With Valentine’s Day two weeks away, we thought we
would give you a few gift ideas for your true love, your little love
bugs, or just to treat yourself. Thanks to our gift guide guru, Marika
Flatt, from
PR by the
Book, shopping for this “heart” day will be easy!
For Moms and Dads:
Message From the Heart wall hangings
Sandra Magsamen
designs gifts encourage us to live with our heart. Part of her
collection is a line of plaques with quotes from the heart like “never
forget to kiss each other goodnight.” For more gift ideas visit
http://www.sandramagsamen.com/ IN AUSTIN: Emeralds,
Sweet Charity, Sunshine and Wild Oats, and Prima Dora
Eveden Lingerie and Bikinis
It
wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without beautiful lingerie. Men, take note!
You want to check this out for your spouse. These stylish European
collections are sure to make women feel sexy, confident and beautiful.
Check out the “Sophie” for a nice lingerie choice from Fantasie, along
with several fun new ’08 designs from Freya. See more designs and styles
at
http://www.eveden.com/. IN AUSTIN: Julian Gold Ltd, 1214
W 6th St, Petticoat Fair Inc., 7739 Northcross Drive Ste M
Restaurant.com
For those of us who love a bargain,
you can get a $25 gift certificate for $10 to several Austin restaurants
on this website. Sometimes they run half-price specials for only $5. The
catch is that they require a minimum purchase and have some other
stipulations.
http://www.restaurant.com/
Zingerman’s Chocolate Suspension Gift box
Want to give your sweetie a little sweet? You can easily order
this chocolate lover’s dream that comes with moist brownies and a yummy
Hot Cocoa cake. ($40) Of course,
http://www.zingermans.com/ has lots of gifts to choose
from!
Harvest Bloom Crew Shirts
The Harvest Bloom Crew
from Royal Robbins features an innovative fabric blend that boasts the
comfort of cotton with the moisture management of Coolmax polyester.
This hand-dyed, attractively printed shirt keeps you looking stylish
while the performance fabric keeps you dry and comfortable. IN AUSTIN:
Whole
Earth Provision
HotSlings
Want to
hold your baby close in a sling but don’t want to look dowdy? Try these
reversable and organic
HotSlings in an array of stylish and hip colors
and fabrics. Invented by a Dallas mom, these are a real favorite plus
can hold babies up to 40 lbs! ($48-60) IN AUSTIN: Picket Fences, 1003 W
34th St, Special Addition, 3800 N Lamar
Le Couvent des Minimes Bath and Body line
An eco-friendly selection of foot creams, shower gels, body
lotions and candles made with all natural wholesome ingredients. The
recipes bring together over fifty ingredients and draw on centuries-old
expertise from the Convent of Minims located in the Alps of Haute-
Provence, France. The line consists of 4 main recipes: Nourishing,
Soothing & Relaxing, Energizing and the Gardener’s Hand Healer.
Available at
http://www.dillards.com/endeca/EndecaStartServlet?Ntk=all&Nty=1&N=1000301&Ntt=Le+Couvent+des+Minimes+Bath+and+Body+&search.x=31&search.y=3
Be Present Yoga and Leisure clothes
For all
the Austin yoga moms, and
even
those who just want to look like a yoga mama, the
be present line
of apparel is what’s in! The light-weight and flexible Agility Pants are
great for downward dog or walking the dog. The new Bamboo Halter is
perfect for some sunrise salutations or just a just a little sun
bathing. ($63/$49) IN AUSTIN: YOGA YOGA
Eco Lips Organic Lip Balm
Valentine’s Day means lots of puckering up so what better gift
than something to keep those lips kissable! All of the
Eco Lips lip balms
and lip tints are over 80% certified organic, made in a solar powered
plant and use no petrochemicals. For an “on the go” family member, try
ENERGY, a lip balm infused with caffeine for an extra boost. For the
athletic mom, give Sport with added SPF. ($2-4) IN AUSTIN: Wheatville
Coop, 3101 Guadalupe & Whole Foods
Seattle Chocolates
If you
would like to deliver the old standby for Valentine’s Day, consider one
of the best:
Seattle Chocolates. Choose from truffles, truffle
bars, and dessert shells among other delightfully yummy creations. IN
AUSTIN: King Florist,512.453.6633
For the Kids:
Lollitops
These
adorable little t-shirts for babies and kids really make a statement.
They
are great gifts becuase they are already wrapped up
like huge lollipops and just yummy enough to eat! Available in sizes
newborn to 5T, 6 styles, and 9 flavors (colors),
Lollitops are
for tots with taste!
http://www.clotheslinecandy.com/ IN AUSTIN: Fabby Darling
512.451.0455 Sweet Love and Sugar Britches, Round Rock 512.255.6602
Pillow Covers
A dreamy
designer in Miami created
Pillowcovers to encourage children to
have sweet dreams. There are four Valentine's Day specific designs with
messages like, "I thank my lucky stars your love is in my heart" and "I
Love You", plus forty other themed messages to choose from. The
Pillowcovers are a unique alternative to chocolate or the traditional
greeting card and it's a gift that can be used all year through! ($24)
http://www.dreamaidproducts.com/Found locally at Main
Street Place in Salado.
For the Babies:
Baby Star Swaddler
Blanket
Swaddle like celeb moms with this soft and cute baby
swaddler that comes in sixteen different color combinations. You’ll be
thanking your lucky stars when your baby cuddles up to this waffle
blanket and goes sound asleep.
http://www.babystar.com/ ($50) IN AUSTIN: Hey Baby!,
11521 N. FM 620 512-996-0081
MyFirstShades
MyFirstShades has designed eyewear that is comfortable, yet stylish for
children ages 0-7 years old. The wraparound strap makes it easy to wear
and children enjoy the fun bright colors. Doctor recommended for infants
and toddlers.
http://www.myfirstshades.com/
Mobi TykeLight
Designed
to easily fit in a child’s hand, this innovative night light comes with
a rechargeable battery (up to 10 hours of light with one charge) and is
perfect for under the covers, in a tent or anywhere your little one
wants a little extra light. Available in a variety of colors.
http://www.getmobi.com/
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