Express Your Love with a Valentine Gift Basket

Thursday, January 22, 2009 ·

By Ashley King

For many people, Valentine's is a day to celebrate love and romance. Most people choose to express their love on this day with a special gift. If you want to make a big impression on your loved one, you should make a Valentine gift basket. You can fill it with special treats and presents to show your love and caring. It's much more personal than the usual roses and chocolates.

However, these items can still be the basis of a thoughtful gift basket. Beautiful flowers and rich chocolates are always a good idea for a Valentine's Day basket. Find some truly excellent chocolate and place it in an attractive basket. Tuck in a fluffy teddy bear, and then place a rose over top of everything. Cover it with red cellophane and some Valentine's decorations, and attach a big ribbon. Elegant and understated.

If you'd like to go to some trouble to really impress your significant other, there are lots of other ideas for what to put in a Valentine gift basket. Consider a basket loaded up with spa bath products. With the addition of a good book, a bottle of wine and a scented candle, you've created a relaxing spa basket. Other more expensive items that can be presented in a gift basket are heart shaped jewelry, cologne or perfume.

If you're planning a gift basket for a man, it's not really that much different. Fill a basket with toiletry products like cologne, aftershave, and deodorant in a favorite fragrance. You could buy an elegant watch and place it on top of a basket filled with his favorite candy. And you're almost guaranteed of pleasing if you stuff a basket full of his favorite snacks and wedge in a couple bottles of that specialty beer he likes.

Another great idea is a Valentine's dinner basket. Don't got out to a crowded restaurant; stay home and savor an intimate dinner in private. You'll need to use something the size of picnic basket. Load it up with all the ingredients necessary to make your favorite meal. Add a candle, a bottle of wine, and a rich dessert. It's only right that you offer to cook, but it will be so much more special if you prepare the meal together.

Remember to include a Valentine's Day card with your basket. Make a homemade card with a personal message, if you can. Otherwise, look for a truly meaningful card, and then write a few lines about your feelings.

You can really put your creativity into making a personalized Valentine gift basket. It doesn't even matter if the traditional Valentine gifts make up part of the contents. Your loved one will be thrilled at the thought and effort you expended.

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