Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and students are making plans and wondering what kind of Valentine’s Day gift to get their significant other. There are many gifts people may receive for Valentine’s Day such as flowers, candy, chocolate or jewelry.
What’s the best gift to receive on Valentine’s Day?
FLOWERS
Flowers could be considered one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. There are numerous flower types, including roses, sunflowers and orchids. A bouquet of roses may be the most popular flower people receive on Valentine’s Day. For the romantic people in life or for those who love nature, flowers are the perfect gift.
DeKalb has a flower shop called Glidden Florist, located at 917 W. Lincoln Highway, where students can get flowers for the special someone in their life.
CHOCOLATE
Chocolate is also another common Valentine’s Day gift. Grocery stores such as Walmart sell boxes of chocolate that are shaped like hearts. For the foodies, a heart-shaped box of chocolates may be the perfect gift.
DeKalb has numerous candy stores such as The Confectionary, 149 N. Second St., and Fannie May, 2215 Sycamore Road, where students can buy chocolate.
JEWELRY
People may receive jewelry on Valentine’s Day such as earrings, necklaces or bracelets. A necklace with a heart, especially one where you can put a photo inside, can be very sentimental and is a good way to show your love to your significant other.
DeKalb has a Kay Jewelers, located at 2462 Sycamore Road.
CANDLES
Candles can also be a great Valentine’s Day gift. Candles have scents,from vanilla to apple pie, to suit anyone’s preference. Candles are romantic, whether for Valentine’s Day date night or a cozy self-care night at home.
Many stores sell candles such as Bath & Body Works, 2365 Sycamore Road, and Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road.
STUFFED ANIMALS
Stuffed animals such as teddy bears can be the perfect gift. There are large teddy bears that are perfect for people to have due to them being a gift that you could have forever. People can sleep with stuffed animals, and they can be used as companions. Numerous stores may sell stuffed animals such as Walmart.
Results from last week’s poll: Which NIU dining hall is the best?
Gilbert East Side Cafe – 2%
Patterson Dining Hall – 48%
Stevenson Retail Dining Center – 23%
Neptune Dining Hall – 26%