As Valentine’s Day approaches, students often find themselves lost looking for gifts for friends, family, and significant others. Finding thoughtful gifts can usually be tricky, but with creativity, you can find unique and meaningful gifts that aren’t the simple stereotypical box of chocolates.
Over the past year, one of the most popular gift trends on social media platforms like TikTok and Pinterest has been Jellycat stuffed animals. From fluffy bunnies to food with cute faces, Jellycats have something for everyone. These stuffed animals are available on many online retail sites and on the Jellycat website and they range from $12 to $50.
Sophomore Savannah Whitmer shares her thoughts on the plush trend.
“Recently, I have been obsessed with Jellycat stuffed animals. I think they are so cute, and I just love how large of a selection there are of foods, animals, and so much more. I think that they are a very special and personal gift for anyone,” Whitmer said.
A simple framed photo is another sweet and sentimental gift for a friend or significant other. Cute and festive frames are inexpensive and can be purchased from hundreds of websites online or in several local places. After finding a frame, a photo can be printed at CVS to go inside the frame for less than a dollar. This highly thoughtful gift can be achieved for less than $5.
Sophomore Julieanne Woodward likes the idea of a thoughtful and heartfelt gift like this.
“Every Valentine’s Day, I look to find gifts that are heartfelt and thoughtful, but are not terribly expensive. I love the idea of handmade cards or framed photos of you and the person receiving the gift, ” Woodward said.
In conclusion, as Valentine’s Day comes around each year, it is important to remember that thoughtful and meaningful gifts do not have to break the bank. Whether a simple stuffed animal or a framed memory, these gifts add a personal touch that means a lot.
