Top Valentines Day Gift for 2011
Valentine’s Day is all about relationships, and Valentine gift giving is a wonderful opportunity to invest a little bit of yourself in your loved one. There are so many choices, but a quick trip through the seasonal aisle of the department store smacks of commercialism. Here are some top Valentine’s Day gifts for 2011, sure to show your personal attention to detail!
~Chocolate
Charles Schultz, through his Peanuts character, Lucy Van Pelte, summarized it perfectly: “All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!” Since Richard Cadbury created the first boxed chocolates for Valentine’s Day in the 1880’s, the tradition of giving chocolate has grown and evolved through the years. Chocolate is targeted at the holiday in many forms and packages, but not all chocolates are equal.
Beautiful hearts and artisan chocolates will appeal to the artistic side of your sweetheart. Hand selected assortments from well-known confectioners such as See’s and Ethel M will appeal to the specific tastes of your loved one. A chocolate tasting event is an extravagant way to indulge together! For the family, a chocolate fondue fountain provides the centerpiece for a fun, family dessert time!
~Bouquets
Flowers are traditional, but for a unique approach to bouquet gifts, try a candy, cookie, or balloon bouquet for your sweetie! Make an unexpected impression on your husband, by sending him an unexpected arrangement at work. Surprise your wife with not a dozen roses, but a dozen rose bushes for the front yard, an ongoing gift for years to come! For the youngsters in the house, order a cookie bouquet, with individual names iced in place. Bouquets are always popular with the recipients, and perfectly timed in deliver, will make your loved one feel extra special.
~Valentine’s Plush
The aisles of your department stores will have the traditional assortment of heart carrying teddy bears and other stuffed animals. Unique this year is the Valentine’s Sing-a-Ma-Jig, who sings the song, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”. What a fun way this is to send a message! For your young daughters, “My Pillow Pets” characters are a big hit, and the Valentine’s dog is adorable. For your husband, a simple character, with an “I Love You” message is just right.
~Travel
If you have the time, take your Valentine away for the weekend, and indulge in some sightseeing and fun dining together. Work in a location near water, and find a dinner cruise, for something truly unique and unusual. Visit a mountain resort, for an outdoorsy experience. Head to Vegas, if you dare, and maybe you’ll join the many that choose this romantic time to tie the knot.
~Time
The most valuable gift you can possibly give is your time. In a hectic world, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to set aside cares and concerns of the work world, and to concentrate on focused attention and meaningful conversation. Whether you spend it at home, or out on the town, whether you buy gifts, or invest time in handmade love notes, make time to spend the evening, or even the entire day, dreaming together of days to come!
Valentine’s Days will come, and go, but rest assured, it is not the gift which will make the biggest impression. Rather, it will be your personal attention to detail. If you select a gift, make it something that will leave that impression of love and affection, not just on Valentine’s Day, but through the year.
