Nothing lights up a girl’s countenance more than an unexpected gift. It brightens her day and makes everything much better. When you’ve made a stupid mistake that aroused her anger, just shower her with gifts – she’ll pardon you within no time. Gifting your girlfriend is also the best way to show you love her. You don’t have to sell a kidney to afford her gifts. In relationships, it’s the smallest things that count. You might be wondering: what are the best gifts for her that are within my budget?

Here are 5 tips to giving a gift to your girlfriend:

Get to know her better

Although you’ve been dating for some months now, there are many things you might still not know about her. Like what her favorite color is, or whether she prefers cats to dogs. Such details, however minuscule they might be, really matter a lot. So ask her questions regarding her likes, dislikes, hobbies and preferences. Knowing what she likes will put you in a pedestal. You’ll also endear yourself to your girlfriend even further. If she likes jewelry, find out how much it costs to buy some stunning earrings. If she prefers perfume, get to know which brand she wears.

Be spontaneous

Spontaneity is a critical element of every relationship. If you’ve recently proposed to your new girlfriend, you’ll want to keep her entertained and guessing what’s next. Because let’s face it, acting like every other guy will bore her immensely. Present a gift to her when she least expects it. Remember her special days and surprise her. Ask her out on a date on a weekday. Buy her favorite flowers. She will love the random gifts you frequently shower her.

Be creative in the presentation

The way you present personalized gifts to your girlfriend matters a great deal.  If you bought her a beautiful necklace, don’t just wrap it with a piece of newspaper – have it placed in a decorative box before handing it to her yourself. Be mindful of how you offer her gifts. Most men have watched a romantic film at least once. Borrow a leaf from such films and implement some of their ideas. You’ll have made one step closer to winning her entire heart.

Buy her snacks

It’s often said that the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Apparently, the tides have shifted tremendously in recent years. Snacks are one of the best gifts you can offer your girlfriend, especially when she’s in a foul mood. Get her favorite piece of cake or chocolate and watch her sulky mood improve in a matter of seconds. Beware of taking a “small bite” though, she might not like sharing her food.

Board games for geeks

If your girlfriend appreciates board games, get her a new chess board and challenge her to a game. There are a wide assortment of board games you could surprise her with, including scrabble and monopoly. She will love this thoughtful gift. When she’s in good moods, challenge your girlfriend to some board games and have fun playing together. But let her win frequently.