With Valentine's Day coming up, it can be hard to find the perfect gift for your loved one. Fortunately, we have 100 of the best ideas around to get you on your way. I put them in four different categories to hopefully suit whatever your needs are. The first category is free things from the heart that you don't need to spend any money on. The second category is DIY things you can make yourself. The third category is experiences. These are things that happen and create memories. The fourth category is gifts. They're just regular retail goods to buy if you're feeling charitable. You have a variety of choices in each category, so you should be good to go! First up are Open When letters. These are a great way to give your loved one confidence and support when they need it. You can choose the "Open When" that best suits your mood and the letter's content will be customized accordingly. For example, you can choose for the letter to open when you feel like having a laugh, or if you're feeling down in the dumps. Take a deck of cards and write something you love about your partner on each card. Memorize the suits for each card. Give them to your partner and ask them to guess the things you wrote about them. A valentine's day scavenger hunt is a good way to get some fun out of the day and show your partner that you care. Start with a clue like "I love it when we get flirty" then do something that makes your work easier like "put away dishes." Send them all over to find the clues and work out the final price. The clue is where you lie your head, for now it's time for breakfast in bed! It's not necessary to spend a lot of money on a bouquet of flowers you can get them in your backyard. Cut some flowers and tie them with ribbon. It is an interesting idea to have a photo album of our old stuff and for it too be framed. We often say we will, but never find time. If you don't have an album you can use, just use an old book. Just make sure it's not one your partner will want to read again. Document your love story so far with a scrapbook. Instead of buying an expensive photo album, why not use an old book and fill it with mementos, tickets, notes and photographs. It's a lovely idea for couples to create their own unique record. Mixtapes: mixtapes were the ultimate love gesture back in the day, but now they're pretty much extinct. But, you can still create a playlist for your partner with some songs from our favorite artists, a workout playlist with plenty of great calisthenics songs, or even some good podcasts that we can listen to together. Make some personal coupons for your partner: A massage, a lion, a coffee. Get creative. There are lots of recipes for mug cakes online, and it is so easy to make. Add the dry ingredients to a mug and include water measurements. Be aware, though - some recipes may tell you to put the cake in the microwave for a few minutes, which is not safe if it will be used at work (due to potential exposure). For Valentine's Day, cut out heart shapes from post-its and write messages on them. Stick the words to a mirror your partner uses to get ready in the morning. They'll be touched reading these loving notes about themselves right before they go out to face the world. I highlighted this PowerPoint idea because I think it's interesting. It's important to note that there are a few things you can talk about in your speech. For example, you can go over your love story so far and talk about where your future goals are. It might also be good to talk about some of your favorite memories or even just create something unique like do a speech based on different movies. Creating a relationship timeline poster is a great way to not only remember all the important milestones, but also to have them in one place. All the significant dates you've made with your partner are recorded so it's easier for you to refer back to funny moments or special occasions that might otherwise get buried under piles of paperwork. If you want to build up a strong and loving relationship, give your partner messages of love. Take a piece of paper and write one love affirmation on each block of the game board. For example, in Jenga write: "I feel loved when we are together." Blind taste testing your partner's favorite foods & drinks is a fun way to challenge their taste buds. Give them a blindfold and feed them little bites of food and drink - see how many they can identify correctly! Watching a movie under the stars is always romantic. Make it even more special with a fire pit or candles. Remember to get some blankets so that you can sit back and relax while your date makes it all nice for you. It is easy to make a jar of your favorite memories. Just take out a sheet of paper and write about as many of your favourite memories as possible before tucking it into the jar. Whenever you're feeling nostalgic, grab the jar, go through the list and have some fun remembering! And here's the best part- this is something you can enjoy now and in the future. Write down memories as they happen and make a dessert they'll love. It's always simple to do and will keep alive their memories for a long time to come. Watch the sunrise with your partner and provide them with a blanket to keep warm. The views from the location will offer great inspiration for your day. If you're struggling to find a unique art piece for your home, try looking online. There's such a range of styles and characteristics that you won't need to be an artist to create something personalized - it can be your name or initials with a simple font. This is a really sweet idea! It sounds like you would love to spoil your partner for the day, and they will appreciate all that you do for them. Some other things to consider doing are: breakfast in bed, taking them on a date/for a walk or reading their favorite book together. These might be little things, but they will be appreciated by your partner. A great gift idea is to design and decorate your own mug. You can draw anything you want on the mug using a sharpie marker before baking it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Pick a few lyrics from one of your favorite songs and create art with them. You can handwrite them or design them online using different fonts. Date night cards are cards that have 12 date ideas on them, which go in envelopes. They can be given to the other person as a surprise. As they get older, they'll pull an envelope out of their sock drawer every month and will find a different date activity to go on. One of the sweet things you can do for your spouse is to leave them hidden notes throughout the day. They can be about love and humor, but no matter what minor messages it will have a positive effect on their mood all day long. The next one in the free category is probably the most obvious a handwritten love letter. It's something they can cherish forever – it's the last one in the free section. Next we're going to look at DIY. First up are these chocolate smash hearts. They're fun & easy to make and you can find the molds online or at a craft store and with some chocolate. The best part is that your partner needs to have some help opening them for you. A lottery gift basket is a great way to show someone you care about them. I recommend having a card with a cheesy message, some lotto cards and scratch tickets that you have written for the recipient and fill it with bingo cards too. Sometimes people will give a gift to represent all five senses. Smell could be a candle, touch might be massage oil, sight could be a book, taste might be chocolate, and hearing could be their favorite music. You can also create a bouquet of treats for your partner or best friend by gluing some to wooden skewers, arranging them inside a mug or jar and decorating the surface of the items with sweets (candies, sprinkles etc.). Place bath bombs in a nice jar and give them to somebody along with a note saying they're the "bomb". Fill your Valentine's Day with surprises by bursting a few balloons! There are candies inside that are perfect to share. Have a date night in the box and choose what kind of date you want to spend with your partner. This kit contains cards, instructions and all supplies needed to have the perfect date night. Give your loved one a picnic hamper with all of their favorite treats. It might not be February in Ireland, but you can still do this indoors! It would be even better if there are no bugs in the room so that the whole experience will stay more enjoyable. A kit for full-service spa treatments at home might include bath salts, face masks, creams, scrubs and candles. With a robe and a towel in case you want to shower afterwards. This hot sauce is perfect for people who actually enjoy hot sauces, as well as those who are looking to spice up their food. The label could also say "you're the fire in my heart." You can make DIY hand warmers from old pieces of fabric, fill them with rice, and just microwave them once needed to bring warmth. This adorable popcorn basket kit comes with a card for you to write on and is filled with popcorn-themed accessories. The perfect gift for the popcorn fanatic in your life! Explosion boxes are a type of 3-D box with multiple layers that pop out as you deepen the layers. I've seen photos from other people who have made an explosion box. The most popular one seems to be the "candy explosion box". You love nuts, so on your special day we put together a mixed nuts hamper. Here's some peanut butter, chocolate nut clusters and our best-selling mixed variety. To finish the gift off, we put in our "I'm nuts about you" card. The best anniversary gift I ever got was when my husband made me a fruit bouquet with skewers cut into flower shapes. It looked really pretty and tasted great! Items enclosed in brown paper boxes tied with strings: homemade cookies, assortment of flowers; some of your loved one's favorite things would work too in this case. Hey, what a great idea! There are a bunch of craft beers on the first tier, plenty on the second and third tiers for variety. I think this is perfect for Valentine's Day. These journals ask you questions and give you the opportunity to note down your answers. They include prompts like "The first thing I ever noticed about you is _____". You can give the journal to your partner and they'll fill it in with their answers too. You could get a nacho hamper and it would have different flavored nachos, different salsas for your more-than-average valentine. This s'mores set is a helpful gift for the person you love. It has everything you need to make s'mores, along with a sweet message. A donut "wall" gives you a lot of options. Instead of the humdrum box, the donuts are at eye level and can be put in a variety of ways. So if you're feeling creative, order your own doughnut wall on Amazon - they come in mini sizes too! A movie night box can make sure all the essentials are there - popcorn, treats, and a movie. Surprise them by letting them choose the movie, too! Get a bunch of mini alcohol bottles and stick them together to mimic a bouquet. These can be added to other areas in the bar or office, such as the bar area or conference room floor. They are best paired with mixers so employees can create their own cocktails. If your partner doesn't drink alcohol, you can make them tea and a small snack with some nice flavorings. You can also buy a pizza making kit with some of the essentials included. These include pizza stones that let you use your regular oven to make all the different styles of pizzas you want. Ingredients are also something that might be worth investing in, as they will provide flavor and texture to your pizzas. Some other useful equipment includes a oven mitt and pizza cutter. It's come to the end of my hobby section. The next section is going to be more about experiences and will cover things like the different Vegas hotels you could stay at. Why not have an afternoon tea at a fancy hotel or venue? It's always such a nice time. A manicure or pedicure is a great gift for someone who deserves some pampering and spoiling. They will enjoy a relaxing experience and their nails will look amazing! Rent someone their dream car by renting them a luxury vehicle, letting them enjoy it for a day, and then taking it away. This will make the experience even more memorable - chances are they'll never experience something that amazing again." If you're looking for a reliable house cleaning service, we are the perfect option for all your needs. We provide one-off and one-month deep cleans as well as quarterly, semi-annual, or annual deep cleans in certain areas. Sports games are always a good time, with the vibe & energy being described as "good." A garden membership is a great way to get outside for some fresh air, enjoy beautiful scenery and improve your mood. Enjoy a surfing experience or any other water sports. Right next to the beach, you can experience exhilarating moments such as water skiing or paddle boarding. Flying lessons give you a bit of an adrenaline rush - I promise I'm done with the cheesy puns, so I'm not going to say your love sends me soaring. Let me send you soaring instead. Spend a night away together with this hotel voucher. It even applies if you don't go far, as it is still a break and the gift will be even more appreciated if there's also a pool and spa. If you want to sign up for a gym membership or a class pass, make sure the person you're buying it for enjoys fitness first and foremost. Otherwise, they might take offense if they don't find your gift helpful. Many cities offer foodie tours where you can explore new places and try amazing dishes. Something a lot of people don't consider before marriage is how to document the memories you've built together. A professional photo shoot can do that for you and will be something you'll look back on with joy in the years to come. Jumping from a bridge on either a bungee cord or via a skydive is something everyone should try. It's rather exhilarating, and you project off that lifeguard chair with an unreal feeling of freedom. A personal shopper can help you find clothes that fit. They'll take into account things like your shape and the general color palette of your wardrobe. You can visit one in most department stores and then share with a partner what you purchased. A common example of off-road driving is four wheel driving. With it you can drive your car on different terrains and do adventurous activities like racing, exploring and many more. A cooking class might be the perfect gift for the person who spends more time at the office than in their kitchen. Just imagine being able to see the world from a new perspective up above. A helicopter ride allows you to sit back, relax & enjoy the sights below. Membership at the zoo is a great idea for all of those who love animals. A day at the race can be a fun experience for the family. You get to wear your fanciest clothes, play some betting and watch horse racing with great food, drinks, and hats. Sometimes all you need is a little time away, even if it means just going out on a boat for an afternoon. Paintballing is a wonderful way to bond and get closer with those on your team. You can also offer assistance to one another when they are wounded in battle. A voucher for a hair salon treatment or a hot towel shave at the barbers is the perfect gift for someone who wants to look & feel great for Valentine's Day. It's hard to believe it's still possible to get better vibes than at a concert. When going go-karting, if you want to make it more competitive you can say the loser needs to cook dinner for the winner! I'm probably saving the most obvious personal gift for the experience category and that is a spa voucher. Maybe a massage or facial, anything to help them relax and unwind. I wish you all luck in your search! The next category is gifts and to start us off is going to be the most standard one - jewelry. You might have seen something like this before, such as a beautiful necklace, a nice pair of cufflinks or fancy bracelet with your initials on it. I would go for something custom though! A silk pillowcase can reduce friction on your hair and your skin. My sister bought me one and I love it because I don't have to worry about my hair sticking out or snagging on my pillow anymore. People can love a one-line-a-day book so much because it offers a quick and easy way to write down your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and memories that can then be recalled back. Instead of writing a full diary or journal entry each day, you can just only write one line. Get your loved one a shopping gift card if you don't know what to get them. It's safer to let them choose themselves on the website of their favorite store, as they will already know they will like it. I'd like to suggest to you an oversized blanket hoodie that I, as well as many others, absolutely love. This is a different type of gift because it's a blanket that you can wear and it's very warm and cozy. A raclette or fondue set is a great gift for cheese lovers. There's nothing I love more than melted cheese, and both of these sets can be used for chocolate, so it's perfect for anyone really! You can subscribe to pretty much anything these days, and those subscriptions usually come monthly or every other month which makes them the perfect gift. A custom piece of art can be commissioned as a gift for your partner to commemorate special moments. You could commission a painting or another kind of art, or you can find artists on Etsy or Fiverr who will work with you to make something out of the blue. Here's an idea for a meaningful gift. I know this is a collectible piece of art, but it might be the start of your partner's collection that could pump up in value in the future. I'm always amazed by innovations in the world of coffee machines, but the idea of a dedicated cocktail machine has blown my mind. With pods and an intuitive interface it can easily create whatever cocktail you desire - I'm definitely putting this on my wish list too. A weighted blanket is made to provide you with a good night's rest. Weighted blankets reduce your anxiety, making you feel secure in your bed. A digital photo frame is a great way to display your photos. With the one I have, you can choose how many pictures you want and they change automatically. A robe is the perfect gift because it's likely to be worn everyday. You can get them a fluffy or silk cozy one for winter, or something silky and luxurious for summer. It also makes a great gift because it's personalized! Give them a suitcase or travel bag! I think most people who love to travel don't invest in a really nice-looking case, but they love them anyways. If you're committed to your relationship and enjoying the benefits of a long-distance relationship, there are plenty of ways to keep in contact. For example, you can get luggage customized with your face on it so that when they need to travel they'll know they have to take you with them. Custom photo socks or briefs are the trend of this year, and they're just one of many unusual but fun gifts to get. LED light therapy masks have been all over social media recently. They're said to help with collagen production, acne, and skin brightness. There are many scents you can get from a candle beyond the more conventional ones. One example of this is an "aroma-badge" that smells like popcorn, cinnamon or bacon. Gwyneth Paltrow's infamous candle will send your critics reeling. With a Fitbit, you can see how many steps you've taken, the time spent in sleep and in active mode and your heart rate. Fitbit users will love this app-- you can connect with other people who have the same fitness goals as you. People seem to buy scarves just as they would a suitcase. I feel like this might be because people don't often buy themselves something that's really nice so having one seems special. I might be wrong, but it's something worth considering. You may not be thinking about this but a great mug to have is one that will control the temperature of your tea or coffee. It's amazing how practical it can be for the drink to stay hot for as long as you need it to. Heat-sensitive coasters can be controlled wirelessly through a mobile app. Smart versions also allow you to remotely control the holder from wherever you are. A charcuterie board set is a great option to offer your guests at a party or as a snack. These set can be tailored to provide an assortment of flavors, tucker textures, and styles that make it possible for everyone to find something they love. You can choose a design that has your name on it for extra personalization. Make a list of 100 date ideas (i.e. go to the zoo, have dinner at x restaurant, etc) then make a poster filled with lines so that when you're stuck for a date idea, you can just "scratch" one off and do it. Pajamas and loungewear have become an increasingly popular trend for Covid users. I feel like people are embracing the loungewear trend. When I come home, I usually change into something more comfortable, like pajamas and loungewear; pajamas or loungewear can be a durable addition to your wardrobe and are much more comfortable than regular clothes. A map with pins in all the places you've traveled is a great idea, it'll encourage you to explore more of the world. We're finally discussing our 100th gift and the highlight of this one is that it will be the most popular Valentine's Day gift. But that's not all- it has a smart twist to it. These are preserved roses. In order for them to stay upright and beautiful for a year at a time, they undergo a process similar to cryopreservation. And that is my list of 100 valentine's day gifts. I hope it gave you some inspiration!
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