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Patch's Top 8 Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Feb. 14 is upon us and to stay out of the dog house, you need a last minute Valentine's Day gift idea. We've got you covered.

If you are reading this, you may have just come to the unpleasant realization that Valentine's Day is upon us and you have not purchased a gift for your sweetheart. Never fear, here are eight—(Eight? Why eight? Well, because eight is more than five)—quick and easy last minute Valentine's Day gift suggestions to keep you out of the proverbial dog house. 

In fact, they're all so good, they each tied for first on our list.

  1. Homemade gift certificates - Grab a pen, some colored paper and get busy creating gift certificates redeemable for a bubble bath, dinner, back rub, or whatever you think your Valentine would appreciate.
  1. Romantic gesture - A , "One year I came home to about 100 folded pieces of paper all over the bed, each with a different reason why he loves me. Best present ever!" This is a great last minute Valentine's Day gift idea for him or her. 
  1. Sing him or her a love song - Getting serenaded is pretty romantic. Here's a  from one of our sister Patches you could use to woo him or her this Valentine's Day.
  1. Flowers - Predictable? Yes. Easily obtainable? Yes. A last minute gift idea win? Yes. To pick up a beautiful bouquet for your sweetheart, visit . or , the the floral departments at , or , or even the nearest gas station.
  1. Chocolates, candies or other sweets – Once again, this is a quick and easy gift for last minute shoppers. Visit  for a selection of great candies, or your favorite grocery store.
  1. Date night - The restaurants will be crowded, but you should still be able to take your sweetheart to a . If this is all you have for Valentine's Day, better let him or her pick the movie (in almost all cases this will not involve the )—and splurge for popcorn and Coke. Seriously.
  1. Cook something special - If you can't get a reservation for his or her favorite restaurant, or maybe just whip up a special treat.
  1. Post a romantic note for all the world to see - Want to get his or her attention? Publicly declare your love and affection by posting a free Valentine’s Day message for your sweetheart on Lakeville Patch.

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