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Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts
Friday, February 1, 2019
Valentine’s Day makes our hearts soar with love – but the stress of gifting doesn’t always! If you need some inspiration for Valentine’s Day gifts, we have your back!
One Dozen Perfect Roses
There’s no better gift for Valentine’s Day than a bouquet of red roses! Red roses symbolize romantic love and are truly the gift you can’t live without. Martha Stewart has selected the timeless Freedom red rose as her perfect gift for Valentine’s Day! You can select one or two dozen red roses to be delivered before Valentine’s Day.
If red isn’t her (or his!) color, try Martha’s Escimo roses! Their subtle beauty is a favorite of brides and lovers the world over and equally as perfect in form as the Freedom roses.
For a gift that keeps giving beyond Valentine’s Day, Martha recommends her subscription box! You can enjoy three, six, or even twelve months of unique, beautiful roses selected by Martha herself. Each box comes with Martha’s specialized instructions for care and information about each beautiful rose variety.
Get Creative!
Handmade Valentine’s Day presents are always a sweet treat to give and receive. We’re inspired by Martha Stewart in our crafting! Her Valentine’s Day Crafts page is chock full of ideas for gifts you can make by hand from heart coasters to treat bags. You’ll find kid-appropriate crafts and also great gifts for Galentine’s Day and of course, special gifts great for giving to your sweetheart.
These pom pom cards are a sweet gift for anyone of any age to receive and a fantastic way to let your creativity shine!
Marbled heart coasters are the perfect gift for any grown-up in your life! They’re a remarkable detail on coffee tables and a true heartfelt present.
Make Brownies
Who doesn’t love a good brownie recipe, especially for Valentine’s Day? This recipe comes from actress Katharine Hepburn, published by The New York Times that’s a winner every time. This is also a great recipe to get your kids involved in making something sweet for a parent, grandparents, or other special person in their lives.
If you need baking utensils or dishware, check out Martha Stewart’s Valentine’s Day shop for charming gifts for the kitchen that you’ll want to keep for a lifetime!
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup cocoaKatharine Hepburn's Brownie Recipe
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup chopped or broken-up walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
PREPARATION
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Melt butter in saucepan with cocoa and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, flour, nuts and salt. Add to the cocoa-butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 8 x 8-inch-square pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Do not overbake; the brownies should be gooey. Let cool, then cut into bars.
The cookies would go great in these DIY treat bags from Martha Stewart!
Plan An Outing
Special days like Valentine’s Day call for special places! It doesn’t have to be an ordinary day at home – there’s plenty of ways to make the day (or night) special.
Go To A Restaurant
Have you been wanting to try that new place down the street? Valentine’s Day is the perfect reason to go! A classically popular option for Valentine’s Day, restaurants are a perfect option for a special dinner. They also often have menus designed just for Valentine’s Day for an even more unique experience. Imagine picking up your date with a dozen roses in hand and escorting them to your favorite restaurant, or perhaps one they’ve been wanting to go to. Can it get any better than a thoughtful gift and a wonderful meal?
Tip: since this is such a popular holiday to eat out, you should definitely make reservations to make sure you can get your perfect table!
Visit A Museum
Valentine's Day love - image by Derek ThomsonMake new memories or relive favorite ones with your special someone! Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to go out and explore where you live. If it’s usually cold during Valentine’s Day where you live, museums are a fantastic choice for creating a unique experience. Not only are museums a great way to connect with your region, but they’re also perfect for showing your loved one that you care about their interests and hobbies. Perhaps he’s a painter – take him to an art museum or a local gallery! Perhaps she loves science – surprise her with a trip to the natural history museum! Consider expanding both of your horizons and going to a museum that you would never have considered before; is there an unusual museum where you live? A quick search online should turn up many interesting options!
There’s no better gift for Valentine’s Day than a bouquet of red roses! Red roses symbolize romantic love and are truly the gift you can’t live without.
Tip: Go online or call ahead to find out if there’s a special Valentine’s Day exhibit or attraction happening where you plan to go.
Stroll Through A Park Or Take A Hike
If it’s possible, taking a romantic stroll through a park is a beautiful way to spend time with your honey and to enjoy time outside. Parks are lovely at any time of day, but especially when the sun is shining! Natural scenery is calming and a romantic walk in the park or hike in the woods is a wonderful way to spend time with your loved one. If you have kids, this is a great activity to involve them in!
Tip: Check the weather the night before so you won’t be surprised by rain or bad weather, and always have a backup plan.
