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Best Valentine's Gifts For Your Dollar
Stumped On What To Get Your Valentine For The Big Day? Here Are Some Suggestions To Make Your Decision A Little Bit Easier
Annie Macguire
Issue date: 2/14/08 Section: Focus
Ah, Valentine's Day. It comes once a year, and though some may see it as a pointless holiday, you still need to get your guy or gal a gift. If you are a guy, you may be thinking, "Gift, what gift?" or perhaps "Oh jeez! That was today!?" And if you are a gal, your thoughts may evoke different questions. "What do you get a guy for Valentine's Day?" or "I'm the girl, I don't get him a gift, he gets me one!" Well, do not panic, take a deep breath and relax because you have just been saved.
For Guys:
Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Hit up the local grocery store for some ripe, juicy strawberries, a can of chocolate fruit dip and get to work! You will impress her with your unique idea and she will be amazed you made them yourself.
Things Remembered
Things Remembered, a personalized gifts store, carries an array of items that one can get. Pick up your sweetie one of their adorable key chains and have it engraved with something nice like your anniversary date or names. Every time she hears those little hearts clink together, her heart will skip a beat. Things Remembered also sells jewelry, picture frames and lots of other cute items.
TJ Maxx
You may be surprised at this suggestion, but they actually have some great gifts! Treat your Valentine with spa gifts like heart shaped bath confetti or a set of scented candles they can use in the bathtub. If your girl isn't into bath stuff, check out their other great gifts like a set of Juicy Couture socks or a perfume set.
Home Goods
HomeGoods carries a great selection of frames and collage kits. Buy a frame (most are $10 or under), cut up some pictures and you are all set. Most girls will gush to their friends over the cute collection you put together.
Easy, Homemade Gifts
Compile a list of songs that remind you of your girl. Burn them onto a CD and add a little note inside the CD case that will make her smile. Get your lady a cute balloon and maybe a single rose. If cooking her dinner seems impossible, go to her favorite restaurant and pick up some takeout. Set it all up in her room and surprise her with these thoughtful gifts.
For Guys:
Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Hit up the local grocery store for some ripe, juicy strawberries, a can of chocolate fruit dip and get to work! You will impress her with your unique idea and she will be amazed you made them yourself.
Things Remembered
Things Remembered, a personalized gifts store, carries an array of items that one can get. Pick up your sweetie one of their adorable key chains and have it engraved with something nice like your anniversary date or names. Every time she hears those little hearts clink together, her heart will skip a beat. Things Remembered also sells jewelry, picture frames and lots of other cute items.
TJ Maxx
You may be surprised at this suggestion, but they actually have some great gifts! Treat your Valentine with spa gifts like heart shaped bath confetti or a set of scented candles they can use in the bathtub. If your girl isn't into bath stuff, check out their other great gifts like a set of Juicy Couture socks or a perfume set.
Home Goods
HomeGoods carries a great selection of frames and collage kits. Buy a frame (most are $10 or under), cut up some pictures and you are all set. Most girls will gush to their friends over the cute collection you put together.
Easy, Homemade Gifts
Compile a list of songs that remind you of your girl. Burn them onto a CD and add a little note inside the CD case that will make her smile. Get your lady a cute balloon and maybe a single rose. If cooking her dinner seems impossible, go to her favorite restaurant and pick up some takeout. Set it all up in her room and surprise her with these thoughtful gifts.
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