Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for That Special Someone

By Staff Writer Gabriella Leone

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day I will be your “what gift to give” guru.

Let’s face it, we are college students who are living on a tight budget and at the moment the economy is doing poorly, making us even more cautious with our spending.

I know most of you love bugs are groaning at the idea that you have to buy your significant other a Valentine’s Day gift, but let’s look at your options.

This year, do not go to a drugstore to buy some cheap confections, stuffed animals or flowers. While these are easy gift ideas, they are boring, generic and predictable.

If you want to save money you can make something that will be more meaningful and better appreciated.

Some homemade gifts you can get your loved one include, mixed CDs of your love’s favorite songs, a collage or scrapbook filled with pictures and souvenirs from times that you have shared with each other or a coupon book of sexy, naughty or cute things you will do for your girlfriend or boyfriend.

If you want to get even more creative, cut out a lot of hearts and write down things that you love about your sweetheart, or make a memory box that you two can fill with special things throughout the year.

If you aren’t as crafty as some people and buying something is easier, buy your boyfriend or girlfriend tickets to a concert or show of their favorite performer or a cool digital picture frame.

Other store-bought gifts that will impress your other half include gift cards, a particular item that you know your girlfriend or boyfriend has been eyeing, or something sexy that you would like to wear, or have worn for you, later in the evening on Valentine’s Day.

While store-bought gifts are easier, however, they sometimes they lack that personal feeling that is so important to exhibit on Valentine’s Day.

Things Remembered, a store located in Fair Oaks Mall, can help you with this problem. Things Remembered offers a unique collection of items ranging from shot glasses to jewelry boxes, all of which can be personalized.

You simply pick the item that you believe your significant other will like, then write down the message you would like engraved onto it.

For your girlfriend, you may want to buy a necklace from Things Remembered, that has “I will love you forever” or both of your names engraved onto the back.

For your boyfriend, you could buy a watch or a picture frame and have a similar message engraved onto it.

Any gift that you buy for the love of your life will make them happy, but the ideas above will help ensure that your loved one knows just how much you care and appreciate them.

However, Valentine’s Day is not about expensive gifts, tasty chocolates or frilly cards but it is about showing the person you are with that you recognize the relationship that you are in with them and that you love and care about them very much.