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Valentine’s Day is that once a year opportunity to express your love. Be it for your significant other, child, family or friends, showing you care in a special way will delight you and them if done with a bit of thought and creativity. It shouldn’t be expensive either. If it comes from the heart, your show of affection will bring pure joy.

To help in planning, consider these creative and affordable Valentine gift ideas:


Love Notes. Great for every member of the family, tuck short little love notes in unsuspecting places on February 14. As simple as a statement saying, I Love You, to a more elaborate declaration of your affections, love notes will certainly surprise and probably treasured for a lifetime. Jot down a few things that make that person special. Scatter them around by wrapping one around their toothbrush, taping one to their morning breakfast bowl, slipping one in a school book or briefcase or tucking one in their seat in the car. You’ll have fun hiding them and they’ll have fun finding them!

Caring Coupons. Show your love with a gift of promise. Write out coupons your loved one can cash in for something money can’t buy. Offer a foot or back rub. Promise to bake a special desert or full blown fancy dinner. Consider joining them for an hour of whatever they want to watch on tv with no complaining! Keep it simple but thoughtful. Remember what brought you both joy when you first met this someone and focus on offering that once again. These caring coupons will take the above mentioned love notes a step further.

Children’s Books. Books make great Valentine’s gifts and they don’t have to be expensive. A well-known children’s book popular when your loved one was young will bring back loving memories of cuddle time with mom. Or, consider a new title like “All Kinds of Kisses” that shares a story of butterfly kisses or Eskimo kisses that you can try on each other! Go ahead and sign and date it with a short, special message of love so that it becomes a keepsake. New or used, sweet picturebooks never go out of style.

Magazine Subscriptions. Magazine subscriptions are easy to order online and titles can be found that address any interest your special valentine might have. A thoughtful gift, it is one that will remind them of you when it arrives every month. Announce the subscription in their name when you hand them Valentine’s Greeting Cards for a gift to delight throughout the year.

Togetherness. Many times the best gifts are those that money can’t buy. Special time together is one of those. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing something together that will benefit others. Deliver Valentine’s Day Cards to the elderly at a local retirement home or visit a children’s hospital or shelter where a special card on this special day will do wonders for you and for them. Slowing down just for a moment and enjoying some togetherness will be remembered long after the roses have wilted and the chocolates are gone.

Valentine’s Day is not just for romantic couples. Use this occasion to reach out to everyone you love. Valentine’s Day Photo Cards can be shared with friends and family, especially if you just never got around to sending your Christmas cards. Use your imagination and create a lovely show of affection that will strengthen your relationship as well as bring kisses, hugs and smiles to all this year.