a girls birthday

Don't spend too much. A precious gift is priceless. Homemade card is a great idea. Create something unforgettable for your girl. Why not try to make a scrapbook. Put photos of your girlfriend and make silly yet funny statements to it. Include also your photos together and write some jokes. Your girl will surely have fun reading and appreciating your gift. Just be crafty and creative.

Unless you are loaded, you might want to avoid the Coach store as well (LOL - $400 for a bag? It's crazy!) and you are absolutely right. Girls are the pickiest things ever, especially when it comes to expensive handbags! Flowers are a plus. A big bouquet of roses delivered with a cute note will be shockingly cute. Also, you could consider something from Tiffany's (like a bracelet or necklace) because all girls like that kind of stuff. Or you could get her something a little less serious, like something she's wanted forever? A certain book, movie, magazine, etc - it will show that you pay attention to what she wants and likes. It all depends on how far you are along emotionally in your relationship, and also what your price range is. For the poem thing, originality gets you mega points. Try to make up a cute rhyming poem - just sit down with a piece of paper and think. Not always are poems necessary, by the way, but it does show that you have a soft side and that you can tap into it when you need to. Good luck!