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Inexpensive yet Thoughtful Gifts and Ideas for Valentine’s Day

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Showing your love for someone for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to involve showering that person with a lot of expensive gifts. There is an inundation of advertising for expensive jewelry, expensive flowers and expensive gifts leading up to February 14th. But don’t be fooled by all these ads, the best gifts usually are the ones that come from the heart or gifts that show that a lot of thought went into it. People incorrectly assume that Valentine’s Day is about the gifts, but it is really about celebrating the love between two people. Whether it be the love in a romantic relationship, the love for a family member, or the love you have for your best friend, Valentine’s Day is the time to show those people your affection for them. Stumped for ideas? Here are some thoughtful gifts ideas to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with loved ones without breaking the bank.

Technology is everywhere. We can’t escape it and it definitely can create a barrier between two people. Statistics say that Americans spend at least 4.7 hours per day on their phones. That is an awful lot of time spent not interacting with loved ones. This year for Valentine’s Day, give the gift of undivided attention. Put away the electronics and spend time with a loved one. Offer 24 hours of no tech and make the most of that time and have a deep conversation with the person you love.

Scavenger hunts are a fun way to spend a day. For Valentine’s Day, create a scavenger hunt that celebrates your love for your partner by taking them down a trip through memory lane. Create clues that will take your partner to all your favorite date spots, or maybe to the spot where you first kissed, or told them that you loved them. This sweet way to commemorate your love will be very much appreciated by your partner. Not only will it show that your loved one that you remember all your most important shared memories but it will also renew a romantic spark.

Puyallup might be a smaller city but it is full of history and charm Oftentimes, it is difficult to get out enjoy the city or take the time to visit the museums or historical places of significance because of time. Take this Valentine’s Day to explore the city and be a tourist with your loved one. Get to know the history of the city and enjoy your surroundings. Visit the Meeker Manson for Valentine’s Day tea or take a romantic walk through one of the gorgeous parks in Puyallup. Puyallup is known for some of the best antique shops in the state so make sure to take a stroll through history at one of the many shops at antique row.

The city of Puyallup is lucky to have such a wonderful library. Take time this Valentine’s Day to visit the Puyallup library. Located on South Meridian, the library is the best place to get free movies and books to enjoy with your significant other. Rent romantic books to read to one another. The library is also good for some classic, romantic movies like Casablanca or Sleepless in Seattle. Snuggle up on this stormy Valentine’s Day with some hot chocolate and a good classic book or movie!

People love compliments and your loved one is no exception. The most romantic way to give a compliment to your partner is through the Love Jar. Find a jar and cover it with cutout hearts and a sign that says “Love Jar”. Write out individual compliments on separate pieces of paper. Put all those love notes into the jar and seal it up. You can put as many compliments into the jar as you want. You can even put 365 of them into the jar and have your partner pull one out every day. A daily reminder of the reason why you love someone is a far better gift of expensive flowers or chocolates.

The weather in Washington is always unpredictable especially during the month of February. Staying indoors during this time of year and staying warm is always a good idea. For those of you who don’t want to brave the outdoors during Valentine’s Day, staying indoors and having a romantic picnic is a lovely and relaxing way to spend the holiday. Not only is a picnic less effort than a home cooked meal, but snuggling up and eating on a blanket, inside under candlelight is very romantic. Pack a picnic basket, lay out a blanket, and light some candles and enjoy the intimate setting of an indoor picnic.

No matter how you decide to spend Valentine’s Day, a thoughtful gift is always the best way to go. It is important to remember that the holiday is all about spending time with loved ones. The city of Puyallup has so much to offer when it comes to spending a romantic evening with the person you love. Tweet us and let us know what your plans are for Valentine’s Day!

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Valentine’s Day Events and Activities in the Puyallup Area

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happy valentine's dayValentine’s day is such a special day for most couples. It is a night filled with romance and fun and a great holiday to celebrate your love for one another. Being in love is definitely worth celebrating and the city of Puyallup has a lot to offer for couples and families who want to observe this celebration of love. Here is a list of fun or romantic events and activities to help make planning your Valentine’s Day easier.

The Puyallup Activity Center is hosting a St. Valentine’s Day Party for the seniors in the city. This fun party starts at 11:00 am on Friday, February 10th at the Pioneer Park Pavilion. The Activity Center is excited to present “The Fun Singers” who will be performing along with the Sa’Diyah Belly Dancers for a fun filled hour of entertainment for the seniors. Entertainment is from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with a lunch from 12:00 pm until 12:30 pm. There will be a raffle drawing at 12:30 pm. Remember to show your festive Valentine’s spirit by wearing Red, Pink or White! Also, please bring some canned food or a monetary donation to donate to the Puyallup Food Bank.

The South Hill Mall wants to help you save some money on a Valentine’s Day dinner. When you spend $75 at South Hill Mall between 2/1/17-2/14/17, bring your receipts to Customer Service at the mall and get $10 off at The Olive Garden and Famous Dave’s. Both restaurants would be a perfect place for a Valentine’s Day date. The vouchers are only valid at South Hill Mall locations ONLY. Receipts must also reflect same day sales. Online purchases are not eligible. Please know that you can only get one voucher pack per customer, per day.

Looking for a fun Valentine’s day event for your little ones? On February 14th at 10:00 am, the Puyallup Public Library is partnering with Children’s Museum Tacoma to bring Puyallup families the fun-filled event “Play to Learn”. This free program is designed to make learning fun for children. Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. The curriculum will include individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. Come visit the Puyallup Library on Valentine’s Day for a wonderful time for the whole family.

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The Meeker Mansion hosts a delightful tea service and their Valentine’s Day tea service is a fun and historical way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Come enjoy some cucumber sandwiches, scones, tarts, lemon bread, pumpkin bread, fruit of the season, and tea served in English Bone China cups and a tour of the mansion. Step back in time and learn about the history of the city of Puyallup. History buffs and old-fashioned romantics will love this traditional event. Reservations are required for the Tea and the cost is $12 per person. Tea time is at 1:30 pm. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance.

Valentine’s Day is a celebration not only for the love for your family, husband or loved ones but it can also be a celebration of your love for your puppy. On February 11th from noon until 3:00 pm, the PetSmart in Puyallup is hosting the Puppy Love event for all those pet lovers and their puppies. Show your new furry friend love by learning the five secrets to puppy love and happiness through a KONG demonstration and get free GREENIES samples. There is a coupon giveaway along with an opportunity to create your own Valentine’s Day paw print keepsake, while supplies last.

Life is busy and time to unwind is rare. There is no better time to relax than on Valentine’s Day. Local spa Arabella Vitall, offers a popular couples package to help couples relax and enjoy each other’s company. The romantic spa date starts off with a soak in a private aromatherapy bath surrounded by candlelight while you both get to sip on sparkling cider. After a relaxing soak in the bath, you and your partner will enjoy a side-by-side couple’s massage. The Valentine’s Day package costs $209 and each couple will receive two keepsake champagne glasses. Reservations are required in advance and space is limited so make sure to call and reserve your spot today!

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For the avid runners out there, The Valentine’s Day 5k Run on Ruston Way in Tacoma is a very athletic way to celebrate the holiday. This is a down and back run along Ruston Way, beginning at the park near the Point Ruston sprayground. The race, on Saturday, February 11th at 8:00 am, will also feature a kids dash that is a one-mile dash for the children. Check in for the race starts at 7:00 am. For the 5k the cost to register will be $20 until February 5th, then $25 from February 6-9th and $30 on the day of the race. For the Kids Dash, the cost to run is $10 through February 5th, $15 from February 6th-9th and then $20 on the day of the race. If you are looking for a healthy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, make sure to sign up for this run!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you don’t have plans it is time to make them! Events and restaurants book up quickly for this romantic holiday. If you are looking for a restaurant in the Puyallup area, make sure to check out OpenTable to see which restaurants still have open reservations for that night. We hope that you and your loved ones have a perfectly romantic Valentine’s Day!

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Puyallup

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Puyallup Valentine's Day Things To Do

Valentine’s day is a wonderful time of year to celebrate the people in your life that you love. Whether it be your family, significant other, or even your friends, Valentine’s day plans can sometimes stump even the most creative people and some people don’t necessarily have the time to plan an elaborate day or date night. For people in Puyallup, have no fear; here is a list of some fun things or creative ideas to show your loved ones how much you care. It doesn’t always take the most expensive present or extravagant gesture. All it takes is a heartfelt act to show them how you feel. The following is a list of gifts and activities in Puyallup area to help make your Valentine’s Day a little less stressful and a little more fun to plan.

The right words are the way to the heart and a gift that immortalizes those words can bring joy over and over again. Some thoughtful words about how much you love your significant other or the reasons why you love them is a beautiful gift. This is something that you can either construct yourself or there is a company called Flatterbox that will construct a box with printed cards in it with all the sentiments and messages of love. Also get your friends and family in on the gift by asking them to submit messages of love to be included in the box. If you wish to construct a box on your own, all it takes is some card stock and a nice box from a craft store like Michael’s. Or for $49, Flatterbox will make a professional version for your loved one. Either way, the gift of lovely words and sentiments is something that your loved one can always cherish.

Although giving chocolates for Valentine’s Day is more of a common gift, it is still a delicious gift that most people love to receive for Valentine’s Day. For all those people who have loved ones in their life who absolutely love chocolate, Puyallup has one of the best local chocolatier’s in the state. Gosanko Chocolate (http://gosankochocolate.com) is a family owned company that makes some of the most delicious homemade chocolates and they only manufacture in small batches in order to ensure quality. Located on A Street in Puyallup, they have a wide assortment of delectable gift boxes that are filled with their most popular truffles. Buying locally is always a great way to support your community and to give your loved ones a delicious gift at the same time.

For those people who love sweets but not chocolate, cupcakes and cake pops are little mini cakes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day treat. Wanna Cupcake offers cake pops and cupcakes in the greater Puyallup area. They are a local business located on East Main Street who, for a fee, will deliver within the Puyallup area. For anyone living in the area, cupcake delivery will help make your Valentine’s Day a little easier and make your someone special’s day a little brighter. Wanna Cupcake offers all different flavors for those people who like variety when it comes to their cupcake and cake pop flavors.

One of best reasons to celebrate Valentine’s Day is that it is a preplanned day that celebrates your love for one another. For some people, life can be hectic and it is hard to get out for a date night on a regular basis so Valentine’ day offers the perfect excuse to get that babysitter and put all other distractions aside. For people that don’t get out enough for a date night, 12 pre-planned date night ideas for the whole year is a great idea for people who wish to spend more quality time with their significant other. Get a basket and 12 large envelopes and stuff each envelope with a date idea for that specific month. All 12 of the dates can be different, like taking a cooking class during the month of March, or attending a live music event the following month. Find new and exciting things so you and your better half can create new memories for the year. Keep the dates a secret and open them with your significant other at the beginning of each month and then pick a date on the calendar. This gift is a great idea to celebrate your love all year long.

Know a lover of history in your life? On Saturday, February 13th, Meeker Mansion hosts a traditional Victorian Tea for you and that someone special. Come spend your Valentine’s Day afternoon stepping back in time at a proper tea gathering at one of Puyallup’s most historical landmarks. The Valentine’s Day Tea will start at 1:30pm and costs $12. Reservations are required. This is the great activity for people who are looking for something different for Valentine’s Day. Also supporting your local businesses and celebrating Puyallup’s history is a great way to support your community. You can call the Meeker Mansion at 253-8181-1770 to make reservations.

Some couples never seem to get quality time to relax together. As much as we all wish we could go to the spa once a week, busy schedules just don’t allow it. Taking the time to do a spa day together is a great way to reconnect and relax. You can either find a local spa in your area or set up your own spa at your home. Arabella Vitall Day Spa in Puyallup is offering a romantic “Time for Two” couple’s spa package. You and your loved one begin the appointment in the private aromatherapy bath surrounded by candlelight. You are served sparkling cider before you and your loved one enjoy an hour long couples massage. Each couple receive two champagne glasses and chocolates. The package is $209. If you are a little short on money this Valentine’s Day, you can always create your own little spa at home. Convert a guest room with candles and heated sheets to help your loved one relax and enjoy the day. Pick up some oils for a massage and then run a bath for your significant other for a true romantic experience.

Yoga has become quite popular in the last few years with studios springing up everywhere. For people who want to combine yoga with massage, Yoga Soleil is offering a Valentine’s Day Thai Yoga Massage Playshop at their Puyallup location on S. Meridian. This yoga workshop is not limited to just couples, you can bring a friend or family member to join you in this unique experience. Thai Yoga massage blends elements of acupressure, yoga, reflexology, physiotherapy, meditation, energy healing, deep tissue massage and Ayurveda. The playshop will be held on Saturday, February 13th from 4:00pm until 6:30pm. It is $35 per person or $60 for a couple.

Whatever your plans are for this upcoming Valentine’s Day, the most important thing to remember is to celebrate the love of your friends and family. Whether you believe that the holiday was invented to sell some cards or believe it to be a celebration of love, Valentine’s Day gives us a wonderful excuse to shower the ones we love with affection. The city of Puyallup offers a wide range of fun, unique activities to help you and your loved one celebrate the day. Let us know what your plans are for Valentine’s Day by tweeting us at https://twitter.com/puyallupcom. We would love to hear from you!