I guarantee someone hears this and panics:  Happy VALENTINE'S DAY!

Did you forget a gift?

It’s too late to order, and unless you’re a DIY wizard, homemade isn’t happening. So what now? Don’t sweat it—I’ve got last-minute ideas to save your relationship (or at least avoid the side-eye).

1. Buy a card. Write something sweet, or at least legible.
2. Flowers. Classic, but maybe get a plant so it lasts longer than your guilt.
3. Chocolates. Every drugstore has them, even if you’re stuck with the leftovers. The fancier boxes are gone, but hey, sugar is sugar.
4. A spa day or golf package. Print the receipt, shove it in the card, and act like you planned this weeks ago.
5. Concert tickets. Future fun = genius move. Pair it with flowers and suddenly, you’re winning Valentine’s Day.

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6. A fancy dinner at home. Because every restaurant is booked solid. Start cooking or fire up DoorDash.
7. A guilty pleasure meal. Like McDonald’s if they secretly love it. But tread carefully—this could backfire.
8. A subscription box. Something they’ll actually like. Print proof = instant gift.
9. A Spotify playlist. 2025’s version of the old-school mixtape. Bonus points for sappy songs.
10. Jewelry. No time to overthink—walk into a jewelry store, grab something shiny, and join the other panic-buyers.

Alright, North Dakota, time’s ticking. Go forth and fake being prepared.

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