As holiday season is barely behind us, we are forging ahead with the New Year.  Our next celebration is Valentine’s Day.  Valentine’s Day is not a major holiday and not everyone’s favorite, but we find it is a fun day to celebrate with family and especially with young kids.  Remember those days when cards and candies are exchanged at grade school?  Fun time!  After spending a lot of money on holiday gifts, who is ready to make another big gift purchase?  No one!  We compiled a list of gift ideas that are affordable and yet special for your friends and loved ones.  Really…it’s the thought that counts!

Flowers (Orchids):  Traditional and you cannot go wrong with these.  Flowers work for everyone.  Makes a great gift for any special lady in your life, mother/ mother in-law, sister, or friend.

Champagne (or any sparkling drinks):  Great to celebrate with your partner/spouse or group of friends.

Heart shaped jewelry:  Sweet and affordable pendants or silver or gold earrings.  Great for your sister, daughter or friends.

Small leather accessories: Cute wristlets or wallet key chains in a fun color or pattern, like this one from Kate Spade.  Great for any lady in your life.  For guys, a leather wallet is a great, useful gift.

Bath accessories:  Bath bombs in wonderful scents for those who enjoy taking a relaxing bath.  Here we have lavender scent from LUSH.

Pink shoes:  Pink tennis shoes for a chic lady who loves playing tennis.

Wireless earbuds: Great gift for both guys and girls.

Pink/red ties or scarves: Here we have a pink checkered tie, a fun and practical gift for him to wear to work.  Pink/red scarves would work for ladies.

Candies: Candies in a nice cup for friends or children.