 9 Unconventional Gift Ideas this Valentine’s!
by breakeven
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Valentine’s – the day when the air is filled with so much love and affection, be it for a special one, our friends or even our Neopets! As you walk around Neopia mulling over the perfect gift for your loved ones, you find that everywhere is decorated with so much hearts, candies and tacky Valentine’s decor. You shuddered. Shops are filled with the typical “I Warf You” and Valentine’s cards. What would be a great gift that is heartwarming and not cliché? Well, we have come up with a list of some of our favourite unconventional Valentine’s items to give you a headstart!
 Woodland Blobikins The Woodland Blobikins is by far one of our favourite petpets if you want to opt for something besides a Valentine petpet! Who could say no to such an adorable and precious being (with a flower on top)? Although it is a little prickly and has to be handled with care, it will melt the receiver’s hearts – be it your significant other or your Neopet. Don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be watered as frequently as the usual cactus and it wanders along with you wherever you go. How to get one: Paint a Blobikins petpet (you can find one from the Desert petpet shop) with a Woodland Petpet Paint Brush and viola!
 Sillie Daisy Want to give your loved ones some flowers to show your appreciation but cringe at the thought of gifting roses? How about this Sillie Daisy that will definitely brighten up the receiver’s day! Bonus – it does not come with thorns. It also grins widely and sticks out their tongue occasionally at the receiver. A bouquet of them may be a little overwhelming but we are sure everyone will learn to enjoy them! It definitely makes a lively centrepiece in the living room. How to get one: You can get them from the local Gardening Shop!
 Potion of Good Dreams We always want the best for our loved ones. Why not give them a Potion of Good Dreams, that will enable them to have a good night of sleep and have the best possible dreams? What an amazing thing to bestow! Perhaps, your loved ones can dream of whatever they want – from a field full of fluffy gnorbus they can chase after to getting lost in a chocolate maze, it will definitely be amazing. How to get one: You can find them in fellow Neopian’s shops!
 Stuck in Space For those who love to gift an adventure to your loved ones, why not gift this out of the world experience - Stuck in Space? It is said to describe people who have gone to space and made it back safely. Though we wonder how hard it is to get to Kreludor or Virtupets Space Station and back. It can still be an adorable and punny gift to your loved ones, showing your affection for how you do not mind being stuck with them in outer space… How to get one: You can find them in fellow Neopian’s shops.
 Porcelain Snowflake We all have heard how each snowflake is special and unique in their own way. This Porcelain Snowflake is a lovely gift to show your loved ones just how special they are! Delicately made with white porcelain with a silver ribbon on top, we would handle this with care. How to get one: You can find them in fellow Neopian’s shops.
 Elegant Tea Service This Elegant Tea Service is an exquisite and great gift for everyone who loves tea! (I mean, who doesn’t?) It will be useful for the usual afternoon tea party with your friends and Neopets. It might make your usual chamomile tea taste even better! How to get one: You can get one from the local Coffee Shop.
 Anklet of the Deep All that shines does not have to be in silver and gold! This Anklet of the Deep is made of shells and pearls from the deep ocean, if you listen closely you can even hear faintly the sound of the ocean. We love how unique and intricate this anklet is and it may even be too beautiful to adorn. How to get one: You can get one from the Sea Shells shop!
 Fruity Swirl Souffle Instead of getting the usual box of chocolates, why not try an alternative sweet treat, like the fruity and refreshing Fruity Swirl Souffle? Made with a delicate blend of fresh fruit, ice cream and golden juppie juice, the flavours go perfectly together, lightly melting in your mouth. Surprise your loved ones with this souffle cake and perhaps, savour it during a picnic! How to get one: You can purchase one freshly baked from the Tropical Food shop.
 Jar of Sunshine Another lovely bottle we would consider gifting is a Jar of Sunshine! We definitely want to shower our loved ones with love and want them to radiate in happiness. The bottle glows and illuminates any space it is in, making it a great decoration too. We are not too sure what the contents are but it smells lightly of tangerines and sunshine. We don’t think any fireflies were harmed in the production of these jars though. How to get one: It is one of the possible prizes in the Neopets 20th Birthday Goodie Bags!
Regardless of what gifts you did manage to find or did not, we should take some time to ponder over what Valentine’s actually means to us. Valentine’s is definitely more than just gifts and there are other ways to make this day special with your loved ones, be it from a well thought out excursion to just a lovely time spent at home. What matters most is definitely the appreciation and sincerity you show to the people around you and that in itself, is the greatest gift, and felt in the heart. We hope you enjoyed our guide and we wish you a lovely Valentine’s! Also written by masters_united & winterteas
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