Cupid’s arrow doesn’t always target the heart, especially on Valentine’s Day. From classmates to soul mates, men, women and even children in Greenwood will be going to the store to buy a little “I love you” as the romantic holiday approaches.
Exactly how much it will cost depends. But as long as the message comes from the heart, Valentine’s Day can be as inexpensive or expensive as you want it to be.
Before heading out to Greenwood retailers, here are some price ranges you can expect to pay for popular gifts.
Make love bloom
With more than 50 million roses given on Valentine’s Day worldwide, there is no question that they have become one of the holiday’s symbols.
The popularity can come with a hefty price tag, especially during popular months for flower giving such as May for Mother’s Day and, of course, February.
At Bella Flora in Greenwood, a dozen roses for Valentine’s Day is $79.95.
The local florist also offers any number of roses from a single rose for $15 to their everything bouquet for $100, where they fill a vase with as many flowers and extras as will fit.
Although roses are by far the most common flower to give for Feb. 14, there are plenty of other options for the non-traditionalist or financially strapped spouse.
Sometimes choosing a different type of flower bouquet, such as one with the loved one’s favorite type of flower, can be more meaningful.
This can cut down on cost and show that you really listen when your loved one tells you what they like.
A bouquet of flowers from Bella Flora can cost from $25 to more than $100.
Say it in writing
Sending or giving a greeting card is a simple and inexpensive gesture that tells someone you are thinking about them.
Cards come in all price ranges including as low as 88 cents at Wal-Mart and Walgreens.
A card that plays music or has elaborate details can cost as much as $5 to $7.
It doesn’t matter how fancy the card is because, as school children learn early on, even the simplest message can say a lot. A little girl would never want to give the boy she actually likes a card that says “Be Mine” on Valentine’s Day - he might catch on to her feelings.
For children who will be swapping Valentines at school or church, parents can expect to pay about $2.50 for a box of popular TV or movie character cards.
Sweeten the tooth
Forrest Gump said that life is like a box of chocolates, and it seems that way as different varieties and mixtures of candy flood the shelves of Greenwood stores for the holiday.
Greenwood retailers such as Indoor Garden offer specialty cookies and candies such as bags of chocolate chip cookies and canisters of red and white gummy bears that can be attached to balloons or given as stand-alone gifts.
The treats cost between $3 and $11.
For a homemade Valentine’s gift without having to put on an apron, head to Mockingbird Bakery at the Viking Retail Store for an order of iced sugar cookies, cupcakes, chocolate-covered pretzel sticks or chocolate chip cookies.
Baked goods range from $2 for an individual cupcake or two dessert pretzel sticks to $20 for a dozen cookies or cupcakes.
These treats must be bought in advance by filling out an order form from the Viking Retail Store and either e-mailed, faxed or brought back.
Not only candy makes for a sweet gift. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner together at Giardina’s, where the average price for the food this Valentine’s Day will average $60 per person.
Make her sparkle
For a man who is looking for a gift that will last longer than flowers or candy, jewelry is a popular option.
But chocolate doesn’t just come in a box these days.
Lynbar Jewelers in Greenwood offers a pair of Freshwater Chocolate pearl earrings for around $75, which is around the same cost as flowers.
For the big “I love you,” engagement rings are also a popular gift for Valentine’s Day.
Do the Math
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with this list of gifts from Greenwood retailers you should be able to get a basic outline of the cost of your upcoming Feb. 14.
Although cards, flowers and jewelry are nice, giving the gift of your love is the most important and doesn’t cost anything.
