12 Experiential Valentine Gift Ideas
Why not, as a way to break up the monotony, try out one of these twelve Valentine’s Day experimental gift ideas?
Instead of showing up with flowers, candy and a teddy bear, you will give your sweetheart a personal (yet surprising) gift that’s sure to make them smile.
Post-It Cartoon
This one will take some time, but it is one of the most unique on this list. No matter how good of an artist you are, you can take a few of these small squares and turn them into a classically-styled flipbook.
Regardless of whether you are an expert artist or can only manage stick figures, you can come up with something sappy or humorous to capture your love.
Create a Special Wallpaper
Nowadays, it seems we all have a myriad of electronic devices filling our lives – iPads, smartphones, laptops and more. See if you can sneak your sweetie’s favorite one and change the background to a picture you have chosen. It could be a photo of the two of you or a one-of-a-kind design you made yourself, but he or she will love the surprise.
Pick an Outside-the-Box Movie
The logical choice for a Valentine’s Day flick is, of course, a romantic comedy or heart-tugging drama. What if your honey likes classic horror movies or suspenseful thrillers? Wouldn’t it be better to watch something you know will make them run to the couch? This is one of the more off-the-wall of all twelve Valentine’s Day experimental gift ideas you’ll find here, but will really show you know your sweetie.
Dressy Clothing
There is nothing more risky than attempting to buy clothes for the man or woman in your life. You have to get the right size (especially for a woman) and find an item that fits the personality of who you are buying it for. That said, how romantic would it be to have both of you dressed to the nines as you head out to dinner? If you supply the clothes, how can your sweetheart refuse?
Matching Mugs
For those coffee- or tea-loving couples out there, this is an ideal gift for mornings around the breakfast table or the after-work cup to unwind. You will find dozens of options available, from make-your-own to artistic creations that resemble sculpture more than your average mug. Whether you go with funny or sentimental, good memories will only be one cup away.
Personalized Underwear
You might cringe at the idea of taking a black magic marker to the back of your honey’s sweeties and scribbling in his or her name, but that’s not the point here. A little bit of searching online will allow you
to find manufacturers that will print anything you like on all sorts of items, so why not get your man a new pair of boxers with a saucy saying on them?
Unique Artwork
If you really want to show your lover how well you know him or her, pick up a print he or she can hang on the wall at home. This is a bit more difficult, because you have to understand someone else’s sense of style, but when you get it right it’s usually a home run.
Valentine’s Donuts
Everyone picks up a box of chocolates, right? Why not surprise your sweetie with a dozen donuts for breakfast instead? Have them delivered to the office or just leave them on the doorstep, but make sure there are enough to share with coworkers so he or she can brag about your thoughtfulness.
Custom-blended Coffee
Most people go for champagne or a nice bottle of wine when love’s own holiday arrives, which is why a carefully-selected blend of coffee made the list of twelve Valentine’s Day experimental gift ideas. Unlike the bubbly, a pound of coffee beans will be a loving reminder for your dearest well beyond February 14th.
Dinner…Blindfolded
It’s no secret that taking away one of the five senses makes the rest of them seem heightened. If you want to do something really out of the ordinary, blindfold your love and slowly feed him or her different foods – ordinary or not – and see what they love. Want to make it even more intriguing? Pick entrées and desserts you know they enjoy to see if he or she can identify them.
Healthy Snacks and Treats
Not everyone wants to mark the occasion with a load of sugary candies, so be a conscientious giver and provide a selection of roasted nuts or dried fruits instead. By respecting your honey’s dietary choices, you will show them how important their needs are to you – a great sign in any relationship.
Visions of the Future
This is, by far, the most “out there” of the twelve Valentine’s Day experimental gift ideas here, but one that will really stir up some conversation between the two of you. Pick out some of the things you’d like to have in the future – decorations for your kitchen or a particular style of swimming pool – and leave room for your dearest to add some, too. This is a great way to sit and dream together, the ideal way to think about the future while celebrating the past on February 14th.
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