Style Expert Jen Munoz offers Valentine's Day gift ideas
Traditionally known as a day when lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, candy, and sending Valentine’s, Valentine’s Day has grown beyond lovers to include all the sweethearts in your life. And, if you just realized Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW - whether you’re giving to your kids, teachers, siblings, parents, best friend or your significant other – Jen Munoz has you covered with sweet treats for everyone – all under $50. TRADITIONAL V-DAY GIFTS: • Life is like a Box of Chocolates: but today it’s so much more – this is truly thinking outside the box - for the fisherman, handyman, teacher in your life, find the perfect sweet treat, there’s even a G-rated spin the bottle game. $5 -10 (Target) • Hit the dollar bins at Target! A sampling of what you can find all around $1 per item – pens, paper, bath products – throw in a cute container and you’re all set. • Lingerie – a gift for both of you! Beautiful pieces from the Josie Natori collection, the first limited-edition lingerie and loungewear designer to be featured at Target, $10 - $35. • Flowers/Vase – a traditional gift -- with a twist -- pick up a beautiful keepsake vase, add flowers from the local grocery story (Vase featured from Target $15) • Jewelry - Wear this beautiful Dogeared® necklace as a reminder that love is when two individuals become tangled together in the best possible way. (Zappos, $50. They offer overnight shipping. Using an online retailer is a nice option if you’re traveling and can’t spend the holiday together). • Massage – Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa in Menomonee Falls, $50 toward an introductory massage. They offer couples massages, so you can relax and unwind together. FUN GIFTS FROM THE HEART: • Breakfast in Bed - Give your loved one the simple joy of breakfast in bed – festive placemat, dishes and make some yummy heart-shaped pancakes. Prices will vary. (Featured items from Target) • Fondue for Two – A great romantic dessert, but also fun for the family. $9 (Target) • Wooden Elephant Tic Tac Toe Game, If you know someone who loves games or kisses and hugs – they don’t get much cuter than this! $49.95 (Pier 1) • Home or office décor – From message and dry erase boards ($13, Target) to pillows ($40, Pier1) and scented items ($10-$15, Target) – practical and colorful gifts let your sweetheart know you’re thinking of them on V-Day and on into spring! For the Book Lover - Heart Bookends, set of 2, $29.95 (Pier1) • Graphic tees for the littlest heartbreakers – There’s no shortage of pink, frilly items for girls, but for the little guys, it can be hard to find V-Day themed gifts. $25 (Gap) GIFTS THAT GIFT BACK: • Go Red Dresses – Perfect for an evening out with your significant other or drinks with the girls. Choose a beautiful exclusive Go Red dress (Macy’s Alfani $89 and INC $69 versions featured) – Ten percent of the sale price will be donated by Macy’s to the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign.