With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, everyone begins to frantically scramble to find that perfect gift that will awe the best friend, boyfriend or girlfriend.
Here are some easy, last-minute gift ideas for all your Valentines, whoever they may be.
For the Best Friend
Movie night gift basket: Popcorn, chips, Skittles, M&M’s and Rasinets — the possibilities are endless and delicious. Who doesn’t love a Saturday night classic with their best friend? Add your favorite movies and possibly a box of tissues if you decide to include The Notebook.
Spa kit: Get ready to be pampered. Arrange some face masks, body scrubs, bath salts and a fluffy loofa in a cute gift basket for some serious R&R.
A special mug: The perfect cute and simple gift. On Etsy you can create your very own custom coffee mug for $15. Perfect for inside jokes, a personalized mug will undoubtedly make your morning coffee more enjoyable.
A framed photo: For those friends who are extra difficult to shop for. Print out a classic snapshot that perfectly describes your friendship, put it in a decorative frame and your work is done. For an extra touch, write a heartfelt note on the back of the frame.
For the boyfriend:
A beard kit: These bad boys can sell for up to $200 in stores, but you can also make your own. Pick up a firm bristle brush, trimming scissors, gentle face wash, a nice razor, some aftershave, and a sleek case to keep it all in.
An espresso maker: Bed Bath and Beyond has a great selection of espresso coffee makers for your coffee addict at any price ranges. The Allegra One-Cup Espresso Maker caught my eye with its inexpensive price of $9.99. If you want to go all out, you can even pick up a bag of espresso blend ground coffee from his favorite coffee spot and a brand new mug.
For the girlfriend:
A box of chocolates and flowers: The classic Valentines Day gift that can be tailored to your girlfriend’s tastes. Roses are classic, but I would suggest doing something a little different. If you know what her favorite kinds of flowers and chocolate are, you can’t go wrong. If you’re not sure, I would suggest getting something that would match the decoration in her room. Some of my favorites are peonies, lavender and hydrangeas. There are also some great local chocolate shops where you can pick up a customized box of chocolates. I recommend the truffles at Euphoria on West 17th Avenue.
A nice bottle of Wine or Champagne and a set of wine glasses: A festive yet classy gift for the ladies who enjoy a quality glass of wine or bubbly every now and then. World Market near Valley River Center has a vast bottle selection, with experts to give recommendations and a variety of wine glasses and other accessories as well.
For anyone else:
Google Chromecast: Who doesn’t love Netflix and hulu?! This $35 easy-to-use thumb-sized device can be plugged into your phone, tablet or laptop and can be connected to your TV as well.
Spotify Premium account: Spotify Premium allows you to access millions of songs from any device, free of ads. For students, it’s only $4.99 a month. There are also gift options available, including a year-long subscription. For the music lover in your life, this is the ultimate gift.
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