Valentines Day Ideas

Blame the Romans. It was originally centered around a feast of fertility that was celebrated on February 15 and evolved into a secular holiday and grew in popularity in the 1800's in England when handmade cards gained favor.

The tradition of giving cards on Valentine's Day didn't blossom here until the 1850s when Mount Holyoke grad, Esther A. Howland, began mass-producing them. So, thanks Esther!

Did you know that 25% of all cards sent each year are Valentines? True, according to the American Greeting Card Association.

What is it about Valentine's Day and the whole gift giving thing? Maybe it's the amount of money being spent, maybe the thought of giving gifts exposes some feelings.

While there are the standard heart shaped candies - remember those funky pink things that had messages in them? - red roses, and the traditional cards, these particular Valentines Day gifts are not what they used to be.

So that brings us to the question of what to get the one you like - or love - for Valentines Day.

Creative gifts for Valentines Day don't have to wilt your wallet!

What if you could look at a special report -- each holiday -- and harvest great ideas like picking a ripe apple from a low branch? There's a new series called Unique Gift Guides and it's perfect for soothing your gift-giving nerves.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY UNIQUE GIFT GUIDE

Each report is jam-packed with great ideas that won't cost a whole month's paycheck. We go out and scour the Net for the best ideas we can find and deliver them straight into your hands. Some of the ideas are so low cost that they're nearly free.

And the report itself is too. It will never cost more than $5!

Our premier issue is Unique Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day That Won't Break the Bank. It's a compilation of different and creative ideas for gifts for men, women and kids that will give you inspiration.

It's loaded with links to websites where you can find great deals on unusual presents for the Valentines on your list. Like what, you ask? How about --

* Cashmere scarves for as low as $19.95?

* A gourmet meal service that delivers right to her door?

* Two great ideas for golfers -- under $25?

If you're really strapped for cash, you're in luck. There's even a creative section in our Unique Gifts Guide for Valentines Day that will help you nurture your innovative side.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR VALENTINES DAY UNIQUE GIFT GUIDE

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