Hot on the heels of finding that perfect holiday gift (and just after you've finally paid the holiday bills off!) comes the next holiday on the calendar…the feast of St.Valentine. Wikipedia tells us that it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers or offering candy.If you're looking for something a little more original, let me offer you some Valentine gift ideas for 2009.
For Her
The economy stinks and the weather's awful. It adds up to a long gray winter. Add a little colour to your wardrobe, whether it's with a bright scarf or some fabulous lingerie. Check out these fun colours from Hanky Panky. Oprah swears by them, and you will too once you've tried a pair.
Entertainment's all about the vampire. Whether you're watching True Blood on television, or delving into the world of Bella and Edmund in the Twilight series, you know that the trends this year are for pale skin and blood purple lips. Give in to your own inner dark forces and treat yourself (or someone you love) to MAC's Quick Tease Lip Gloss. I did.
The recent Presidential inauguration brought hope back to the West. Offer hope in a bottle to your valentine with one of Philsophy's best selling beauty products. It's sure to clear up your skin and make skies look much clearer.
For Him
Help him take good care of his heart. This Valentine's Day, register him in a fun run for Spring and get him motivated to exercise his most important organ. It's the one he's going to need to be around for many more Valentine's Days.
If music be the food of love, then play on, wrote Shakespeare. Your valentine can enjoy any music he wants if you give him the gift he really wants; a credit on FanXchange , an online ticket exchange site to find ideal tics for any concert or sports event in North America.
Maybe you know that the most direct route to your man's heart is by way of his stomach. Heavenly Sweets is a Canadian company with products made by hand with individual care and attention given to every detail. Cookies are all natural, with no additives or preservatives. Check them out online or in Indigo stores across the country. I recommend the Caramel Chocolate Chunk.
p.s. Speaking of very sweet things, stay tuned next month for our review of recession-friendly family getaways.In the meantime, check out Great Wolf Lodge for some fun promotions for a last minute Family Day weekend getaway!
Nice use of the Bard there, Jen! Love the gift ideas (especially Hope in a Bottle – that’s priceless! Literally!)