Reader’s questions are my fave

January 29, 2009

After I posted that I would be offering some free advice, one reader wrote me and asked, “What do you get a single sister or a friend for Valentines Day that will make them feel good without giving the impression you feel sorry for them.?” I think the real key here is avoid any stereotypical gift that a boy would give a girl so it doesn’t look like you’re saying, “Here’s some flowers because I know that you were for sure not going to get any from a guy this year.” Here’s some gift ideas that won’t scream, “You’re single! Pity party!”

Alphabet wall letter – C is for Cute, I don’t need a man to make me feel cute .
 

A feminine pair of earrings that I guy would never pick out 

A monogrammed tote bag (you could definitely make something like this yourself) 

A cute little purse

Pretty little floral bobby pins

A Napoleon Dynamite poster 
(only because I know this specific person loves Napoleon Dynamite)

A few more options:
- This secret book camera
- Make your own Heck Yes print – use this print for inspiration (again with the Napoleon Dynamite reference)
- Frame a photo you’ve taken

I hope this helps! So single readers, what would you want for Valentine’s day?

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  • On January 29, 2009 , Sarah Von said:

    Though I am not single, I would like my gentleman friend to pass up chocolate and flowers in favor of a giant block of aged cheddar.

  • On January 29, 2009 , henzy said:

    the pins are really cute..

  • On January 29, 2009 , thevoyageofv said:

    A dinner with my girlfriends, free of boy-talk.

  • On January 29, 2009 , Neo.soul said:

    That wall letter … I’m so loving the orange too.

  • On January 29, 2009 , brookem said:

    i like those earrings!

  • On January 29, 2009 , drollgirl said:

    love the napoleon dynamite poster!!!

  • On January 29, 2009 , citysage said:

    These are also great gifts for those gals amongst us who DO have a significant other, but unfortunately have gotten ourselves attached to a chap who uses the excuse ‘you’re too hard to shop for so i’m not going to even bother…’

    ladies! if you have a friend like this, she needs your tender loving care!

    (i’ll be accepting donations on feb. 14th)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Kelly Smith said:

    thanks bud, you made my day. I love all of these ideas and will for sure put them into play! love you lots, and miss you bunches!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Maggie May said:

    great poster :)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Kimberlee said:

    Single me says the napoleon dynamite poster, hands down the best. Emma (white and wander) gave me a ND talking pen once, you pressed the top of it and it quoted the best bits. I have it at work (accounting office) and I would use it on a regular basis. Best bit is, there is seriously, SERIOUSLY a guy at my work that it his identical twin…. scary but true in a bad, bad way x

  • On January 30, 2009 , Lauren said:

    I saw these heart shaped measuring spoons and thought they’d be a great valentines gift for a friend or sis! so cute….
    http://fashionarchives.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/gift-idea-heart-shaped-measuring-spoons/

  • On January 30, 2009 , Magchunk said:

    Every one of my gal pals is paired off this year… crazy. But I may drop some hints to Boyfriend that these would be equally nice from him.

    And you forgot my favorite: "Porn" for women (blog-safe, I promise): http://www.amazon.com/Women-Cambridge-Womens-Pornography-Cooperative/dp/0811855511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233345380&sr=1-1

  • On January 30, 2009 , The Cherry Blog said:

    Its my first single v-day this year and Im giving my other single gals my home made cupcakes and cards with cute personalised cards with 10 reasons why i love them inside!!

    By the way – i would want that napoleon poster any day!! great post! xx

  • On June 5, 2009 , onmyworktable said:

    "i caught you a delicious bass" jiji

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