We, at The Real Stepford Wives Association are through the holiday season and onto the next holiday, specifically Valentine's Day. We set that aside to demonstrate how much we care for our husbands and families. We (really) hold zero expectations, in fact many of our husbands view the day as a grand waste of money! If you do consider that flower prices (not only roses) go up in the weeks before the holiday, it becomes easy to see how it's been manipulated. Several of our husbands refuse to participate in this. However, we do enjoy taking that day to actively show how much they mean to us. 
Generally speaking we begin the day by offering our husband's a bit of oral service (how embarrassing to admit, nonetheless true) or if we are uncomfortable that way sexual service (again remembering their orgasm right). While they ready for the day we begin their (and our families breakfast. We recommend heart-shaped pancakes which are fun and bit whimsical. Red dye colors half the batch, using a cookie cutter you simply replace one with the other, a dusting of powdered sugar and your family will just adore them. Personally, my husband always smiles when I make these and while he doesn't think it's such a big deal -- he also knows it pleases me to show how important he is. In other words, he really just says its a "woman's thing" and let's it go. 
Later during our special cocktail hour, he knows that he can fully expect a Manhattan. They're festive, with a cherry and oh so yummy -- A manly drink women can share. Perfect! Serving on a pretty plate with some ribbons or maybe a peice of dark chocolate is a lovely touch. You can also, take a pitcher of regular martini and add a bit of red food coloring. Traditionally, champaign is served with the meal, whatever his favorite dish is. I routinely head outside (yes often in snow or freezing rain) to grill him a steak -- only the best will do. While he eats, we place the finishing touches on a red velvet cake. Just as a final demonstration of our everlasting love.
After dinner the evening remains about them, with us showering them with our devotion and attention.
Make it special, in everything you do!
