Better Than Chocolates: Valentines Gift Ideas That Win

(Mix 93-1) The season of love is upon us. Valentine’s Day is now just two weeks away. Cupid will be pointing his arrow at couples in love, and right now, reservations are being made at restaurants for the special dinner. Flowers, chocolate, and strawberries are being purchased. Thousands of East Texans — both men and women — are looking at jewelry to give to their significant others.

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My wife and I were just talking about this last weekend. For several years in a row, Brookshire's would set up huge tents in the parking lot for Valentine's Day and sell roses, roses, and roses, along with other flowers, chocolate-covered strawberries, cards, balloons, stuffed animals, candy, and other Valentine-themed gift ideas.

I have been known to make purchases from those tents when they were up, just like many other husbands and boyfriends - but it's been a few years since I've seen them.

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Why Traditional Gifts Often Miss the Mark

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, there will be a rush at the last minute to buy that surprise for your special someone. However, those last-minute gift decisions could land you in the doghouse.  Let's take a look at some of those things:

Valentine’s Gifts to Avoid

• Household appliances - blender, mixer, iron, vacuum
• Cleaning supplies - Swiffer mop
• Cheap flowers
• Gift cards
• Gym memberships
• Dental products
• Oversized clothing

Although she may have been hinting at a new blender, clothes, or getting into the gym, save those things for a later occasion.

Better Than Stuff: Experience Gift Ideas

Picking the right gift for Valentine's Day is definitely tough; consider giving an experience gift instead of that heart-shaped box of chocolates.

• A date night at a painting studio
• Attend a concert
• Weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast
• Cooking class
• Wine tasting tour
• Couples massage at the day spa

Final Tips for Choosing the Right Gift

Although she might use a ceramic coffee mug every morning, giving the gift of an experience is rather unique and can be very memorable. No matter how you celebrate Valentine's Day, make sure the gift you give sends the right message and meaning. Even if it's a simple card saying, "I Love You".