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CBS News | Valentine's Gifts: New Approaches | February 9, 2005 05:00:21 SEARCH: CBSNews.com The Web Home U.S. World Politics SciTech Health Entertainment Business Opinion Sports FREE CBS News Video February 9, 2005 05:00:21 Living HealthWatch Leisure Series The Sat. Early Show Contributors • Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Valentine's Gifts: New Approaches NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2005 Chic Valentine's Day Gifts (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (CBS) The National Retail Federation's 2005 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey found that the average consumer will spend $97.27 on Valentine's Day. In all, 2005 Valentine's Day spending is expected to reach $13.19 billion. Greeting cards are the most popular Valentine's Day item, with two-thirds of consumers planning to buy at least one card for the holiday. That was followed by nearly half of all consumers intending to give candy or treat themselves to an evening out. More than half of men -- 57.8 percent say they'll buy flowers and almost one-in-five plans to purchase jewelry for Valentine's Day. But if you're still wondering what to get your special someone, The Early Show contributor Laurie Hibberd has a fresh spin on some traditional gifts, in Tuesday's "Trend Report." The descriptions are provided by the retailer or manufacturer. FLOWERS "I LOVE YOU" ROSE PLANTS: Perhaps this first gift is best for the strong silent types. Tthese "I Love You" roses are the perfect romantic way to tell your Valentine how you truly feel. There are three 4 3/4" square ceramic pots that spell out "I Love You" when joined together. Each pot has mini red roses-planted inside -- the traditional flower of love. The pots are chocolate colored on the outside, pink on the inside. Exclusively from redenvelope.com ; $65.00. CHOCOLATES & CANDY CHOCOLATE BODY PRODUCTS PHILISOPHY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM 3-in-1: Sinfully rich, this emollient shampoo, conditioner, and body wash is "choc" full of skin and hair loving vitamins laced with a yummy, creamy chocolate scent. Available at sephora.com ; $16 CHOCOLATE & VANILLA MILK COW SOAPS: Luxurious "couture" soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier come in whimsical cow shapes that not only look scrumptious, but make you feel like you are pampering your insides as well as your outside. Available in chocolate and vanilla at GiannaRose.com ; $22.25 ORIGINS COCOA THERAPY SET: The Origins line includes products such as Cocoa Therapy Total Body Treat -- a seductively smooth salve with body-benefiting ingredients that instantly transforms into chocolate silk with just a sweep of your fingertips, $28.50. Cocoa Therapy Body Butter deeply nourishes with pure cocoa and helps fortify the skin's youthful appearance with vitamins and minerals, $27.50. Available at Origins retail stores or online at origins.com . CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CIGARS: These are perfect for cigar lovers with a sweet tooth. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, they're hand-rolled with aged, premium long-filler and infused with a light hint of flavor. The cigars are smooth, mild and long lasting-perfect when one indulgence just isn't enough. Each box contains 10 cigars; choose chocolate or vanilla. From redenvelope.com ; Regular $45, Sale $16.99 PERFUMES PRADA FRAGRANCE: Prada is well known for its impeccable and trend setting styles. Its signature fragrance is no exception. Made from sandalwood oil, patchouli, labdanum resin and benzoin, which exudes a vanilla-like aroma, Prada fragrance is a unique and timeless scent embodying classic femininity with a modern sensibility. Available at Sephora stores or at sephora.com ; 2.7 oz Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray $95. LOVE'S BABY SOFT: You may remember this from growing up as your first perfume. Well, Love's Baby Soft is back again, in a big way. This classic sweet scent is a fun retro way to express your love this Valentines Day. It's fun, flirty and romantic. Available at drugstores and mass merchants nationwide. Love's Baby Soft 1.75 oz. Cologne Spray; $15. FOM SWEETIE HEART PILLOW: This heart-shaped pillow is perfect for everyone, especially your kids. With its shimmery material, thousands of cushiony micro-beads in a stretchy nylon shell, it's a completely irresistible sensation that's lovable and fun. Available in red, deep purple and hot pink. brookstone.com ; $25.00 LINGERIE SILK & LACE CAMISOLES: Lingerie-like camisoles that look too good to stay in the bedroom. Pair these trendy silk and lace tops with almost anything for day and evening looks. Camis come with adjustable straps in an assortment of flirty color combinations. Available at Henri Bendel, 1-800-HBENDEL; $128.00 FLEUR DE LIS SEQUIN TANK: Tank top with gold sequin heart decal available in pink, kelly green and red. Celebrities Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson own these tanks. Available at shopintuition.com ; Infant size-$24.00, Adult size-$38.00 JEWELRY CARTIER BABY TRINITY BRACELET: Baby Trinity Bracelet is a new twist on Cartier's 1918 signature design. It's the mini-version of the classic trinity ring symbolizing friendship, love and fidelity. Silk bracelet cords available in a variety of colors, including pink and red. At Cartier Stores; $350.00 CARTIER TRINITY RING: The Trinity Ring was created by Cartier in 1918, and is still one of the most recognized designs today. It's a classic Cartier design representing the three stages of a relationship-yellow gold for friendship, rose gold for love and white gold for fidelity. $750.00 HELEN FICALORA GOLD CHARMS: These specialty charms come in pink, yellow or white gold. They are available in various designs such as heart cutouts, xoxo, love and initials. Moms can wear their children's initials or their husbands. These were featured over a year ago but are still hot! Pink Gold Heart Charm, $95, Yellow Gold "xoxo" Charm, $85, and White Gold "love"charm,$95.00. 1-16" twist gold chain retails for $120. Go to helenficalora.com or call 1-877-754-2676. GRAND BAND MONEY HOLDER: This money holder is ideal for keeping currency and credit cards neatly in place. An engraveable sterling silver bar is presented on an expandable black rubber band. Measures 9mm wide and 4-inches round. A great gift idea! Perfect for your boyfriend or husband on Valentine's Day. $45; available at diamond.com ACCESSORIES SMITTEN MITTEN: The smitten is a red heart-shaped uni-mitten made of warm plush polar fleece. This cute and cozy winter accessory can make your next stroll with your honey a whole lot more romantic. Perfect as a Valentine's Day gift! $10.95 smitten.com FOR KIDS LARGE BEADED FLOWER RINGS: Make sure you have a fresh manicure so you can show off these beautiful elastic beaded rings. Play dress up with your girlfriends if you can bear to share these fun baubles. Great for all ages. Set of 6. $32.00; Available at plumparty.com HEART ETCH-A-SKETCH: Etch a message to your valentine using the heart-shaped etch-a-sketch. It's a fun and unique way to tell someone how much you care. Kids can create their message and write back and forth on the screen with their valentine or friends. $5.99; world-of-toys.com What's This? MMV, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Rita Exodus Texas Gov. 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Login/Join Welcome, [ Logout ] ericthered Posted Aug 17, 2005 11:17 PM Okay, major dilema time. Getting married on 08/26 and I'm in need of some groomsmen gifts for six guys, ranging in age from 23 through 35. Two play golf, two don't drink, two don't live at their own place... So it rules out the golf stuff, flasks & mugs, or personalized art. Aside from that, it's getting late in the game and I'm still lost for ideas. I'm looking to spend $35-50 on each, and have already looked around for decent tickets to sporting events they'd all enjoy, as well as some of the more normal stuff out there. Trouble is, I want something decent and unique, without being useless for them. Any suggestions out there? Posts: 1 | Registered: Aug 17, 2005 conehead's bride Posted Aug 18, 2005 07:55 PM Ther e are some really nice things on this site. I hope it helps. Blue Nile Posts: 117 | Location: Finger Lakes, NY | Registered: Aug 15, 2005 rebeccak Posted Aug 18, 2005 09:16 PM they dont all have to get the same thing. there is plenty of golf stuff for the 2 that play, maybe the ones that are still at home would like the flasks, what about cufflinks? i am getting one of ours silver plated dominoes. have you tried looking at jean m Posts: 153 | Location: Baton Rouge | Registered: Mar 02, 2005 Megswinterwedding Posted Aug 19, 2005 12:22 AM We are getting the groomsmen really nice pocket knives. They have a pearl handle, and I think they are made by Buck. Posts: 30 | Location: Arkansas | Registered: Jul 23, 2005 Angela P Posted Aug 20, 2005 07:45 PM Key chains with their initials engraved on them would be useful for everyone. Maybe you could put the keychain in a men's trinket box or men's valet that could be engraved (you could check out Things Remembered). I found a nice men's keepsake box for $26 at weddingchannel.com. How about a sports picture, you know like a picture of their favorite football, baseball, or basketball player or team. Even the guys who don't have their own place might like it (I'm assuming they have their own room). Those are easy to find, you can even get them at the mall and they fit within your budget. All guys I know like sports memorabilia. Don't stress too much. I'm sure whatever you decide on will be wonderful. Guys usually aren't too picky anyway (but they sure are hard to shop for). Have a wonderful wedding! Posts: 6 | Registered: Aug 20, 2005 JalynnC Posted Aug 20, 2005 08:04 PM money clips and cuff links could be an idea too and they sometimes can be ingraved. [ Posts: 36 | Location: Peoria, Illinois | Registered: Jul 26, 2005 lady_megs Posted Aug 26, 2005 05:17 PM Like megswinterwedding said, you can't go wrong with pocketknives. At the store where I bought my dress, I saw silver plated computer mice that you could get engraved with their initials, which is cool if any of them are into computers or gaming. I mentioned it to FH and he said that they would be thrown on the scrap heap if they weren't optical (picky silly techies...) but it's worth the suggestion. Posts: 534 | Registered: Dec 11, 2004 Previous Topic | Next Topic powered by groupee community Please Wait. Your request is being processed... 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10 useful housewarming gifts ideas under $10 10 useful housewarming gifts ideas under $10 Here are 10 great ideas for affordable housewarming gifts. There can be no doubt that moving out of one home into another can be an extremely stressful time for anyone. Besides the obvious wear and tear associated with the physical move, there are also emotional ties to the old home to overcome and new social relationships to build in the new one. One of the best ways for new home owners or apartment dwellers to begin the process of building a new home for themselves is by giving a 'housewarming party'. Old friends and new acquaintances alike may stop by the new place for an informal get-together or a more formal tour and reception. Guests are usually expected to bring at least one gift that would be appropriate for a new house, such as decorations for the walls or a fruit basket. Some also purchase cards for the occasion, or contribute money to a special 'tree'. Whatever the level of formality, a small token of friendship is the proper thing to do. But what gift items should you consider if your budget is strained? All is not lost. Here are some practical gift ideas that should not cost over $10, and will be appreciated by new home owners everywhere. 1. Cleaning supplies and refills. At first, this may sound like a rather unimaginative gift idea, but presentation is the key. Fill a small metal bucket with sampler-sized cleaning aids and refills, then wrap the whole thing in cellophane with an appropriate ribbon and card. You might include a sponge, paper products, cutting board, Scotchguard, dish soap, hand cleanser or whatever else you can find in the cleaning aisle. You may find your best bargains at one of those 'it's all a dollar' type stores. Occasionally, you may find a small laundry basket that would be perfect for holding the other goodies. New home owners may not have had the time to unpack their own supplies, so such a cleaning care package may be the thing they need right away. 2. Kitchen gadgets. Many companies offer kitchen gadgets and aids that are reasonably priced. Salt and pepper shakers, vegetable peelers, nutcracking sets, knife sharpeners- all of these items can usually be found for under $10 in retail stores. You might also find discounted cookbooks or other kitchen-related books. Dishtowels, storage containers, casserole dishes, picnic baskets- these would all be appreciated by the house chef. You might consider baking a dozen cookies or a similar snack item and leaving the container as a gift. Decorative storage tins for dry goods can usually be found at a discount, and are very useful as well as ornamental. 3. Hooks, hangers, wires and nails. One challenge for the new home owner is to find places to rehang pictures and other objects from the old home. Some apartment dwellers may find that their new leases restrict the ways in which a picture can be hung on the wall. Instead of drilling a metal screw into the stud of a wall or pounding a nail into the drywall, they may be limited to such non-damaging methods as double-stick tape and putty. Home owners without such limitations may discover that they do not have the proper hangers for reinstallation. This could be a perfect gift opportunity if you are aware of their constraints. If you know the situation well enough to determine the proper way to go, you might consider purchasing nails, wire, hooks or hangers. Some non-intrusive hanging methods may include double-sided tape, specialized putty for picture hanging and wire stands. A good hardware store can supply you with specific ideas and supplies. 4. Gardening tools and supplies. If your friend's interests include gardening, you may want to consider getting some inexpensive gardening tools that could prove useful, such as trowels or weed removers. You could also provide assistance in a gardening-related service, like having lawn mower blades or a pair of hedge clippers sharpened. Seeds are also very inexpensive to obtain, and you could select colorful flower assortments or fruit and vegetable varieties. You could also find a book on gardening ideas or a coffee table book featuring gardens. 5. Magazines/Subscriptions. Although many magazine subscriptions will cost more than your $10 budget goal, they should pay for themselves in the long run. If you cannot afford a gift subscription to a magazine, see if there are more affordable newsletters on interesting topics. New homeowners may appreciate 'how-to' information or 'around the town' magazines geared towards newcomers. In addition, you may want to scour the local public information areas for free pamphlets that promote popular entertainment and cultural events. 6. Coupons for services. There is always a need for some sort of professional service when moving, so think ahead and collect coupons or gift certificates for places that provide such services. Dry-cleaning, locksmithing, shoe repairs, car servicing, auto detailing- all of these establishments should have at least one affordable service your friends could use. Also look into gift certificates from the best local restaurants, or a free drink at the local watering hole. 7. Personal services. If you have more time than money, you might consider offering a personal service as a 'gift'. Make out an official-looking voucher that will entitle the new homeowner to whatever service you can provide. If you can paint walls, offer your time and labor. New homeowners may also appreciate a free night of babysitting or an offer to housesit during a vacation. If you have the time and equipment, you could offer to mow their lawn or wash their car. You could also have an open-ended invitation for a home-cooked meal. 8. Host a 'movie night'. Movie rentals are relatively inexpensive, so select a movie or two and arrange a night of family fun. You might consider renting comedies that poke fun at the 'joys' of moving or buying a new home. Films such as Richard Pryor's 'Moving' or Tom Hank's 'The Money Pit' all deal with the unexpected and unpredictable aspects of buying a new home. Bring some popcorn and have some fun reliving memories of your own moving experiences. 9. Disposable cameras and film. One activity that almost every new homeowner enjoys is taking plenty of pictures. They may want to have snapshots of the old home to remember, or take pictures of the new place for relatives and friends to see. If you own a camera yourself, you could volunteer to document the party itself, or snap some pictures of the house or apartment. Disposable cameras are usually not expensive, so you could use one as a stop-gap present until your finances improve and you can afford a more expensive gift. 10. Frames and photo albums. You can never have enough picture frames or photo albums, so invest in a few as gifts. Many discount stores offer a variety of frames that will be suitable for any picture sizes. Photo albums can also be obtained fairly inexpensively, if you do some comparative shopping. Homeowners can start their own photo collections, such as 'Our First Apartment' or 'Our New Retirement Home'. You may also consider putting together a scrapbook of cherished items from the previous apartment or house, or even put together a 'gag gift' of candid shots and exaggerated comical moments associated with the moving process or any other 'disaster' that may have occurred. Create awards for 'Most Thumbs Hit by Hammers' or 'Most Likely to Need More Health Insurance'. Be creative and light-hearted when it comes to gag gifts. Written by Michael Pollick - © 2002 Pagewise You are here: Essortment Home >> People & Culture >> Holidays:Gifts >> 10 useful housewarming gifts ideas under $10 << Christmas stocking stuffers Christmas shopping lists with a budget >>