In the effort to be unique, each year, many people end up giving some very strange presents.
On the day that is supposed to be the most romantic of the year, many people scramble to try to find the best Valentines Day gifts that they can for the one they love, but it is easy to cross a line from being cute and sweet, to just plain weird.
There have been a large number of strange presents given in the name of love, over the years.
Among the strangest that could be found and that are still being sold online include a cupid costume…for a dog; a giant, oversized heart shape mittens that is designed in a way that two people can share it and continue to hold hands, even when the weather is cold; the “safe sock”, which actually comes with a pocket that will hold condoms (which is assuming that a person with fashion sense like that would actually reach the point of ever needing it); a bouquet of deli meats; and even an anatomically correct heart pendant that resembles an actual heart organ, instead of the traditional heart shape associated with Valentine’s Day gifts.
As fun and funny as weird Valentine’s Day gifts can be, it is also good to give something the recipient will like.
For shoppers who are looking for a unique Valentine’s Day present, this year, there are many other opportunities that can go a lot further than something hokey, schmaltzy, or that would cause a nose – and not toes – to curl. Consider the following options that tell a person how you feel in a special way, without triggering a gag reflex at the same time:
• A portable phone charger – communication is the key to a healthy relationship, but if your smartphone battery has died, then you can find yourself cut off from that vital ability. Give a power bank – or, better yet, make sure that you each have one – so that you can always call, text, and email, or even look up that fantastic local restaurant when you want to plan a romantic evening while you’re on the go. Get one with two ports so that you can both charge at once, when you need to.
• A basket of favorite candies – instead of grabbing the last heart-shaped box off the gas station display, show your beloved that you have been paying attention. Fill a basket with all of his or her favorites, from chocolates to gummies, and even the preferred color of jelly bean!
• A spa day – a gift certificate to a luxurious day spa will give him or her the chance to relax and be pampered before coming home for a romantic evening together.