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5 Inexpensive And Unique Valentines Day Gifts For Women

inexpensive valentines day gift ideasValentine’s Day is a special holiday for couples everywhere, a time when you go the extra mile to show your significant other what she means to you. Of course, you should be showing your love every day of the year, whether you do this naturally or with the help of things like male or female pheromones for when you feel like you want to reinforce your love to your partner’s subconscious, but it never hurts to give a little more on this special occasion. Unfortunately, many Valentine’s Day gifts are not only expensive–they’re boring.  Try springing some of these inexpensive and unique romantic gifts for the special woman in your life.

Homemade Chocolates
Chocolates are the gold standard of Valentine’s Day gifts, surely in some part due to their natural aphrodisiac qualities. However, they seem to get more expensive every year and they rarely change. Put a unique twist on this classic gift by donning your apron and making your own chocolates in the kitchen. Your sweetheart is sure to swoon over a unique assortment of handcrafted chocolate truffles, rochers, and other delicious treats. Women love a man who knows his way around the kitchen, and this is a great way to show off your chops.

Spa Treatments
Every one loves to be pampered, but honestly your hands might be a bit too clumsy to do the work of an authentic spa treatment. Let her choose her own luxury by getting your significant other spa coupons to redeem at any time. Spas everywhere offer a range of treatments, from soothing massages to revitalizing facials. Give her the gift of luxury without spending a fortune by opting for spa coupons and gift certificates. Browse daily deal services like Groupon and Living Social to find the best deals on spa treatments in your area.

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Buy And Sell Gift Cards At CardSwap

If you want to sell a gift card you don’t plan to use, you can do so by listing it on a website called CardSwap.  You enter both the merchant name and the value of the gift card into the website.  CardSwap gets 6% of the sale price and the minimum they will receive is $4.50.

Once your gift card is sold you will receive an email with the shipping details.  Your job is to mail the card within 3 days of it being sold.  Then you will receive a cheque in the mail for the sale price less the 6% fee.

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Experiences Make The Best Gifts

Do you have anyone on your Christmas list that is really tough to shop for because they already have everything? If you do, don’t worry, consider treating them to an “experience” instead of buying them more stuff.

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A Unique Gift Idea – Your Time

If you don’t have time to shop or you really don’t have extra money to spend on a gift, give the gift of your timeyou can give the gift of your time instead.  Spend a few minutes making a homemade gift certificate for your loved one or friend offering a special service that would be meaningful to them. 

For instance, if you are giving a gift to a busy stay-at-home mom, offer to give her the afternoon off by taking care of her kids.  If you are friends with an accountant, offer to make her a meal during tax season.   If you are friends with a farmer,  offer to help him by cutting his lawn during harvest time. Or, if you have friends who are elderly, offer to drive them around or pick up their groceries, or just offer to make them a meal and spend time with them. 

There are lots of things you can do and it will likely mean more to them than if you had just gone out and bought them another knickknack.  Gift giving doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does have to be from the heart.  Your time can be a priceless gift.