Top 5 Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

OK, we've all been there. Work/School's been crazy and you lose track of time... before you know it, it's Valentine's Day! You don't want to end up in the dog house with your sweetheart, but you can't think of anything to do -- or your funds are limited.




NO WORRIES!! I'm hooking you up with my Top 5 FAVORITE last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas so NO ONE will be sleeping on the couch come Feb. 14th.


5) Ipod or CD Playlist: Have you ever seen the movie High Fidelity? In this movie, John Cusack creates special music playlists for all of his leading ladies. What a great idea for Valentine's Day! Find songs that remind you of him/her, songs that have special meaning (Wedding songs), songs that you know he/she loves. Put all of these on one playlist or CD and present it to your Valentine. Not only does this show creativity, but it shows that you pay attention to his/her likes and dislikes in music -- Always a bonus! If you need help with any music selections, feel free to email me ashley@wjyy.com -- I'm the queen of sappy love songs!


4) A Romantic Stroll: I know it may seem corny, but it's nice to go for a walk sometimes with your Valentine. Getting out of the house is always nice. Talk your special someone on a nice walk through a park or downtown. Walking hand in hand, arm in arm while talking about your day can mean the world to some -- especially when you don't have much time to do it on a regular basis. Remember, it's not about the amount of money you spend, but the time you spend together that makes Valentine's Day special.


3) Love Notes: I think I speak for many of the ladies out there when I say "I LOVE getting little notes from my sweetie!" Leave them scattered throughout the house. Look up some romantic poetry or just say how you feel. Stick them in his or her lunch bag, in the car, on the pillow for when he or she wakes up. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to say how you feel.


2) A Romantic Coupon Book: I always did this when I was a kid for my parents... although the coupons were for "1 night of eating my veggies without complaining" or "Good for cleaning my bedroom". However this simple idea is perfect for you and your sweetheart! Instead of promising to wash dishes (although sometimes that's a nice one to throw in there), you could have coupons that say "Good for one backrub" or "Use for a date night". These coupons not only are attractive to your special someone, but they can come in handy for you too :)


1) Home cooked dinner for Two: There's no excuse for not being able to execute this great gift idea. It's simple! Everyone has something in the house that they can cook... I think it's virtually impossible to screw up pasta. So check your cupboards and see what you can find! Look for some candles you can light to set the mood. Get creative with your food too! Make heart shaped meatballs, cookies, or just leave a little love note written on his or her napkin.



So now you have no excuse to be in trouble this Valentine's Day... So get out there and share the love :)


LOVE! Ashley at Night