By Guest Blogger Dawn Meisch
While the traditional gifts of Valentine’s Day of flowers and candy are wonderful, this year surprise your special someone with a gift that will last throughout the year. It’s important to show our loved ones we care the entire year, not just one one day. Thoughtful ideas to create more romance throughout the year will be more appreciated than a one-time gift of a candy heart and a bouquet of roses.
There are many gift options that keep the fire going all year long.
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A “Love Note” Mailbox – Buy a small mailbox with a usable flag, and use it to leave love notes to your certain someone. Leave a message that says “I Love You” the day before an important meeting or to leave clues for a scavenger hunt with a gift at the end. Be sure to let your Valentine know that the flag in the up position means that they’ve got mail.
Monthly Tea or Coffee Blend – Sign your loved one up for a Coffee or Tea of the Month Club. Tuck a gift message into a special mug in a holiday color like Sengware’s Pimento letting him or her know what to expect in the coming months. Whether your special someone prefers coffee or tea, they will appreciate the thoughtful gift each month when their selection arrives.
Magazine Subscription – Almost every hobby has a magazine dedicated to it. Buy one issue and let your recipient know that it will be coming for the next year. Each time they get one in the mail, they will be happy as they remember you wanted to give them something important to them.
Learn Something Together – Sign you and your Valentine up for a class for a unique way to spend time together and learn something in the process. Many community colleges offer continuing education classes on subjects such as Wine Tasting, Cooking, or Foreign Languages. City or county recreational departments also have offerings in various subjects of interest. After the class is finished, practicing a new skill is a great way to spend time together.
Time Saving Dinnerware – If your significant other loves to entertain, you may know that planning a successful party takes time and effort. Save your significant other time with Sengware dinnerware which he or she will love for its ease of use and the ability to can go from the freezer to the oven to the table.
Living Plants or Herbs – An herb or plant garden can bring enjoyment throughout the year. Give your special person a herb growing kit or a living plant. Choose hardy native plants if it will be transferred outside when spring arrives or select something hardy like bamboo or cactus that requires little work to maintain.
Use your these ideas and your imagination to select a gift for your loved one this year. It will be sure to be special when your Valentine realizes the thought and care that went into choosing their gift. They will feel appreciated and special when reminded of your love by the gifts that continue to give throughout the year.
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