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.

We mentioned Kushlanihall.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

Detail of Essence of Sri Lanka Necklace. photo courtesy of kushlanihall.com

About the artist:

Kushlani Hall is a very talented painter and jewelry designer. She is known for her beautiful color schemes and her unique designs in jewelry. 

Kushlani teaches both oil painting classes and jewelry making classes and workshops around the San Francisco bay area.

About the products:

Kushlani offers an amazing collection of handcrafted jewelry, from earings to necklaces and rings – all unique and one-of-a-kind! She uses all sorts of materials, from glass to sterling silver, pearls, quartz and so on. All her designs are absolutely gorgeous!

My favorite piece is Essence of Sri Lanka Necklace (4). More details: pendant: 2.5″ Fine Silver Rhodocrosite and Keshi Pearl flower, finished with pearls, rose quartz sterling silver.

Any of Kushlani’s designs are an excellent choice for a Valentine’s Day gift, or wedding gift or just “for no reason” gift.

To see more selections and choose your favorite please visit www.kushlanihall.com

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The products below are listed in no order whatsoever. We LOVE them ALL! They all make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts! Thank you to all the designers who submitted their gift idea.

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Heart Cufflinks

Heart Cufflinks – Stainless steel cufflinks with heart motifs made with rubber

Details: Made with very durable and long lasting materials, both stainless steel and rubber can withstand the test of time …

Give a pair of these cufflinks to that special someone to show the love you have for them this Valentine’s Day!

Price: $80.

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dog mom sticker. photo courtesy of bigpawdesigns.com

We featured BigPawDesigns.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

BigPawDesigns.com specializes in unique and classic accessories for pets and pet lovers. Some of the most popular products they offer are: pet jewelry (pearls), dog bandanas, collar charms and magnets, just to name a few.

One of my favorites is the Dog Mom Love sticker. It makes the perfect Valentine’s gift for any Dog Mom!

yorkie sticker

Features:

• It is oval and measures 4”x6”;
• made in USA
• it sells for $5.99

If the gift is for a dad or kids, you can choose a breed sticker.

At BigPawDesigns.com you can see pictures sent by their customers; you can also read about dog breeds and rescue information. Check them out today!

Goat milk soap from beekman1802.com

We featured Beekman1802.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

About: Beekman 1802 was founded by Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, who are committed to producing seasonal artisanal products using the most natural methods possible.

One of the products they take pride in, and rightly so, is the Goat Milk Soap that you can see in the image.

Features: Beekman 1802 goat milk soap  is handmade, unscented and chemical free; it uses the maximum possible percentage of pure goat milk. Its unique butterfat content ensures that Beekman1802 soap is one of the most moisturizing bars available on the market today, while its chemical-free recipe makes it ideal for sensitive skin.

The milk comes directly from The Farm at Beekman Mansion. The Beekman goats graze the land freely and drink the mineral water that once made Sharon Springs the most famous spa destination in the world.

A fine layer of natural ash coats the bottom of each Beekman 1802 bar, which washes away at first use. Each bar weighs 3.25 oz.

Price: The goat milk soap bars come two to a beautiful draw-string bag and sell for $12 per set. Available at Beekman1802.com.

They make an excellent choice for Valentine’s gifts! Check them out today at Beekman1802.com!

photo courtesy of dressthedrink.com

We mentioned Dress The Drink in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

When you think of the hottest product to hit the market for Valentine’s Day, Dress The Drink is what the hype is all about.  This beverage garnishing kit adds flavor, beauty, creativity and never goes to waste.

The niche world Dressthedrink.com created with their extraordinary beverage garnishes encompass: edible silver flakes, rock candy, red hots, crushed toffee, toasted coconut flakes, rimming sugar and even rimming sponges and serving spoons. 

They also collaborated with Art By Chocolate; the result is absolutely delicious: silver embedded gourmet chocolate leaves. These chocolate leaves sell for $1.50 each or $5.25 a pack of four.

The products from Dressthedrink.com are an excellent choice for a special Valentine’s gift or party! Check them out!

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

We had the pleasure of featuring Green Freet in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift guide.

Greenfeet is an online retailer that offers eco-friendly and sustainable goods. All of their items have a ‘green’ twist to them.

One of my favorite products is the Lavender Lamb. It is terribly cute and soft. You heat it in the microwave for 1 minute and it is ready to be hugged! It makes an excellent gift for kids and adults at the same time! It is filled with lavender (known for the stress-relief properties) and flax seeds (will keep it warm). You can wash it in cold water once the insert is removed.

Price: the Lavender Lamb sells for only $25.95.

Envirope Hammock Family Size. photo courtesy of greenfeet.com

Another product that I like from Greenfeet.com is the Envirope Hammock Family Size.

Some of the features:

• made from recycled soda bottles.
• holds up to 450 pounds
• measures 5 feet by 7 feet
• UV and mildew resistant

Excellent Valentine’s gift for romantic couples who want to relax!

Price: the Envirope Hammock Family Size sells for $139.95 but you can save $14 if you are a GreenStep member!

Available online at www.greenfeet.com Check it out!

Heart Shaped Thumbprint Necklace

We mentioned Rock My World Inc in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to consider what to get instead of the usual standbys of flowers and chocolates. Consider something a little different and unique, such as Rock My World Inc. on Etsy. Rock My World Inc. is unique hand casted silver jewelry. It’s definitely not cookie cutter jewelry since no two pieces can ever be identical. Each piece from Rock My World Inc. is made from the “lost wax casting” method, a process in which a piece is made into wax and cast with sterling silver. What’s even better is the sterling silver is re-purposed from older jewelry pieces and reused to make the jewelry at Rock My World Inc.

Heart Shaped Thumbprint Necklace

This Valentine’s Day consider the Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Thumbprint Necklace. It’s a great gift for mothers and grandmothers who can wear this one-of-a-kind keepsake of their loved one. Each necklace is engraved with the name on the back.

Forget Me Knot Bow Ring

Forget Me Knot Bow Ring

Forget Me Knot Bow Ring is another great Valentine’s gift idea. This Forget Me Knot ring is actually made from a piece of string and hand casted out of the “recycled” sterling silver. This unique gift is great for wives, girlfriends, and for that special someone in your life. In addition to getting a unique gift, you would be helping a good cause. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each ring is donated to the Tri-County Humane Society in South Florida.

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Please leave any questions or comments about Rock My World Inc.

The Ah Ring is the first and only diamond ring especially designed for single ladies to buy for themselves and wear on their pinkie.  Oprah loved it and it was featured on the” O” List in 2001!

The Story behind the Ah Ring is probably what makes it so very popular! Besides the quality, of course! It is a story of HOPE and OPTIMISM.

I had the honor of speaking with Ms. Ruta Fox on the phone the other day. She is the creator of the Ah Ring and President of Divine Diamonds. And she is absolutely amazing!

The story starts when she was told by her doctor that sitting for a long time at the computer might be harmful to her back. Well, her life was all of a sudden turned upside – down because she was a freelance writer. So, while she was resting on the couch trying to figure out how to make a living, one of her friends came over and asked her if she knew someone who was selling diamond rings to be worn on a pinkie, like Oprah had… but at an affordable price! Ruta called some of her contacts and managed to get one for her friend who loved it! Then, her other friends  wanted a ring also… in a nutshell, that’s how it all started! Then she gave it a name: The Ah Ring! “A” stands for “Available” and “h” for “happy” just like her single friends! Married and engaged women have diamond rings; why shouldn’t single women have diamond rings, too?! 

Ever since 2001, The Ah Ring grew into an incredible business reaching $1,000,000 in sales in the first year! It has been mentioned in hundreds of magazines, newspapers, tv shows, etc. 

Features: The Ah Ring is made of 14k white gold and features eleven round full-cut diamonds.

The Ah Ring can only be purchased at DivineDiamonds.com for the incredible price of $330 that includes Insurance and Shipping!! Check it out! Remember, diamonds are forever! And you, ladies, can buy your OWN ring!

Sootheze is taking pain relief beyond traditional hot and cold therapy packs with Sootheze Toasty Spa Friends – a full line of comforting, easy-to-use products that not only deliver heat and cold therapy, but also offer the calming, soothing, and stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy.

Designed for use from children to seniors, Toasty Spa Friends are available in multiple lines of different animal designs, including soft and snuggly bears, wild animals, pigs, bunnies, and sea creatures. Now people of all ages can use their favorite animal to effectively relieve a multitude of ailments, including: neck, back and joint pain; cramps; cold and flu symptoms; migraine headaches; agitation and anxiety often felt by Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Main Features: Ultra-soft and calming to the touch, each Toasty Spa Friend is filled with nine whole herbs and USDA food grade natural flax seed that, when heated in a microwave for a minute or two, give off up to two hours of warmth and soothing aromas to provide effective, calming physical therapy for the whole body. Unlike buckwheat and plastic pellets used in other types of microwavable heat pads, flax seed is the best for temperature retention and doesn’t break down, get dusty, lump or clump.

What’s more, these adorable animals can also be placed in a freezer to provide relaxing cold therapy. No more frosty ice packs or potentially dangerous electric heat pads and messy hot water bottles! Sootheze products are the two in one solution, offering today’s smart, health-conscious consumers the most effective and relaxing way to help relieve almost any type of pain while also enjoying the therapeutic, stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy.

Prices may vary: from $17 to $40.

Available online at Sootheze.com.