Here’s What Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day!

Flowers are usually a safe bet for just about anyone on Valentine's Day, but as cliche, as that is, it remains one of the top gifts each year. Now, don't get me wrong, I love, love flowers!  I lean more toward Gerber Daisies than roses, but still, there is something about fresh cut flowers that will get a girl's heart pumping.

Whether you consider them cliché or reliable, gifts traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day will likely see record demand this week, especially if 2021 is any indication. During the week before V-Day 2021, tried-and-true gifts such as teddy bears, lingerie, and chocolate experienced increases in demand of more than 100% over the weekly average the rest of the year.

·      Teddy Bears: +151%

·      Lingerie: +112%

·      Chocolate: +111%

·      Roses: +47%

·      Candy: +41%

·      Candles: +10%

Another fascinating finding from the the analysis:

Valentine’s Day 2021 drove a larger spike in weekly demand for chocolate than any other holiday last year—beating out Halloween, Mother’s Day, Easter, and the winter holidays. More details from this study can be found here.

But is that what women really want?  I've come up with a list of some unexpected Valentine's Day ideas. Gifts that don't have to cost an arm or a leg, but are really given with love in mind.  I'd be thrilled with any one of these ideas, mostly because I have simple needs, and when it comes to the big stuff, I'd just as soon as pick out my own gift!   See what you think! Feel free to comment with other great ideas that you'd like in lieu of candy bouquets or fancy schmancy dinners out!