It’s official… we’ve all waited until the last minute to put together a last minute Valentine’s Day gift hoping not to end up alone on the loneliest day of the year. Let us skeptics unite as we ban together to save face and avoid embarrassing facebook status updates from our significant others. We’ve come up with a great list of gender-neutral Valentine’s Day gift inspirations easily put together over the course of the next 36 hours, guaranteed to limit 140-character public shaming come Sunday.
Date in a Box
Nothing says I love you more than a gift made by yours truly. Start with an old cardboard box or use one of those special occasion shipping boxes from the post office. Add a few sheets of red or pink tissue paper to the bottom. Fill the cardboard with date night goodies like soy candles, his/her favorite sweets, a bottle of wine or champagne with two glasses. Next add a little customization to the box. For example, if your mate is a home-body, add his/her favorite movie or a membership to Netflix and some gourmet popcorn. If your mate is a foodie, add a gift card to his/her favorite restaurant and a recipe from the chef at the restaurant. Remember, it’s the extra little details are what will earn you the big points!
Gift memories together
Your significant other will appreciate a gift that the two of you can do together. Try booking a cooking class at a local shop. Elegant Eating Caterers offers a whole calendar of cooking classes available in addition to booking private lessons. Sur La Table also offers cooking classes on a daily basis at their Lake Grove location, priced between $69-$79 per person. Remember a proper Valentine’s Day gift is made with love, so present the cooking class gift with some chef paraphernalia like an apron, chef hat and wooden spoon!
A little R & R together
Book a trip to the day spa together or bring the spa to you! Package the spa gift certificate in gift basket with some at home massage oil or pick up some recommended products from the spa while purchasing the gift card. Add a bouquet of white tulips to the basket and don’t forget a card!
The Concierge day spa in Kings Park offers skin rejuvenation, body treatments, moms-to-be services, bride and groom packages and special custom packages from the comfort of your own home. If a day away from home together is what you prefer, we highly recommend LaVida Massage in Smithtown and Hand & Stone in Stony Brook.
LaVida Massage features custom services including a private consult, reflexology, aromatherapy and even cranial massages for the work-a-holics out there. They also offer a wide variety of skincare and hair removal services. Featuring a one-hour massage session for New clients – special price: $59.95
Hand & Stone is one of the cleanest, beautifully constructed Spa venues we’ve been to on Long Island. They offer various spa treatments, customized to every client’s need. Couples massages are offered on in 60 minute and 90 minute bookings, performed by Licensed/Certified/Registered Massage Therapists who will tailor the massage to your specifications. Featuring hot-stone, deep tissue, swedish, sports and trigger point massage techniques. Introductory prices begin at $59.95 for a 60 minute custom massage session. Other Spa services include skin rejuvenation, aromatherapy, facials, scalp treatments and hair removal services. Specials for Valentine’s Day: $10 off Valentine’s Day gift Cards $25 off Valentine Spa Gift Package