Thank you to all that joined in our fun sweepstakes this holiday! We loved reading all of your comments and had SO much fun seeing all of you interact with your BFFs!
Congratulations to our winner @BBBBRITTTTANYYYY for winning Bow & Drape’s “You Had Me At Merlot” Sweatshirt!
We can’t wait to have another giveaway!
Love,
The TGI Team
It can be tough to navigate the waters of what to give at different stages of a relationship. We’ve rounded up some ideas to give at different stages to help avoid any uncomfortable gifting exchanges.
1. First Starting to Date – Lovepop Pop Up Greetings ($8-$13)
You may have seen these beautiful handcrafted works of art on a recent shark tank! LovePops are not your typical greeting card, they are intricate 3D sculptures that lay flat and pop open to display incredibly designed teddy bears, flowers bouquets, tree scenes with a couple swinging underneath. It’s the perfect step above your average greeting card, perfect for when you are just starting out in a relationship.
2. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Him – GiftCrates ($25 – $145)
The solution for new relationship gifts is to think of their interests or hobbies and go from there. For him, choose a themed crate from GiftCrates from the bacon lover to a Chicago Bears fan and give him a whole crate full of snacks, gadgets and manly gear related to his favorite things. *note price in video is incorrect, bacon crate is $59.99
TGI Deal // GIFTINSIDER10 for 10% off.
3. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Her – Emoji Pillow ($15)
This emoji pillow is a cute and flirty take on giving your lady a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day. It’s a little cheeky, a little romantic and just spot on for a just starting on Valentine’s Day. Add some unique and equally cheeky Valentine’s Day sweets like these “Hey Sugar Lips” gummies or “bear hug” gummy bears all available at Papersource.
5. You’re committed! For Her – Real Flowers that Last Blooms by Heinau ($10 – $449)
These game changing flowers are the perfect way to step it up from the usual bouquets and show you wanna make this last. These arrangements from BloomsbeHeinau are real flowers last 6 months or longer. 100% fresh-cut blooms are cut at their peak & the water & sap in the plant cells is replaced by a moisturizer prolonging it’s beauty. 25+ colors of roses and hydrangeas w/ 50+ different arrangements. All natural, maintenance-free & requires absolutely no water.
6. You’ve Celebrated A Few Key Milestones – GetWickd Candles Made From Your Own Bottle
These custom candles made from your own saved bottles are the perfect gift as you are starting to celebrate some happy milestones together: 1st Valentine’s Day, 1 year, engagements, anniversaries. Get Wickd from NYC, repurposes your special occasion bottles of wine/champagne/alcohol & turns them into luxe eco-friendly engravable candles. Save & mail your bottle, email your message & they engrave & fill your bottle with a natural soy candle & you choose the scent. (Start at $59)
TGI DEAL // GIFTINSIDER15 for 15% OFF
7. You’re a Lifelong Pair – For Him: Customized Undone Watches
We love anything you can personalize, which is why we’re very into Undone Watches. There 1 million unique combinations of customization, you can build your entire watch online from the color of the case & bezel to the hour and minute hands.We love that you can also upload a favorite photo or personalize the back of the glass caseback with a special message. Love that you can make this watch as individual as you are. ~$430 &
8. When You’ve Been Together Forever – Heart Black Tie Decanter
This elegant Riedel decanter has a special and perfect for Valentine’s Day twist. The heart cut out shines through when used (especially with dark reds) which makes this it a beautiful, elegant and keep forever piece. Pair with your favorite bottle of red and it will be a perfectly romantic gift no matter how many years it’s been. $225
Check us out chatting on ABC Detroit on 2/6 about some of these picks.
Also, watch us chat w/ on Good Day Chicago about all these gifts. (with a little surprise appearance at the end from my new hubby!)
We’re big fans of giving candles as gifts, it’s a luxe treat everyone loves to have around the house, but people don’t always buy for themselves. The only thing we aren’t fans of is when those fancy, beautiful and fabulously scented candles run out. Enter, a great alternative, Firefly reusable oil candles.
We played around in the office for Valentine’s Day and love the chic look, especially with some Valentine’s Day flare.
Tips for Valentine’s Day:
– Surprise your sweetie with a room full of tea lights in the shape of a heart
– Fill their Hurricane Votive with conversation hearts, rose petals or their V-day treat of choice
Insider Deal: 20% Off Coupon Code on the site for the next few days
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, need a sweetie DIY Gift Idea to give your sweetie? Try a DIY Cuddle Kit for 2.
What you need:
– Basket
– Cozy Blanket
– Chocolate Shop Wine (30% Off on TGI)
– Romantic Comedy
– Cuddly stuffed animal
– Popcorn or movie night snacks
– A romantic playlist, video, or something sentimental
– Red bow
– Gift Tag
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! We have some thoughtful and sweet ideas for your Valentines this year.
1. Make Your Own Romantic Tees from SunFrog Shirts
This little t-shirt site started out as a couple college kids designing shirts for tourist companies & now there are over 36 million designs on SunFrogShirts.com. The beauty is that anyone can upload a tee shirt design & if your design sells, you make a commission. Here’s one of their big Valentine favorites & a sure way to score some major brownie points. “I love my wife” t-shirt, $24.99 or Hoodie, $39.99
15% off Coupon Code on TGI
2. Monthly Artisan Food Club by Mantry
Perfect for the man in your life. Mantry is a food of the month club that helps you discover american artisan made food and what to do with it. All american made, comes in a cool american made crate and the perfect gift for your foodie Valentine.
On TGI
3. Firefly Eco-Friendly Oil Candles
These Eco-Friendly Oil Candles last much longer than wax candles & are a green alternative to wax. For a romantic Valentine’s Day idea fill their Hurricane Votive with rose petals or arrange a grouping of tea lights for a romantic surprise. Available in Tea light, votive, pillars & custom designs.
20% off Coupon Code on TGI
4. Godiva Chocolate Cigars For Him, Keepsake Heart Box For Her
If you’re going to give chocolate, give Godiva. Try these unique chocolate covered cigars For Him or their new limited edition heart-shaped chocolate keepsake box For Her. The boxes are beautiful to use as save boxes after you finish off all that chocolate.
On TGI
5. Monogramed Rose Colored Handbags by Gigi New York
Gigi New York is one of our favorite leather companies as all of their pieces can be personalized. It makes the substance and practicality of giving a nice leather bag much more meaningful. We’re loving their new spring Rose Color for Valentine’s Day. Try their everyday clutch or tote.
On TGI
6. A DIY Cuddle Kit w/ Chocolate Shop Wine
A DIY Cuddle Kit is a sweet way to give an “experience” but also a physical gift. Purchase a nice basket, a cozy blanket, wine (we love Chocolate Shop Wine for Valentine’s Day), a DVD, romantic playlist or a few games and you have a sweet gift and romantic date night coupled into one.
30% Off Coupon Code for Chocolate Shop Wine on TGI
Watch our picks live on TV20 Detroit!
Who’s your 2015 Valentine? With the most romantic day of the year around the corner, it’s just about time to start thinking about how to show your love. We want to help out! Here is a list of awesome gifts that will make this Valentine’s Day especially memorable. These gifts are playful, creative and will be a total hit! Be sure to check out our “For Valentine’s Day” board on Pinterest for more ideas.
For Him:
DIY bouquet gift – “you comfort me”
Get creative and make a gift bouquet that tells your man what you love about him. We think this is fun and easy and will show your love!
Via Woohome
Stud Muffin Box
If you love to bake, and your guy loves to eat, the “stud muffin box” is the end of your gift search! It’s easy, fun, and maybe he’ll even share!
Via Cricut
Breakfast Sandwich Maker
This gadget is the key to your man’s happiness on Valentine’s Day morning, and who doesn’t love a good breakfast sandwich? The Breakfast Sandwich Maker puts all of the ingredients together and you’re ready to go…breakfast is served!
Via Amazon
For Her:
Personalized Wine Bottle
This personalized wine bottle will be perfect for your romantic date night! What’s better than wine AND having it made just for you?!
Via Personal Wine
DIY sharpie mugs
Start off her morning right with coffee in bed! We think these DIY sharpie mugs are super cute and love the funny phrases on them!
Initial Bar Necklace
The initial bar necklace is so in right now, it’s a total fashion staple. She’ll love the look and will love that it’s personalized with her name or initials even more!
Via Amazon
Tells us! What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever given?
We know it’s tough to come up with new, thoughtful and romantic gifts each and every Valentine’s Day. And it becomes even harder when you are on a budget. This Valentine’s Day The Gift Insider scoured Pinterest boards to give you inexpensive, DIY gift ideas for your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Album in a box // Courtesy of MBV Photography
Kiss Jar // Courtesy of Pure Joy Home Blog
Simple Valentine’s Day Card // Courtesy of The Eye’s Queen Blog
XO Candle // Courtesy of topDreamer
Love you to Pieces // All for the Memories
See all gifts live on Fox2 Detroit below.
1. Quote Pillows by Casa And Co. // Regular Price $45 – $60, INSIDER DISCOUNT 15% OFF
2. Nobleman Pocket Squares // Regular Price $55, INSIDER DISCOUNT 10% OFF
3. Scratch Off Valentine’s Day Card // Regular Price $4.50 – $6.00, INSIDER DISCOUNT 10% OFF
4. Lovestars Astrology Report for Couples // Regular Price $79 – $89, INSIDER DISCOUNT 20% OFF
5. Tie Subscription from Friday Tieday // Priced between $32 – $39/month
6. Lush Bath Bombs // Starting at $3.95
7. Custom Bath Caddy from Red Envelope // $50
Fox 2 Detroit Top Valnetine Picks Below
Good Day Chicago Top Valentine Picks Below
Tis the season of hearts and chocolate! It’s time to starting thinking of what to give that special someone for Valentines Day. Here are 5 MORE of TGI’s favorite DIY Valentine’s Day gifts that we found on Pinterest! Forget the flowers and candy hearts. Release the inner crafter in you.
Be sure to follow us on Pinterest for other great ideas!
Heart of String: Show your unconditional love with this unique string art picture. Customize with different color strings and pins to add a bit of zing to your creation!
Man Bouquets: Create a “man” bouquet filled with “flowers” of your guy’s favorite things. Add cigars, mini packs of beef jerky, mini bottles of whiskey, a pack of cards- you name it! Put it all together, tie a bow around it, and vuala! Check out the one we made.
Sharpie Mug: All you need is a sharpie, mug, and an oven. Simple and easy, yet thoughtful and cute.
Send-able Heart Attack: Shower your Valentine with love by sending them a “heart-attack”! (A box filled with tons of paper hearts. Write customize messages on the hearts for an extra special touch!)
Rose Heart Shadow Box: Turn your old sentimental dried flowers into something even more beautiful and special!
It’s tough, we know. What do you do if you just started dating someone right around Valentine’s Day? Or if you are dating someone but don’t want to put out too serious of signals? We get asked this a lot, so we decided to give three recommendations of ideas you can give to a Valentine in these types of situations.
HUGE CANDY. It has the WOW and fun factor, but nothing serious about it. Big SweetTarts, huge gummy bears, huge marshmallows. Edible is always a a safe bet.
You’re Intoxicating Bottle Opener. This keychain is perfect for the dude in your life. Fun and cheap gift for a Boyfriend on Valentine’s Day. No “I Love You’s”, just a funny “You’re Intoxicating” message on a beer bottle opener. When in doubt for non-serious gifts for guys, go with beer, scotch or whiskey related gifts.
Stay in and Order Live Lobsters. Valentine’s Day dinners out are typically super romantic and expensive, but a great way to get out of having to do the “dinner and gift combo” is to make your gift the dinner. Order Lobster to your door and have a fun night staying in and making it together.
Have any other sticky situations you aren’t sure what to give? Tell us and we’ll reply with some ideas for any type of relationship!
