It's coming - the most romantic day of the year - Valentine's Day. And in these rough economic times, few of us have the money to buy our significant other the costly gifts that they are most worthy of.But that does not have to stop you from getting your main squeeze a little something-something to let them know that you care. If you start early, you can get a great gift for a bargain and hide it away until the big day.
The FREEISMYLIFE VALENTINE DAY GIFT GUIDE contains gifts ranging from a cost of nothing to $30. Read on and let the love flow...
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#1. For the TRAVEL Lover -
FREE 1 Year Subscription to SHERMAN'S TRAVEL MAGAZINE
Give your sweetie a complimentary one-year subscription to Sherman's Travel magazine. Let Sherman's Travel Magazine take you both to exotic destinations and allow you to explore new perspectives of the world's most captivating regions.
FREE Custom Luggage Tags Thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, you can make your honey FREE custom luggage tags to use on your next lovers weekend. Add a cheesy photo of the two of you and you are all set.
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#2. For the SPA Lover -
FREE SPA Services for YOU AND YOUR SWEETIE!
Did you take advantage of the FREE spa service at Douglas J Aveda Institute in Royal Oak? If so, you are now considered an existing customer. And now you can use the following coupon to get a FREE spa service for yourself AND your sweetie. Spa services include massages, facials, and mani/pedi combos.
If you are not an existing customer, give your Love the FREE spa service coupon for a single service.
Coupons expires on 1/31/09 so you will have to give your gift a little before Valentine Day, but for FREE who cares if you are early!
Does your sweetheart love to check herself out to make sure she is looking her best at all times? How about giving her a heart shaped compact from Things Remembered? It is on sale on their website for only $15 and there is a $5 coupon on FREEISMYLIFE that will bring the cost down to $10. You can also take the compact into a Things Remembered store and use another $5 coupon to get it engraved with a statement of your love and devotion. Come on. Can life get any better than that?
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5. For the Recycler who is still a Fashion Lover - Marshalls has a signature line of reusable shopping tote bags that are very fashionable. The bags are huge enough to carry all your sweetie's shopping needs and they cost only $1 each. Can't beat it! And with all the money you still have left over, you can fill up the bag with other great bargains from Marshalls!
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If your Love loves the Detroit Institute of Arts, why not surprise her, and help the DIA, with a gift from the DIA gift shop. How about this DIA Debossed Red Logo Tote for only $25? Red is the color of love...========================================================
FTD Dreamland Pink Bouquet $19.99
The Dreamland Pink Bouquet is a soft display of pink roses and pink Peruvian Lilies. The bouquet is currently on sale for $19.99. You can order it now for delivery in February.
(Update 1/28 - I hope you ordered they flowers when they were only $19.99 because they are no longer on sale. It pays to start early when shopping for a holiday)
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If your significant other loves the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and all their wonderful classical music, why not surprise him or her with the brand new CD from the DSO and Music Director Leonard Slatkin. The CD is called Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 and was recorded during live performances at Orchestra Hall in September 2009.
The CD release date is January 26, 2010 and you can purchase it for only $8.99 at the DSO's gift shop.
Panera Bread has introduced some new products including a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Cookie (available Jan. 20 – Feb. 16). Doesn't is look yummy?
For under $6, you can buy 3: one for you, one for your honey, and one to share. Love can be sweet.
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$10 admission for 2 (paid in advance)
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WWJ Newsradio 950 and The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) are launching an online auction to raise donations to help local families keep warm this winter.
All auction proceeds will benefit the 7th Annual Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW and there are dozens of items available that would make the perfect Valentine’s surprise. Samplings of ideas are listed below. All items are available for bid from Feb. 2-11 at by clicking here. And while I cannot guarantee a bargain on these items, you never know and all your money will go toward a great cause!
For the Romantic:
· Learn to cook as a couple with a cooking class for two from J. Baldwin’s Restaurant & Premier Catering.
· Travel to Boyne Highlands Resort to enjoy a ski package including one night’s lodging, a pair of unlimited lift tickets and breakfast for two.
· Take dance lessons with a four-session package from Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
· Check out dozens of additional gift certificates from area restaurants to theaters available for grabs.
For the Single and Ready to Mingle:
· Laugh yourself silly with 10 admissions to Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in downtown Royal Oak.
· Gather 10 friends for a walking bar tour of Detroit (tour provided by Inside Detroit).
· Roller skate your worries away with 10 friends, courtesy of Skate World of Troy.
· Enjoy a private wine tasting and tour with 12 friends at Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City.
For Families:
· Have a musical experience with 4 admission tickets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
· Cuddle up to a new furry friend with a $300 certificate toward a puppy or $100 toward supplies from Petland in Twelve Oaks Mall.
· Bid to win other great gifts for the whole family including tickets to the Detroit Zoo, Ann Arbor’s Hands On Museum or to see “Elmo’s Green Thumb” live at the Fox Theater.
If you bid and win any of these items, not only will your friends or sweetie be impressed with your gift, but you will feel great knowing that the money was spent helping your community.
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#13. For the Unique Lover (added 2/4)
Pewabic Pottery Invites You to Find the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
Shopping Event Features Double Discounts, Door Prizes and Refreshments
A gift from Pewabic Pottery is the perfect way to say “Be Mine” this Valentine’s Day. The historic gem wants to help you find that unique gift for your loved ones at a special Valentine’s Day Shopping Event on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-9 p.m. Bring your sweetheart along and discover great gifts starting at $8 while enjoying refreshments.
Visitors will be eligible for hourly gift certificate drawings and specials and members will be able to double their discount up to 20 percent. Representatives will be on hand to assist you with your shopping. This event is free and open to the public. Visit http://www.pewabic.org/ for more info.
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I will be adding to this list as I find more bargains. But you can help out too! If you have some ideas for Valentine Gifts that you want to share, please leave a comment on this post with a link to the item. Bargains only please!
@freeismylife thanks for the luggage tags tip
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Isn't it so much fun to put together a gift guide? (A lot of work, yes, but fun!)
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