Skip the traditional dozen red roses and spring for a rose bush. Certainly, fresh cut roses are wonderful but their lifespan's are short-lived. Instead of dumping a ton of money into that cliche bouquet, pick out a special rose plant just for your honey. The has two varieties available for purchase. The Drift Rose comes in a one-gallon planter for $7.50. Its blooms are medium sized and come in a variety of pink, red and blush colors.
Make Memory Book. Choose 10-20 of your favorite photographs of you and your special someone and get them printed. If you don't have a photo printer at home, photos can be printed fast and on the cheap at or . Pick up a hardcover sketchbook with spiral binding and blank pages from an arts and craft store. Paste pictures to each page and write a quote below them about your significant other.
Go Organic. Perfumes, body wash and bubble bath is fine and dandy, but try going organic this Valentine's Day. offers a bunch of natural essential oils, lotions and more. Get a basket and fill it with everything natural from head-to-toe, including buckwheat pillows for ($43) or a soft set of bamboo sheets for ($76-$158.)
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