Each year, February 14 marks a day when gifts may be exchanged between significant others, parents and children and friends. For inspiration beyond the usually candy and flowers, view the links collected on this page.
Valentine Gift Ideas
Do-It-Yourself Valentine Gifts
Make a heart-shaped frame and put a picture of yourself inside to give to the one you love.About.com: Heart Frames Photo
If you're looking for a fun gift you can create at home that will definitely let your children know how much you care, why not turn ordinary band-aids into Valentine tattoos. Using markers and stickers, create your own personalized tattoo band-aids.Disney Family Fun: Valentine's Day Crafts
Call up the local radio station and dedicate your favorite song to your love. Be sure that you're both tuned into the station.The Stallion Store: Inexpensive Gifts and Ideas
Valentine Gift Ideas
- Mahalo's Guide to Gifts | Valentine's Day
- Gift Idea Generator
- RealSimple.com: Shortcuts to a Romantic Valentine's Day
- Mighty Goods: 2008 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
- Lighter Footstep: Green Your Valentine
Valentine Flower Delivery
- Mahalo's Guide to Online Florists
- 1-800-Flowers.com: Valentine's Day Roses | Tulips | Valentine's Day Flowers | Luxury Flowers
- FTD: Valentine's Day Roses | Flowers | Todd Oldham™ Arrangements | Vera Wang™ Arrangements
- marthastewartflowers.com: Valentine's Day Flowers Under $50 | Over $50
References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Valentine's Day is February 14
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In 2009, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday
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Gifts are usually exchanged between significant others
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Romance and love are common themes
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Colors
Red, white, pink, black
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Symbols
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Cards are an inexpensive way to let someone know you care
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Valentine's Day is named for St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers
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Homemade gifts are a great craft for kids at home and in the classroom
