Oh Crap, I Forgot! 10 'Make You Look Good' Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

10 great last-minute DIY Valentine’s Day gifts that will make your significant other smile and they will never, ever need to know that you almost forgot completely.

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It’s an awful feeling to suddenly realize that the second week in February has somehow crept up on you and you have completely and utterly forgotten to buy you girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a gift for the Day of Love. Well there is no need to fret because there are plenty of last minute, fantastic ideas out there for Valentine’s Day and we’re going to make it even easier for you by compiling a list of ten great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that will make your significant other smile and they will never, ever need to know that you almost forgot completely…

1. Homemade Gift Certificates.

Get a hold of a bunch of colored papers and start writing. All you have to do is come up with some cute, cheeky and fun gifts that you are willing to gift your loves one over the next week, month or even year. You can offer to run errands, cook dinner, give a foot massage or even cover them with kisses- go wild! They can then redeem these gift certificates whenever they want.

2. A Love Scrapbook.

Gather together all of your favorite photographs of the two of you and put them together in a scrapbook. It’s a wonderfully thoughtful gesture that is cheap and highly personalized.

3. Movie Night Gift Basket.

Purchase a great DVD that you know your partner will enjoy, buy his/her favorite candies, wine and popcorn, put it all together nicely in a bag or basket and you have a wonderful gift basket that you can enjoy together on Valentine’s Day night.

4. Va Va Va Voom Home Spa.

Purchase some oils, some scented candles, or perhaps some edible liquids such as chocolate especially made for the purpose and treat your loved one to a spa experience at home.

5. Make a Romantic Dinner.

As much as eating out can be fun, nothing is more fantastic than a meal that you have evidently slaved over for your beloved. Make sure to make their favorite foods (and of course dessert!) and enjoy a candlelit, romantic meal at home.

6. A Tell-All Love Letter.

Remember the last time you got a love letter? Exactly. There is something irresistibly charming about receiving an old-fashioned letter with all the reasons you love your partner, inside jokes or whatever else your heart desires. It’s personable, it’s charming and it’ll win their heart.

7. Indoor Picnic Time!

No we haven’t lost it. We know it’s the middle of winter and it is definitely not the right time of year to be hanging out on a checkered blanket outside. However it is the perfect opportunity to throw an indoor picnic. Order take-out, light some candles throw the checked blanket down on the floor and have yourself a romantic picnic for two.

8. Serenade Your Lover.

This is a pretty sweet gesture…if it’s done by someone who can hold a note. If you are the musical kind- if you play an instrument or can sing nicely then there is something truly romantic about giving your beloved a private performance as you sing of your love for him/her.

9. Last-Minute Getaway?

Luckily there are plenty of airlines that love last-minute shoppers so get online and see which mini-vacation you can book for the two of you. Your procrastination actually pays off as you save huge percentages by booking so last minute and your beloved will be thrilled with the gift! It’s a wonderful way to have adventures together and to create a Valentine’s Day that will never be forgotten!

10. DIY Photo Art.

Gather a large pile of your favorite photographs and have them made into an artistic canvas piece. It is possible to have your favorite photo printed on the canvas and made up of tiny photographs of the two of you. Something like this is original, creative and will make him/her smile every time they see it.

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Blogger Uriel Sella is one of the owners of Ajudaica.com, a well known Judaica gifts store. Check out our new products and gifts!

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