DIY quick valentine's gifts

[for_esme]

Hi Everyone!
I'm thinking of trying to make some quick, easy, affordable, but also thoughtful valentine's gifts for my family (Mom, Dad, and maybe also my boyfriend).

Nothing big, just a gesture to let them know I love them! I'm really not in the creative/crafty mode right now, and with midterms coming up next week I'm going to be super pressed for time. This probably looks like I'm looking for the easy way out, and is probably actually the OPPOSITE of "thoughtful" or introspective, but I'm so busy and I love my family so much, I don't want to neglect the holiday totally... I already have cards for everyone, so...

For the boyfriend, I'm thinking of buying a nice bottle of liquor or something else that he enjoys but can't really afford right now. In addition I'd like to give him something cute and romantic, preferably hand-made by me but not very intricate because, as I said, I'm going to be so busy this week.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!! I'll peruse the blogs, too. :)

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[tinstarmerchant]

It might seem a little cheesy (or not) but you could always make those homemade coupons for one backrub, manicure, car wash, homemade dinner of their choice, something like that. Tailor it to fit the person. Then they can redeem when they want. It's still giving of yourself and that's what counts. :)

[for_esme]

thanks! hah, i actually was thinking about doing something like that, but was wondering if he would ever bother to "redeem" them. it's worth a shot! it could be fun. :)

[mrs maraschino]

i like baking things for people. i am making x and 0 cookies (x's molases cookies, o's sugar cookies). but i am also trying to think of somthing a little more to give to my mom and dad and good friends. maybe a mixed tape/cd? with a nice cover of collaged things.