Valentine's Day 2012 Gifts- Gift Ideas for
Him, Her and Friends
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When it comes to choosing Valentine's Day
2012 gifts, a lot of people seem to be having a
hard time more than picking one for Christmas.
Is it because of the love theme that must be
associated with the gift? Or is it because all the
money have already been spent during the
holidays so your budget is quite limited?
Whatever the reason is, I hope this article will help you find what you are looking for. But
because "gift ideas" is such a broad topic, I am going to classify gifts according to top
five categories that people are looking for.
1. Valentine's Day Gifts for Him
Gift Ideas for your Husband, Boyfriend, Dad or Male Friends
I've been writing about gift ideas before and I
noticed that I seem to be getting more inquiries
from women than from men. Maybe women just put
a lot more effort in gift giving, or it could be that
guys are just notorious for being hard to buy for.
Because of this high "demand" for gift ideas for
men, I created an entire separate article about Valentines Day Gifts for Him 2012.
Check that out for a detailed selection of gifts to choose from.
2. Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
Gift Ideas for your Wife, Girlfriend, Mom or Female Friends
Women, in my opinion, are easier to buy for because
they are more expressive in what they need, and it's
easy to tell what a girl would love to get by simply
observing what she wears or carry in her purse.
The easiest way to get an idea is to think back what
she had complained in the past or things she once
mentioned she wanted to get for herself. Then you
can head over to Amazon's Valentine offers
page to get a list of gift items for up to 70% off. You'll
find jewelry, watches, beauty products and a lot more products on sale right now.
But if you absolutely have no idea what to buy for her, here's a tip: a lot of women want
something frivolous and luxurious, and that they would not buy for themselves. Quite an
irony there, really. Think about high end brands for ordinary products like bath oils,
soaps, etc. Here's a list of such products I found online:
Other Gift Ideas for Her
Ren Gift Set - A very luxurious brand that has won a lot of awards and featured
in many magazines. I noticed that these gift sets go out of stock quickly but you
can just buy their products individually.
Penhaligons Gift Set - With a very vintage looking package, these stuff look so
romantic and reminds me of the olden days. The bottle container looks like
something that would be washed upon a shore with a note on it. That's how
romantic it looks like.
Aromatherapy Associates Massage and Body Oil - Body oils that absorb
really easily, not greasy and makes the skin totally soft. They are good for
preventing stretch marks, and also good for the skin if you have been out in the
sun.
L'Occitane Rose Jardin Délice Eau de Toilette - Makes a really nice
Valentines gift with its vintage style glass bottle container. Also great for ladies
who want a light rose smell.
Chanel No 5 Perfume - Also makes a really nice gift for its cute container box
and it's something that can be kept forever because you get refills for it.
Floris London Eau De Toilette - Did you know that in London, you need an
invitation to get a customized perfume made by Floris? That's how exquisite
Floris perfumes are. But they make amazing perfumes anyway so you can just
get the one sold here in the US.
3. Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids
Valentines is more of an occasion for lovers but
apparently, a lot of people do look for gifts for kids.
If you are not looking to give a gift to a kid then
feel free to skip this section. =)
Tip: the link to Amazon's Valentine offers page
above also has a lot of gift for kids on sale.
Rainbow Sound Blocks - Kind of like an activity center for children. A box
where you can see through to see what is happening to the little balls and beads
inside it. It's also about the sounds that the little things inside it make, so it's
supposed to help develop a child's senses and learn basic skills such as sorting
and matching.
Puppet Kits - Aimed at developing kids' creativity by letting them create their
own puppets.
Lego Toys - Everyone is probably familiar with Legos. A classic gift for kids so
you can't go wrong with it.
Rainbow Top - A really cool gift, especially for little boys. Produces a humming
sound as the oversized top spins.
Learning through play games - Two of the best ones are Silly Socks and Pesky
Pirates. Great for ages 3 to 5.
Hedbanz for Kids - A kit for kids to play a who-am-i game
Chairs Game - A fun game where kids can put one little plastic chair on top of
another. The challenge is to keep the formed structure stable so it doesn't fall.
Strider Balance Bike - The best seller in balance bikes that has been popular
recently. It is supposed to help kids learn how to ride a bike through proper
balancing.
4. Valentine's Day Gifts Delivery
Flowers, Chocolates and Baskets
Another cool thing to give this Valentines are
gift deliveries you can order online. They are
best for long distance couples but also a great
option for those who don't want to go through
the hassles of choosing and wrapping gifts.
Some of the best examples are:
Flowers - This is probably the most gifted item for Valentine's Day and more
popular as gift for women. There are a lot of flower delivery services online with a
great selection of love themed flowers. While roses are the most common, you
may want to try other types of flowers to avoid cliche, unless your significant
other absolutely loves roses.
Note: the link above will take you to FTD's Valentine offers page with discounts
of up to 25% off. Promo ends on February 13.
Gift Baskets - While these gift baskets are not personally made by you, they are
absolutely adorable as they are arranged and wrapped by gift wrapping experts.
You can order wine for men or fruits for women.
Note: the link above will take you to GiftTree's Valentine offers page with special
prices on all kinds of gifts. Promo ends on February 15.
Chocolates - The most popular ones are M&M's Personalized Chocolates and
candies, the majority of which cost only under 50. But these are obviously not a
good gift if the receiver is trying to lose weight and shed all the pounds gained
during the holidays. =)
Note: the link to M&M's above is updated to bring you to their Valentine offers
page where you automatically get 15% off on orders worth $30 and above!
Promo ends on February 13.
5. Cheap Valentine's Day Gifts
Gifts on a Budget
If you have checked the price of the gifts I've listed so
far, you can already find really cheap items from there.
Some of them are even just under 20 dollars. So I'm just
going to list down below some other affordable gifts that
are great for either a boy or a girl.
Razorpit - Extends the life of disposable razors by reviving dull blades, thus
saving you money in the long run.
Archipelago Botanicals Glass Jar Candle - Gives off a romantic, sensual smell
that couples will surely like.
Drinkwel Hangover Cure - If your partner loves going out to drink but complains
of hangover then this is the perfect gift for him/her. Works very well according to
customer reviews.
Bed of Nails Mat - The name suggests like this is going to be really painful. This
mat is based on the principle of accupressure so it is said to relieve you from all
sorts of modern day ailments such as insomnia, back pain, headache, etc. Don't
worry, the nails are made of plastic and not metal. =)
Making your Valentine's Day 2012 Special
I hope that at this point, my gift ideas have somehow helped
you plan your Valentines well. But do remember that giving gifts
is just part of it. You can enjoy the rest of the day by eating out
or watching events in your city.
Have fun looking for
Valentines Day 2012 gifts
!