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5 Intentional Gifts To Give Your Valentine

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Valentines Day is quickly approaching! Whether you have that special someone or you simply want to show your love to family & friends, I feel like we all tend to focus on the love language of gift giving this season. And although I find gifts to be one way to show love & appreciation, I also know there are more intentional ways to go about it. You don’t need to be spending tons of money trying to impress that special person in your life. And I think it’s important to not let consumerism dictate any holiday. Today, I wanted to share five intentional & more practical ways to shower that special someone with love.

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The Gift of Time

One of the most underrated ways to show appreciation is the gift of time. We tend to forget how fast time flies & how priceless time can be. This time of year especially, place effort in making that phone call to a friend or family member. Plan a fun activity to do with someone you really care about. And prioritize your energy on the right ones too. Really ask yourself who truly adds brightness to your life & showcase that by carving out time for them. When you weed out the ones who don’t deserve it, you realize how much time you really have to give to those who do.

DIY Greeting Cards

The greeting card industry is a hot commodity. I swear there’s a card for pretty much any occasion. And I personally think cards are a great way to show someone you care or are thinking of them. What makes a card even better though, is putting little extra love & effort by letting those creative juices flow. Collect some construction paper, scissors, markers or even print out images or prints to really personalize it. I think when we make a card more personal, it holds a lot more meaning. Don’t forget to add a heartfelt message as well.

A Photo Jar or Album

I love reminiscing on specific memories or moments & photos are a great way to capture them. One of my favorite gifts my husband gave me when we were dating was a photo jar filled with rolled up prints. To this day, I love looking through them & thinking back on a few of our most memorable times. Scrapbooks or photo books are easy ways to showcase times that you enjoyed with a specific person & it lets that person know it meant something to you. Not only this, but it’s a great way to look back fondly on experiences that allows you to want to make more in the future.

Give The Gift of Adventure

Experiences are my favorite types of gifts because they are clutter free & allow a person to make new memories. You can either plan a day of activities to do together or you can surprise them with an event or activity for a future date. Some of my favorite experience gifts include hiking trips, movie dates, bookstore trips, weekend getaways, Topgolf or mani/pedis.

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Help Them Out With Something

Is there something they’ve needed help with? Or is there something that could make their life easier? In some instances, it could simply be accompanying them while they run errands or help them with a project. The love language of acts of service, when done right & with good intentions can be very meaningful to a person.

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Conclusion

Regardless if Valentines is coming up or not – I believe thinking more intentionally with gift giving is a better mindset to practice. I also believe these acts of appreciation can be done any day of the year. It’s always nice to show someone you love & care about them. I hope this list of intentional gifts sparks inspiration for you. let me know some ways you are celebrating love this month / self care

sending so much love & appreciation to all my readers. you brighten my day with all your comments & am so grateful for all of you.

-B

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48 thoughts on “5 Intentional Gifts To Give Your Valentine”

  1. These are some really lovely gifts that you can give to your partner. We are not doing gifts this year, we are doing cards and going for a dinner. Quality time is such a lovely thing to give and make memories together. Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren – bournemouthgirl

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  7. These are all wonderful suggestions! Spending time with someone especially when you don’t see them often is a fantastic gift. DIY cards & gifts are always so thoughtful & that’s so sweet your fiance wrote you a poem! I love the idea of a photo jar!

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  12. I love these intentional ideas! My husband and I make cards for each other for the holiday and birthdays. It’s always fun to see what card he’ll make. I love the photo jar idea too- so cute!

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  13. This is such a thoughtful post! These gifts are better than other materialistic gifts. It feels so good to feel loved and valued. Time can be the best gift i believe, it helps to minimize distances, bring the souls closer, and makes the bond stronger.
    Your article is very beautifully written.
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  14. Ah the gift of time – so often underestimated! I’ve seen so many couples out for dinner at a nice restaurant and either one or both are on their phones! If you can’t give your time, no other gift is worth anything.
    I love the idea of the photo jar! I think I’d like to make some of them as gifts in the future, with fairy lights so they can use as lamps. Thanks for sharing these great ideas!

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