It’s less than a week till V’Day! For many, Valentine’s Day is no longer an occasion to get excited about, especially when you are bombarded with suggestions for gifts and romantic date ideas, and you feel the pressure (rather than pleasure!) of being obliged to make the day special for your significant other.
We feel you, believe us. But in a time when there is so much hate and uncertainty in the world, a day set aside to celebrate love sounds like a pretty good idea. This Valentine’s Day, how about doing something a little different? Been meaning to catch up with a friend but haven’t found the time? Why not reconnect on Valentine’s Day? It’s the perfect opportunity to say hello and reconnect!
Keep reading because we are not here to give a list of clichéd Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Nah, we’ve rounded up a few quirky gifts to help you reconnect with your friends!
#1 Say hello with a greeting card!
Image credit: The Paper Bunny
Feel like a text or WhatsApp message lacks that personal touch? Go old school with
The Paper Bunny’s range of cards with messages. You will definitely find something to express any emotion you’re feeling!
#2 Say “you’re not forgotten” with a surprise care package!
Know a friend who has recently given birth, or a mum who is juggling so much and may not have time for herself? Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for you to show your friend a little TLC.
With Every’s “For Her” care package consisting of body care products and flowers will have her feeling special and loved in no time at all!
#3 Say “let’s motivate” each other with a cool class!
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Want to find cool ways to connect with your girlfriends? Why not motivate each other to get fit and do something fun with a fitness class? Gift your friend a trial barre class at
WeBarre or challenge each other to do a spin class at
CruCycle. It’s a great opportunity to bond while sweating it out together!
#4 Say “I remember what you like” with a gift voucher!
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Want to remind a friend of just how well you know her and her love for clothes/shoes? Then a gift voucher is just the thing! From
Asos to
Naiise or
Zalora, you’ll be sure to bring a smile to your friend’s face when they receive this surprise in their inbox!
#5 Say “we may not get to meet often but we can still catch up via a virtual lunch”!
Crazy schedule and just cannot get away to catch up with your friends? Why not set up a “virtual” lunch date? With
UberEats, all you need to do is to order lunch and have it delivered to your friend, and then both of you can catch up at your desks over FB messenger or Skype! This is a great way to ensure you make time for your friends even in the midst of your business and let them know how important they are to you.
And there you have it, 5 simple ideas to help you reconnect with your friends this Valentine’s Day. And the best part it, these ideas could work for couples too! So with February 14th just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your surprise!
Happy Valentine’s Day!