How to spice up Valentine’s Day

SENIOR ZACH LERMAN presents a valentine to senior Catalina Perez.

Regan Keen

SENIOR ZACH LERMAN presents a valentine to senior Catalina Perez.

Falcon Press is here to help you with the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Valentine’s Day.

For the guys:

  • The Tile is a small Bluetooth tracker that you attach to your everyday items, perfect for the disorganized guy in your life! $17.50 buys four Tiles.
  • Mrs. Palmers surf wax is $1.66 per bar for the surfer in your life.
  • Skull Candy headphones are a good gift for anyone at the price of $29.99.
  • Stance socks, popular among high school students, are only $12.00.
  • Take your outdoorsy partner to the Adventure Park, offering a two-hour Valentine’s Day event for $39 for two people.
  • Food is the perfect gift for everyone– go for a $25 Wawa gift card if you don’t know what they prefer.

For the girls:

  • Flowers are guaranteed to make your girl’s day: roses from ProFlowers are only $24.99.
  • Take them on a breakfast date! Try Citrus ($), Bay Local ($$), Mary’s ($), or Sunrise ($).
  • Watch a romantic movie, such as Crazy Stupid Love, The Vow, or Remember Me.
  • A note or a card is free, but the sincere thought is priceless.
  • A  nice dinner can be pricey, but it’s worth it. Try taking them to Chicks ($), Dockside ($), Ruth Chris ($$$), or Otani ($$).
  • A spa certificate is a good way to help your significant other relax — $45.
  • Chocolate is the perfect gift! Order chocolate covered strawberries or an Edible Arrangement.

What NOT to do:

  • Break up with your partner on Valentine’s Day.
  • Forget to get/make them a gift.
  • Get them something they dislike.

If you take a page out of our book this Valentine’s Day, we hope it turns out great! Even if you’re spending the day alone, you can have your friends join you or just treat yourself! You can always look forward to the candy that goes on sale the day after!