With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of fun and thoughtful ways to pamper your loved one.  

Spa products make the perfect V-Day gift because they are an indulgence (without packing on the lbs or breaking the bank).

Korres is an organic product line from Greece.  They’ve got fabulous and unique scents, such as: Fig, Vanilla Guava, Basil Lemon, and Japanese Rose.

The shower gel set (above), is $29 and you can find it here:

https://www.korresusa.com/product/7056/paradise-showergel-duo/body-and-bath/scent/fig

*GiftMama Tip:  pair set with a spa gift certificate for an extra luxurious gift :)

“Ding Dong!” It’s that time of year again -Girl Scout Cookie time!  

I am personally a Thin Mint and Samoa lover, but they are all yummy and can make a great gift! This is not your “typical” gift, and since you cannot buy the tasty treats online, you might want to stock up when your little saleswoman arrives.

Girl Scout cookies are perfect to stash away and bring as a fun hostess gift!  Trust me - your host / hostess will DEFINITELY have a smile on their face when you show up with a box of hard-to-get goodies :) 

GS Cookies are $4 a box and proceeds benefit your local GS troop.  To find cookies near you, go to:

http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/

I LOVE giving / receiving the gift of stationary, and one of my favorite places (esp for kids), is Tiny Prints.

Thank You cards make a great gift for everyone, because they are thoughtful (can be personalized) and useful - which in my mind, is the perfect combo!  Pictured above is an example of a baby girl thank you card.  20 cards are around $30.  

Here is an example of a baby boy/neutral thank you card:

Check them out at:  http://www.tinyprints.com 

What is a snow day without some hot chocolate???  The delicious drink is not only the perfect Winter treat, it also makes a fabulous gift!  Here are a few of my top picks (in no particular order):

1.  ”Mr. Chocolate” Jacques Torres Hot Chocolate Combo Pack: $36

http://www.mrchocolate.com/most-popular/hot-chocolate-combo.html

2.  ”Chocolate by the Bald Man” Max Brenner: $10.90

http://shop.maxbrenner.com/chocolate-collections-treats/chocolat-milk-chocolate-powder.html

3.  Serendipity Frozen “Hot” Chocolate:  $16.95

http://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Frrrozen-Hot-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B0001I1HFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A1VFMEDRM0EEIX&s=generic&qid=1327158023&sr=1-1

Bubble Tape, Sprees, Push Pops, Fun Dip….do these ring a bell? Is your mouth is watering (like mine is) - then keep on reading!

If you know a baby of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, or 80s, then these retro candy boxes from Woodstock Candy will make a “Swell,” “Groovy,” “Far Out,” or “Rad” GIFT!

Gift boxes range from $24.95- $34.95:

http://www.woodstockcandy.com/1980s-birthday-candy.html

Give the gift of conservation by supporting the World Wildlife Fund.  

The WWF offers many products on their website that can be given as a gift, or you can purchase a giftcard to send to your recipient.  You donate to the Fund, and they get to pick whatever they would like (tee shirt, tote bag, stuffed animal) as a thank you.  

Who doesn’t want to rock an adorable panda tee while supporting a good cause?!  :)

http://www.wwfgiftadoptioncard.com/

We all know and love the classic “Goodnight Moon” - but if you are searching for a unique children’s book, then check out this series by Adam Gamble and Joe Veno. 

The Our World of Books series features titles such as: Goodnight…New York City, New Jersey, Boston, Chicago, Philly, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and many more!

Each book explores different quintessential aspects of the city in a colorful and creative way!

The books are $9.95 and can be found on Amazon or Barnes and Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/good-night-new-york-city-adam-gamble/1101039710?ean=9780977797936&afsrc=1&r=1&z=y&itm=1&

This is not your mother’s apron!!!  I absolutely LOVE the aprons from Anthropologie because they are not only functional but they are adorable! :)

This is a great gift for any cook/chef/baker in your life.  

Aprons range in price from $24 - $38.  If you are looking to spend a little more, this is a great gift to pair with a cookbook or cooking tool. They also have children’s aprons!

Check them out at:

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?pageName=Aprons&popId=&id=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS

We all know that most kids prefer the box the toy comes in more then the actual l toy…soo why not give them their very own “box” (in the shape of a house) that they can decorate?!

Genius! 

The one pictured above is 3-feet tall, retails for $39.99, and is eco-friendly:

http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/3-foot-tall-cardboard-playhouse-30055753

I also stumbled upon this adorable cottage:

This is one is also eco-friendly, it’s a little under 2-feet, and is on-sale for $14.99:

http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cardboard-cottage-doll-house

Happy Playing!!!! :)