Gifts from the Heart 
February 8, 2010 by Anna Katrina
Generic presents, be gone! Make your tokens of affection genuine and original.
In 2008, the average cost for a Valentine’s Day gift was $120. Last time I checked, that was the cost of a month of groceries. Read on for college-kid-friendly gift ideas.
Inside Jokes
When’s the last time someone had an inside joke with a pink teddy bear holding a heart? The least generic gift is one that only the two of you will understand. Make a list of your inside jokes and make one come to life.
Customized Gifts
If you can’t bear the thought or the cost of a promise ring, try the I- Promise Coupon Book.
Does your boyfriend hate doing the dishes? There’s a coupon for that.
Does your girlfriend love when you give her foot massages? There’s a coupon for that. A coupon book is a customizable way of promising, well, your services.
It can be as bland or blunt as you please for no cost at all. For a naughty pre-made coupon book, check out Urban Outfitter’s Sex Checks, $10.
If you are pressed for time or artistically challenged, scrapbooks may sound like a lousy idea, but with sites like MyPublisher.com and Walgreens.com, anyone can make an customized-to-perfection album, calendar, coffee mug, pillowcases (a bit creepy) or even photo puzzles. Prices start at $10.
Hobbies
A great way of showing you care is by supporting your partner’s hobbies. If your girlfriend is a guitar-strumming crooner, get her a guitar strap. Check out Sam Ash. Prices start at $5.
If your boyfriend is an amateur photographer, get him “Hot Shots: How to Refresh Your Photos” by Kevin Meredith, a visually stunning book on key techniques of photography.
If you’re dating someone in a fraternity or sorority, get matching printed letters at University Connection. It’s a a subtle way of matching without going overboard. For a less expensive way to support your favorite Greek, buy pre-made items at GreekGear.com.
Date
If the bipolar weather gods of Las Vegas permit, have a picnic at a park. For an evening date, grab a Snuggie – er, blanket, and stargaze.
Avoid the Valentine’s Day crowd at restaurants and cook a meal together and cozy up with a movie. The best gift doesn’t necessarily cost anything. It’s time.
And taking a day out of your busy schedules to be together is a celebration enough.
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thanks for mentioning hot shots, you should really get yourself an amazon associates account so you can link to the stuff you mention and make a little money for it.