Save me a seat!

People who know my husband will find this hard to believe, but it’s true. Paul likes chick flicks. He willingly indulges every Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams movie I put in front of him—at home or in the theater. So I’m pretty sure we’ll see the new movie, “Valentine’s Day” when it comes out in a few weeks. I’m excited.

(Don’t bother sending me a review. McDreamy and McSteamy on the big screen. We’re going.)

My sister, on the other hand, has to bargain with her husband to get him to see a romantic comedy. To surprise her this Valentine’s Day, all my brother-in-law needs to do is agree to see this movie, without rolling his eyes. To exceed her expectations, he could get her a gift card to the theater, a box of tissues, and some movie candy–all packaged up with a pledge to willingly watch (even embrace) this likely-to-be-cheesyrom-com.

If he can’t stomach the Valentine’s Day movie, then a gift card to the video store and a promise to indulge a chick flick of her choosing would be equally romantic.

Find other creative gift card ideas on our Valentine’s Day page.

Family trip to the movies, complete with popcorn, movie snacks, and gift cards.

I’m excited to announce our first Gift Card Giveaway.  Here’s what’s up for grabs!

We’re giving away a night at the movies, one of our family gift suggestions.  This prize includes a $25 gift card to Blockbuster (can be used online or in stores) and a $25 gift card to Regal Cinemas (and other partnering theaters).  You’ll also get movie snacks like Whoppers, Raisinets, Mike ‘n Ikes, and Milk Duds–all packaged up in a bucket of kettle corn ready to pop. Yum!

Legal Stuff: Contest open to continental US residents only. Contest ends December 14, 2009 at midnight PST. Winner announced December 15, 2009.

To enter, answer this question, “What gift card would you most like to receive this holiday season?”