The Gift of Love

I like thinking of gifts for people. I like giving gifts and watching them react because they really, really like it. Fortunately a holiday is coming up. Unfortunately it’s Valentine’s Day which is not a day I typically have anyone to give a gift to.

I don’t see why I shouldn’t still have the fun of finding fun gifts anyway for those of you who actually do have someone you just can’t wait to show how much you love. With a very special gift. Like boxers embroidered with your name in pink. Seriously? Who loves this gift? The guy you give the boxers with the hearts on them or you because you love male “lingerie”? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

So here’s some other options I found. And don’t be afraid to do as I will this holiday and buy something for the person you should love the most…yourself.

For the woman in your life (aka yourself.):


As the small print says, this tiny heart actually grows in the shape of a pearl. Sterling silver. Not a bad price for something so delicate and...rare. $42. Much better than the $4200 Tiffany earrings you'd also like. (Click HERE to buy/see.)



For your...err.. romantic side. Victoria's Secret has cleverly come up with a new line in their "Booty Shop." In case you don't get the play on beauty and booty - well, that's what's going on. Try the kissing set and use it as an excuse to help make necessary adjustments...or try the more risque chocolate fondue option which btw, they advertise as fat free which should eliminate any associated guilt at this purchase, right? If you get option two, well, that's your business. Capiche? (Click HERE to buy/see)



For the man in your life:



Option one gives you the chance to say, "hey, I support your silly inner child and as much as I don't want to scratch up my dining room table, well, you live here too." Think you can do it? I doubt it too. But maybe you have an old table in the basement he could use? A fun gift for kids too! A Bargain at $27.99 (Click HERE)





Option Two is something any guy (and I base this only on my brother in law Abram) would love to get and wear proudly. Unlike the awesome pink heart boxers. This site has fantastic T-shirts with funny sayings. Pick the one that best suits your guy. A few samples pictured. I realize that the New Mexico one may sound borderline racist, but if you don't read it and laugh out loud...well, you're just not admitting it. USA T is for my brother Garrett while in Australia. YOU know what I'm talking about GQ. (Click HERE)


For anyone who wants to use this day as an excuse to feed your chocolate animal inside:

Valentine's Day is supposed to be about chocolate and flowers, so lest I neglect the most important of the two....here's a treat I can't wait to sink my teeth in to. Love Nuts. And odd name, but who am I to judge?

I haven't tried it yet, but the combination of sweet, salty and chocolate with nuts seems impossible to screw up. In the interest of good investigative journalism, I have ordered some to try and will let you know in a future post if they live up to expectation.
Here's the description: Hand roasted NUTS, quickly caramelized, with a pinch of salt from the sea, then tossed in our delicious signature chocolate blend, topped off with extra brut cocoa powder.
A bag of your favorite kind are $9.99, but the double boxed portion shown above is $21.99. However, the Tiffany colored ribbon alone assures me that I won't be disappointed. (Click HERE)

For your little girl:



This is a great gift for a daughter or friend. Your initial or hers— and a crown charm cause hey, she’s your little princess! Personalization never looked better than this Pick Up Sticks double sided Initial Charm. One side has an elegant white script inital on a black background, the flip side shows a crowned block initial surrounded by laurel leaves. (Click HERE)


Finally, for those of you who like I always do, break up with your boyfriend the week before Valentine's day:



How about a Heart Knife Block? Pull that knife out of your heart! Are you unlucky in love and wishing you could extract your revenge on that loser ex of yours? Unfortunately, using the knife on your ex will land you in jail but taking out your rage on the Heart Knife Block might be just what the heart doctor ordered.
The Heart Knife Block is made out of ABS plastic and contains 5 stainless steel knives. Standing at 11.25”x12”x7” the Heart Knife Block includes a 8” chef knife, 8” bread knife, 8” carving knife, 5” utility knife, and a 3.5” paring knife.
It's a slightly pricier gift at $119.95, but I think you'll get your money's worth in the therapy time it may save you. (Click HERE)



For a cheaper version, check out the $69.99 "ex-voodoo" set.