Nothing melts a chocolate lover's heart like a valentines chocolate gift. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to create your own unique gift that will show her how much you love her on Valentine's Day. Here are valentine chocolate gift ideas for the chocolate lover in your life.
Chocolate Kisses
You really should give her more than the old standby, but if you insist, at least be creative on how you give them to her. There are many different ways you can use kisses without coming across cheap. You can create your own red or pink gift box and pack the inside with kisses with a love letter. Another thing you can do is make a path of chocolate kisses that leads to another gift like a bouquet of red roses.
Chocolate Heart Box
Either create your own heart-shaped box or look for a nice fancy one and fill it with gourmet chocolates and truffles. You can buy candy boxes in the shape of a heart but leave the candy out and replace it with gourmet chocolates. You could even put chocolate kisses inside.
Valentines Chocolate Card
Visit a specialty candy shop, or confectionery store, and have them create a card made entirely out of chocolate. This is a unique valentines chocolate gift she'll be sure to remember.
Bouquet of Chocolate Roses
Sure red roses are nice, but why not try something totally different? Why not give her a bouquet of chocolate roses instead? Better yet, combine the two and create a bouquet of real roses mixed with chocolate roses.
Chocolate Basket
Create a gift basket that is filled with her favorite chocolates, or surprise her and include chocolates she's never tried before. You can also include chocolate covered pretzels or strawberries and top it off with an arrangement of chocolate roses. A romantic music cd and a bottle of wine is a nice touch. The possibilities are endless. Be creative!
Chocolate Fountain
Put the fondue maker back in the closet and instead bring out the latest chocolate craze - the chocolate fountain. Imagine her coming home to a flowing fountain of chocolate with red roses surrounding it with romantic music playing in the background.
Chocolate Tour
Take her to a local chocolate factory or if you want to go all out, take her on a weekend getaway to Hershey, Pennsylvania! That would be the ultimate valentine chocolate gift!
Valentine's Day doesn't always have to be about roses and jewelry. She'll appreciate a heart-felt gift you created for her more than anything. These valentine chocolate gift ideas should help you get your creative juices flowing so that you can create a romantic gift for her that she'll never forget!
Monday, August 6, 2007
How to find a gift under $15
Have you ever seen one of your children wrestle over the decision of what to buy for a friend’s birthday* They want to buy a gift they think is appropriate, sometimes no matter how much it costs. The best situation, of course, is when they budget ahead of time for a special gift. Many times, however, they need to borrow on their allowance for many months in advance so they can buy “just the right” gift. Next time this happens, you might want to refer to the following list of gifts that can be purchased for under $15.
* Kits / art works
* A magazine subscription for 6 months or one year
* Extremely beautiful pen or set of pens
* Disposable camera
* Baked food (preferably their favorite dish homemade by you)
* Candy
* Music CD or cassette that’s on sale
* Gift certificate for a music store
* Bath soaps or smelling candles
* Flashlight or pocket knife
* Writing pad and pen set
* Photo frame
* Silver bracelet / silver tie pin
* A book
* Porcelain figurines
* Gift certificate for movie theaters or eateries
* Baubles such as silver finger rings, and earrings
* Flowers
* Beautiful flower vase
As you can see, there are many practical gifts which can be purchased for less than $15. There are also a number of romantic gifts which, although inexpensive, are not “cheap”. Some of these are listed below:
• Lots of balloons, perhaps in the shape of a heart
• Gift certificate for dinner for two in a small but exceptionally good eatery
• Heart shaped candies
• Roses
• Small heart shaped soft toy
• Stuffed animal
• Aromatic candles and soap
• Fancy handbag mirror
• Small gift vouchers homemade by you, promising that you will do anything that is asked in the next 12 hours/ 24 hours/ 36 hours, etc. In this way you can have a lot of fun, too.
• A huge greeting card where you can declare your love in Giant Steps
• A pet such as a gold fish in a bowl or (if the $15 is a down payment) an exotic parrot which can talk or a cat that the other person has always wanted. (Before buying anything in this category, please ask if you can cancel the purchase within the next two days.)
There are indeed many inexpensive items that could make a good gift. Perhaps you believe there are a few occasions when expense counts. You would probably agree, though, that the thoughtfulness that goes behind the buying of a gift actually provides its value. Whether it is a pencil or a Parker pen, the person who receives the gift will appreciate the thought. Giving a gift is an art that needs to be perfected through experience; there is no other way.
Here’s a suggestion: After you look at the above lists, make your own list of the top five items you would like to gift. Then, look at the shorter list that you made and decide what best suits the person for which you are buying the gift.
* Kits / art works
* A magazine subscription for 6 months or one year
* Extremely beautiful pen or set of pens
* Disposable camera
* Baked food (preferably their favorite dish homemade by you)
* Candy
* Music CD or cassette that’s on sale
* Gift certificate for a music store
* Bath soaps or smelling candles
* Flashlight or pocket knife
* Writing pad and pen set
* Photo frame
* Silver bracelet / silver tie pin
* A book
* Porcelain figurines
* Gift certificate for movie theaters or eateries
* Baubles such as silver finger rings, and earrings
* Flowers
* Beautiful flower vase
As you can see, there are many practical gifts which can be purchased for less than $15. There are also a number of romantic gifts which, although inexpensive, are not “cheap”. Some of these are listed below:
• Lots of balloons, perhaps in the shape of a heart
• Gift certificate for dinner for two in a small but exceptionally good eatery
• Heart shaped candies
• Roses
• Small heart shaped soft toy
• Stuffed animal
• Aromatic candles and soap
• Fancy handbag mirror
• Small gift vouchers homemade by you, promising that you will do anything that is asked in the next 12 hours/ 24 hours/ 36 hours, etc. In this way you can have a lot of fun, too.
• A huge greeting card where you can declare your love in Giant Steps
• A pet such as a gold fish in a bowl or (if the $15 is a down payment) an exotic parrot which can talk or a cat that the other person has always wanted. (Before buying anything in this category, please ask if you can cancel the purchase within the next two days.)
There are indeed many inexpensive items that could make a good gift. Perhaps you believe there are a few occasions when expense counts. You would probably agree, though, that the thoughtfulness that goes behind the buying of a gift actually provides its value. Whether it is a pencil or a Parker pen, the person who receives the gift will appreciate the thought. Giving a gift is an art that needs to be perfected through experience; there is no other way.
Here’s a suggestion: After you look at the above lists, make your own list of the top five items you would like to gift. Then, look at the shorter list that you made and decide what best suits the person for which you are buying the gift.
How to Make your Own Baby Boy Gift Baskets
Baby boy gift baskets are great baby shower presents for mothers who are expecting a baby boy. By combining a number of small gifts into one present, baby boy gift baskets allow the gift giver to tailor the present to the parents' needs and desires. While it is possible to order baby boy gift baskets either from local florists or specialty shops or through online merchants, those who are looking to save a little money or would rather add their own personal touch to the gift can consider making their own baby boy gift baskets.
Baby boy gift baskets can contain a number of different kinds of items, from the whimsical (a musical toy or a silly baby hat) to the practical (baby boy night clothes, baby teething rings) to the downright necessary (diapers, baby wipes, etc.). Baby boy gift baskets can be as large or as small as the gift giver desires and, since they always contain an assortment of small gift items, are sure to be a hit with the parent and perhaps the baby as well. Be sure to remember that the gifts are for an infant, so please do not include anything that could constitute a choking hazard. The parent will be busy enough the first few weeks--the last thing she needs is to have to inspect all of the gifts to look for potential hazards. By taking some time to consider the situation of the mother-to-be, it is easy to create your own baby boy gift baskets that are sure to be the hit of the shower.
Baby boy gift baskets can contain a number of different kinds of items, from the whimsical (a musical toy or a silly baby hat) to the practical (baby boy night clothes, baby teething rings) to the downright necessary (diapers, baby wipes, etc.). Baby boy gift baskets can be as large or as small as the gift giver desires and, since they always contain an assortment of small gift items, are sure to be a hit with the parent and perhaps the baby as well. Be sure to remember that the gifts are for an infant, so please do not include anything that could constitute a choking hazard. The parent will be busy enough the first few weeks--the last thing she needs is to have to inspect all of the gifts to look for potential hazards. By taking some time to consider the situation of the mother-to-be, it is easy to create your own baby boy gift baskets that are sure to be the hit of the shower.
Gas Gift Cards
Gas gift cards are issued by gasoline companies to accommodate their customers. These gift cards are often good for shopping not only for fuel but also non-fuel products. They may not be the most attractive gift, but they are one of the most popular gifts to give in the United States. This is because of the high cost of gas. Wouldn't you be delighted not to have to pay for your gas the next time you need some?
With gas prices on the rise, it’s nice to know that you can charge your gas and not have to worry about paying immediately. Some gas stations offer discounts if their gas card is used. Other’s offer points and are affiliated with major credit card companies. The company benefits because the card has to be used frequently to acquire enough points to redeem them for merchandise.
Not only are gasoline companies selling gift cards, but retailers like Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club have also joined the ranks of retailers who offer them. You can use the card for any product Wal-Mart, and save three cents per gallon if you purchase gasoline in Wal-Mart or Sam’s stations located in their lots. Most gasoline companies offer gas gift cards, and they can be purchased online. Depending on the card you purchase, an application may be necessary and a review of the buyer’s credit.
Most gas companies offer gas gift cards, and they can be purchased online or at local gas stations. Depending on the card you purchase, an application may be necessary and a review of the buyer’s credit.
With gas prices on the rise, it’s nice to know that you can charge your gas and not have to worry about paying immediately. Some gas stations offer discounts if their gas card is used. Other’s offer points and are affiliated with major credit card companies. The company benefits because the card has to be used frequently to acquire enough points to redeem them for merchandise.
Not only are gasoline companies selling gift cards, but retailers like Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club have also joined the ranks of retailers who offer them. You can use the card for any product Wal-Mart, and save three cents per gallon if you purchase gasoline in Wal-Mart or Sam’s stations located in their lots. Most gasoline companies offer gas gift cards, and they can be purchased online. Depending on the card you purchase, an application may be necessary and a review of the buyer’s credit.
Most gas companies offer gas gift cards, and they can be purchased online or at local gas stations. Depending on the card you purchase, an application may be necessary and a review of the buyer’s credit.
In Search Of The Perfect Christmas Gift
It was undoubtedly a different time when Saint Nick was selling off all of his worldly possessions and telling all about the joys of giving. However, he never had to sit in a monstrous traffic jam, drive around for hours in the car while looking for an available parking space, or grapple with the thousands of other shoppers at the mall.
Since that time, the search for the perfect Christmas gift has become much more stressful. Besides that, the average shopper does not stumble into the shopping malls and department stores until a few weeks, or even mere days before Christmas.
Finding the perfect Christmas gift is quickly becoming a science to be studied, observed, and taught. Sometimes you are given a cheat sheet of sorts, the infamous wish list. And then you have the incredibly fun “surprise me” Christmas gift requests that force you to pull out the red-striped thinking cap (complete with bells).
Finding The Gift Niche
One unique way to show your love and consideration for your family and friends is by making personalized and homemade Christmas gifts. Don’t go crazy with tinsel and your glue gun, and sequins are fine if used sparingly. You can easily put together gift baskets with bath and body supplies, small decorative soaps, candles, and even a pair of slippers for the ladies. For men, treats such as flavored almonds, mixed nuts, and an assortment of chocolate and candies will usually put a smile on his face.
Another good idea for those considering giving Christmas gifts with a personal touch is a calendar. You can create a photo collage, or choose different pictures for each month. Many major office supply stores now offer this service, as well as other personalized items such as coffee mugs and mouse pads.
It you would prefer to do the project entirely hands-on, there are certain computer programs that can be purchased to create one-of-a-kind calendars. Everyone uses calendars, so this is one Christmas gift that will not be put away and forgotten.
Gift cards have been gaining in popularity as a “one size fits all” gift. You can select the store and the amount, and you are good to go. If you are not sure where that special person on your shopping list prefers to shop, many shopping malls now offer gift checks that can be redeemed at any store within their walls. You can also purchase a gift card with the Visa, Mastercard, or American Express logo. This way your Christmas gift can be used just about anywhere and for anything.
Since that time, the search for the perfect Christmas gift has become much more stressful. Besides that, the average shopper does not stumble into the shopping malls and department stores until a few weeks, or even mere days before Christmas.
Finding the perfect Christmas gift is quickly becoming a science to be studied, observed, and taught. Sometimes you are given a cheat sheet of sorts, the infamous wish list. And then you have the incredibly fun “surprise me” Christmas gift requests that force you to pull out the red-striped thinking cap (complete with bells).
Finding The Gift Niche
One unique way to show your love and consideration for your family and friends is by making personalized and homemade Christmas gifts. Don’t go crazy with tinsel and your glue gun, and sequins are fine if used sparingly. You can easily put together gift baskets with bath and body supplies, small decorative soaps, candles, and even a pair of slippers for the ladies. For men, treats such as flavored almonds, mixed nuts, and an assortment of chocolate and candies will usually put a smile on his face.
Another good idea for those considering giving Christmas gifts with a personal touch is a calendar. You can create a photo collage, or choose different pictures for each month. Many major office supply stores now offer this service, as well as other personalized items such as coffee mugs and mouse pads.
It you would prefer to do the project entirely hands-on, there are certain computer programs that can be purchased to create one-of-a-kind calendars. Everyone uses calendars, so this is one Christmas gift that will not be put away and forgotten.
Gift cards have been gaining in popularity as a “one size fits all” gift. You can select the store and the amount, and you are good to go. If you are not sure where that special person on your shopping list prefers to shop, many shopping malls now offer gift checks that can be redeemed at any store within their walls. You can also purchase a gift card with the Visa, Mastercard, or American Express logo. This way your Christmas gift can be used just about anywhere and for anything.
How to Find the Right Birthday Gift
Are you baffled trying to pick out the best present for someone's birthday? Finding the right birthday gift can be arduous if the person already seems to have just about everything. For most people, anything you give will be appreciated, the best way to pick the right present is to think about the likes and personality of the receiver.
As you begin focusing on the person's hobbies and interests, it will ease the process. For example, if the person loves gardening, find a breat book on landscaping, garden design, ornamental plants or growing organic vegetables. Choose a present that is relevant to the person's personality, passions and ambitions will tell them you spent some time thinking about them. This might mean more than the gift itself.
If all else fails, there are basic gender gifts that work almost anytime. Women embrace perfume, jewelry and pampering. A relaxing break from the stresses of life at a local spa will please almost any woman. Chocolates and flowers are fine, but she may think you lack creativity. Purchasing gifts for a man can be especially tough. You can best win over a man by aligning the birthday present with his hobbies. Men also love gadgets. Opting for the newest gadget will please most men.
Some unique gifts and tips to select a perfect gift
- Monthly gift packages - this type of gift includes a monthly shipment of fruits, wine, music cds, or other decor.
- Cooking, woodworking or dance classes - focus on something they keep wanting to learn but never seem to take the time.
- Tickets to a concert - when aligned with the persons personality these can be a very unique and special gift.
- Books please almost everyone - align with their hobbies, interests or something they have always wanted to learn.
- Personalized items - including jewelry, picture frames, pens or other furniture.
For additional research, don't forget to surf the internet. Finding gift ideas on the internet is common. If your birthday receiver is an avid tennis player, type "tennis player gifts" or "tennis player gift ideas" into your favorite keyword engine. This will render an outpouring of websites that specialize in such birthday gifts. Once you find the superb present, purchasing it online is simple and safe. Online gift purchasing is also the best way to send birthday gifts to those who do not live in close proximity and can be a real time saver.
Birthday gifts should be individual. Spend a little time trying to find the ideal birthday gift that aligns with the receiver's personality. This will not only make the present appealling, but tell them you really care. After all, that is what present giving is really about.
As you begin focusing on the person's hobbies and interests, it will ease the process. For example, if the person loves gardening, find a breat book on landscaping, garden design, ornamental plants or growing organic vegetables. Choose a present that is relevant to the person's personality, passions and ambitions will tell them you spent some time thinking about them. This might mean more than the gift itself.
If all else fails, there are basic gender gifts that work almost anytime. Women embrace perfume, jewelry and pampering. A relaxing break from the stresses of life at a local spa will please almost any woman. Chocolates and flowers are fine, but she may think you lack creativity. Purchasing gifts for a man can be especially tough. You can best win over a man by aligning the birthday present with his hobbies. Men also love gadgets. Opting for the newest gadget will please most men.
Some unique gifts and tips to select a perfect gift
- Monthly gift packages - this type of gift includes a monthly shipment of fruits, wine, music cds, or other decor.
- Cooking, woodworking or dance classes - focus on something they keep wanting to learn but never seem to take the time.
- Tickets to a concert - when aligned with the persons personality these can be a very unique and special gift.
- Books please almost everyone - align with their hobbies, interests or something they have always wanted to learn.
- Personalized items - including jewelry, picture frames, pens or other furniture.
For additional research, don't forget to surf the internet. Finding gift ideas on the internet is common. If your birthday receiver is an avid tennis player, type "tennis player gifts" or "tennis player gift ideas" into your favorite keyword engine. This will render an outpouring of websites that specialize in such birthday gifts. Once you find the superb present, purchasing it online is simple and safe. Online gift purchasing is also the best way to send birthday gifts to those who do not live in close proximity and can be a real time saver.
Birthday gifts should be individual. Spend a little time trying to find the ideal birthday gift that aligns with the receiver's personality. This will not only make the present appealling, but tell them you really care. After all, that is what present giving is really about.
Gifts for Men Anniversary Gifts
Are you searching for an anniversary gift idea for that special man in your life?
Let’s take a look at the traditional gifts associated with various anniversaries to help you decide on a great gift idea for the man of your dreams.
Anniversaries do not only have a gift idea for each one but most also have a flower and gemstone to mark the years of wedded bliss.
The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. The gemstone is fresh water pearls and the flowers are pansies. So now you may be wondering what type of paper gift a man would enjoy.
There are many, a subscription to their favorite magazine, any book they would enjoy reading or even a note pad for their desk. All of these would be good gift ideas for a first anniversary gift. You could even tie some pansies around the gift with ribbon to give it an added romantic touch.
Cotton or straw is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. The flowers are cosmos and the gemstone is either rose quartz or garnet. What would be great for this anniversary?
A personalized towel made of cotton would be good. What about a watch with garnet stones that would be something any man would love to receive. Use your imagination. Plan a romantic hayride, this includes straw. After the hayride have a picnic on a cotton blanket. Using traditional gift ideas can be fun and enjoyable when you use some imagination to bring it all together.
A leather recliner would be the perfect anniversary gift for the third anniversary.
Leather is the traditional gift given for the third anniversary, the flower for the third anniversary is the fuchsia and the gemstone is the crystal.
Finding items made from leather is not a hard
task at all. You can purchase watches with leather bands, briefcases, and desktop pads, just to mention a few. A great idea to use the crystal could be a nice initial ring or bracelet with crystals. The man of your life would like any of these gifts.
The fourth anniversary has a theme attached. The theme is books, flowers and fruit. For this years anniversary gift a wonderful basket with some of his favorite fruit, a favorite book and a few flowers just to enhance the basket would be wonderful.
He will enjoy this gift because he will know that you took the time to choose each item in the basket to please your man.
Each anniversary has a theme or a traditional and modern gift idea. This is just another great way to let your man know that you took some time in finding the perfect gift for your anniversary.
He will know that you researched to find what gift was for your anniversary and then he will love the imagination involved in using this information to present him with an awesome anniversary gift.
Choosing the right anniversary gift idea will be fun. Think of things he enjoys doing or things he might want to do. Then add these ideas to your gift.
Make the gift as personal as you can. Your special man will enjoy any anniversary present you give him; he knows it came from your heart.
Anniversary gifts should be a symbol of the years of marriage you have enjoyed together let him know how much love him and are glad that he is the man that you chose for a lifelong partner.
Let’s take a look at the traditional gifts associated with various anniversaries to help you decide on a great gift idea for the man of your dreams.
Anniversaries do not only have a gift idea for each one but most also have a flower and gemstone to mark the years of wedded bliss.
The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. The gemstone is fresh water pearls and the flowers are pansies. So now you may be wondering what type of paper gift a man would enjoy.
There are many, a subscription to their favorite magazine, any book they would enjoy reading or even a note pad for their desk. All of these would be good gift ideas for a first anniversary gift. You could even tie some pansies around the gift with ribbon to give it an added romantic touch.
Cotton or straw is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. The flowers are cosmos and the gemstone is either rose quartz or garnet. What would be great for this anniversary?
A personalized towel made of cotton would be good. What about a watch with garnet stones that would be something any man would love to receive. Use your imagination. Plan a romantic hayride, this includes straw. After the hayride have a picnic on a cotton blanket. Using traditional gift ideas can be fun and enjoyable when you use some imagination to bring it all together.
A leather recliner would be the perfect anniversary gift for the third anniversary.
Leather is the traditional gift given for the third anniversary, the flower for the third anniversary is the fuchsia and the gemstone is the crystal.
Finding items made from leather is not a hard
task at all. You can purchase watches with leather bands, briefcases, and desktop pads, just to mention a few. A great idea to use the crystal could be a nice initial ring or bracelet with crystals. The man of your life would like any of these gifts.
The fourth anniversary has a theme attached. The theme is books, flowers and fruit. For this years anniversary gift a wonderful basket with some of his favorite fruit, a favorite book and a few flowers just to enhance the basket would be wonderful.
He will enjoy this gift because he will know that you took the time to choose each item in the basket to please your man.
Each anniversary has a theme or a traditional and modern gift idea. This is just another great way to let your man know that you took some time in finding the perfect gift for your anniversary.
He will know that you researched to find what gift was for your anniversary and then he will love the imagination involved in using this information to present him with an awesome anniversary gift.
Choosing the right anniversary gift idea will be fun. Think of things he enjoys doing or things he might want to do. Then add these ideas to your gift.
Make the gift as personal as you can. Your special man will enjoy any anniversary present you give him; he knows it came from your heart.
Anniversary gifts should be a symbol of the years of marriage you have enjoyed together let him know how much love him and are glad that he is the man that you chose for a lifelong partner.
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