Spoil Your Valentine With These Gift Ideas

Trying to think of the best way to spoil your valentine this February? Try one (or a few) of these cute and fun DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts. The personal touch of each option is sure to go a long way with your sweetheart.

Valentine’s Day Gifts that Keep Giving

• 12-months of Pre-planned Dates:  This one is super easy to put together, but requires some creativity. If indecision stops you from having regular date nights, plan your dates ahead of time with this fun date box idea. All you need is a box of stationaries and your imagination. If you need help thinking of great date ideas, do a quick google search on events in Springfield for inspiration.
• The message board of love: Is your sweetie’s love language words of affirmation? If so, grab a picture frame and a dry erase marker to create this erasable message board of love. They’ll enjoy reading your daily reminders of why they’re your favorite person.
• Library of Love: This gift is great for the bookworm and the sentimentalist. Use a small box and catalog cards (you can opt for index cards) to create an old fashion card catalog of all your favorite memories with your valentine.

Gifts for the Sweet Tooth

• Decorated Jar of Candy: You can include your kids in making this gift or even make a one for them. Just fill a few small mason jars with chocolate kisses or other small candies, then decorate the jar in Valentine’s Day colors.
• Candy Bouquet: You’ll need your date’s favorite candy bars, a small bucket, tape, tissue paper, and some wooden skewers to make this adorable candy bar bouquet.

Cute and Funny Gifts

• “Knock My Socks Off” Joke Gift: This one is just fun. Find a cute pair of socks and place them in a gift bag with a note that says, “you knock my socks off,” to let your date know how they make you feel.
• 52-Card Love Deck: This miniature book of reasons you adore your valentine is easy to make and a wonderful keepsake.
• Conversation Heart Love Notes: Try expressing your love in candy hearts. Take it back to the schoolyard with this adorable love note peppered with conversation hearts.