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How to Rock Out On Valentine’s Day 2025

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How to Rock Out On Valentine’s Day 2025

How to Rock Out On Valentine’s Day 2025

February 14th sneaks up on so many of us. Often in the middle of the week, during one of the gloomiest months of the year, it’s easy to get caught off guard. And yet, with a little bit of effort and careful consideration, you can give the person you love a special day.

Chocolates and flowers are nice. They are also ordinary. Consider mixing things up a little to add real spice to your Valentine’s Day 2025 celebration. In this article, we look at suggestions that will help you take a few big steps back from the standard cookie-cutter Valentine’s Day dates.

Rethink the Restaurant

Restaurants are nice but they turn into a zoo on Valentine’s Day. Most halfway-decent places fill up very fast. If you don’t already have a reservation now, you might not be able to get one at all. Even if you can, it probably won’t be at the version of your favorite dinner spot that you had in mind.

Set menus. Overpriced food. Crowded dining rooms. Overworked staff. These are the hallmarks of your standard Valentine’s Day restaurant dining experience.

You could disentangle yourself from some of the stress by picking the sort of restaurant people don’t usually take a hot date to (pizza anyone?) but why compromise on the atmosphere?

Instead, consider making a romantic meal for your partner at home. Your house will ultimately be a much more intimate setting, and you have control over all of the variables.

To give the experience a sense of occasion, make sure you set the scene. Keep your home clean. Consider table pieces. Candles. Flowers. Better China if you have it.

You can also consider agreeing on a later date with your partner once all of the Valentine’s Day madness has passed. Two dates for the price of one!

Make it Special

It’s ok, you can be honest. Valentine’s Day is an obligation. All of the lovey-dovey pinks and cut-out hearts can be fun, but at the same time—none of this was exactly your idea. Don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Millions of people all over the world find themselves thinking the same thing. Something along the lines of, “Didn’t I just buy her something over Christmas?”

We will discuss gifts more in the next heading. For now, try to disentangle yourself from the idea that Valentine’s Day has to be an obligation. When done right, it should be a celebration.

Look for ways to personalize the experience. Write a kind note detailing all of the ways you find your human special. Add small touches that reference previous dates, or important personal milestones.

If you go in thinking something like “How much is this going to cost me?” It won’t be the time of your life.

Valentine’s Day isn’t going anywhere, so why not make the best of it? You genuinely care about this person. Plan an evening that shows them just how much.

Get a Great Gift

It’s so easy to spend $100 on chocolates and flowers. Year after year, you’ve done it with a grimace on your face, knowing that these same items would be 75% off at the grocery store the next day. The chocolates are good and fine, but not worth their swollen price tags. The flowers are even worse. You watch as their petals wilt after just two days. Very literally, $50 in the trash.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Yes, Valentine’s Day does have a script. No, you don’t have to stick to it. Get your partner a gift they will love. Something that is not only unique and specific to their interests but built to last.

At Love Picker, our entire product catalog is built with these exact ideas in mind. Our signature item is the gold-plated rose. A real Flower dipped in pure gold. The finished product is both stunning and durable, designed to last forever.

We also have a wide range of unique, gold-plated items for people drawn to something a little different. Don’t limit yourself to the same old items on offer at your local Target. Pick something unique that your partner will truly cherish forever.

Conclusion

Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun—when you put a little bit of effort into it. The cliches may be a little tired, but with some creativity, it’s very possible to treat your partner to a bespoke experience. From the meal to the finer touches to choosing a great gift, everything is better when you build the day around your partner. Make them feel special this year.

Valentine’s Day Guide for the Best Day Ever

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Valentine’s Day Guide for the Best Day Ever

Valentine’s Day Guide for the Best Day Ever

Replacing the holiday items at the stores are hearts, candy, and cards in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. This year instead of giving the standard box of chocolate, go one step further and make it an entire day treat. Show your Valentine what they mean to you by going above and beyond. It is a whole new year, and what better way to jump-start your romance than to make it a full day of love?

An Intimate Dinner Beats Loud and Busy!

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, so if restaurants are typically busy enough for the biggest love holiday of the year, this year will probably be even worse. Getting dressed up for a night out sounds good sometimes, but staying home can be just as delightful! Instead of fighting the crowds, waiting at your table, and choosing from what will probably be a limited menu, make dinner for two at home. If you aren’t into cooking, pick-up is just as good. That way, you share some memories of quiet conversations and comfy surroundings!

Send Them a Playlist

Streaming music is a huge advantage we didn’t have just a short decade ago, but making a “mixed tape” of favorite songs is still a welcomed thought! Nothing can illicit memories more than your favorite song hits, songs that mean something, or just some lyrics that say what you might not be able to. Take the time to thoughtfully make a playlist and share it with your Valentine early to light up their whole day and have them anticipating an evening together.

Coffee Anyone

Most of us have a morning ritual that begins with our favorite cup of something. Beat your Valentine to the chase and have their morning pick-me-up already picked up. If they don’t have to stop in the morning, that will give them a couple of extra minutes to sleep or get ready. Just a few minutes can mean a lot and save them some morning stress.

Gold Flowers Are Forever

The reason that flowers continue to be something given as a sign of love is that they are as endearing and special as your romance. Maybe this year don’t skip the flowers, just make them last a lifetime. Our 24k gold roses are grown, handpicked, and preserved at the height of their beautiful bloom. They will also continue to signal your blossoming love forever. Unlike other flowers that will be gone in a week, a gold flower can be displayed forever, wherever your love chooses to set it.

 Why Not Have a Whole Bouquet

If this Valentine’s Day is the “big” one and you want to pop the question, a ring is nice, but a ring plus a dozen gold roses says it all. Imagine the shock your Valentine will have when presented with 12 perfect 24k gold roses. It is certain to be a first on many levels. It isn’t every day that you get engaged, or that you are gifted a bouquet of roses that will last as long as your commitment to one another. 

Valentine’s Day is sneaking up quickly this year. Don’t wait until the last minute and go with the standard grocery store candy and flowers. Make this year one full of firsts, and lasts, by gifting your loved one something that will last forever. Our 24k gold roses will say “I love you” beautifully. 

 

Beat Spring to the Chase With These Blooms

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Beat Spring to the Chase With These Blooms

Beat Spring to the Chase With These Blooms!

It is hard to believe that the new year is already upon us. Many resolved to make 2025 the year of thinking big and living each day to the fullest. If you want to make a big gesture to your loved one, consider beating spring blooms with a blooming gold rose surprise. Why should you give a gift for no reason? Because surprise gifts say so much more than you know. These are reasons to give your loved one roses for absolutely no reason at all.

Brighten Their Day

As adults, we really don’t get surprised with things that brighten our day very often. After the holidays come and go, there aren’t many things to look forward to until the warm weather and summer. Those cold winter months can start to get gloomy. By sending your loved one 24k gold roses for no reason at all, you can brighten their day. Being spontaneous is a great way to keep the magic alive, and also an excellent way to let them know you are always thinking of them!

Say Thank You

As a relationship wears on, it becomes increasingly easy to take things for granted. Appreciation is the glue that often keeps bonds strong, and if you have let the stress of the holidays make your partner somewhat invisible, flowers can remind them that you care. Nothing says “thank you” more than a 24k rose. It will also last forever and remain a symbol of how thankful you are to have your loved one in your life, for a lifetime. 

Show Support

We all go through trials and tribulations, which can be isolating and difficult. If you have someone in your life who’s struggling with hardship, show them your support by gifting them a 24k gold rose. Roses aren’t just about love; they also show care and concern. Whether it is your best friend who has been dealing with a breakup or a coworker who is feeling unappreciated, remind them that someone cares by delivering them a rose that will last for as long as your friendship. 

Break the Stigma

Usually, people get flowers for one of three reasons, a special occasion, as a token of sympathy, or as an apology for something someone has done wrong. This year break the stigma of rose-giving occasions by giving them for absolutely no reason! Roses are appreciated during predictable times, but sometimes even more so for no occasion. Not only will they not be expecting a surprise; that surprise will be something that will be as unique and lovely as your relationship.

Spring seems like an incredibly long time away. If you have someone in your life who you’ve not shown the love to in a while, then beat the spring blooms to the chase by delivering them roses for no reason at all. Surprises are hard to come by for adults but definitely appreciated. Also, our roses say “Thank you,” “I love you,” or just “Have a great day” perfectly. Check out all of our roses and keepsake boxes and get gifting now!

 

Be Greener in 2025 – Gold Roses are a Great Start!

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Be Greener in 2025 – Gold Roses are a Great Start!

Be Greener in 2025 – Gold Roses are a Great Start!

As we head into a new year, many will resolve to make 2025 one where they will embrace more eco-friendly ways. If you want to make an impact on the Earth’s wellness, then starting with greener roses is a great place to start. This year, instead of giving your loved ones flowers that will wilt and be gone, make holidays more special for the special ones in your life by giving them a gift that gives love forever. These are reasons to switch to our golden roses and quit feeding carbon-filled industries!

Supporting Foreign Growers

Most people give very little thought about where their flowers are grown. Ecuador and Colombia are the countries where most of the flowers sold in the US come from. Colombia leads the flower industry with an estimated 660 million stems being sold in 2020. Other top producers are Sri Lanka and Kenya with China becoming a major producer for the future. 

Fuel and Refrigeration

Because there are fewer regulations and expenses in growing flowers overseas, they are often imported from foreign lands. That means it takes a lot of fuel to fly them in and those planes also have to be refrigerated, which adds to the carbon footprint of the flower industry as a whole. Although the ideal is to take the cut flowers from production to the purchaser in three to five days, by the time they reach the consumer, they have already lost 15% of their bloom.

High-Altitude Industrial-Scale Greenhouses

Producers must make a great amount of product to make a profit, so they must have a lot of room to grow. Many flowers are produced in high-altitude locations with industrial-scale greenhouse setups, so most flower farms are a minimum of 500 acres. That requires a lot of water for drought-prone locations, which taxes the local water supply and the communities that rely on it. In many places, reports are that nearly half of all the water for such communities is used to produce flowers.

Pollution and Pesticides

It doesn’t just take a lot of water to meet the flower industry demand in foreign lands; it takes fertilizers and pesticides. When you have farms that encompass over 500 acres, that leads to a high degree of water runoff, contaminating ground, and drinking water. When you combine that with the pollution of greenhouse gases used to get the flowers where they need to be, that makes something really pretty not so pretty for the environment. 

Local Communities are Hugely Impacted

 When flowers are treated with chemicals and pesticides, they run off into the drinking water of communities surrounding the producers. Researchers have found that children living close to flower farms have exhibited short-term brain activity. Also, workers at these farms are exposed to the toxins, carrying them on their clothes and shoes and contaminating their families. 

If you resolve to be greener in 2025, switching to gold roses is a great start. Not only will your loved ones love getting a rose that lasts forever; they will appreciate that you have lessened your collective carbon footprint. Make 2025 the year that you switch and make your loved ones happy too! Check out our inventory today!

 

How to Transition From Online Dating into Face-to-Face Encounters

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How to Transition From Online Dating into Face-to-Face Encounters

You’ve met someone online, maybe in an online dating app. This isn’t a first. Heck, it’s not a second either, but this time things feel different. You’re experiencing a level of connection that you wouldn’t have even thought was possible simply from exchanging messages.

You are interested in taking things to the next level. Arranging a meetup that would take your perfect virtual relationship into the all-to-uncertain physical world.

It’s an exciting thought. It’s also a frightening one. What is a person to do? In this article, we take a look at how to transition from online dating to face-to-face encounters.

First: Prioritize Safety

This step is so often overlooked for the natural reason that you feel like you know the person you are meeting. You might even feel like you love them. That experience is completely valid. However, it’s also the uncomfortable truth that it is much easier to lie about yourself online than it is in person.

For that reason, most experts recommend taking initial encounters slow. Make sure you choose a well-lit, public location for your first date in the real world. It is also often recommended that you make sure at least one or two friends or family members know where you are and are on standby should anything go wrong.

You might feel every impulse to ignore this recommendation. After all, it’s not the way you would treat someone you’ve been talking to for months in the physical world, right?

That’s probably true. Unfortunately, until you can confirm that the person you’ve been communicating with is who they say they are, it’s important to take basic precautions. It doesn’t mean you don’t trust them. It just means you’re playing it safe.

Second: Choose a Date That Will Allow You to Enjoy One Another’s Company

With that dark disclaimer out of the way, it’s time to get into how this date can be fun. Dinner and a movie dates aren’t so bad, but they’ve also been done to death. More to the point, the movie component will keep you and your partner quiet for 2-3 hours. Considering the fact that this is the first time you’ll have seen one another face to face, that’s kind of a bummer.

Why not mix it up a little bit? Choose a picnic in the park. Find a group hike. Go to that weird coffee shop downtown that lets you rent board games. There are loads of ways to get to know someone in a unique and exciting environment.

Third: Get Them Something Special

Getting someone a gift before a date is a nice way to show them that you are taking their interests into account. Flowers and chocolate are nice, but they can also be found in the same pile of cliches where you might come across that dinner and a movie date we dismissed in the last heading.

At Love Picker, we specialize in the types of gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Our signature item is a real rose dipped in gold. However, we have a deep catalog full of gifts that will appeal to people from a wide range of different backgrounds and interests.

Fourth: Calm Down

We all get wound up from time to time, and a “first date,” with someone that you happen to care about an awful lot would be enough to prickle anyone’s anxiety. Avoid putting too much pressure on the experience. It’s important to keep in mind that:

  • You’ve already done the hard part. Getting to know someone is what makes initial dating encounters difficult. You’ve done that. After the jitters fade away you will most likely find that it feels more like you are sitting across the table from a close friend.
  • They are in the same headspace as you. First-date nervousness cuts both ways. The other person is probably feeling just as anxious as you are. Acknowledge that, and allow the realization to calm you down a bit.

Above all else, don’t put so much pressure on this single encounter. This is just one of what will likely be many dates. You’ve got this.

Conclusion

Transitioning from online dating to the real world is a difficult but worthwhile move. More important than any of the steps in this article is to just be yourself. You might think, “Well what other choice do I have?” But it’s advice that many people need in moments of anxiety.

Sometimes, feelings of worry or dread can induce behaviors that aren’t natural to you. Take a breath, and be the person they’re expecting. Manage that and the date will go well.

 

 

 

New Year? Time to Ask “Will You?”

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New Year? Time to Ask “Will You?”

New Year? Time to Ask “Will You?”

It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. Soon enough, a new year will be dawning. With another year on the way, why not resolve to take your relationship to the next level? Start 2025 with a surprise engagement that starts with a question, and hopefully the promise of forever. New Year’s is a perfect time to pop the question and make her yours and what better way to do it than with a 24k gold rose?

Gold Roses Are Forever!

If you want to pop the question to your special someone either for Christmas or New Year’s, then a gold rose is a perfect way to add some “forever” to your promise of forever. Our gold roses will not only make an impression; they will be a symbol of the day that you promised your love for one another. Once more, the rose can be displayed for all to see for eternity!

Open a Different Kind of Box

A ring is something that everyone expects, but a gold rose is a true surprise. Present the shiny diamond along with a one-of-a-kind rose that is as unique as your love. Our roses are grown in-house and hand-picked at just the right time. If you want to make your engagement even more impressionable, give her an entire bouquet. It is certainly something that will shock and awe, and have her say “aweee, yes,” too!

Start the New Year by Going Green

If you want to start the new year off with an engagement and be more environmentally conscious, then our 24k gold roses are a win-win. Traditional flowers are not only a waste because they waste away; they aren’t great for our planet. Between the fuel needed to ship them from faraway lands to the energy wasted to grow them artificially, our roses are the eco-friendly answer! A gold rose lasts forever, and so does your carbon footprint, so lessen yours by choosing us.

Bridesmaids Will Love Them too!

Your bride-to-be will not be the only one who will love a gold rose, her bridesmaids will too. Instead of having each bride carry a bouquet down the aisle, have them carry a gold rose. It will definitely make a splash at your wedding by taking your decor to the next level. The gold roses can also be a keepsake that your bride’s maids can take home as a gift and a remembrance of your special day

With the New Year approaching, now is a perfect time to pop the question and resolve to combine your lives in 2025. Gold roses are a perfect way to symbolize your unique love uniquely. She might be expecting a ring, but she will be highly surprised when you present it with class and elegance. Let Love Picker help you make the woman of your dreams yours for the new year ahead by ordering your forever flower today!

 

Love Season is Upon us, Choose Love Pickers for That Special Someone

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Love Season is Upon us, Choose Love Pickers for That Special Someone

Love Season is Upon us, Choose Love Pickers for That Special Someone

With Thanksgiving behind us, many are scrambling to find a perfect gift to say “I love you” this holiday season. In a world where most people have all that they could ever want and need, adding one more meaningless “thing” under the tree hardly seems like the answer. Flowers are always a great way to show your love. Natural ones, however, won’t even make it to the New Year. If you want to give someone the gift that keeps giving this love season, a gold rose is it!

Roses That Never Wilt

Giving roses is such a wonderful and meaningful gesture. The problem is that people almost sit and wait for them to wilt and die. When you give a gold rose, it will last forever. There’s no need to change the water or to watch as it wilts with each new day. Your loved one will see undying roses every morning as a symbol of your undying love for them.

Go-Green 

A little flower industry secret is that the flowers many people give as a gift of goodwill are not doing the planet any favors. Often, the flowers you send have chalked up a lot of carbon points. Most traditional flowers are grown through artificial means or shipped from other places, wasting the fuel to get them here. When you give a gold rose, you are doing something to make that special someone happy. You are also cutting our collective footprint! That is a gift we can all be grateful for!

It Isn’t Just About the Rose

When you give the gift of roses, they often come in a throwaway vase with a signature card. Our gold roses come specially wrapped with a signature box that says it all. You can order gold or silver roses in a personalized keepsake box or go with a full bouquet of roses. All come hand-dipped and displayed in a floral arrangement box. That means the special someone on your list will have something to display for a lifetime, not just the life of the flowers you ordinarily give. 

Not Just For Women

Men love getting flowers too! If you think that roses are just for women, you would be wrong. Give your man a hand-dipped flower for the holidays and he will love it just as much as you do! If you want the equivalent of “flowers” for your special guy, consider our 24k Gold Golf Ball & Tee. We’ve added the perfect gift for the golf lovers out there. It comes in a gold-trimmed box and will look great on his desk, bookshelf, or anywhere! 

The race is on to find a perfect holiday gift for that special someone on your list. This year, instead of getting them another meaningless “thing” that they don’t need, be thoughtful and give them a gift that will keep giving all year long. Whether they are into silver or gold, we have the perfect rose, customized box, or golf ball & tee treasure that they will treasure for a lifetime! Time is running out, so order yours today!

 

The Allure of Gold and Silver Roses: A Deep Dive into Lovepicker’s Unique Offerings

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The Allure of Gold and Silver Roses: A Deep Dive into Lovepicker’s Unique Offerings

The Allure of Gold and Silver Roses: A Deep Dive into Lovepicker’s Unique Offerings

In a world where traditional gifts can sometimes feel cliché or uninspired, Lovepicker has carved a niche by offering a stunning alternative: gold and silver roses. These exquisite pieces are not just beautiful but carry significant meaning and sentiment.

Roses have long been regarded as symbols of love, passion, and beauty. Each color of a rose conveys a different meaning, and people often choose them to express their feelings. For instance, red roses signify love and romance, while yellow roses represent friendship and joy. Pink roses, on the other hand, convey gratitude and admiration.

When the elements of gold and silver are introduced, the symbolism takes on an even more profound significance. Gold is often associated with luxury, eternity, and undying love. A gold rose, therefore, becomes a powerful symbol of everlasting affection. It represents a precious and enduring love, a sentiment beautifully encapsulated by our offerings.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality products. Each rose is crafted with precision and care, ensuring it stands out as a remarkable piece of art. Real flowers, combined with gold or silver plating and electroforming techniques, result in a stunning product that captures the essence of a rose while enhancing its beauty with a lustrous finish.

The platform offers a variety of gold and silver roses, catering to different tastes and preferences. Customers can select the most resonating arrangements with them or their loved ones, from single roses to elaborate bouquets. This diversity allows customers to find the perfect fit for any occasion, be it an anniversary, a birthday, or simply a gesture of appreciation.

One of Lovepicker’s standout features is the option to personalize roses. This might include custom engravings or the selection of specific colors and arrangements. Personalization transforms a beautiful object into a meaningful gift, making it a lifelong keepsake with personal significance.

As we become more aware of our environmental impact, Lovepicker embraces sustainability in its practices. Choosing gold roses eliminates the short lifespan of natural flowers, providing clients with lifetime beauty. This sustainability aspect is an added benefit, allowing customers to contribute to eco-friendly choices while gifting something beautiful.

These roses are versatile gifts that suit a variety of celebrations and sentiments. Here are some occasions where a rose from Lovepicker would shine as the ideal gift:

  • Romantic Gestures: For anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or to express love, a gold or silver rose serves as a heartfelt reminder of affection. The inherent symbolism associated with roses and silver, or gold, makes them meaningful choices for partners seeking to convey their feelings.
  • Celebrating Milestones: Whether it’s a graduation, a promotion, or a new home, gifting a gold rose can symbolize admiration for the recipient’s accomplishments. It’s a unique way to acknowledge their hard work and success, creating a cherished keepsake they can hold onto for years.
  • Apologies and Reconciliation: Sometimes, words alone aren’t enough. A gold or silver rose can be a powerful symbol of regret and a desire to make amends. Presenting this unique gift can convey sincerity and a commitment to nurturing the relationship.
  • Expressions of Appreciation: Whether for a friend, family member, or colleague, gold roses can profoundly express gratitude. This gesture is monumental when acknowledging someone who has significantly impacted your life.
  • Memorial and Remembrance: Gold or silver roses can also symbolize everlasting love and remembrance for loved ones who have passed away. They can serve as a beautiful tribute, honoring those we hold dear in our memories.

What truly elevates the experience of gifting roses from Lovepicker is the emotional connection that comes with them. Each time a recipient admires their rose, it prompts them to reflect on the sentiments behind it. This emotional depth transforms the act of giving into a memorable occasion.

Moreover, presenting a gold or silver rose can spark conversations about love, connection, and appreciation, reinforcing individual bonds. It encourages people to express their feelings and share memories, enriching relationships.

Gifting a gold rose isn’t just about giving; it’s about expressing feelings that are sometimes difficult to articulate. It serves as a reminder that love and appreciation can be captured in beautiful, lasting forms. So, whether you’re celebrating an occasion or wish to express your feelings, Lovepicker’s roses are a spectacular way to ensure that the emotions behind your gift will be forever treasured. With every rose purchased, you are not just gifting an object; you are encapsulating moments, memories, and heartfelt sentiments that will continue to bloom long after the occasion has passed.

Lovepicker’s gold and silver roses shine brightly as a unique and meaningful choice in a market awash with traditional gift options. With their stunning craftsmanship, symbolic significance, and versatility, they represent more than just a product—they symbolize a sentiment, a memory, and a connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Wow on a First Date

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How to Wow on a First Date

How to Wow on a First Date

Meeting people is hard and there is nothing quite so nerve-wracking as an initial encounter. You know that small talk won’t cut it but at the same time, what exactly is it that people say? Sitting across the table from a person you think/hope might be special, it’s hard to remember. 

In a culture of online dating, where meeting the next person is as simple as downloading a trendy app, it’s natural to feel pressure to make a good first impression. How exactly can you wow on your next first date?
Let’s get into it. 

First: Relax

Confidence is attractive. It also puts people at ease. Granted, if you go online and visit—by mistake, we assume—the website of a “dating specialist,” you’ll probably encounter a toxic version of this concept. An emphasis on posturing and subterfuge that deemphasizes sincerity in favor of bravado. That’s not what we mean. 

Confidence at its best is simply a belief in yourself. A feeling of assurance that the real you is pretty alright, and that the right person will be happy to meet them. Obviously, that is an optimistic idea. Your authentic self is awesome, of course, but that doesn’t mean that you will be the ideal fit for everyone you wind up sitting across from at dinner on Saturday night. 

For a healthy, sensible approach to dating confidence, take a mindfulness-centric inventory of what makes you cool. What positive qualities are you bringing to the date? Moreover, what qualities are you looking for in the other person? 

Rather than focusing on nerves going in, try to see this situation for what it is: an evaluation. You and the other person are both there to get a feel for one another. Take some deep breaths, center yourself in the moment, and avoid:

  • Past orientation: Memories of dates that have been less than stellar in the past, and
  • Future orientation: The fear of what could go wrong in the future.

The vast majority of stress and anxiety have nothing to do with what is happening to you at the moment. It occurs when you can’t get out of your own head and just be present. Relax, it’s just a date. 

Make it Unique

Dinner and a movie is an ok cookie-cutter date, but it doesn’t do much to generate excitement. If that’s what it has to be, that is ok, but why not try for a little bit more? For dinner, think about planning a picnic in a scenic location. 

Get creative with the menu. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are fine, but they don’t quite wow the way you might with say, sushi, and maybe some cheese and crackers. Keep in mind when planning your menu with outdoor eating it is infinitely easier to keep cold food cold than it is to keep hot food hot. 

For an activity, try something hands-on. An escape room. A hike. A visit to the botanical gardens. Something that gets the two of you interacting on a deeper level. Movies can be fun but they also mean two hours where you aren’t talking to the other person. 

The goal is to get to know the other person, right? Look for activities that best facilitate that. You can always bounce ideas off the other person but try to do it in a way that doesn’t make you sound indecisive. Consider coming in with a few recommendations that sound good to you, and get feedback. 

The goal is to come across as someone who feels confident, but also interested in what will make the other person happy. 

Consider Coming With A Gift

Not necessarily anything fancy. Just a small token by which they can remember you. Flowers and chocolate are nice, but why not get something a little more unique? Our product catalog consists of affordable items dipped in real gold. 

While the gold-plated rose is our signature item, there are loads of different options that will appeal to people of various interests. 

Conclusion

Dating should be fun. You don’t have to spend a fortune to impress a special someone. You don’t need to do much more than be your cool, confident self. Go in focused on making the experience fun and special for both of you. Avoid overly high expectations, and instead develop a goal that is more within your control: Having a fun, memorable time with the other person. 

Our product line, full of gifts for people of every interest is a great way to add an extra bit of spice to your next first date. Never forget though, that the real gift is you. Go get em, tiger. 

Questions to Ask Yourself During the Giving Season

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Questions to Ask Yourself During the Giving Season

Questions to Ask Yourself During the Giving Season

The gift-giving season is upon us. As you think about what to get your loved ones, a series of sometimes difficult questions will emerge. Will this gift show them how I feel?

How can I stay within a reasonable budget while recognizing how special this person is? Is there any gift out there unique enough to ensure that no one else will get it for them?

It’s hard to choose the right thing even for someone you know well. In this article, we take a look at questions you can ask yourself as you prepare to choose the perfect gift.

What is the right amount of money to spend?

The answer, of course, will wind up being subjective. You don’t have to spend $200 per person to make the holiday season meaningful. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, consider looking for unique items. This could be something handmade. A hand-stitched Christmas stocking. A few jars of your famous tomato sauce.

Maybe an awesome vintage thrift store find.

If your budget is tight, but not so razor thin as to prohibit purchased gifts, try buying one high-quality item instead of two or three cheaper ones. If your plan is to spend $90, you could get a gift basket full of things that your special person will look at once and then forget about or you could get one high-quality item that they will use forever. Pretty simple choice, right?

What are they passionate about?

You won’t be reinventing the wheel when you start asking yourself what this person enjoys but it’s still a great place to start when crafting a list of potential gifts. Try to go deep cuts. Maybe everyone knows that Alex loves the St. Louis Blues. Do they also know that he is a passionate cook? Or that he became extremely interested in women’s basketball over the playoff season?

The better you know someone the easier it will be to tap into their more obscure interests. That’s where you all discover gift ideas that simultaneously thrill and surprise them.

What does this gift say?

There are nice gifts that a person will enjoy, but that are also impersonal. Nice shirts. AirPods. Even a tablet. It doesn’t really matter how expensive the item is. It’s a good gift because it will be enjoyed and it has a high monetary value, but it isn’t a personal gift.  It communicates that you value your relationship with a person, but it might also signify that your connection is superficial.

Nostalgia-based gifts, on the other hand, can say that you think about a person a lot. That you care about them on a deeper level. Fans of The Office might recall the teapot that Jim buys Pam in an early season. The teapot is full of small inside jokes that the two of them have shared during their time on the job.

During that same episode, their boss Michael has put an iPod in the white elephant gift exchange pile. Pam ultimately chooses Jim’s teapot over the iPod. The message? A really thoughtful gift will often be valued more than a really expensive one. The other message? You can say a lot with a well-thought-out item.

What will other people be getting them?

Your mother probably told you that you shouldn’t base your decisions on what other people will be doing. That was probably great advice when you were in sixth grade and trying to avoid getting in trouble for participating in a food fight during middle school lunch. There are probably even times you’ve used that wisdom as an adult. This isn’t one of them.

Within family structures, there are often predictable gift patterns. Aunt Susie always does baked goods. Grandma Helen is famous for handing out puzzles. Your brother-in-law loves to give books from the local shop down on Main Street.

You may find your gift-giving sweet spot by looking into the gaps and seeing what is left.

Is this item unique?

Well is it? Is it something they never would’ve thought of themselves but love on sight? Those are the sort of gifts that we specialize in. Our flagship products are gold-plated roses. However, we have an entire catalog of unique gifts that are great for holidays or commemorating special occasions.

You’ll find, as peruse our selection, that there are items available for both men and women. Some of the gifts are romantic while others are simply a great way to give a special person in your life an item they wouldn’t find anywhere else.

 

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