Valentine's Day Gift Ideas (and How to Practically Guarantee That This Year, You'll Get Exactly What You're Wishing For)

| Monday January 31, 2011

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Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day can be a minefield.

On one of the most romantic days of the year, we want a meaningful token--something he put thought and effort into. Something other than overpriced roses he had to grab from the grocery store at the last minute because everywhere else was sold out.

(We’re not greedy, just honest.) Since he’s no mind reader, a helping hand is in order don’t you think?

Shoppers Drug Mart is bringing back its super helpful Gift Guide tool that, while offering plenty of suggestions on what you can buy for others, just so happens to be email-able – so you curate your own list stocked with things you genuinely want, and with the click of a mouse it’s in his inbox lickety-split. And since turnabout is fair play, he can make his own list of wants to send you the 411 in no time flat.

So purely for the sake of demonstration (*wink*), here are a few little items that would go on my list:

Smashbox Cream Blush Duo, Dior DiorShow mascara, Lancome Absolu Rouge lipstick, Dark Chocolate Hearts (because I’m a chocolate snob), and the Ceramic Take Out mug (because it’s eco-friendly and scores me 10¢ off at Starbucks).

You can find great gift ideas for friends and family of all ages, or maybe just use this excuse to pamper yourself for once. Check out all the possibilities on Shoppers Drug Mart’s Gift Guide tool here!

12 Comments

	on February 04, 2011 Fatima Texiwala 168 said: I love Valentine's Day
	on February 04, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: The Strawberries and Milkshake body butter smells so good! It's one of my favourite hand creams.
	on February 04, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: Oh and by the way, did you notice the chocolate man under the section "treat yourself"? Amazing!
	on February 04, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: Thanks a lot guys, now I HAVE to smell it! I'm an absolute perfume fiend. You can never own too many!
	on February 04, 2011 rubanxrose 347 said: @dolce_belissima It smells amazing. I'm dropping hints like mad to the boyfriend
	on February 04, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: I really need some new perfume, I might go to Shoppers this weekend to pick out something flirty. @Cathy - I love the ceramic mug I got for Christmas, it's the best.
	on February 03, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: @Dolce_bellissima: The Chloe fragrance is gorgeous! I've seriously been coveting it for months now but I have so much perfume that I can't bring myself to pay the $85ish for it! It's really fresh and timeless though and if you're looking for a new fragrance it's my #1 choice. I'm also dying for a ceramic coffee mug. When I drive in the mornings I usually use a tall glass because I can't STAND how traditional travel mugs get all crusty and gross in the lids. They are so hard to clean. These new ceramic mugs have those rubber lids that are so easy to clean. My fave item from the gift guide is "The Perfect Man", a little chocolate man in heart boxer shorts! I think I need to go get those for a few of my girlfriends!
	on February 01, 2011 meredithk115 4,186 said: smashbox cream blush is <3 colors are perfect!
	on January 31, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: There is also a section for gifts under $25 if you're looking for cute ideas on a budget!
	on January 31, 2011 dolce_bellissima 4,214 said: p.s. Has anyone tried the Chloe fragrance yet? I love the bottle, but I haven't gotten a chance to go out and smell it