LIFE & TRENDS
Ways to Say, ‘I Love You’
Valentine’s gifts for every budget. :: BY BECCA BLOND
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alentine’s day is the perfect excuse to spoil your partner with something thoughtful, romantic, and a little unexpected.
Whether you’re gifting a piece of timeless
jewelry, planning a shared experience, or surprising them with something deeply personal, these ideas go beyond the usual clichés.
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CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT A playful yet
meaningful gift if your dog or cat is part of the family.
Companies like Crown & Paw take your pet’s photo and transform it into a regal work of art — imagine your Chihuahua as a military general or your poodle as a Renaissance queen. Starting at $49. The company
also creates custom blankets, throw pillows, and even puzzles emblazoned with your pet’s image.
crownandpaw.com
BOURBON DELIVERY For the bourbon enthusiast, Flaviar off ers several 6
curated subscription packages, including a bottle-of- the-month club that will help you build your home bar. Each month, you’ll receive a full-sized bottle of premium whiskey or bourbon that has won a gold award or higher. Flaviar’s membership is easy to cancel, and you pay for each delivery before it ships, so there are no surprises. A three-month, prepaid package costs $219.
flaviar.com
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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES A personalized
birthday book from Wonderbly ($75) that collects newspaper headlines from
the New York Daily News,
Washington Post from the day you were born. Simply enter your loved one’s name and birth date. To make the gift
COUPLES SPA RETREAT
Share a day of indulgence at the
Los Angeles Times, or The Woodhouse Spa. With locations nationwide, Woodhouse off ers Valentine’s packages, including side-by-side massages, calming facials, and luxurious foot rituals for around $500.
more Valentine’s-specific, enter your wedding anniversary instead.
wonderbly.com
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GOURMET STEAK BOX The Butcher’s
Favorites Sampler, a $160 gift box from Omaha Steaks, includes filet mignons, burgers, pork chops, and sides like scalloped potatoes. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home.
omahasteaks.com
STARGAZE TOGETHER There’s something magical about gazing at the stars with someone you
love. Give the gift of an unforgettable evening with the Celestron
StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope ($240).
celestron.com
LUXURY CRUISE If you want to give the gift of travel, consider a cruise.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s most luxurious cruise line, frequently off ers two-for-one, all-inclusive fares that make journeys aff ordable. Even the entry-level staterooms come with giant private balconies, so you can book a less-expensive room and have a luxe experience. Packages include unlimited shore excursions, all food and drink, Wi-Fi, and gratuities.
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