(ADAMS) – According to the National Retail Federation, of the 55% of Americans celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, the average amount they plan on spending is around $200.
However, a lot of folks are holding off on getting that special gift – some waiting until Saturday. The procrastination is a result of holiday fatigue, trying to find a deal, or simply not knowing what to buy.
And if you’re still trying to figure it out, Bustle put together some last-minute DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas: A movie night basket, filled with things like popcorn, candy, and a bottle of wine. And a scratch-off card, with prizes like “one free back massage.” Apparently, it’s easy to do with just some paint and dish soap.
1. A homemade photo box filled with pictures of you and your partner.
2. A scratch-off card, with prizes like “one free back massage.” Apparently, it’s pretty easy to do. You just mix two parts acrylic paint with one part dish soap to create a scratchable coating.
3. Pasta that’s been rolled into the shape of roses. This is probably not the best one to attempt if you have ZERO kitchen skills.
4. A movie night basket. Filled with things like popcorn, candy, and a bottle of wine.
5. A Valentine’s Day-themed charcuterie board. Instead of meats and cheeses, it’s chocolates and candy.
(Bustle)
Instacart also shared a bunch of stats on what we’ll be ordering tomorrow based on past years.
Here are a few things we buy WAY more of on Valentine’s Day.
1. Flowers, obviously. Sales of fresh-cut roses jump 1,900% on Valentine’s Day each year. Mixed bouquets, around 1,500%.
2. Stuffed animals. Again, almost a 1,900% jump in sales.
3. Candy. Chocolate orders will jump 111%. So, more than twice as much candy as usual.
4. Chocolate-covered fruit. A 4,700% jump compared to the average day.
They also looked at which cities order the most APHRODISIAC foods in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Stuff like oysters and pomegranates that supposedly put you in the mood.
Colorado Springs and Scottsdale, Arizona top the list, ordering 32% more aphrodisiac foods than average.
The rest of the top five are Madison, Wisconsin (31%) . . . Denver (29%) . . . and Portland, Oregon (24%).
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