Couples indulge in expensive dinners, flaunt bouquets, and take adorable selfies while others celebrate their friendships (aka ‘Galentine’s Day’) and their singlehood instead.
Regardless of your relationship status, Valentine’s Day is a good reminder to celebrate love in all its forms – with the people who matter most.
Read on for classic Valentine Day gift ideas that might put a smile on anyone’s face:
Flowers
Here is a fun fact about flowers and Valentine’s Day: Did you know that the tradition of giving flowers on Valentine’s Day dates way back to the 17th century?
On a trip to Persia, King Charles II of Sweden learned the “language of flowers” which pairs different flowers with specific meanings. No prizes for guessing what red roses represent. Deep love.
Flowers might seem like a cliché but for those who are fond of them, the choices are endless. A myriad of colourful flowers in all shapes and sizes can be bundled, boxed or wrapped up as a gift.
Unfortunately, flowers do not come cheap. A bouquet can easily amount to over $100.
Keeping these COVID-19 times in mind, we’ve sourced a few florists who offer bouquets below $50 and speedy deliveries: Farm Florist, The Bloom Box & Happy Bunch
Chocolates
For some, Valentine’s Day is not complete without flowers AND chocolate.
As a commonly consumed confectionary item, everyone has their preferences and opinions when it comes to the type of chocolate they like best.
Do they like milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate? Do they prefer their chocolate with fruit or with nuts? Do they like a dash of alcohol in their chocolate? Do they prefer it in a specific shape or form, say a bar versus buttons versus bon bons?
It would be best to consider your recipient when selecting what chocolate to get them.
In support of local chocolatiers, here are some Singapore-based options you can consider: Fossa Chocolate, Lemuel Chocolate & Happy Cioccolato
Something Special
Valentine’s Day gifts do not necessarily have to be confined to flowers and chocolate. One can also consider the recipient’s current lifestyle and health needs for a personalized and beneficial gift.
| Lifestyle | Health Concern | For Him | For Her |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolonged use of digital screens | Myopia | StrongEye | |
| High alcohol intake | Fatty Liver | StrongLiver | |
| High stress/anxiety Frequent Flier |
Insomnia Jet Lag |
SleepWell | |
| Sportspersons | Muscle wear & tear | StrongJoint Sports | |
| Intense study of workload | Memory loss | StrongBrain | |
| Urinary discomfort; UTIs | StrongProstate | StrongBladder | |
| Fatigue, lack of strength & stamina | StrongMan | ||
| Pre-menstrual syndrome | PerfectBeauty | ||
| High cholesterol; High blood pressure |
StrongHeart | ||
|
Indigestion; Bloating; Flatulence; Acid reflux |
StrongDigest | ||
| Joint discomfort Osteoarthritis |
StrongJoint | ||
| Osteoporosis | StrongBone | ||
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!