Hmmmmm…..your Valentine has decided to start being more "nutritionally-minded" and you have no idea what to buy them. Try these delicious affordable alternatives that are sure to delight your special Valentine today.
If you like arts and crafts, try this:
*Make a delicious frozen fruit basket – Buy a block of Styrofoam (usually 4-6" square x 2-4" tall), some fresh fruit (strawberries, pineapples, kiwi, cantaloupe, bananas, etc.) and some wooden or plastic skewers (Dollar Tree usually sells the wooden skewers in packages or any grocery store/arts and crafts store may have them as well), a gift box (same size as the Styrofoam square), some red/shiny wrapping paper (or a short gift bag if you prefer not to wrap a box) and a bow or wrapping string.
Begin by placing the fruit, rotating each one on the skewers (i.e. a piece of strawberry, pineapple, cantaloupe, etc.) symmetrically and place in the freezer (on a cookie sheet) until completely frozen (about 3-4hours). Once the fruit is frozen, place the skewers in the Styrofoam block in a "floral" type arrangement (tallest skewer at the center, followed by smaller skewers around the outside of the center). Set the Styrofoam in the gift box and wrap the paper around the bottom or (if you are using the gift bag to wrap your arrangement) place the Styrofoam block inside the gift bag making sure that the bags height is lower than the fruit arrangement, tie the ribbon around the gift box or the bow on the package and "Wa-la…." you're a Valentine's Day superhero!
Or this maybe this one….
*Picture framed memories - Buy an 8" x 10" frame with matte and piece of colorful paper. Place your favorite 4" x 6" or 5" x 7" photo of the two of you together inside the matte/frame and write a loving note at the bottom or side of the picture (make sure you can see both the picture and note inside of the matte frame). This is a visual love-giving gift that keeps the message of your adoration and/or appreciation of your Valentine in full view every day.
If you lack arts and craft talent, try this:
*Buy an indoor herb garden starter kit - Most any garden store will have starter kits for herb gardens. You're nutritionally minded Valentine will absolutely love this one; it's a gift that keeps giving all year round!
If you lack money but have plenty of time, this one is sure to please…….
*Quality time - Nothing speaks louder than the quality of time we spend together with the one's we appreciate and love. If your Valentine is an elderly neighbor, a lonely relative or a dear friend, just give them a call today or a visit and ask, "How are you doing?" and then just listen. Try to give them a hopeful and encouraging word, letting them know how much you appreciate them and that they are "unconditionally" loved by you!
Quick tip for today: The best Valentine's Day gift is the one that comes from a heart filled with love.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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