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Girlawhirl Gift Guide: Valentine's Day Gifts for All Feb 9, 2007
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When most people think of Valentine's Day, the first thoughts that come to mind are those filled with hearts, and chocolates, and happy couples celebrating their love. Girlawhirl, on the other hand, thinks about the amazing gifts she finds for all of her loved ones – mom, dad, sisters, cousins and of course, Super Pals. So for every love in her life, Girlawhirl's found the go-to gifts to help spread her love… • Known for her great gifting skills, many people in Girlawhirl's life ask for advice. A close coworker told Girlawhirl she wanted to find a gift to show her new man she cared, but something that wasn't so lovey-dovey he would be embarrassed to be seen with it. Hearing her plight, Girlawhirl assured her friend that Couples Key Chains were the answer to her Valentine's Day prayer. When side-by-side the two Red Envelope key chains form a complete heart. When apart, they become a convenient bottle opener. Girlawhirl's office pal agreed the set was a “not too mushy” gift her sweetheart will surely appreciate, and certainly one he won't be ashamed to flash – and use – in front of his friends.
Each key chain is 4 inches long Case: 3 ¼ x 4 ½” redenvelope.com $45
• Happy to help a friend, her coworker's question also got Girlawhirl thinking. The toughest people to shop for on her Valentine's gift list are the guys. What could she get for the close friends, uncles and dad? She wanted to find something universal that they could really use. Then she realized the one universal thing is the need for a great shaving kit. Even if the men in her life already have one, she's sure they could always use an upgrade, or a second set for travel. So she picked up the black leather travel kit from The Art of Shaving. The set comes complete with pre-shave oil, after-shave balm, shaving cream, the all important badger shaving brush and a razor that can be used with Gillette's® Mach 3® blades… all because men deserve a little pampering too!
The Art of Shaving Lemon Essential Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil and Unscented nordstrom.com $200
• As for the coworker herself, and other close work friends, Girlawhirl's already got that all planned out. A delicious Heart-Shaped Ganache Cake gift set from Dancing Deer Baking Co. is exactly the kind of sweet stuff she and her colleagues need to get through the cold, winter afternoons. Each gift set includes two 5-inch cakes in a beautifully decorated wooden box. But Girlawhirl would never want to leave anyone out, so she's also ordered the Case of 20 Chocolate Decorated Hearts. The chocolate heart cookies coated with a sugar glaze and sprinkled with pink or white sugar, come in sets of three that fit perfectly into office mailboxes.
Dancing Deer Baking Co. $24.95
Dancing Deer Baking Co. $120
• When it comes to mom, Girlawhirl has oodles of ideas. Mom is probably the easiest for her to shop for. Odds are if Girlawhirl likes something, her mom will too. But instead of the basic designer scarf, haute handbag or fantastic jewels, Girlawhirl's decided to give her mother the gift of eternal spring, or at least as close to that as she can get. She's giving her mother I Love You roses exclusively from Red Envelope. The set of three pale pink rose bushes come pre-planted in ceramic pots. Her mom can tend to them all winter and then, if she wants to, replant her beloved roses outdoors and start new ones in the pots. Girlawhirl's just happy to give her mom something that will never become “so last season.” Plus, every time she looks at them Girlawhirl's mom will know how much she cares.
Each pot is 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” x 4 ½” $65 Redenvelope.com
• Super Pals are usually super simple to shop for. The same rule that applies to mom applies to the Pals too. If Girlawhirl wants something for herself, it's sure to be a hit. But instead of the usual chocolate (and Girlawhirl knows the real star of this holiday is the chocolate) she's giving a new twist on chocolate heaven, in the form of flavored tea! The perfect tea for Valentine's Day; it's the new flavor creation from Tracy Stern's SalonTea called The Lover. It's made of Chai Tea blended with bits of chocolate! Toss in a teastick and the Super Pals can treat themselves to a sweet chocolate indulgence any time of the day or night, hopefully with Girlawhirl. Plus, gourmet Super Pals will jump at the chance to make The Lover Chocolate Truffles and Girlawhirl will jump at the chance to taste them, making this a wonderful Valentine's gift that just keeps giving back!
SalonTea $20 for 4 oz
• Girlawhirl would never forget the young ones on this day of love. This year she's taking care of boys with The Book of Cool DVD and book set – so they can watch and learn how to pull off the coolest tricks and maneuvers. Plus there's a version for PSP so they can take their trick guide out on the road too! For the girls, Girlawhirl's giving a special Bling It On phone decorating kit so they can personalize their plain old phones into glamorous accessories.
$39.99
$19.99 target.com
• Finally, for the person Girlawhirl would love to spend Valentine's Day dinner with the most she's decided to give a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant. That way she and her special friend can avoid the cliché February 14th crowd and spend some quality time together when it's special for them. Plus, it helps her extend the holiday that celebrates love.
For more gift ideas check out Girlawhirl's Holiday Gift Guides
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