How to Give Valentines to Friends

It's fun to acknowledge Valentine's Day (February 14) by remembering your friends and co-workers. With a little advance planning, your Valentine remembrances will be greatly appreciated but not too hard on your budget.

Instructions

STEP 1: Make a list of all the friends to whom you want to give valentines.

STEP 2: Decide what form your valentines will take: greeting cards, e-greetings, cookies, candy, flowers or special gifts.

STEP 3: Purchase greeting cards for out-of-town friends at least 10 days before Valentine's Day so that you can find a good selection. Mail them early so they will arrive in time for the holiday.

STEP 4: Order flowers at least 10 days ahead of Valentine's Day to be sure you can get the arrangement you want. Have them delivered on February 14.

STEP 5: Buy chocolates 10 days ahead and have them mailed from the store to the recipient, or take them with you to be delivered to friends personally.

STEP 6: Make cookies the night before Valentine's Day to be given to friends the next day. Bring a platter of Valentine's Day cookies to work to share with co-workers, or make up small plates of cookies for close friends and wrap them in cellophane with a red bow. Add a card with a personal message.

STEP 7: Send e-greetings on Valentine's Day or the day before. These are free and can be sent to anyone who has a computer and Internet access.

STEP 8: Give a single rose to special friends. Choose the color based on the sentiment you wish to convey (see "How to Choose the Right Color Roses to Send" in Related eHows).

STEP 9: Save extravagant or very personal gifts for special friends and deliver them personally and privately.