 14 NP Valentine's Gifts for That Special Someone!
by freehanded
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It is that time of the year again, Neopians! When we start to hear the Pteri sing a different tune, the flowers smell just a touch more fragrant, the Food shopkeeper is giving you kind of a weird look, and everyone seems to be acting with more kindness. Yes, yes, I am talking about Valentine’s Day. We all have our own associations with this holiday, some good, some bad, some sad, some funny… and yet, every time it comes back around there is this certain sense of wanting to give more and treat others with more love. You might find yourself asking, “What can I do for others?”. Or maybe you feel as though you need to be showing your *self* a little more love… say, didn’t I see you leaving the Chocolate Factory yesterday? Ah, never mind that… In honour of the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to compile a list of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, which, yes, can include yourself! If you are having a hard time figuring out what to get that special someone, or maybe you are brainstorming something totally unique and want to avoid all the clichés, look no further! Fellow Neopian blumaroocrazy21 and I have done the heavy lifting for you, so all you need to do is open those wallets and show that special someone how much you care! (Don’t forget to remove the price tag!) We’ll start with some of the more obvious gifts, but don’t worry, we have taken into account how hugely different Neopians can be and where their different alliances, *ahem*, I mean interests, lie. Surely this is not a comprehensive list, considering the vast amount of items in Neopia, so don’t fret if you don’t mesh with anything here! This is only meant to inspire thought and give ideas… remember what they say: take what you need and leave the rest! Now, let us get started, shall we? In no particular order, here is our list of thoughtful NP Valentine’s Day gifts for those you cherish! 1. Collectible Crystalline Heart Of course we have to start with one of the flashier gifts! How can one resist just stopping and staring at how mesmerizingly beautiful this Collectible Crystalline Heart is? Encased in glass, this crystalline heart is the perfect way to tell your loved one, “Hey, our hearts are fragile, so I want to be as caring as I can be!” And judging by the size of that crystal, that isn’t the only statement it is making! 2. Tree of Love Something something love grows… something something blossoms… this Tree of Love is a STUNNING gift to your loved one. It will really show them how much you appreciate them and want to invest in them by giving them a gift that will last a lifetime! Whenever they feel sad, they can visit their Tree of Love and be reminded of how thoughtful and caring you were to give it to them. And that’s when you thank us! 3. Moehug Maybe you are a long ways away from your loved one, maybe they have found themselves on a mysterious island that no one has ever heard of or been to, but you still have contact with them… somehow… then the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day could be a Moehug! This little friend shows such a cute gesture and is certain to make your loved one feel, well… loved! 4. Charming Negg Everyone LOVES food, we know that for certain! If we take it a step further, we also know that everyone loves PRETTY food! This decorative Charming Negg is all wrapped up in a dainty pink bow, ready to show your loved one just how cute and *charming* you really are! Sure to make them say, “how adorable!”, you really just cannot go wrong! 5. Mutant Crown of Fresh Florals Is your loved one, *ahem*, more *challenged* in the beauty department? Don’t worry, we won’t tell them you said that… you might want to consider getting them this Mutant Crown of Fresh Florals. You can tell them things like, “wow! It really brings out your eyes!” or maybe, “You smell SO amazing today!”, or perhaps, “I can’t even tell there is pus coming out of your nose when you wear this!” If you want your aesthetically-challenged loved one to feel oh so pretty, the Mutant Crown of Fresh Florals is right up your alley! 6. Poems of Brightvale Perhaps you are a TRUE romantic and want to show off to your loved one and the other thirty Neopians watching you very loudly recite poems. Poems of Brightvale is a compilation of some of the loveliest poems in Brightvale’s history, sure to make your loved one AND your audience audibly go “aww!”. That is the reaction you’re looking for, right? 7. Pink Puppyblew Now, we know everyone loves food. But we also know that everyone LOVES Puppyblews! These little friends are just so stinking cute, it feels like I could just explode! And I might, because it is PINK! If you are looking for a sweet surprise for your loved one and want to show them you will go to any length to make them feel loved, the Pink Puppyblew is the perfect gift! Just remember that whoever you might gift this Puppyblew to should be prepared to take care of them beyond Valentine’s Day! 8. Pink Spooky Floss Did you meet your loved one on the rapidly declining Ferris wheel at the Haunted Fairgrounds? Or maybe you met your loved one fleeing the Chia Clowns? Well, whatever the trauma is that brought you together, commemorate it with this lovely Pink Spooky Floss! They will think, “oh how sweet!”, but, maybe after they think, “AAAAAHHHH!” 9. Un-Valentines Cybunny Plushie Maybe you have noticed every year your loved one refuses to answer their Neomail, go outside, or look anyone in the eye for the weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day? If that is the case, perhaps you should consider gently placing an Un-Valentines Cybunny Plushie at their doorstep, knocking very loudly, and running away. When they open that door, they will know that someone out there (you), feels their pain and is trying to show them how much they (you) care. With any luck, they might just respond to your Neomail next year! 10. Song Flowers Now we all know that flowers are probably the most traditional Valentine’s Day gift. So if you really want to show them you are thoughtful and extravagant, splurge on some Song Flowers! These flowers will light up the room with their angelic voices, and your loved one will be lulled to sleep and dream of you. Now isn’t that just the most romantic thing you could think of? 11. Sloth Valentine Air Freshener Some of us, regrettably, love people who love Sloth. In today’s day and age, we have to learn to just agree to disagree, even if it means having a friend who potentially supports an evil overlord that wants to rule all of Neopia and will stop at nothing. Anyways, if this sounds like a pickle you have found yourself in, consider getting the Sloth Valentine Air Freshener! This is a lovely aromatic gift for your loved one, that will make them think, “Oh, they really do care!”, which will give you more than enough time to RUN!!!!! 12. Jazzmosis Ticket Sometimes the best gifts that we can give are not material things, but memories that will last forever! If you have ever seen Jazzmosis, you already know they put on a world-renowned show! If you have NOT seen Jazzmosis, then what are you doing reading this article? Get you and your loved one some tickets and GO! You will cry, you will laugh, you will dance, you might even have an existential crisis if you’re lucky! 13. I Love You With All of My Heart Card Phew! This long-winded card is not only very cute on the outside, but very, and I mean VERY, expressive on the inside! Your Valentine will know just how much you care as soon as they open this card, and they will never EVER forget it. This card will really make you stand out as someone who does not mince words! 14. A Mysterious Valentines Card Lastly, a gift that will leave a lasting impact on the one you love! A Mysterious Valentines Card is the perfect way to show someone you care, because it gives them the gift of accessing that Valentine’s Day spirit any day of the year! No one really knows why these cards are so magical, so mysterious, and so sought after… but your Valentine is sure to be excited when they open it up and see that someone was thinking of them! They can be reminded of that warm, cutesy wootsy feeling 365 days of the year! Now, can you get much luckier than that? Well folks, this concludes our non-comprehensive list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Maybe your Valentine is someone who likes the more traditional side of life and just wants some simple flowers or food. Or, maybe you have a less traditional Valentine who needs just a little more love than others this time of year. In this list you hopefully find some great ideas for gifts for your loved one(s), to show them just how much you care! Just make sure you throw out that copy of the Neopian Times before they open their gift… Til next year, Happy Valentine’s Day from freehanded and blumaroocrazy21!
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