And the pitch is that it makes it appear you planned everything well in advance, even though you know you haven’t given it a moment’s thought until now, and it’s 48 hours away.

Here’s the package. Our friend Gretchen will gift-wrap and deliver a basket of cool Arbonne aromatherapy/spa products to your sweetie on Friday at home, the office or even a local coffee shop.  But you can’t put it off any longer. Just let Gretchen know your budget (she can accommodate anything from $20 up) and she’ll make you look good.

Just send us an e-mail — now — if you need us to save your butt.

If you really want to be romantic, check out some of the ideas over at Ville Voice Eats, including David’s ambitious plan for a five-course meal that you prepare in your home for under $40 (it’ll be posted by Friday morning).