10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

5.) Government-approved e-cards

These witty e-cards made by Red Calayan have gone viral last year, and for a good reason. He wrote, “Nothing says “I love you and I’m slightly aware of what’s happening in our country” like these Valentine’s e-cards! Print the cards or just Imelda cards, either way, your loved one is sure to appreciate them!” 

Here are some of our favorites:

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Erap
 
 
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You could see the rest of the album here!

4.)  Taylor Swift – inspired gifts

… Assuming he/she is a Swiftie!

3.) Something Matching
 
It’s a great excuse to buy something for yourself, too! 
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Photo from Wear and Bare, a local brand selling rucksacks.
 
You could also opt for matching keychains to go with the matching bags. A group of friends decided to have matching keychains, also from Sweet Charms Manila: 
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Another group of friends opted for matching arm candies:
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No boyfriend/girlfriend? No problem! Besties with matching bracelets

2.) An unforgettable date

Here are some of the many date venues you could try!

NINYO Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge in Quezon City:

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Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City:

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lemuria-gourmet-restaurant-01 Cafe Ysabel in San Juan City:

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Photo from Cafe Ysabel’s Facebook Page 

Vieux Chalet in Antipolo:

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1.) Something heart-shaped that’s personalized or handmade

If there’s anything better than bacon, it’s a heart-shaped bacon: 

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Photo from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265923552969584267/

This artwork was done by blow-drying crayons. There are a lot of ideas on Pinterest, too. You could even add quotes or photos inside the heart.

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1795690_1698630467030274_3961560822886856084_nSweet Charms Manila’s heart-shaped lockets (Get one for free by joining the giveaway below!)

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Sweet Charms Manila bracelet and Sweet Charms Manila heart locket necklace

 

 
 
What’s the most thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received? Let us know by commenting below–we’d like to get ideas from you, too! 🙂
 

Giveaway

And as our Valentine’s Day gift to our readers, Sweet Charms Manila is giving away a heart locket with free charms of your choice.
 
Just follow Sweet Charms Manila on Intagram (@sweetcharmsmanila) and on this photo, tag someone whom you think deserves to have this locket, and comment why.  Don’t forget to use #SweetCharmsManila.
 
The winner will be announced here. The prize will be shipped to any address in the Philippines.We’ll be choosing the winners on Feburary 19, so stay tuned! 🙂 Wishing you a love-filled Valentine’s Day!  <3