OK, here's a hint: Don't just leave the ring sit in the box and say "I got something for you, it's over there on the TV". TRUE STORY, that's how my husband proposed. Still, I accepted his proposal and we have a great marriage, but I'd sure like to have a better, more romantic story to tell.

-- Like my friend Brian who proposed to his wife Stephanie after the most adorable scavenger hunt of notes and hints left all around the house - until the last one - where he was on his knee.

-- Or, you could recreate your first date, or your best date together.

--Enlist friends or relatives to set the stage for a surprise - have them show up with a special delivery at your favorite restaurant.

-- Take her fishing (if she loves to fish) and have her REEL in the ring - very carefully!

-- Use anything she loves to do and turn it into a memorable moment.