Not just for couples

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for love-struck couples. This day is a day of love, and that love can be for anyone in your life, think of your mom, dad, sibling(s), friends or even yourself. There is plenty of people to celebrate with and plenty to celebrate about! Here are some simple ways to remind the ones you love that they are truly appreciated.

Sending a Gift to Your parents

This day is a perfect day to send someone a gift with a special card. We recommend putting some thought into what kind of gift your loved one wants, and it’ll be even more special with a handwritten card.

Set Up a Friend Date

Friends can be just as important as a family! This is a perfect day to get together and show love for each other. As people are busier than ever before, making plans and staying connected with friends can get hard. You can use this day as an opportunity to catch up and show some love.  The outing or party can even be on the smaller side!  It’s about time together, not an expense.

Pamper Yourself

You never actually need a reason to pamper yourself, why not do it on Valentines Days!? Eliminate any thoughts of loneliness and treat yourself like a king or queen!!!  Some ideas for treating yourself are:

Buy Yourself a Fancy Gift

There is no person in your life that deserves a little TLC more than yourself! Have you been eyeing a stellar pair of jeans at the mall? Is there are pair of shoes that would go so great with so many things in your closet? Or perhaps you are more practical; why not a new watch? Or perhaps even something that you’ve wanted for your home for so long that maybe you’ve forgotten about it. Whatever the item is. YOU DESERVE IT because YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!

Order Your Favourite Food

It’s not every day that you get to indulge in what you love. Most of us, and by most I might mean “some” of us, are both budget and health conscious. Every now and again though, we may get a hankering for something really yummy. Maybe its your favourite burger, or perhaps a gourmet doughnut. Maybe your taste is more on the refined side of things and you would want to indulge is caviar and champagne.

Treat the Day Like it’s Your Day

Always keep in mind that Valentine's Day isn’t just for celebrating with your lover. You don’t have to be in love, as there is always love in your life! Forget commercialism and embrace real Love. It’s important to recognize LOVE and to make your Valentine’s Day memorable!   

 If you want some ideas on how to show someone you care, browse our thematic gifts in the Express Love Category. We love these gift designs and are sure that both you and your loved ones will enjoy them as well. Remember that the entire month can be a celebration of love if you let it. There is infinite opportunity to express love to any and everyone around you! Whether you are gifting to your spouse, friends, or even yourself, we sincerely hope to have inspired you!