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5 Nontraditional Valentine’s Day Gifts #HSYMessageOfLove

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With Valentine's Day around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what you are going to give the ones you love. How about this year you plan on doing something that is a little more outside the box both literally and figuratively? There are so many ways to show your loved ones how much you care about them besides a teddy bear and a dozen roses! Here's a list of 10 things you can do instead!

  1. Valentine's Day Baskets. Everyone is familiar with the Easter Basket (aff), so how about starting the tradition of creating Valentine’s Day baskets for your loved ones?Valentine's Day BasketIf you know me, this Valentine's Day basket is after my heart in every way. Reese’sis my favorite guilty pleasure, so creating a basket full ofReese’s products is the way to get into my heart.Now, I know not everyone is theReese’s fan that I am, so you could also do aHershey’s basket too!2016-01-19 05.36.49
  2. Experiences. Is there something your loved one always has wanted to do? Take him/her! I know there are plenty of things I'd love to do here in Chicago that we haven't been able to try yet. Be it a carriage ride in Central Park or a local museum you always wanted to try, an experience like these will always stay with you.DSCF3510_bw
  3. Paint Nite. Find a local bar that does a wine and paint night and enjoy a night off painting a picture together!IMG_0840
  4. Make something together. We use a local pottery place and made some amazing pottery for the house. IMG_2036
  5. Volunteer. There is nothing better than giving back to your local community. You can anything from volunteering at a soup kitchen to sending flowers to a local nursing home (aff) or children's hospital.

Make this Valentine’s Day even sweeter for your loved ones with a Valentine’s Day surprise. What gifts do you plan on giving this year for Valentine's?

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.