind of gift that can be memorable for years. Surprise parties and long drives are exhilarating gifts and help to get you closer.  

Choose gifts for special occasions with much thought as they are going to be memorable for years to come. Try to look for something your partner longs for. Digital gifts are great these days so make sure your partner has something to be proud of. These can be digital camera, keychain, digital frame etc. These are latest technology items and are a great gift.

People have many gift ideas but everyone cannot make the both ends meet. Some people have to fix their budget and plan a gift but if you find that your partner has everything he needs, you might have to go for an expensive gift which is very stressful. To avoid these, get presents only when there is an occasion. This will give you a variety of choices for future occasion. Some people give presents for no reason, you will soon realize that you have gifted almost everything and now it is very difficult to get a good gift. Look for something unique to give as presents. You could go for guitars acoustic electric. These are trendy nowadays. Your partner will love to have something unique like something his friends don’t have. He will proudly show it to them.

Whatever be the gift, it should match his personality, needs and interests. Try to focus on these. If your partner has a hobby, you could give him something related to his hobbies. This will add to their collection and keep them busy for hours. This will be a unique gift and a good passage to his heart. Let the accessory be anything, make sure he does not have it.

Another choice can be an electronic gadget that might be useful for a long time or personal care items. Lay a table for two and get a bouquet with a dozen roses and express your everlasting love.