My six-year-old is going to flip when she sees the Valentine’s Day gift my mom got her. She wanted it for Christmas, but Santa didn’t deliver, so it’s grandma to the rescue. No, it’s not a dog—-real or stuffed. It’s a… kids’ Snuggie, but not just any kids’ Snuggie, this one features a camouflage print because goodness help us all if the kid got a pink Snuggie.
Personally, I think a pink Snuggie is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, but that’s the thing with gift giving. The best gifts are those that the recipient will go gaga for, regardless of whether or not the giver thinks the item is tres tacky.
If you’ve been with your sweetie for a while, you might prefer giving silly gifts on Valentine’s Day. Others like to give cute or sentimental gifts. Me, I like sweet and simple, such as:
Gift of the month: I know, I know, but it’s not as tawdry as it seems. There are all kinds of incredible Gift of the Month clubs that offer decent items, from beer and wine to cheesecake, hot sauce and stuffed bears. What’s more, it beats a single box of chocolates. It’s the gift that keeps on giving…
Gift baskets: If you don’t know where your relationship will be in a year, then stick with the gift basket. It’s easy and the price can vary according to your budget. Just be sure to collect your significant other’s favorite things and not your own. Top picks for Love Day include candy, cookies, muffins, DVDs, CDs, movie passes, flowers, soaps, lotion, and stuffed animals.
Jewelry: You can’t celebrate Love Day without a little bling. You don’t have to drain your savings to pay for a diamond tennis bracelet or three-karat solitaire (you don’t have to, but think of the response you’ll get if you do). Rather, log on to Etsy.com and shop for a small sparkly gift, then sweeten the deal by having it engraved with a line from “your” song.