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Gifts for the Heart

Remember your friends and sweetheart on Valentine’s day with a gift for their hearts. You will celebrate both Valentine’s Day and February as American Heart Month. The benefits received from giving something fitness or health-related can be ongoing and plentiful.

Small gifts are really big gifts when they are homemade. Our list below has many gift suggestions that can be bought or made from scratch, and big ones for bigger budgets.

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that genuinely symbolizes love or friendship. Show your admiration by giving a gift that can help your loved ones feel great for an ongoing period, and that does more than momentarily satisfy their sweet tooth. Make a lasting loving impression by surprising someone with the following:

Small gift:

  • Jarred hot sauces tied with a bow

  • Basketful of flavored vinegar with a bow

  • Box of flavored herb teas with a mug (can get a photo mug)

  • Heart-shaped basket of red fruit

  • Water bottle for walking/exercise

  • Exercise t-shirt (can get one with a photo)

  • Certificate for a homemade meal(s)

  • Basket with flavored pasta and pasta sauce

  • Supplies to plant an herb garden or

  • Potted herbs tied with a bow

Medium gift:

  • Subscription to a meal delivery service once a month

  • Subscription to a healthy cooking magazine, such as Eating Well

  • Healthy cookbook

  • New spices that are low-sodium mixes

  • Gift certificate to sporting goods store

  • Large gift:

  • Session(s) with a personal trainer

  • Membership in a gym

  • Gift certificate for a massage or treatments at a day spa

  • Membership in a fruit of the month club

  • Dinner in a healthy restaurant

  • Exercise classes

  • Yoga studio gift card