With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be stumped on what to get your loved one, family member, friend, or coworker. Whether you plan to give your Valentine a sparkly diamond ring or a delicious box of chocolates, one thing is pretty standard in the gift-giving world: a card. While some people cherish cards, others throw them away, or if you’re like me, cards end up collecting dust in a dresser drawer. Here to put an end to card-filled junk drawers are a few inexpensive, nontraditional ways to tell someone how you feel about them this Valentine’s Day:
A Good Read
Instead of giving a card with a few words, give the gift of a good read. Gifting a book (or even a fabulous, monthly lifestyle magazine) with a personal message inside can be the perfect way to tell someone how much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day. A good book can give the gift of laughter, adventure, and love - all in one!
From the Heart
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a gift from the heart, and nothing has more heart than a homemade gift. No one knows your Valentine’s favorite things like you do, so make your own version of a Valentine’s Day card just for them. Maybe it’s a sweet treat with an icing message, a “10 Things I Love About You” list, or an old-fashioned love note. These are things you’ll want to hold on to, or reminisce about, for years to come.
Be Punny!
If your Valentine doesn’t take life too seriously, why not find the perfect Valentine’s Day pun for them? For the musician in your life, buy them a new guitar pic with a tag, “I pick you!” Is your best friend a beer or wine aficionado? Find their favorite fruity flavored beverage and add a note letting them know they’re, “berry special.” Or, for your favorite foodie coworker, give them an oven mitt letting them know they always “rise to the occasion.” You get the idea. It may be cheesy, but it may also be perfect!
