Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Valentine's Day Cards

Smilebox gives you a chance to unleash your creativity by creating exciting, animated Valentine's Day cards, egreetings, and scrapbooks.


Create Amazing Valentine's Day egreetings

Name a Star for Valentine's Day

For an out of this world alternative to flowers and chocolate, name a star for your sweetheart.  It's permanent, like a tattoo, without the inevitable remorse.

Futuristic Chocolates (Now with 20% More Velcro!)

From chocolatier zChocolat.com

Trendy Steel Colored Chocolate Box With Velcro Lock (29 pieces)

Sweet flirtation! Beware within the confines of this sleek shimmering metallic colored box is a dazzling selection of 29 handmade French to-die-for chocolate confections. An epic temptation as all these divine chocolates were created by small artisan chocolate makers virtuosos of their craft. Each masterpiece will seduce your senses with an array of alluring aromas incomparable flavors and tempting textures. You can even select each and every chocolate for the ultimate personalized bliss.
Similarly seductive selections are available in 15 Piece and 70 Piece in sleek packages.

Valentine's Day Chocolate... en Francais!

Chocolate Box With I Love You Engraved In French (15 pieces)

A romantic (and delicious) Valentine's Day gift idea from zChocolat.com:

Je t'aime!  Give the priceless without spending a fortune. Declare your feelings in the language of love with Je t'aime - a singular romantic offering. Astonish with this exotic and stunning assortment of hand-made French artisan chocolates - all nestled within a delicate heart themed box and topped with a brass plate engraved with the timeless message of love: Je t'aime. Nothing conveys romance and seduction like a true I love you in French.

A Valentine for Savings

For the two weeks before Valentine's Day, it seems every lovelorn retailer has its own ideas on how you should express your undying devotion to your loved one.  From spa treatments to the venerable bouquet of red roses, no opportunity to separate you from your hard-earned money is missed -- after all, who can argue with true love?  Romance is fine, but there's nothing lovable about over-spending.  Believe it or not, there are some great deals to be found, in spite of the holiday hysteria, offering a happy medium between recklessness and romance.




Valentine's Day Travel
Planning a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day?  Travelocity is offering a Red Hot Romantic Travel Package for Valentine's Day, including popular destinations in the United States and Caribbean. Highlights include round-trip weekend travel from Los Angeles to New York, hotel included, for under $400. This sale expires 2/15/2011.




Valentine's Day Flowers
Everyone knows that red roses are a classic gift for Valentine's Day - like most timeless traditions, red roses will never go out of style. For a fresh take on a classic concept, try adding a splash of green with eco-elegant flowers from Organic Bouquet.

Valentine's Day Bling
If you're of the opinion that happiness is measured in carats (or you have the unique pleasure of being with someone who does...), you can save money by shopping online instead of at overpriced department stores. Avoid the hassle of the mall altogether by taking advantage of Free Shipping on all orders at Diamond.comusing Coupon Code CVW25, and save on a wide selection of rings, bracelets, earrings, and gifts for Valentine's Day.

Sweet Treats and Chocolates

Chocolate is sweet, but savings is sweeter. Save 10% off This Valentine's Day at HersheysStore.com with coupon code VALENTINE10. Offer Expires 2/6/2011.

Everyone likes M&M candies - colorful, delicious, melt in your mouth (not in your hand), etc. Now you can get personalized M&M candies for Valentine's Day, and a sweet 10% off orders of $30 using coupon code 113263.



Dollars and Scents
Fragrances are always a popular gift for Valentine's Day, but between the high prices and trigger-happy tester-goblins at the crowded counter in the mall, shopping for perfume stinks.  Shopping online avoids these common problems, and also lets you take advantage of lower prices and some great Valentine's Day promotions.

Scentiments.com is offering $10 off any purchase of $100+ and free shipping with coupon code SAVE10BUCKS. 

FragranceX.com counters with 10% off your entire order and free shipping with coupon code CJD2011.

For Singles
Valentine's, Shmalentine's.  There's hope for singles, too, and better still, some great deals.

If you're single and ready to mingle, eHarmony has brought back its popular Free Communication Event for the entire month of February. There's no obligation, and you can participate in their guided communication for no cost -- if you decide to join, you can save 20% on a 6 month subscription by using coupon code CJPROMOAAW. This promotion expires 3/31/11.

For those who are scared of commitment, Match.com is offering a 7-Day Free Trial, as well a 20% Discount. Just in time for Valentine's Day.

And if nothing else, create a free ecard using your personal photos, videos and music. It's free.

Top 5 Gifts for Valentine's Day

Flowers
A tried and true classic, red roses are timeless, romantic gift for your Valentine -- and there's no substitute for timeless.  Schedule delivery online for the freshest long-stemmed red roses, and avoid the rush on Valentine's Day.

Travel
Go the extra mile and plan a romantic getaway for the two of you.  Don't forget the sunscreen!

Lingerie
Modern technology has eliminated embarrassment for an entire generation of men by making it easy to shop online for sexy lingerie.  Sometimes, the temptation to pick out a little something-something cannot be resisted.

Jewelry
Shop smart for Valentine's Day and take advantage of some great deals -- Diamond.com is offering deep discounts through March 8 during their Valentine's Day Sale.

Perfume
Saving money makes good scents -- avoid the crowded malls by shopping online and saving big. Retailers like FragranceX.com and Scentiments.com offer hundreds of popular fragrances and perfumes for much less than retail stores.