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Feb 13, 2009 3:03 pm US/Central
Affordable Valentine's Day Ideas
(Reminder: Valentine's Day is Feb. 14. It falls on a Saturday this year.)
Valentine's Day is three days away. Ladies and gentlemen, you have time to make this one special. Let me help you depart from the old last minute standbys and give you some new, last-minute standbys that will be noticed and give you those brownie points you were looking for without the credit card bills.
First, it is all about making your Valentine feel special, and you can do this on any budget.
1. A Night In!
Guys: Press your clothes, shine your shoes, shower and shave.
Girls: Put on that dress you have hanging in the closet you feel you never get to wear. Remember to also put on those heels that may kill your feet, but make your legs look great. He is worth that extra mile.
Then set the table a little nicer than you normally do and make a nice dinner or serve him/her take out on your best dishes.
2.
A Picnic Basket From World Market ($14.99 plus food)
The weather is not all that great. Who said a picnic has to be outdoors? Have the blanket in your living room all set out with a bottle of wine, cheese, grapes and chocolate.
3.
A Massage Gift Certificate ($44 and up)
Short on time and unable to book that romantic massage? Buy your Valentine a gift certificate. You do not even have to leave the house. Go online and you can print one out from your computer. Write a personal message, and they will never know you did it right before you went to bed on the 13th.
4. Spa Night At Home
All you need is some foot cream and some willing hands and feet. When he/she arrives home tell them to get comfortable and take a seat on the couch and
follow these instructions to a fabulous foot massage. Even you can do just like a professional.
5.
A Tiffany's Box
If your girl is into name brands, nothing says, 'I love you' like that blue box. Did you know that there are 35 gifts at Tiffany's $100 and under? Check it out. They will even deliver for free in some cases.
6.
Charming Charlie ($4.95 and up)
Gentlemen, you probably have not heard about this store, but now is the time for you to find out.
This is the costume jewelry Mecca; an array from sunglasses and jewelry, shoes and dresses, jeans and t-shirts - this store has it all! You can buy a whole new outfit for under $30!
You may walk into this store and your eyes glaze over because you have no idea what to buy for that special someone, so buy a gift certificate and let her choose.
Charming Charlies has just come to Southlake and it's the store for every fashionista on your list - daughters included. There are great prices to say the least.
7.
Customized Aroma For Him ($18 and up)
Girls this one is for you. We all know that we prefer him to get us the scent or perfume we like. Well, men prefer for us to choose their aroma because they want to smell good for us!
Ladies, you can stop by any AVEDA salon or spa and make a personal blend for your man. You can choose a lotion, bath salts, massage oil or cologne for your special night, all personalized with your specific aroma of your choice.
You get to smell several essential oils and find the ones that make you heart go pitter pat. What more could your Valentine ask for?
So ladies and gentleman, go forth and exceed your Valentine's expectations with these out of the "vase" heart felt gifts.
Danielle Arnett is the owner of Elixir Salon & Day Maker, which is located at 85 Village Lane, Suite 150 in Collyeville.
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