Tired of giving chocolates, roses and teddy bears every February 14? Break out of the Valentine’s Day hum-drum and give your sweetie something truly original. Here’s a whole list of Valentine gift ideas that they won’t soon forget.
Cupcake of the Month
Sign your sweetheart up for the cupcake of the month club. It’s a gift that keeps on giving so there is no way they’ll forget how much you love them. Every month they’ll receive a yummy treat: two cupcakes in a jar from the Bangerang Bake Shop. And if you’re lucky maybe they’ll share one with you!
Love Print
Give your honey this “Love Candy” print and let them hang it prominently in your home. That way they’ll remember how much they are loved all year long– not just on V-Day.
Plant a Tree
Mark your growing love by planting a tree in your yard, your favorite park or somewhere special. Watch the tree grow over the years, just as your love grows.
Love Pencils
These lovely pencils from Olive Manna feature phrases like “Love is Patient & Kind” and “Love is Like the Morning Mist.” Pick up a set of three for just $4 and your special someone will think of you with every word they write.
Coupon Book
Get crafty and make your Valentine a coupon book. Make sure each coupon is something they will appreciate. Let them cash in a coupon each month for the next year.
The Five Love Languages
Pick up a copy of The Five Love Languages and give it to your Valentine. Don’t let the gift end there– commit to reading it together and figuring out what each of your love languages are. Then determine how you can speak your sweetie’s language of love.
Reasons I Love You Stones
Pick up a bag of stones from RedEnvelope.com. Each one is etched with a reason for your love. Messages include “I love you… for always getting my jokes” and “I love you…because you’re an inspiration.” Or you could use this idea as inspiration for making your own list of reasons you love your significant other.
An Unforgettable Experience
Shared experiences can help a couple draw closer together. Give your Valentine an experience they’ve always dreamed of like riding in a race car or floating in a hot air balloon. And make sure it’s something you can enjoy together.
Their Name in a Book
Well-known author Karen Kingsbury is giving fans a chance to be in her next book. Anyone who donates a minimum of $100 to the Kate McRae Fund can have their name or the name of someone they love acknowledged in the book where Kate will be a character. Not only will you be supporting this little girl’s battle with cancer, but you’ll be giving your Valentine a memorable gift.
When below-freezing temperatures and endless snowflakes trickle from the sky – boots, heavy coats, and other warmer attire certainly come in handy during the winter season. The weather colder also creates the perfect opportunity to shower family and friends with winter-related gifts. Perhaps you have an avid skier in the family or someone is heading to Aspen for a luxurious getaway. But, what do you get the loved one that follows an eco-friendly agenda?
is comprised of a blend of organic cotton and hemp with a rubber sole. Choose from colors Coffee Liqueur and Black Olive. Beyond their winter boots, Simple also offers a wide range of eco-friendly gifts, including travel wallets, messenger bags, backpacks, and handbags.
Tech Touch Finger makes good use of recycled soda bottles and packaging containers. Attractive features of the glove includes lightweight thermal retention and the patented Tech Touch pod located on the index finger, which conveniently makes it easier to maneuver an Ipod without having to remove gloves.
. Offering a “minimalist waste-free” design, the Ekolab satisfies the needs of eco-conscious skiers and snowboarders. Helly Hansen stands by environmentally responsible manufacturing practices without compromising “high-performance functionality.” A couple of features include three-layer waterproof breathable protection, attached hood, and powder skirt. If the Ekolab Jacket isn’t your style, check Amazon.com for a wide range of Helly Hansen jacket styles and colors for women.
. This sustainable and fair-trade product is comprised of collected and recycled silk sari cuttings that would have otherwise ended up as unnecessary clutter in a landfill. Grey fleece provides a full lining that delivers a soft feel and warmth. Taraluna also makes an array of colorful silk sari products, including scarves, gloves and handbags.
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8×21 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular – priced under $20. For the more adventurous, the 
(~$200) offer 100% waterproof and fog-resistant luxury.
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which contains two fishing knives, 6-inch half serrated/half smooth blade, 6-inch knife blade, nail/line cutters, and a convenient 8 in 1 fisherman’s pliers.
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, which creates an 11″ x 17″ durable wall calendar with a plastic spine. With adorable pet photos and drawings, use Art Pages and markers to decorate each month of the year. The set shown comes with the choice to send materials in for production or use digital photos and provided Internet drawing tools to make an entire calendar online.
, which actually mimics the pheromone that mother dogs produce to calm and comfort her puppies. The collar comes in two sizes: Puppy/Small (for up to 15-inch necks) and Medium/Large (for up to 25-inch necks).
offers a wholesome blend of natural ingredients in their Chicken, Peanut Butter, and Salmon treats. This made-in-the-USA product uses meats, grains, fruits and vegetables to create semi-moist mini-treats – only 2 calories – meaning the snacks accommodate the diet of pooches of all sizes. No artificial colors, flavors or additives – just a combination of high-quality proteins and grains that pack a satisfying boost of vitamins and minerals.
