As the blissful holiday season of candy canes and hot chocolate comes to an end, stores begin stocking their shelves with boxes of chocolate and classic red roses in preparation for a day full of love. Some couples grow ecstatic at honoring their camaraderie with one another. But as the excitement builds up, so does the tension.
While workers are stocking the shelves, many people stare at them without a clue of what to gift their loved one.
They end up resorting to the traditional Valentine’s Day gifts: a teddy bear, a box of chocolate and flowers of some kind. However, with this holiday being one designated to honoring the deep love people share, thoughtfulness and consideration should play an important role in the decision process as it does in relationships.
If you’re hoping to break away from the traditional gifts and give something truly worth celebrating, consider crafting a basket full of these goodies.
Warm for winter
With Valentine’s Day taking place during this crisp, icy-cold winter season, buying something warm and comforting is a no-brainer! There are plenty of options waiting at your local store, the mall or online. Some of these options include cozy winter-themed blankets, fuzzy socks, a cute beanie or a sweater. These items offer the warmth needed to thrive during the winter season, but they also come in a variety of designs and colors, which is perfect for personalization!
Self care, don’t care
When searching for gifts, it’s always good to look for items that can be used in everyday life. Think makeup, skincare or bodycare. Everyone needs a moisturizing lip balm to heal chapped lips or a face wash that keeps their face as glistening as the snow. Or, you could resort to scented perfumes, body scrubs and candles that bring a sense of relaxation and daintiness.
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A traditional spin
If you’re hoping to maintain those traditional aspects of Valentine’s Day, you can do so, but with a spin! For example, instead of buying flowers, you can weave some yarn and make crochet flowers. These flowers are guaranteed to last longer, and they showcase the amount of effort and time you are willing to put into your gift. Plus, they are so cute!
Snackin’ away!
While many crave love on this special day, others crave snacks! Luckily, snacks also come in a wide variety of tastes. You can fill their basket with some of their favorite spicy, sweet and salty snacks. Sprinkling some quality chocolate Kisses in there also elevates the look of the basket, which serves as another excellent way to incorporate the traditional chocolate aspect of Valentine’s Day while spicing it up!
A heartfelt surprise
Now, this part of your basket does not require a drive to your local store or spending any money at all. But it can really seal the deal on your gift! Writing a letter serves as a testament to all of the heartwarming moments you have shared and obstacles you have managed to overcome together. You can personalize this letter however you want, but if you’re struggling to pick up that pen, consider these ideas: all of the things you love about them, your favorite memories together, inside jokes or your hopes for their future. Because what better way to celebrate the day of love than with words from the heart?
And one more thing! This basket full of love isn’t solely for people in relationships. Friends, families and co-workers can also gift a basket to each other. Many people dread Valentine’s Day due to the absence of a partner, but in the midst of that, be the one to bring the love!