Susan Says: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14th, so I surfed the web and found some awesome and unusual gift ideas, as well as a (free!) gift of health that you can even give to yourself. Here are my finds:

• Sweets for the sweet - Did you know that you can create your own unique message on M&M's? Personalized M&M's are available at mymms.com.  My M&M's Message in a Bottle comes pre-filled with 6oz of candy plus two additional 7 oz. bags.  The price is $55.99, plus shipping.  They are offering a 20% discount today with code OFFERS 10.

• Sharing is caring - Urbanears' Plattan Headphones ($60.00) are equipped with a port and plug for sharing mobile entertainment; they have a cozy quilted headband and come in great colors. The pink or red shades would be especially well-suited for Valentine's Day.  Available at Nordstrom.

• "World's Tallest Roses": Everyone loves receiving flowers but Eco Organic roses are 5-6 feet tall!  Grown in Ecuador, this giant strain of roses are 3-4 inches in diameter.  The roses in their line are certified organic by third party agencies such as the USDA, Fair Trade certification (which means that workers are paid fair wages), and Rain Forest Alliance certification. You can order online from Organic Bouquet. 

• Breakfast in Bed: Another great gift idea is a bed tray, which should come with the promise of breakfast in bed.  Go to westelm.com to order a gorgeous modern tray for $39.00 with free shipping. 

• Know Your Numbers!: And finally, the greatest gift to yourself or someone you love is being offered by Walgreens throughout the whole month of February and it's absolutely free! Walgreens is offering free blood pressure testing so that you can "know your numbers." It's very important to ensure that your blood pressure is within a healthy range.  In addition, Walgreens will donate $1.00 to The American Heart Association for each test conducted during the month of February up to $100,000. Click here to find a Walgreens near you. Another gift to give yourself or your loved one is a blood pressure machine;  I got mine at Costco for about $50.00 and it's a hugely important thing to have on hand in any home.